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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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Liberty Adds Water in the Empire State
On 20 November 2019, American Water announced the sale of its regulated water operations in New York (New York American Water) to Liberty Utilities, a...
18 Dec. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Industrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2019
The U.S. industrial water landscape is highly siloed across 20 industrial verticals analyzed by Bluefield Research. This quarterly insight highlights key trends, transaction details, and...
3 Dec. 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.Midstream Water Management: U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing Strategies, Solutions, & Outlook, 2019-2028
The US$17 billion per year water-for-hydraulic fracking landscape in the U.S. continues its evolution, shaped by the mercurial oil & gas markets and geopolitical forces...
28 Nov. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water for Fracking: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q2 2019
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role in business decisions and strategies.
2 Jul. 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.Sizing Industrial Water Markets: The BRICS and Select Emerging Markets, 2019 – 2023
Industrial water withdrawals for manufacturing, power and mining in non- OECD countries exceeded 306 billion gallons per day in 2018, of which 53% was made...
17 Apr. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Where are the best opportunities in industrial reuse?
This analyst presentation, based on our recent webinar with the WateReuse Association, analyzes industrial reuse opportunities. We are pleased to offer complimentary access to the...
19 Mar. 2019
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.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.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.Opportunities in Canadian Industrial Water: Market Size, Trends, and Forecast, 2019-2023
Economically, the market for industrial water management Canada – acquisition, treatment, reuse – exceeded US$1.36 billion in 2018. Bluefield's analysis covering over 7,500 industrial facilities...
24 Jan. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Opportunities in U.S. Industrial Water: Market Size, Trends, and Forecast, 2018-2022
Industrial demand for water & wastewater management, from supply to discharge, is gaining intensity. Major U.S. industries discharge over 130 billion gallons of water per...
10 Dec. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.