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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2024
Economic uncertainty reflected in an 8% decline in M&A. Investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and a handful of other buyers tallied 140 approved acquisitions during 2023. This marks a two-year decline in annual deal flow following a record number of acquisitions in 2021.
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South Africa Mining Industry Confronts Water Stress
The global mining sector is on track to benefit significantly from global recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand for commodities like steel, iron ore,...
3 Aug. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Abengoa Targets Competitive Wastewater Market
On 14 May 2014, Abengoa released its first quarter earnings report in which engineering and construction activity represented 66% of total quarterly revenue, €1,584 million....
8 Jun. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Veolia Pursues Asset-Light MENA Desal Strategy
On 10 July 2014, Veolia announced the sale of its desalination, waste management, and energy businesses in Israel to Oaktree Capital Management LP. The transaction,...
1 Aug. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Kubota Goes Vertical With Energy Recovery
In January 2014 Kubota Corporation recommitted its plans to deploy an Energy Recovery Device (ERD) for the desalination market. Complementing its existing pumps and water...
11 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Drought Spurs Water Innovation in Western Cape
On 16 May 2017, the City of Cape Town, South Africa applied for level 4 water restrictions, as persistent drought has put the Western Cape...
25 May. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Texas, A Proving Ground for Direct Potable Reuse
On 27 January 2014, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) began testing reclaimed water in Wichita Falls, Texas. The 23,000 m3/d system is an...
5 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Osmoflo Enhances Hitachi Zosen RO
Hitachi Zosen has acquired a 70% stake in Australia- based water treatment player Osmoflo. Bluefield analyzes the impactions for global desalination markets.
29 Jan. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Australia Water & Wastewater: Utility Market Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
Over 23 million people receive water services in Australia, 82% of which are served by 16 major utilities, serving over 100,000 connections each. Australia’s water supplies are...
15 Jun. 2020
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Singapore Solidifies Position as Showcase Market
Singapore’s state utility has awarded CH2M a consultancy service contract for a new desalination plant. Foreign firms looking for a foothold in Southeast Asia will...
10 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Desal Trudges Towards Corpus Christi
On 7 November 2017, the City Council in Corpus Christi, Texas approved an agreement with Freese and Nichols to begin planning the proposed sewater desalination...
13 Dec. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.