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EU’s Sustainability Directive Alters Industrial Water Outlook
On 5 January 2023, the European Union enacted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Adopted by the European Parliament in November 2022, the directive provides a reporting standard for large companies operating in the EU to disclose metrics for emissions, water use, and associated risk management strategies.
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Manila Water Diversifies Southeast Asia Position
On 21 August 2013, Manila Water acquired a 31.46% stake in Vietnam water utility SWIC. The deal needs to be ratified by SWIC within 105...
21 Aug. 2013
Research Note
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Beijing Water Extends International Reach
On 9 April 2014 Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BEWG) announced the formation of a joint venture to obtain a 25-year concession right to invest, construct,...
1 May. 2014
Research Note
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Tender to Boost Philippines Water Competition
On 20 June 2014, bidding opened for the Philippines’ US$542 million Bulacan Bulk Water Supply (BBWS) project. It will deliver potable water to cities in...
3 Sep. 2014
Research Note
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Vietnam Boosts Wastewater Investment
On 30 October 2014, Vietnam’s prime minister approved the construction of 51 wastewater treatment plants in the Dong Nai River basin by 2030. The combined...
26 Nov. 2014
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Manila Water Matures with Tariff Revisions
On 15 May 2015, Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage System (MWSS) Regulatory Office approved rate adjustments for Manila’s water utility concessionaires. Manila Water Company Inc. faces...
3 Jun. 2015
Research Note
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Private Water Utilities: Global Rankings & Company Strategies
Global Rankings of the top Private Water Utilities: Available for online purchase and immediate download
8 Jun. 2015
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Public-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020
New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
Insight Report
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Southeast Asia Private Water Utilities: Company Rankings, 2016
Southeast Asia’s private water utility market remains dominated by long-term concessions in large cities in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Bluefield ranks the top private...
23 Aug. 2016
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Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2021
The first quarter of 2021 was marked by severe climate events directly affecting water supplies for residents and businesses, regional water quality regulatory rollouts, and...
9 Jan. 2021
Quarterly Review
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Manila Water Sets Table for Expansion
The fingerprints of Manila Water’s new owner, Trident Water, are emerging. Since Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon’s Prime Strategic Holdings acquired a 52% voting stake in...
20 Sep. 2022
Research Note
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