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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook Q3 2021
Given its record-breaking number of acquisition approvals, the second quarter of 2021 demonstrates continued growth in M&A for water & wastewater utilities. At this rate, 2021 acquisitions could surpass the 2020 total by the end of Q3, begging the question of whether the growing rate of acquisitions is the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a more permanent market shift, or just more aggressive players in the market.
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African Water-Power Interdependence: Market Risks and Opportunities
This full Market Insight is available to Private Water Insight Service clients.
30 Apr. 2013
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topics
Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsSembcorp Presses Independent Water Position
On 20 May 2013, Singapore-based Sembcorp signed a joint venture with Takamul Investment Company, a subsidiary of OOC to develop centralized utility facilities for Oman’s...
1 Jun. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventMitsui, Japanese Expand Global Water Footprints
In July 2013, Mitsui & Co. acquired a 49% stake in Czech Republic water system operator Severomoravske vodvody a kanalizace Ostrava a.s. (SmVaK). Mitsui’s newly...
21 Jun. 2013
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventSouth Africa Desalination Inches Forward
On 3 July 2013, the South Africa DWA reemphasized its strategy to scale national water conservation and management practices, including desalination and reuse. The newly...
14 Jul. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventManila Water Diversifies Southeast Asia Position
On 21 August 2013, Manila Water acquired a 31.46% stake in Vietnam water utility SWIC. The deal needs to be ratified by SWIC within 105...
21 Aug. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventSWRO Retrofit Underscores Opportunity for ERD Suppliers
In July 2013, Energy Recovery, Inc. of San Leandro, U.S. announced a contract with Cadagua S.A. of Bilbao, Spain to supply ERI’s isobaric PX Pressure...
6 Sep. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventArab Spring Reality Reflected in Water Buildout
On 20 August 2013 Jordan’s Cabinet announced it would move ahead with the US$980M Red Sea desalination project. The government intends to float a tender...
15 Oct. 2013
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventIWPs Eyeing Chile Desalination Sector
On 3 October 2013, Chile-based AES Gener announced plans to issue debt to support increased investment in its core power business activities and an expansion...
31 Oct. 2013
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventEskom Challenged on Water-Energy Tightrope
On 18 September 2013, South African state utility Eskom reaffirmed delays to the construction of the 4.8 GW Medupi coal power station located in the...
31 Oct. 2013
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventGlobal Desalination Ownership Leaderboard 2013
Bluefield Research’s Global Desalination Ownership Leaderboard 2013 has been developed within the Global Municipal Water Infrastructure Insight Service that tracks global ownership trends, markets, strategies, and...
4 Dec. 2013
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