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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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Outsiders Angling for Stakes in U.S. Water Market
The increased focus on U.S. water infrastructure is attracting industry outsiders to the water industry — exploring paths for market entry. Successful entrants have carved-out...
23 Mar. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Market Shifts: 7 Signposts to Watch in 2017
Our experts anticipate shifts across municipal and industrial water markets. Looking ahead, we have outlined seven key trends that will impact the water industry in...
23 Jan. 2017
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.U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update, Year-End 2016
More than US$622 million of acquisitions for 56 deals were completed in 2016, pushing the total executed deal value since the start of 2013 to...
19 Jan. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Market-Based Opportunities for Private Water Players: U.S. Military Service Contracts
Once dominated by a few select players, military service contracts now offer market-based opportunities for private water companies. While investor-owned utilities in the U.S. rely heavily...
14 Nov. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update: 2013 – Q3 2016
More than US$448 million of acquisitions for 25 deals have been completed through the first three quarters of this year
10 Nov. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Europe’s Private Water Utilities: Company Profiles, Rankings, & Trends, 2016
Europe's top 15 consolidated private water utilities serve over 147 million of people in 11 countries, covering just under 30% of total population.
2 Nov. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.The Changing Topography for Private Participation in Water // NAWC
Private participation in U.S. municipal water markets is poised for expansion. More than 19 deals totaling US$384 million (completed and pending) were put on the...
5 Oct. 2016
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.Private Financing: The Future of P3 in Water
This presentation, first given by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Water Finance Conference in Denver, analyzes the future of P3 in Water. Surpassing half...
14 Sep. 2016
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.U.S. Private Water Utilities: Market Trends, Strategies, and Opportunities, 2016
Private water utilities, currently accounting for 15% of the U.S. water market, are poised to take on a much greater role. Deteriorating water infrastructure is...
5 Sep. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.American States, IOUs Target Military Water Contracts
On 12 July 2016, American States Utility Services was awarded a US$510 million military services contract with the U.S. Air Force. Bluefield analyzes impact...
1 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.