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Investor-Owned Utilities: Market Overview and Company Rankings
The U.S. water and wastewater utility landscape is heavily fragmented across 48,587 community water systems serving 313 million people and 23,481 wastewater treatment facilities serving an estimated 267 million people. But within this landscape, an evolving roster of investor-owned utilities is reshaping the market by carving out regional and national positions—regulated and non-regulated—through M&A and organic growth.
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Águas do Brasil Resurgent with New Concessions
Between 19 August and 15 October 2014, private water concessionaire Saneamento Ambiental Águas do Brasil (Águas do Brasil) has had a strong showing with two...
6 Nov. 2014
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.
Antofagasta Deal Elevates EPM Water Expansion
On 23 April 2015, Colombian utility group Grupo EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) agreed to purchase Chilean water utility Aguas de Antofagasta (ADASA) for US$965...
18 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brazil Private Water Concessions: Contract Awards and Company Rankings, 2014-2015
This Data Insight discusses the currently volatile conditions influencing private water concessions in Brazil. Brazil’s private water market faces a mix of macroeconomic challenges such as drought in major metropolitan...
29 May. 2015
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Colombia Wastewater Draws Heavy Competition
On 4 May 2015, Abiensa, Abengoa’s EPC group, announced two awards in Colombia totaling US$32 million. The US$23 million water treatment and supply system for...
2 Jun. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Mato Grosso do Sul Explores Wastewater PPP
On 24 September 2015, the state government of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, announced plans to accelerate its wastewater network build-out through a public-private partnership...
7 Oct. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Public-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020
New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
An Overview of the Global Private Water Market and Opportunities in Latin America
Analyst Presentation: Global Private Water Market and Opportunities in Latin America
25 Nov. 2015
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Public-Private Partnerships in Water: Latin America Market Analysis
Now available is Bluefield’s Market Insight, Public-Private Partnerships in Water: Latin America Market Analysis. This Market Insight analyzes Latin America’s scaling PPP market across key countries including Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and...
6 Jan. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Brazil Water Firms Trudge Toward Consolidation
On 2 April 2016, the Justice Department for the State of Rio de Janeiro initiated a second auction in attempts to sell off Grupo Galvão...
20 Apr. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.