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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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U.S. Desal Trudges Towards Corpus Christi
On 7 November 2017, the City Council in Corpus Christi, Texas approved an agreement with Freese and Nichols to begin planning the proposed sewater desalination...
13 Dec. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
DC Water De-risks Innovation With Impact Finance
DC Water, one of the 850 water & wastewater utility networks across the U.S. with a combined sewer system, has deployed an innovative financing tool to...
28 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Rockwell Still Resisting Emerson’s Offers for Deal
On 22 November 2017 Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation rejected St. Louis- based Emerson Electric’s proposed acquisition for to US$225 per share, or approximately US$29 billion. This...
28 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Declining Construction Spend Raises Questions for Water Sector
In September 2017, the U.S. Census’ monthly construction report further highlighted a downward trajectory in water supply and sewage and waste disposal spend. This negative...
20 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
$22 Billion for Water Reuse: Where are the Opportunities for Municipalities and Business?
Slides first presented on webinar hosted by the WaterReuse Association. Bluefield analyzes the market drivers for water reuse across the U.S., highlighting growing opportunities for...
8 Nov. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Cal Water Seeks Biosolid Management Efficiency
On 29 September 2017, Drylet announced a successful trial with California Water Services Group to utilize the Texas-based firm’s biocatalyst technology to reduce sludge and associated...
1 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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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Wastewater Reuse: The U.S. Market Landscape and Outlook for a Continued Buildout (WEFTEC 2017)
Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the WEFTEC 2017 Conference in Chicago on Wastewater Reuse Outlook in the U.S. These complimentary slides address: The...
4 Oct. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Calgon Carbon Taken Away in Water-Related M&A
On 21 September 2017, Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation. By taking over Calgon, Kuraray adds a...
28 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
ALLETE Mixing it Up with Tonka Water Deal
On 8 September 2017, ALLETE’s subsidiary, U.S. Water, acquired Tonka Water, a Minnesota-based supplier of municipal and industrial water treatment systems. The seller, New York-based...
18 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.