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30 Jan 2024

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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Veolia Expands Offering to Nuclear Facilities 

On 3 February 2016 Veolia announced the acquisition of California-based Kurion for an estimated US$350 million. The move bolsters Veolia’s water and wastewater services for...
29 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Managing Water Inside the Fence: Drivers and Market Opportunities for Industrial Reuse 

The reality of industrial water reuse is driven by overall sector activity, regulatory pressures, and risk mitigation. Presentation from Senior Analyst Erin Bonney Casey at...
31 May. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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Oil Volatility Forces Rethink on Water Strategies 

The shrinking pool of active energy players further places added pressure on water service companies seeking new opportunities. Oil prices, now close to US$40 per barrel,...
17 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

U.S. Biogas Markets & Trends: A Convergence of Municipal Wastewater and Power 

Large-scale municipal wastewater treatment plants provide the greatest opportunity for biogas. However, declines in natural gas prices and expectations of continued supply
10 Dec. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

U.S. EPA Industrial Consent Decrees: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment 

The EPA has issued 95 consent decrees to industrial violators of the Clean Water Act, totaling more than US$6.4 billion in civil penalties. This Data...
19 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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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.

Economics of Beer, Wine Drive New Water Service Model 

Utilities are marking breweries & wineries as significant industrial users and increasing discharge rates. Water and wastewater already represent 30% of craft brewers’ costs.
14 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Coal (De)regulations Impact Water Sector 

On 28 April 2017, a U.S. federal appeals court announced a 60-day stay on a final ruling on the 2015 Clean Power Plan, which mandates...
8 May. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Evoqua Takes Aim at Water Industry Leaders 

On 18 July 2017, Evoqua submitted plans for an initial public offering (IPO). In parallel, the company also reported considering M&A as an option. The...
26 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Variable Frequency Drives: U.S. Municipal Industry Trends & Market Forecast 

U.S. water & wastewater utilities are increasingly seeking alternatives to become more energy-efficient, drive down operating costs, address resiliency and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. As such,...
27 Oct. 2017
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