Today, we return to the subject of commodity supply chain policy, including permitting and regulation in the US, as the One Big Beautiful Bill goes through reconciliation.
Less public, but no less momentous, we cover the Seven County Infrastructure Supreme Court decision, which may herald a Sea change in how new energy and mining projects can get underway to meet both the growing energy demand and the need for robust and resilient supply chains in the energy transition.
Speaking to our host Paul Chapman on this episode is Peter Stahley, Senior Vice President at Cassidy & Associates, the bipartisan governmental relations firm, where Peter specialises in energy and mining.
Read below for our key talent impacts from this episode.
Key Talent Impacts
Do you have the legal talent to navigate NEPA and keep projects on track post-Seven County?
The Supreme Court’s Seven County ruling spotlights the need for legal and compliance professionals who understand NEPA and permitting. Talent who can interpret evolving regulations and keep projects moving are now critical.
Is your hiring strategy adapting to the demand for minerals and nuclear expertise?
With IRA incentives for wind and solar under threat, the hiring focus is shifting toward critical minerals and nuclear energy. Demand is increasing for expertise in mining, processing, and nuclear infrastructure.
Are you tapping into talent to support understaffed permitting agencies?
Ageing workforces and hiring freezes have left permitting agencies understaffed. This creates both a bottleneck and an opportunity for secondments and advisory talent to help advance projects.
Do you have the policy talent to navigate stalled permitting?
As permitting reform stalls in Congress, organisations need strategists who can influence policy and navigate the complexities of politics across both federal and state levels.
Is your team equipped to manage shifting regulations and long-term project risks?
As legal rules shift, projects face new uncertainties. Talent with regulatory foresight and financial resilience is essential, especially for complex, long-horizon energy builds.
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