Reports & Analysis
Our Insight Reports provide deep-dive analyses into global topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Available for online purchase, buyers receive immediate access to the reports.
Quarterly Review + Data
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.
Available with corporate subscription
Need Help?
Looking for something specific or a corporate subscription? Get in touch
Patient Investors Wanted: Reuse and Desalination in California, Texas, and Mexico
Bluefield Research analyst, Keith Hays, presented Patient Investors Wanted: Reuse and Desalination in California, Texas, and Mexico, on private water investment opportunities in North America during the AEDyR Congreso...
26 Nov. 2014
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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
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.
Anaergia Draws Attention to U.S. Wastewater Niche
On 26 September 2014, the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) in California commissioned a biogas capture and power facility to upgrade its 14.5 MGD...
17 Oct. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Algonquin Fills Out U.S. Portfolio with Park Water
On 19 September 2014, Algonquin Power & Utilities Corporation of Ontario, Canada announced an agreement with California- based Carlyle Infrastructure to purchase 100% of Park...
16 Oct. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water Reuse in the US: Adoption Trends and Market Growth
Erin Bonney Casey presents Water Reuse in the US: Adoption Trends and Market Growth during the WateReuse Association's One Water Innovations Press Workshop at WEFTEC...
28 Sep. 2014
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
California Utility Eyes Mexico Water Supply
Amid dwindling water supply, California utility looks to Mexico.
20 Sep. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
UK Fracking Players Find Value in U.S. Experience
On 28 July the British government opened up the application process for shale gas exploration (fracking) licenses. Applications for new fracking licenses can be made...
5 Sep. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Arcadis, AECOM Alter Water EPC Design Rankings
On 21 August 2014, Netherland’s-based EPC, Arcadis submitted a US$477 million bid for UK-based Hyder Consulting. This represents Arcadis’ second bid after its $425 million...
26 Aug. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.