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Our Insight Reports provide deep-dive analyses into global topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Available for online purchase, buyers receive immediate access to the reports.
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Global Lessons Learned: Utility Strategies for Developing and Commercializing Water Reuse
Bluefield’s team of water experts has analyzed the business models of select reuse projects in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, investigating how strategic decisions are tied to the enabling environment.
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California Water Update Shows Project Gains
Since 1 April 2015, when California’s drought reached a political climax and the governor mandated a 25% cut in water usage for urban utilities, there...
20 Oct. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Midstream Water, Energy’s New Business Model
The rebound of horizontal drilling activity particularly in West Texas, has sparked a wave of midstream water investments and new business models focused on hydraulic...
22 Jun. 2017
U.S. Combined Sewer Overflows: Correction Costs and Management Solutions
Combined Sewer Systems serve approximately one quarter of the U.S. population. Stemming from increasing patterns of large weather events, combined sewer overflows (CSO) result in...
10 Jul. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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.
Toro Charges into Municipal Water Infrastructure with Charles Machine Works Acquisition
On 15 February 2019, The Toro Company, a U.S. landscaping and irrigation equipment supplier, announced its acquisition of Oklahoma-based Charles Machine Works (CMW) for US$700...
22 Mar. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Aegion, Big Water Deals on the Menu for Outsiders
St. Louis, Missouri-based Aegion Corporation announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm New Mountain Capital. The...
3 Mar. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
PE Firms Build Out Trenchless Water Positions
On 3 February 2023, U.S. private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Company announced the formation of PURIS, a vertically integrated provider of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation...
1 Mar. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Global Water Deal Flow: A Look at 2023 Water M&A, Leading Companies, and Market Outlook for 2024
In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis of notable acquisitions, M&A market trends, company strategies to expand market share, and provided insight...
24 Oct. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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.
Water for Fracking: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q2 2019
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role in business decisions and strategies.
2 Jul. 2019
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.