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Quarterly Review
Water for Energy: Trends, Conditions, Forward Looking, Q3 2022
This year, the energy spotlight has centered on European electric and gas markets because of the associated impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. According to Nasdaq, natural gas prices at the Netherlands Title Transfer Facility (the largest liquid natural gas market in Europe) have risen 179% over the last 12 months. The collateral impacts include higher energy prices for water and wastewater utilities operations, higher prices for treatment chemicals, and the potential for electric blackouts during high-demand periods.
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The Silver Tsunami Meets the Great Resignation: Trends, Drivers, and Solutions for the Shifting Water Workforce
The global water sector is in the midst of a severe labor crunch, with long-term structural employment trends exacerbated by a sharp uptick in retirement...
21 Sep. 2022
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Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topicsSouthWest Water, Corix Merger Shuffles Utility Leaderboard
On 29 August 2022, Corix Infrastructure Inc. and SouthWest Water Company announced the merger of the two companies’ water and wastewater businesses, including Corix-owned Utilities,...
14 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventPrivate Water Utility Ownership in Texas: Competitive Landscape, Geographic Positioning, and Market Trends
In response to the growing interest in private participation in Texas water utilities, Bluefield’s team of water experts has mapped system ownership positions across the...
11 Sep. 2022
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2022
Since the start of 2022, several deals have surfaced in which a midsized-to-large local player is fully divesting its water and/or wastewater business to a...
30 Aug. 2022
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsCan the Water Sector Benefit From Global Institutional Investors?
Given the growing demand for project finance and increasing pension fund interest in infrastructure investments, the water sector is expected to benefit from institutional investor’s...
10 Jun. 2022
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventPrivate Water Awards Signal Growth in Brazil
In contrast to the private investment in other Brazilian infrastructure sectors (e.g., energy, transportation), the pace and scope in the water and sanitation sector has...
31 May. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, Market Outlook, Q2 2022
Following an unprecedented 75 acquisition approvals in the final quarter of 2021, the first quarter of 2022 started off at a slower pace with 31...
10 May. 2022
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsGeography Plays Potential Role in Water IOU Mitigation Strategies for PFAS
With state and federal governments increasing their focus on PFAS regulations, public water systems, including investor-owned utilities, will need to make significant investments to meet...
21 Apr. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventU.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2022
2021 will go down as the most active year for utility acquisitions in Bluefield’s U.S. private water market records to date. The number of approved...
28 Feb. 2022
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsMunicipal Water Challenges and Opportunities: 5 Key Issues to Consider in Your 2022 Strategy
In Bluefield's final client webcast of 2021, our team of water experts discuss what lies ahead in 2022 for the municipal water sector including market...
8 Dec. 2021
Analyst PresentationLive presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topics
Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topics