Building the Bakken Radio Episode 217: Ag working with energy, Davis Refinery and pipeline technology

September 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Energy Communities Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the WDEA’s upcoming annual meeting, Nov 1 and 2, Dickinson, ND.  He previews speakers, topics and potential attendees. Current Energy Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Johnson talks about his new position at the New Energy […]

CEO clears up PSC confusion

August 2, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.

Prentice discusses PSC, Davis Refinery

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.

CEO reacts to water permit for Davis Refinery

July 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also reacts to their recent Water Allocation permit granted by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Water Draft Permit Given to Davis Refinery

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.

Clean energy and the Davis Refinery

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Davis gives the latest updates on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND, the first greenfield refinery in the United States in the last 50 years.

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 […]

Davis Refinery to set new industry emission standards

April 20, 2017 jasonspiess 0

The times are a changin’ in the oil and gas business, and the environment is the driving force.  The days of dirty smoke and air pollutants are now being replaced by steam and near-zero emissions thanks to major advancements in environmental control technology. Although reducing industry regulations might be an […]

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 […]

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.

Full Length Interview: Facts about the Davis Refinery

January 2, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group and the Davis Refinery William Prentice talks about some facts and misconceptions with the new Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil fields.  Prentice talks about the appearance of the facility, whether it will be seen from a distance and the new technology. […]

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.