Renewable-Powered Desalination is taking off in emerging markets. Bluefield analyzes trends and drivers Since 2000, 66 renewable-energy-powered desalination plants have been commissioned with a combined capacity of 1.7 million m3/d. Solar and wind energy power 57 of these plants. Almost all of this renewable desalination capacity has been installed in developed countries attempting to offset… Continue reading Renewable-Powered Desalination: Global Market Trends and Drivers
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American States, IOUs Target Military Water Contracts
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U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Quarterly M&A Update
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Brexit: UK Water Sector Players Brace for Impact
Brexit has injected another level of uncertainty into the municipal water sector, requiring all foreign investors to reassess their UK portfolios. Overall, the municipal water sector responds more gradually to market and policy changes than other sectors, and the AMP6 guarantees predictability in terms of infrastructure investment levels through 2020. However, The UK water industry will… Continue reading Brexit: UK Water Sector Players Brace for Impact
Where We Have Been in a Year: Water Market Perspectives
Global and national water market perspectives available free to online registrants A presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Invest H20 Conference in Austin, Texas. This presentation analyzes key trends across global and national water markets, including: Population growth will place additional pressure on utility infrastructure, demanding greenfield capacity additions to keep pace. Aging… Continue reading Where We Have Been in a Year: Water Market Perspectives
Water Plus JV Ripples through UK Competition
On 3 May 2016, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved Severn Trent and United Utilities’ joint venture, Water Plus, to combine their non-household water and wastewater retail businesses in England and Scotland. The move anticipates England’s opening of its water segment to full competition in April 2017. UK’s other utilities are weighing options… Continue reading Water Plus JV Ripples through UK Competition
Italian Water Sector Reform Edges Forward
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a draft bill that removes compulsory public management of municipal water services. The bill forms part of Italy’s broader market restructuring and tariff reform.
Managing Water Inside the Fence: Drivers and Market Opportunities for Industrial Reuse
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Aqua America Accelerates Core Growth Strategy
Aqua America reported seven acquisitions in Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania during the first quarter of 2016. These deals mark an increase in M&A activity, as the firm closed 14 deals over the entirety of 2015. American Water continues to challenge the firm in its Pennsylvania stronghold, scoring a major deal with the acquisition of… Continue reading Aqua America Accelerates Core Growth Strategy
U.S. Smart Water Landscape Taking on New Look
Five hardware companies dominate the U.S. water landscape, but larger, diversified companies are entering the fray.
