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Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings
With 97% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, seawater desalination stands as a proven backstop to addressing global water scarcity challenges. Since 1999, the global desalination sector has seen significant growth in large-scale (>50,000 m3/d) plants, with over 42 million m3/d of capacity added across 214 facilities.
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U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Quarterly M&A Update
More than US$384 million of IOU acquisitions across 20 deals have been completed so far in 2016. This year is already on track to surpass...
21 Jul. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Where We Have Been in a Year: Water Market Perspectives
Global and national water market perspectives available free to online registrants A presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Invest H20 Conference in Austin,...
24 Jun. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Italian Water Sector Reform Edges Forward
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a draft bill that removes compulsory public management of municipal water services. The bill forms part of Italy’s broader...
3 Jun. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Aqua America Accelerates Core Growth Strategy
Aqua America reported seven acquisitions during the first quarter of 2016. These deals mark an increase in M&A activity.
25 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Smart Water Landscape Taking on New Look
Five hardware companies dominate the U.S. water landscape, but larger, diversified companies are entering the fray.
17 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Smart Water in the Mainstream // SWAN Presentation
Analyst presentation on Smart Water industry by Keith Hays at the SWAN conference in London (April 2016)
12 May. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
China PPP Growth Extends to Flood Management
China's Sponge City Program includes PPP targeting flood management
3 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update, 2013-2015
Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) completed 33 water deals in 2015, representing more than US$297 million of IOU acquisitions. This is slightly ahead of the 32 deals...
13 Mar. 2016
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U.S. EPA Combined Sewer Compliance: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment
Municipal sewer systems are facing increasing enforcement action and Clean Water Act violations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce discharges of raw sewage...
8 Mar. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
France Reshapes Private Water Landscape
Analysis of the Private Water Landscape in France.
6 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.