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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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U.S. Biogas Markets & Trends: A Convergence of Municipal Wastewater and Power
Large-scale municipal wastewater treatment plants provide the greatest opportunity for biogas. However, declines in natural gas prices and expectations of continued supply
10 Dec. 2016
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Coal (De)regulations Impact Water Sector
On 28 April 2017, a U.S. federal appeals court announced a 60-day stay on a final ruling on the 2015 Clean Power Plan, which mandates...
8 May. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Midstream Water, Energy’s New Business Model
The rebound of horizontal drilling activity particularly in West Texas, has sparked a wave of midstream water investments and new business models focused on hydraulic...
22 Jun. 2017
Barrick Gold, Chile Sketch Smart Water Strategies
On 17 January 2018, Chile’s environmental authority SMA sanctioned Barrick Gold with the permanent closure of its Pascua Lama mine. The decision is based on...
26 Jan. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water and Mining: What in the World is Happening with Tailings?
A joint presentation by Bluefield and WesTech at the SME Annual Conference in Minneapolis, looks at how the mining industry is changing. Recent price upswing...
26 Feb. 2018
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.EPA Rolling Back Mining Wastewater Regs – Tailings, Water-related Risk Endures
On 26 June 2018, the EPA Administrator released a memo directing relevant offices to limit EPA authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act....
9 Jul. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water for Fracking: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q1 2019
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role. Bluefield’s team of water experts track the...
13 Feb. 2019
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.Industrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2019
In the United States, spend on water management in 2018 was estimated at over US$10 billion. Leading verticals included commodity-based industries such as hydraulic fracturing,...
4 Mar. 2019
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.Sembcorp Presses Independent Water Position
On 20 May 2013, Singapore-based Sembcorp signed a joint venture with Takamul Investment Company, a subsidiary of OOC to develop centralized utility facilities for Oman’s...
1 Jun. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Eskom Challenged on Water-Energy Tightrope
On 18 September 2013, South African state utility Eskom reaffirmed delays to the construction of the 4.8 GW Medupi coal power station located in the...
31 Oct. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.