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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.
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Global Water Metering Outlook: Evolving Technology Trends, Business Models, Competitive Landscape, and Leading Companies
Recent policy developments in key markets, particularly the U.S. and Europe, have had mixed effects on the metering market. Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration...
1 May. 2025
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2025
With the 2020–2021 M&A frenzy now in the rear-view mirror, corporates across the water sector and beyond have largely realigned strategies to embrace simplicity. This...
28 Mar. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, several European countries launched major investment programs to modernize water infrastructure, improve wastewater treatment, and enhance climate resilience. Germany committed €1.2 billion...
27 Mar. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Oxyle Scales Up for Europe PFAS Opportunities
On 30 January 2025, the Swiss startup Oxyle AG announced a €12.7 million seed round to further develop its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction technology....
20 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025
The 10 publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield saw an annual revenue growth of 7.4% in 2024, with five of these firms posting...
18 Mar. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Baseform Consolidates Spain, Pushes Abroad
On 21 January, Baseform announced that it had secured a contract with Aljarafesa, the public water utility serving 31 municipalities and more than 330,000 residents...
28 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2024
The EU overhauled the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive—Directive (EU) 2024/3019—for the first time in 30 years. Originally adopted in 1991, the directive has significantly improved...
22 Feb. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Mapping the Global Digital Water Vendor Landscape: 2025 Update
As utilities and industries face challenges such as aging infrastructure, growing operational costs, demographic shifts, and climate change change, they are seeking innovative solutions to...
10 Feb. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.DuPont Retains Water, Seeks New Growth
On 15 January 2025, Delaware-based DuPont de Nemours, Inc. announced a major strategic shift, opting to retain its Water business unit under the DuPont brand...
6 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
Europe is the largest digital water market in the world, poised for significant growth in the digital water sector. Bluefield projects that the market will...
30 Jan. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.