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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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Melbourne Contract Reflects Value of Desal
Water supplies in Melbourne have declined annually since 2012, while water consumption levels have increased. To boost supply, water authorities plan to procure 50 gigalitres...
5 Apr. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand
IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand addresses Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) water supply agreement with a consortium of Valoriza Water, Oman...
30 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.India Policies Refocus Efforts for Water PPP Progress
India has seen mixed results developing water infrastructure through public-private partnerships (PPPs), despite increasing its policy commitments to address its massive infrastructure gap. Continued growth in...
24 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Aqualia Adds to Scaling MENA Wastewater Position
On 30 August 2015, the Egyptian Urban Planning Ministry awarded Orasqualia, a consortium of FCC Aqualia, Orascom Construction, Veolia, and ICAT the Abu Rawash wastewater...
3 Sep. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mirfa Tops Up Suez IWPP Position
On 3 July 2014, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) finalized a 25-year water purchase agreement with GDF Suez for the Mirfa independent water...
1 Aug. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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 NoteBrief 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.