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Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings
With 97% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, seawater desalination stands as a proven backstop to addressing global water scarcity challenges. Since 1999, the global desalination sector has seen significant growth in large-scale (>50,000 m3/d) plants, with over 42 million m3/d of capacity added across 214 facilities.
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AMP6 Seeks Sea Change for UK Water Utility Market
This Market Insight, AMP6 Seeks Sea Change for UK Water Utility Market, highlights the long-term impacts on the UK’s municipal water sector from a series of policy changes...
14 Sep. 2015
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Acciona Presses On Despite ATLL Limbo
On 23 July 2015, the Catalan Parliament voted to delay the transfer of Barcelona’s bulk water supplier, Aigües Ter de Llobregat (ATLL) from current licensee...
14 Aug. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies
Bluefield’s report, Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies, details the impacts of economic, policy, and competitive shifts on company strategies and market...
18 May. 2015
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Suez Shores Up French Water Stake with Nantaise
On 28 April 2015, Suez Environnement announced its acquisition of Nantaise des Eaux Services (NDES) from Gelsenwasser AG for an undisclosed amount. Headquartered in Nantes,...
12 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Pennon Consolidates South West UK Position
On 16 April 2015, Pennon Group Plc announced the acquisition of 100% of Sembcorp-owned Bournemouth Water for US$285 million including debt (£187 million). Pennon Group...
8 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Private Participation Trends in Key Water Markets // SWAN
Presentation from Bluefield Research at the 2015 Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) in London Bluefield Vice President, Keith Hays, presented overview of policy and market...
29 Apr. 2015
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Spain Tenders Pinpoint Wastewater Deficiencies
On 16 January 2015 Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (MAGRAMA) published 34 wastewater project tenders worth US$135 million as part of its Plan...
18 Feb. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Private Water in 2015 // Top Ten Strategic Developments in Global Private Water Markets
In this presentation, Bluefield Research details the top 10 trends for private water markets entering 2015. Strategic developments shape regional and global markets. Bluefield Research...
12 Jan. 2015
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Global Ballast Water Market Takes Shape
On 15 December 2015, Wärtsilä Corporation announced a contract to supply 12 Aquarius UV ballast water systems to Japan’s Namura and Onomichi shipyards. The systems...
5 Jan. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
ACEA, Foreigners Gear Up for Italy Consolidation
On 11 November 2014 the Italian government enacted its ‘Unlock Italy’ set of economic reforms. This decree facilitates the reduction of municipal multi-utility holdings in...
1 Dec. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.