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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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Private Water Utilities: Global Rankings & Company Strategies
Global Rankings of the top Private Water Utilities: Available for online purchase and immediate download
8 Jun. 2015
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
New Strategies Emerge in Oman Desal Tender
On 20 March 2015, Oman Power and Water Procurement Co (OPWP) released a list of 12 consortiums, including 22 companies, with statements of qualifications to...
2 Jun. 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
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies
Bluefield’s report, Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies, details the impacts of economic, policy, and competitive shifts on company strategies and market...
18 May. 2015
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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.
Suez Shores Up French Water Stake with Nantaise
On 28 April 2015, Suez Environnement announced its acquisition of Nantaise des Eaux Services (NDES) from Gelsenwasser AG for an undisclosed amount. Headquartered in Nantes,...
12 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Pennon Consolidates South West UK Position
On 16 April 2015, Pennon Group Plc announced the acquisition of 100% of Sembcorp-owned Bournemouth Water for US$285 million including debt (£187 million). Pennon Group...
8 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Private Participation Trends in Key Water Markets // SWAN
Presentation from Bluefield Research at the 2015 Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) in London Bluefield Vice President, Keith Hays, presented overview of policy and market...
29 Apr. 2015
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
United Water Enters the South Florida Fray
On 9 March 2015, United Water announced the opening of its office in Miami-Dade County to explore business opportunities in South Florida. United Water currently...
18 Mar. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
New Jersey Law to Accelerate Private Participation
On 5 February 2015, New Jersey’s governor signed into law the Water Infrastructure Protection Act. The law removes the requirement that municipal system owners of...
26 Feb. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.