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Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings
With 97% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, seawater desalination stands as a proven backstop to addressing global water scarcity challenges. Since 1999, the global desalination sector has seen significant growth in large-scale (>50,000 m3/d) plants, with over 42 million m3/d of capacity added across 214 facilities.
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Declining Construction Spend Raises Questions for Water Sector
In September 2017, the U.S. Census’ monthly construction report further highlighted a downward trajectory in water supply and sewage and waste disposal spend. This negative...
20 Nov. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.JEA Sale Could Set High Water Mark in Florida
On 28 November 2017, a JEA board member set in motion the potential of privatization, or transfer of the utility, to a privately held company....
28 Dec. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Salesforce Unveils Decentralized Reuse System; Harbinger of Water Sector Transformation
Salesforce.com recently announced its new corporate headquarters in San Francisco will feature the largest on-site water recycling system in a commercial high rise in the U.S....
24 Jan. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water for Fracking: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q4 2018
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role. This Quarterly Insight highlights key trends, transaction...
13 Nov. 2018
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Water for Fracking: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q1 2019
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role. Bluefield’s team of water experts track the...
13 Feb. 2019
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Oil Supply, Demand Shock Upends Midstream Water, Again
Beginning 4 March 2020, the West Texas Intermediate Spot price plummeted 38.70% to a low of US$28.96 per barrel. Precipitated by production level disagreements between...
26 Mar. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2023
Public feedback regarding EPA’s proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) suggests a long road ahead. Upon closure of the public comment period in May, the EPA...
18 Sep. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.