What we do
Energy is our focus. We take on work beyond it when the problem fits what we know.
Every engagement is led by Finch and staffed from our network of senior specialists. We advise, design and oversee. Contractors and laboratories we select carry out the fieldwork under our supervision.
Environmental liabilities
What are we taking on, and what will it cost to close?
Contamination is a liability whether or not anyone has measured it. We measure it, put a price on it, and plan how to close it.
What this covers
- Environmental due diligence for acquisitions, divestments and financing
- Site assessments and sampling programmes
- Closure plans the regulator will accept
- Oversight of cleanup contractors through to sign-off
For operators, investors and lenders.
Oilfield and industrial waste
Where does this waste go, lawfully?
Drill cuttings, sludge, produced water and hazardous waste build up where treatment capacity is thin and the rules are strict. We find the route that is legal, traceable and affordable.
What this covers
- Waste strategies and management plans
- Treatment and disposal options, compared on cost and compliance
- Contractor selection and tender support
- Compliance audits and chain-of-custody checks
For operators, service companies and industrial sites.
Waste programmes
Will this programme work on the ground?
Waste programmes stall when they are designed for budgets and operators that are not there. We help governments and development institutions design programmes that local budgets can carry and local operators can run.
What this covers
- Feasibility studies and project preparation
- Technical assistance to ministries, municipalities and port authorities
- Port reception facilities for ship-generated waste
- Independent monitoring and evaluation
For governments, development banks, UN agencies and NGOs.
Regulatory and market entry
How does this actually work here?
Environmental rules, permits and local content requirements differ from one country to the next, and how a rule is applied matters as much as how it is written. We tell you both before you commit.
What this covers
- Environmental and social impact assessments, with accredited in-country practitioners where the law requires them
- Environmental permits and regulatory mapping
- Local content requirements and partner selection
- Tender and pre-qualification support
- Briefings for boards and investment committees
For operators, contractors and investors.