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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024
Bluefield recorded 21 approved deals during Q1 2024, marking the fewest deals approved in a quarter since 2019. High interest rates and inflation over the past two years have produced a shrinking pipeline of M&A applications among investor-owned utilities. With 105 applications currently in the works, 32% fewer applications are pending than at this time last year.
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SWRO Retrofit Underscores Opportunity for ERD Suppliers
In July 2013, Energy Recovery, Inc. of San Leandro, U.S. announced a contract with Cadagua S.A. of Bilbao, Spain to supply ERI’s isobaric PX Pressure...
6 Sep. 2013
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.South Africa Desalination Inches Forward
On 3 July 2013, the South Africa DWA reemphasized its strategy to scale national water conservation and management practices, including desalination and reuse. The newly...
14 Jul. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Desalination Ownership Leaderboard 2013
Bluefield Research’s Global Desalination Ownership Leaderboard 2013 has been developed within the Global Municipal Water Infrastructure Insight Service that tracks global ownership trends, markets, strategies, and...
4 Dec. 2013
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.IWPs Eyeing Chile Desalination Sector
On 3 October 2013, Chile-based AES Gener announced plans to issue debt to support increased investment in its core power business activities and an expansion...
31 Oct. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Desalination: Large-Scale Market Outlook & Forecast Scenarios, 2014-2018
The combination of acute water stress, private sector demand, and government-driven pressures underpins desalination technology’s position as a solid water supply option. Catalysts to unlocking...
26 Feb. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.TAQA Powers Deeper into Water
On 4 February Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) to develop a...
12 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Namibia Water Undermined by Commodity Volatility
With the announcement on 12 February 2014 that Paris-based AREVA SA would not be selling the 55,000 m3/d desalination plant at its Trekkopje, Namibia uranium...
27 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.California Drought Sparks Innovative Solutions
On 30 April 2014, The California Department of Water Resources released a report analyzing 5,400 groundwater wells across the state — signaling historic declines in...
15 May. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mexico Earmarks Growth for Private Water
On 28 April 2014 Mexico President announced the National Infrastructure Plan 2014-2018, a sweeping US$594 billion investment roadmap that includes 83 specific water sector projects...
9 May. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Hitachi Builds Water Presence with Veolia
On 11 June 2014, Hitachi Ltd. announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Veolia Water subsidiary OTV to partner on municipal water treatment and sewage,...
25 Jun. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.