Global Water
Given that the global population is on track to surpass nine billion inhabitants by 2050—a 50% increase from 2010—calls for widespread water infrastructure investment are on the rise. At the forefront are leading solutions such as increasing utility investment, driving efficiencies through wastewater reuse and advanced treatment, alternative financing, and digital solutions.
Bluefield’s team of water experts stays ahead of the critical changes in policies, technology deployment, and project activity that are influencing market forecasts and company strategies.
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Water stress proves out viability of alternative supply technology
Water reuse and desalination capacity investments in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ future are demonstrating advanced treatment applications to meet future water needs. GCC governments have specified an average annual investment of US$5.21 billion in wastewater infrastructure over the next decade to address growing demands on infrastructure and close existing gaps. >>Learn More
M&A reshapes the global competitive landscape
In 2022, Bluefield Research recorded 358 M&A deals across the global water sector. Well shy of the 498 deals recorded in 2021, the transaction count still outpaced the six-year average of 327. Economic and geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on water companies and investors, but M&A into 2023 has remained strong with multiple high-profile deals such as Xylem’s acquisition of Evoqua and Solenis’s acquisition of Diversey>>Learn More
Data, digital technologies disrupt the global water sector
Technology and service providers are building on foundational market environments in Asia and Europe, where water & wastewater utilities are leveraging digital solutions to meet varying drivers: regulatory pressure, water stress, population growth, and asset management challenges. >>Learn More
Gaps in infrastructure investment spark opportunities for private participation
From Brazil to the Middle East, the role for private players in water is increasingly supported by policy frameworks and a receptive group of interested multinational firms seeking to leverage access to capital and technology know-how. >>Learn More
Reports & Analysis on Global Water
Water for Food & Beverage: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030
Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings
Global Industrial Water Market Overview
Corporate Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive ongoing, monthly data sets, reports, and insights on key topics related to the global water industry.Subscription Options
Digital Water
Analyzing the impact of digital trends and technologies on company strategies and market opportunities
Industrial Water
Analyzing water opportunities, trends, and strategies across industries
Water M&A / Company Strategies
Analyzing deal flow, M&A trends, and strategies of top companies in water.
Data
Data Navigator
Subscription clients receive access to interactive data dashboards on global water.
- Desalination Ownership Rankings
- Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
- Global Municipal CAPEX Forecasts
- Global Digital Water Forecasts
- Global Industrial Water Forecasts
- Top Companies in Water
- Global M&A Deals
Support & Interaction
Analyst Access
Dedicated team on-call to meet client enquiries, review forecast methodologies, or clarify proprietary data and analysis.
Custom Client Support
Board meeting presentations, onsite client workshops, and customer-focused events.
Corporate Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive ongoing, monthly data sets, reports, and insights on key topics related to the global water industry.Subscription Options
Digital Water
Analyzing the impact of digital trends and technologies on company strategies and market opportunities
Industrial Water
Analyzing water opportunities, trends, and strategies across industries
Water M&A / Company Strategies
Analyzing deal flow, M&A trends, and strategies of top companies in water.
Data
Data Navigator
Subscription clients receive access to interactive data dashboards on global water.
- Desalination Ownership Rankings
- Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
- Global Municipal CAPEX Forecasts
- Global Digital Water Forecasts
- Global Industrial Water Forecasts
- Top Companies in Water
- Global M&A Deals
Support & Interaction
Analyst Access
Dedicated team on-call to meet client enquiries, review forecast methodologies, or clarify proprietary data and analysis.
Custom Client Support
Board meeting presentations, onsite client workshops, and customer-focused events.
