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The Hydrogen Economy: Water Demand, Management Strategies, and 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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State Revolving Fund Budget Allocations, 2016-2017 (West)
Colorado has the highest drinking water project need, while California has the highest clean water project need. Bluefield analyzes funding for each state in the...
24 Apr. 2017
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Key Trends in a Changing Global Landscape
Water related M&A activity has been robust over the last three years, surpassing US$57 billion, globally, since the start of 2014. Intensifying concerns over water...
29 Apr. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Combined Sewer Overflows: Correction Costs and Management Solutions
Combined Sewer Systems serve approximately one quarter of the U.S. population. Stemming from increasing patterns of large weather events, combined sewer overflows (CSO) result in...
10 Jul. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity H1 2017
Smart water project announcements in the first half of 2017 were driven by utility responses to water scarcity, complying with local market regulations, and vendor...
14 Jul. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Industrial Marijuana and $22B to Drive Water Solutions
On 7 July 2017, the California State Water Resources Control Board released its draft Cannabis Cultivation Policy. The proposed policy aims to ensure that the...
10 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mexichem Secures Top Spot in Smart Irrigation
On 7 August 2017, Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the acquisition of Israel-based Netafim for US$1.86 billion, or an estimated EBITDA multiple of 14.1x. The...
17 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Water M&A: Transactions and Trends in Technology, Equipment, & Services, Q3 2017
Bluefield Research tracks M&A transactions and their impacts on competitive landscape. This Data Insight is focused on technology, equipment & services deals. From Q1 2014 into...
13 Sep. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Calgon Carbon Taken Away in Water-Related M&A
On 21 September 2017, Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation. By taking over Calgon, Kuraray adds a...
28 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Cal Water Seeks Biosolid Management Efficiency
On 29 September 2017, Drylet announced a successful trial with California Water Services Group to utilize the Texas-based firm’s biocatalyst technology to reduce sludge and associated...
1 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.