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Is it time to rethink procurement?
Inspired by online consumer platforms, Worley set out to make its procurement process more efficient by creating an online marketplace for the resources and energy industry.
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Fighting the dark side of digital transformation
In a world where most people view cybersecurity as the two-step verification on Facebook, we find out how operators can protect their plants and discover why knowing there’s a hacker in your system is, in fact, not the worst-case scenario.
Speak English, not engineer
As engineers we have our own language, terminology and special buzzwords, yet we are often unsuccessful at communicating the most important points of our work to others. We do many great things to solve problems and manage hazards, yet our final message is often lost in translation of engineering jargon into plain English.
Is a floating alumina refinery possible?
The Shell ‘Prelude’ project is embarking on a revolutionary step-change in liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing; a 488m long floating facility that will process, liquefy, store and transfer LNG at sea, directly above the natural gas field. Could the same floating concept be applied to an alumina refinery moored at a shipping berth close to a bauxite supply?
Overcoming the people and organisational challenges of business
Every business, operational or technical challenge has people and organisational components. Comprehensive and sustainable improvements then must also actively address these dimensions.
The potential for subsea mining in New Zealand
Subsea mining as a commercial venture has been around since the 1960s, however it has been slow to gain traction. The greatest barrier to its widespread adoption is environmental in nature. The question many countries are asking, including New Zealand, is ‘Can subsea mining be sanctioned whilst maintaining a focus on environmental sustainability?’
When do you invest in alumina refinery cost reduction?
Refineries must continually improve to remain competitive. Making sustainable cost position efficiency improvements are a challenge... Beware the underlying trend of the market cycle!
How do you keep a workforce digitally up to date?
From the latest buzzwords in digital to the newest programmes and apps that make our working lives easier, what are the challenges in keeping employees engaged in the digital developments of the workplace?