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U.S. Investor Owned Utilities: M&A Developments, Update 2015

This Data Insight, U.S. Investor Owned Utilities: M&A Developments, Update 2015, analyzes deal activity from 2013 to 2015. Regulated investor-owned utility (IOU) dealmaking has increased during this period, driven by a combination of ongoing corporate M&A strategies, improving investment climate, and municipal financing gaps. Bluefield details the impacts of these deals on company positions and strategies being deployed relative to their peers.

Acciona Presses On Despite ATLL Limbo

On 23 July 2015, the Catalan Parliament voted to delay the transfer of Barcelona’s bulk water supplier, Aigües Ter de Llobregat (ATLL) from current licensee Acciona Agua to a public water agency. The vote is the latest chapter in a three-year legal battle between Acciona, Agbar, and the Catalan government surrounding the validity of the tender process and the qualifications of the winning bid. This battle took a major turn in Agbar’s favor on 20 June when the Catalan Supreme Court annulled the ATLL award to Acciona on the grounds of an unequal selection process. The Catalan government lacks funds to compensate Acciona for the expropriation.

Water Management for U.S. Downstream Oil: Market Drivers, Trends, and Forecasts, 2015-2025

This Market Insight, Water Management for U.S. Downstream Oil: Market Drivers, Trends, and Outlook, 2015-2025 highlights the critical drivers and inhibitors shaping the sector’s water requirements, costs, and opportunities for growth. Recent drought in Texas and California, two of largest state markets out of 32 reviewed, has become a key force of change.

U.S. Municipal Wastewater & Reuse: Market Trends, Opportunities and Forecasts, 2015-2025

This 140-page Focus Report, U.S. Municipal Wastewater & Reuse: Market Trends, Opportunities, & Forecasts, 2015-2025, is an in-depth analysis of the rapidly changing U.S. municipal water landscape for wastewater reuse solutions and business strategies. It has been developed to support companies addressing the US market with detailed data, market trend analysis, and growth forecasts not found anywhere else.

Municipal Wastewater Reuse in Texas: Market Trends and Emerging Opportunities

This Data Insight, Municipal Wastewater Reuse in Texas: Market Trends and Emerging Opportunities, highlights the wastewater reuse market in Texas and opportunities for growth going forward. Sparked by extreme drought conditions over the last four years, state regulators and the 16 water regions have set in place a mix of policy initiatives to mitigate water stress and economic risks. Included in their planning is a growing list of wastewater reuse projects angling for funding.