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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
The U.S. and Canada have long been at the forefront of digital water adoption, shaped by a diverse network of assets, an expansive roster of technology vendors, and relative access to capital. As such, Bluefield Research anticipates strong demand for digital water solutions in North America, underpinning a cumulative US$169.5 billion in spending from 2024 to 2033.
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Oil Falls, Private Water Rises in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Water and Electricity has implemented a water tariff increase to residential customers. This effort to improve cost recovery for water supply...
16 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Public-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020
New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Italian Water Sector Reform Edges Forward
The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a draft bill that removes compulsory public management of municipal water services. The bill forms part of Italy’s broader...
3 Jun. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Peru Reinvigorates Water and Sanitation Policy
On 20 January 2017 Peru’s government announced a budget of US$1.24 billion for water and sanitation projects to be built in 2017, a 70% increase...
6 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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.
Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure – Latin America
This Market Insight covers the policies and economics of PPPs in Latin America. Bluefield provides an in-depth view of the PPP landscape in each country,...
17 Sep. 2018
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Competitive Landscape in Water: Engineering Procurement & Construction Firm Rankings and Positioning, 2018
Engineering procurement and construction (EPC) firms play a pivotal role in the decision-making processes for municipal water and wastewater utilities. While their expansive capabilities range,...
27 Sep. 2018
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Take Two: JEA Seeks Bidders for Water Utility Assets
On 14 October 2019, the JEA (formerly Jacksonville Electric Authority) evaluation committee released the names of eight companies—with one company undisclosed—that expressed interest in purchasing...
31 Oct. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Global Desalination Ownership Rankings: Market and Company Trends, 2020
Climate shifts are putting additional stress on existing water supplies in select markets like Australia, the western U.S., and Latin America. At the same time,...
14 Jul. 2020
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Engineering a Digital Water Future: EPC Strategies in an Accelerating Market Landscape
Engineering Consultancies (EPCs) are prioritizing digital water. In response to the shifting landscape, select EPCs are taking on new roles as digital water solutions providers
28 Sep. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.