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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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Water for Pulp & Paper: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
From newsprint and tissue paper to packaging material, the highly mature pulp & paper sector is undergoing a transformation. The shift stems from a myriad...
14 Sep. 2023
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U.S. Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2024–2030
Comprehensive U.S. stormwater market analysis plus company profiles of leading stormwater equipment and infrastructure suppliers coming soon.
28 Mar. 2024
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Water Management and Utility Impact across the Colorado River Basin
Considered the ‘Lifeline of the West,’ the Colorado River Basin provides drinking water and hydropower to more than 40 million people across seven U.S. states,...
8 May. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Global Desalination Market Trends & Ownership Strategies, 2014-2018
Global desalination report available for online purchase and immediate download.
17 Dec. 2013
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Independent Water & Power Providers 2014: Desalination Market Update
Independent Water & Power Providers 2014: Desalination Market Update highlights recent development and trends for this currently niche market. The Data Insight details the net ownership...
2 May. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Water Solutions for Global Mining: Competition, Costs & Demand Outlook, 2014–2019
In-depth report on water solutions for the mining industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download
10 Jul. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Water for U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing: Competitive Strategies, Solutions, & Outlook, 2014-2020
U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing Report Available for Purchase and Immediate Download
5 Nov. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale: Fracking Wastewater Production, Disposal, & Treatment Trends, 2010-2014
This Data Insight is an in-depth analysis of Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale and the fracking wastewater market size, treatment trends, and well operator rankings. Bluefield Research’s analysis of...
12 Sep. 2014
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Spanish EPC Firms Scale Municipal Presence Internationally: Competitive Strategies, Global Positioning & Portfolio Management
The expanding international presence of Spanish EPC firms highlights an increasingly competitive EPC and water system integrator landscape in which companies are diversifying their municipal...
21 Nov. 2014
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Updated Outlook // Water for U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing Forecast, 2015-2020
This market outlook has been updated to reflect new market conditions, sparked by a US$64/bbl decline in oil prices between June 2014 and January 2015. The...
11 Feb. 2015
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