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Water for Pulp & Paper: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
From newsprint and tissue paper to packaging material, the highly mature pulp & paper sector is undergoing a transformation. The shift stems from a myriad of factors that have taken place in recent decades, such as the impacts of digital technology (i.e., the Internet) on the demand for office paper & newsprint and online shopping, which is fueling demand for paper-based packaging.
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Opportunities in the U.S. Private Water Market
In this client presentation, Bluefield’s team of water experts presented an overview of the total addressable market for utility consolidation and the latest trends in...
27 Jul. 2023
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Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topicsU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2023
Investor-owned utility M&A trends continue into 2023 as stakeholders prep for looming policy changes. With the EPA's recent proposed regulations for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
2 May. 2023
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsCanada’s EPCOR Acts on Arizona Water Cuts
Amid the ongoing supply shortage in the Colorado River Basin, the city of Scottsdale codified a Drought Management Plan that bans hauling water beyond the...
27 Feb. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2023
As the U.S. rolls out new regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other pollutants, utilities are looking at increased capital investments. These trends—coupled with...
15 Feb. 2023
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsInvestor-Owned Water Utilities: M&A, Market Share, and Competitive Strategies
Ownership of water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. is highly fragmented, including a wide range of stakeholders: municipalities, utility districts, homeowners’ associations, and investor-owned...
7 Dec. 2022
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Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topicsSouthWest Water, Corix Merger Shuffles Utility Leaderboard
On 29 August 2022, Corix Infrastructure Inc. and SouthWest Water Company announced the merger of the two companies’ water and wastewater businesses, including Corix-owned Utilities,...
14 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventPrivate Water Utility Ownership in Texas: Competitive Landscape, Geographic Positioning, and Market Trends
In response to the growing interest in private participation in Texas water utilities, Bluefield’s team of water experts has mapped system ownership positions across the...
11 Sep. 2022
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2022
Since the start of 2022, several deals have surfaced in which a midsized-to-large local player is fully divesting its water and wastewater business to a...
30 Aug. 2022
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, Market Outlook, Q2 2022
Following an unprecedented 75 acquisition approvals in the final quarter of 2021, the first quarter of 2022 started off at a slower pace with 31...
10 May. 2022
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsGeography Plays Potential Role in Water IOU Mitigation Strategies for PFAS
With state and federal governments increasing their focus on PFAS regulations, public water systems, including investor-owned utilities, will need to make significant investments to meet...
21 Apr. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event