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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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Beijing Water Extends International Reach
On 9 April 2014 Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BEWG) announced the formation of a joint venture to obtain a 25-year concession right to invest, construct,...
1 May. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Independent Water & Power Providers 2014: Desalination Market Update
Independent Water & Power Providers 2014: Desalination Market Update highlights recent development and trends for this currently niche market. The Data Insight details the net ownership...
2 May. 2014
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California Drought Sparks Innovative Solutions
On 30 April 2014, The California Department of Water Resources released a report analyzing 5,400 groundwater wells across the state — signaling historic declines in...
15 May. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Veolia Pursues Asset-Light MENA Desal Strategy
On 10 July 2014, Veolia announced the sale of its desalination, waste management, and energy businesses in Israel to Oaktree Capital Management LP. The transaction,...
1 Aug. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Navigating Desalination’s Shifting Competitive Landscape
Erin Bonney Casey presented Navigating Desalination’s Shifting Competitive Landscape to address competitive strategies in global desalination markets at the 29th Annual WateReuse Symposium in Dallas, Texas on...
9 Sep. 2014
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
California Utility Eyes Mexico Water Supply
Amid dwindling water supply, California utility looks to Mexico.
20 Sep. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Prevailing Desal Trends Spur IDE Divestment
Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL) announced on 11 November 2014 that it is placing its 50% stake in IDE Technologies up for sale. The remaining 50%...
4 Dec. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Private Water in 2015 // Top Ten Strategic Developments in Global Private Water Markets
In this presentation, Bluefield Research details the top 10 trends for private water markets entering 2015. Strategic developments shape regional and global markets. Bluefield Research...
12 Jan. 2015
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Commodity Swings Alter LatAm Desal Landscape
In the first quarter of 2015, Latin America’s desalination sector is showing an uptick in project activity with discrete opportunities in Chile and Mexico.
18 Mar. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
California Water Portfolio Poised for Makeover
On 1 April 2015 California’s governor announced a mandatory reduction of water usage by the state’s 372 water suppliers in urban areas serving more than 3,000...
17 Apr. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.