As policy makers respond to the immediate health challenges posed by Covid-19, we need to prepare for what the future holds. We have developed an Interactive Dashboard that tries to identify exposure to the socio-economic effects of the Coronavirus pandemic across England. But by utilizing data sources from other countries, our effort is towards a global replication and understanding.

While plenty of funds are funneled into the operational side, relatively little time and money is spent looking after the physical assets that make it all possible.

How prepared is your company to handle another massive and unexpected shift in oil prices, for instance, or a sudden change in industry regulations?

How the world’s energy is produced is evolving before our very eyes. And now, more than ever, it will be critical that we identify and develop economically viable, safe, and carbon-free power alternatives. This is where small and modular nuclear power technology can and will play a vital role.

Getting the funds required to get a project off the ground, no matter the size, requires work. A lot of it. Small or newly formed companies in the resource sector are typically lean operations with individuals taking on what, in a more established firm, would be covered by multiple, specialized people. These types of companies often lack the resources or headcount for this level of specialization.

The opportunity to improve business performance, expand market share, or vertically integrate are now more achievable through an uplift in organizational digital capability. It sounds enticing, but…

The mining and mineral processing industry has changed significantly over the last thirty years. We sit down with Kristy-Ann Duffy, a process consultant for Hatch’s mineral processing division, to look at some of the challenges we’ve overcome, some of the changes we’ll have to face in the future, and how smarter practices and more efficient technologies are changing the game.

Digital innovation is still largely conducted experimentally in the engineering, procurement, construction, and management industry. This means that tried-and-tested blueprints are often not available to guide digital transformation projects.

As we honor Black History Month, Robert shares how his experience as a young engineer in the United States helped to shape Hatch’s mentor-protégé program and encourages others to consider doing the same.

Building an effective asset management plan that balances performance, cost, and risk is possible if a risk-based approach is used. So, what is risk-based asset management and why is it important?