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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.
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African Water-Power Interdependence: Market Risks and Opportunities
This full Market Insight is available to Private Water Insight Service clients.
30 Apr. 2013
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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.
Variable Frequency Drives: U.S. Municipal Industry Trends & Market Forecast
U.S. water & wastewater utilities are increasingly seeking alternatives to become more energy-efficient, drive down operating costs, address resiliency and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. As such,...
27 Oct. 2017
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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.
Economics of Beer, Wine Drive New Water Service Model
Utilities are marking breweries & wineries as significant industrial users and increasing discharge rates. Water and wastewater already represent 30% of craft brewers’ costs.
14 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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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Veolia Expands Offering to Nuclear Facilities
On 3 February 2016 Veolia announced the acquisition of California-based Kurion for an estimated US$350 million. The move bolsters Veolia’s water and wastewater services for...
29 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Power Profile Shift Sparks Water Opportunity
Panda Power Funds’ progress towards the second of two new gas-fired power plants in the Chesapeake Bay basin highlights an increasing trend towards zero-liquid discharge...
17 Sep. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Mirfa Tops Up Suez IWPP Position
On 3 July 2014, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) finalized a 25-year water purchase agreement with GDF Suez for the Mirfa independent water...
1 Aug. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
TAQA Powers Deeper into Water
On 4 February Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) to develop a...
12 Feb. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.