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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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The Hydrogen Economy: Water Demand, Management Strategies, and Global Forecasts, 2024–2030
Hydrogen has emerged as a key focal point in the global energy transition. From policy road maps in Europe and Australia to financial incentives in the U.S. (i.e., the Inflation Reduction Act), governments on every continent are dedicating resources to the nascent sector. With several thousand projects and hydrogen hubs in various stages of development, the hydrogen economy’s growth relies on one key raw material input: water.
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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.
Private Equity Takes Wheel of H2O Innovation
On 2 October 2023, Ember Infrastructure Management LP announced its intention to acquire H2O Innovation Inc., a Canadian water solutions provider. H2O reported revenues of...
13 Oct. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Consolidation Shapes French Water Concessions
On 17 July 2023, Veolia France SA won the 12-year, €650 million (US$730 million) concession contract from Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole in France against its main...
29 Sep. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2023
Amid economic stagnation and inflationary pressures, the global digital water market is similarly experiencing headwinds. Established digital water firms continue to see sustained demand for...
25 Sep. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2023
A selection of new projects signals an increased focus on reclaiming wastewater to address drought and relieve pressure on freshwater supplies. These projects include five...
21 Sep. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Morocco Looks to Desalination for Water Sustainability
On 5 July 2023, Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water and the OCP Group initiated the construction of new desalination projects for the...
29 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2023
To date, Bluefield has recorded 103 deals in 2023, which is lower than the 174 deals recorded during the same period in 2022. This represents...
17 Jul. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Modeling Software Players Weigh Growth Options
Autodesk acquired Innovyze in 2021 for around US$1 billion, vaulting it into a leading position as a water utility and engineering consultancy software provider. Since...
29 Jun. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2023
Market conditions remain volatile for global digital water technology and services providers in early 2023. Broader economic uncertainty is suppressing investor appetite for water technology...
29 Jun. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Global Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2023
As climate change intensifies, cost of capital continues to rise, supply chains recalibrate, and energy prices remain volatile, water markets and companies are being forced...
15 Jun. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.