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Spain Municipal Water Market Overview
Spain is among the top 10 markets in Europe in terms of market size and market growth in the water municipal and wastewater sector, with more than €31 billion (US$33 billion) in planned funding. The Spanish water sector offers significant growth, profit opportunities for water incumbents and new market entrants with well-calibrated strategies. Europe Municipal Water Free with RegistrationU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024
Bluefield recorded 21 approved deals during Q1 2024, marking the fewest deals approved in a quarter since 2019. High interest rates and inflation over the past two years have produced a shrinking pipeline of M&A applications among investor-owned utilities. With 105 applications currently in the works, 32% fewer applications are pending than at this time last year. Private Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONSchneider Pursues Bentley, Rounding Out Water Offerings
Schneider Electric confirms reports of discussions to potentially acquire engineering software firm Bentley Systems. The potential deal would be another stepping stone in Schneider’s strategy to round out its suite of end-to-end software solutions addressing the design, automation, and maintenance of industry and infrastructure assets. Digital Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION
Spain Water Market Overview
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Spain is among the top 10 markets in Europe in terms of market size and market growth in the water municipal and wastewater sector, with more than €31 billion (US$33 billion) in planned funding.
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Bluefield's Predictions for Water in 2024
What’s In, What’s Out for Water?
Standing on the precipice of a new year, the water industry finds itself, once again, at a crossroads of tradition and transformation. This year represents a pivotal juncture for water industry stakeholders across the value chain.
The Hydrogen Economy: Water Demand, Management Strategies, and Global Forecasts, 2024–2030
With several thousand projects and hydrogen hubs in various stages of development, the hydrogen economy’s growth relies on one key raw material input: water. Bluefield’s US$26.3 billion water management global forecast between 2024–2030 points to the potential scale of water management over the next decade.
How Would a Potential Schneider-Bentley Deal Shake Up the Water Sector?
Schneider Electric and Bentley have confirmed ongoing discussions regarding a potential acquisition, marking a significant development in the water industry. With Bentley’s market value estimated at approximately US$16 billion, the prospective deal would provide large ramifications across various industries where both companies operate.
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