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Investor-Owned Utilities: Market Overview and Company Rankings
The U.S. water and wastewater utility landscape is heavily fragmented across 48,587 community water systems serving 313 million people and 23,481 wastewater treatment facilities serving an estimated 267 million people. But within this landscape, an evolving roster of investor-owned utilities is reshaping the market by carving out regional and national positions—regulated and non-regulated—through M&A and organic growth.
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Águas do Brasil Resurgent with New Concessions
Between 19 August and 15 October 2014, private water concessionaire Saneamento Ambiental Águas do Brasil (Águas do Brasil) has had a strong showing with two...
6 Nov. 2014
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.China’s CITIC Bolsters UEL’s Wastewater Position
On 11 November 2014, CITIC Environment Protection Co Ltd and KKR China Water Investment Holdings, through a special purpose vehicle, made a conditional US$1.3 billion...
26 Nov. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Vietnam Boosts Wastewater Investment
On 30 October 2014, Vietnam’s prime minister approved the construction of 51 wastewater treatment plants in the Dong Nai River basin by 2030. The combined...
26 Nov. 2014
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief 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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.New Jersey Law to Accelerate Private Participation
On 5 February 2015, New Jersey’s governor signed into law the Water Infrastructure Protection Act. The law removes the requirement that municipal system owners of...
26 Feb. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.United Water Enters the South Florida Fray
On 9 March 2015, United Water announced the opening of its office in Miami-Dade County to explore business opportunities in South Florida. United Water currently...
18 Mar. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.New Strategies Emerge in Oman Desal Tender
On 20 March 2015, Oman Power and Water Procurement Co (OPWP) released a list of 12 consortiums, including 22 companies, with statements of qualifications to...
2 Jun. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief 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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Antofagasta Deal Elevates EPM Water Expansion
On 23 April 2015, Colombian utility group Grupo EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) agreed to purchase Chilean water utility Aguas de Antofagasta (ADASA) for US$965...
18 May. 2015
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Colombia Wastewater Draws Heavy Competition
On 4 May 2015, Abiensa, Abengoa’s EPC group, announced two awards in Colombia totaling US$32 million. The US$23 million water treatment and supply system for...
2 Jun. 2015
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