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Research Note
Romania’s Record Water Budget Meets Governance Gridlock
On 12 June 2025, Romania’s Ministry of Environment approved a historic budget of RON 4.25 billion (€936.07 million) for the National Administration of Romanian Waters as the country grapples with extreme rain events over the past several weeks.
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2021
Through the first quarter of 2021, the water sector has been bolstered by strong macroeconomics. The COVID-19 recovery is palpable, as reflected in increased vaccination...
14 Jun. 2021
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
France Reshapes Private Water Landscape
Analysis of the Private Water Landscape in France.
6 Mar. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand
IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand addresses Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) water supply agreement with a consortium of Valoriza Water, Oman...
30 Mar. 2016
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Melbourne Contract Reflects Value of Desal
Water supplies in Melbourne have declined annually since 2012, while water consumption levels have increased. To boost supply, water authorities plan to procure 50 gigalitres...
5 Apr. 2016
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water, M&A Reshuffle Consolidating EPC Sector
The EPC sector is seeing a wave of consolidation according to Bluefield Research. Alberta-based Stantec has moved to acquire Colorado-based MWH Global for US $795...
18 Apr. 2016
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brazil Water Firms Trudge Toward Consolidation
On 2 April 2016, the Justice Department for the State of Rio de Janeiro initiated a second auction in attempts to sell off Grupo Galvão...
20 Apr. 2016
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Smart Water Landscape Taking on New Look
Five hardware companies dominate the U.S. water landscape, but larger, diversified companies are entering the fray.
17 May. 2016
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Singapore Solidifies Position as Showcase Market
Singapore’s state utility has awarded CH2M a consultancy service contract for a new desalination plant. Foreign firms looking for a foothold in Southeast Asia will...
10 Aug. 2016
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
KKR Rebalances Water Portfolio
US investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. sold its remaining 23.85% share of wastewater treatment firm CITIC United Envirotech Limited...
25 Oct. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.