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The Hydrogen Economy: Water Demand, Management Strategies, and Global 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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What’s behind NextEra Water’s Retreat?
Just one year after establishing a foothold in the water and wastewater utility sector, NextEra’s leadership team has pulled the plug on its brief venture...
18 Apr. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.IWS Positions to Compete with Decentralized Water Players
On 7 March 2023, Colorado-based Integrated Water Services (IWS) announced the acquisition of Hyperion International Technologies (Hyperion), an engineering water treatment and industrial process control...
7 Apr. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water P3s Inch Forward from Florida to Oregon
On 21 February 2023, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida announced the closing of a public-private partnership (PPP) with Ridgewood Infrastructure, IDE Technologies, and Kiewit...
7 Apr. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.The Future of Water: Key Trends to Watch in 2023 and Beyond
In this analyst presentation, Bluefield frames global water markets, drivers, and opportunities by presenting on key water market trends to watch in 2023 and beyond....
29 Mar. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.U.K.’s RSK Binges on Water, Aussie Engineers
U.K.-headquartered RSK Group—an international environmental, engineering, and technical services provider—announced the acquisition of Brisbane, Australia-based Pensar Infrastructure. This is the firm’s 65th transaction over the...
14 Mar. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Fair Market Value: Key Policies, Acquisition Trends, and Companies
Bluefield has tracked approximately 1,200 water deals submitted for regulatory approval since 2015, with only 8% having been executed using FMV. The legislation has historically...
2 Mar. 2023
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2022
Water markets, globally, are in transition with critical inputs being influenced by inflation, climate, pandemic-related lockdowns, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and overarching concerns about recession. Bluefield's...
2 Mar. 2023
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.PE Firms Build Out Trenchless Water Positions
On 3 February 2023, U.S. private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Company announced the formation of PURIS, a vertically integrated provider of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation...
1 Mar. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Canada’s EPCOR Acts on Arizona Water Cuts
Amid the ongoing supply shortage in the Colorado River Basin, the city of Scottsdale codified a Drought Management Plan that bans hauling water beyond the...
27 Feb. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2023
As the U.S. rolls out new regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other pollutants, utilities are looking at increased capital investments. These trends—coupled with...
15 Feb. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.