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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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EPA Unveils $271B Wastewater Infrastructure Need
On 13 January 2016 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced results from the 2012 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS), finding that US$271 billion is required...
26 Feb. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Public-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020
New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Global Desalination Ownership Rankings, Year-End 2015
Global Desalination Ownership Rankings: Bluefield's Top 25
3 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Desalination Market Update: Policies, Projects & Trends, 2015
This Data Insight, U.S. Desalination Market Update: Policies, Projects & Trends, 2015, analyzes key developments and market shifts impacting municipal desalination development going forward. Market players are demonstrating...
17 Nov. 2015
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.California Water Update Shows Project Gains
Since 1 April 2015, when California’s drought reached a political climax and the governor mandated a 25% cut in water usage for urban utilities, there...
20 Oct. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief 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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Analyst Presentation // Water Scarcity and A Volatile Landscape for Water Reuse in U.S. Fracking
Bluefield Research delivered a presentation, Water Scarcity and a Volatile Landscape for Water Reuse in U.S. Fracking, at the 30th Annual WateReuse Association on 14 September 2015. This presentation highlights...
15 Sep. 2015
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.GCC Municipal Wastewater & Reuse: 2015-2020
This brief presentation by Bluefield analyst, Erin Bonney Casey, highlights some of the key findings from Bluefield’s just released report, Municipal Wastewater & Reuse in the GCC:...
4 Sep. 2015
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.SWIFT Action in Texas: State Water Implementation Fund for Texas, 2015 Awards
This Data Insight, SWIFT Action in Texas: State Water Implementation Fund for Texas, 2015 Awards, analyzes the 2015 funding awards to 21 applicants. On 23...
30 Jul. 2015
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.GCC Region Diversifies Supply: Market Outlook for Municipal Wastewater & Reuse, 2015-2020
Keith Hays, Bluefield Vice President, presented at the Water Innovation Europe 2015 Annual Stakeholder Conference on 26 June. This presentation highlights the GCC market’s attractiveness, regional trends...
26 Jun. 2015
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.