Major advancements made in green construction

May 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, President and CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Las Cruces, NM Talks about projects their company is working on in the Dakotas as well as how advancements in water pipes, cement and other construction staples have made facilities environmentally friendly and more green than ever.

Behind the scenes in the refinery business

May 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about how much time is involved with working with the state on pre-construction items like air quality permits, water permits and other regulations.  Prentice said because of their groundbreaking work on the Davis Refinery and the environment, they are one of […]

Besler talks about how ABLE is helping his family

April 26, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an overview of how many people are involved creating the first greenfield refinery in over 50 years in the United States. He also talks about how the new technology is setting new regulations in the oil and gas industry. Interview: Mary […]

It’s been 50 years in the making

April 26, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an overview of how many people are involved creating the first greenfield refinery in over 50 years in the United States. He also talks about how the new technology is setting new regulations in the oil and gas industry. Interview: Mary […]

New Davis Refinery will help diesel shortages

March 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the […]

Permitting the first refinery in 40 years

March 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years.   Hedrington talks about the Davis Refinery’s public […]

Technology and timelines

March 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years.   Johnson explains […]

The first of its kind in over 40 years

March 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Williams Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years.  Prentice gives an overview […]

Full length interview: Hedrington talks about oil and gas permitting

February 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the permitting process with the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND.  He also explain what is involved with water testing, environmental impact studies and wildlife cohabitation. Hedrington’s background includes more than 25 years of experience in design, mining, rail, and construction engineering projects across […]

An overview of new clean technology coming to oil and gas

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology being used in the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND,  and how it will be the cleanest refinery in the U.S.  The new Davis Refinery will set the new standard in oil and gas refineries […]

How NDSU is helping the energy industry become more environmental

January 23, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about how the new Davis Refinery will partner with NDSU to ensure all the native species, flora and other environmental elements are taken into account during the Davis Refinery construction. Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about how their business had […]

Davis Refinery to use waste water

January 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an overview of the newest technology used in refining oil and gas.  He also talks about how the facility will be using waste water for the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.

U.S. Senator Hoeven talks about new Energy Secretary Perry

January 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on Natural Gas and how it will be the next big monetary bridge for many energy companies.  He also explains how natural gas will be used in wind energy and fueling major Bakken projects like the Davis […]

Davis Refinery to add 200 jobs to the Bakken

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the environmental permits and how new technology is involved with the Davis Refinery.  He also explains how 2,400 jobs will be added to the Belfield area because of the Davis Refinery’s 200 permanent jobs.

William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group

July 24, 2016 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia journalist Jason Spiess interviews William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, about the new Davis Refinery near Belfield, ND. Prentice has 37 years of experience in energy project development, finance, design-construction and operations, and in new venture formation in the energy and technology industries. Mr. Prentice is the President and […]

BBQ season in the Bakken

June 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Gives an update on the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ July 17 in Dickinson, ND.  They give a run down of the prizes, sponsors, BBQ food and festivities.  They also talk about how many companies are still supporting the event despite the […]

MHA Nation finding empowerment through energy development

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Executive Secretary of the MHA Nation Talks about the progress with the MHA Nation’s energy development.  He also explains how the goal is to have the workforce and operators Native Americans. Interview: William Prentice, CEO and Chairman, Meridian Energy Group Gives details […]