Industry Insights
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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Saur, EQT Acquisitions Strengthen Water Portfolios
On 18 June 2020, France-based Saur Group announced the acquisition of Dutch industrial water & wastewater solutions provider Nijhuis Industries. Nijhuis specializes in advanced industrial...
23 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Biosolids Management: Business Models & Utility Strategies
Scaling capital and operational expenditure demands on more than 20,000 wastewater treatment plants across the U.S. were already squeezing municipal and utility budgets prior to...
3 Aug. 2020
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2020
The U.S. municipal water sector accounts for approximately US$110 billion in public spend annually, when considering both the capital and operating expenditures. As municipalities, regulators,...
6 Aug. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Key Trends in Digital Water
Bluefield's digital water expert, Eric Bindler, presents his key findings on trends in the digital water sector.
2 Sep. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Is U.S. Private Water Poised for Shakeup at the Top?
On 31 August 2020, Veolia made an unsolicited offer to acquire 29.9% of Engie’s shares of Suez. The offer came in at €15.50 per share—50%...
21 Sep. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Addressing Market Uncertainty: Revised Water Sector Forecasts
Bluefield water experts recently presented a client-exclusive webcast showcasing Bluefield’s revised market forecasts for key water & wastewater industry verticals—U.S. and global—for treatment & network...
24 Sep. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2020
This quarterly insight highlights key trends, transaction details, and competitive shifts influencing industrial water management. Bluefield’s team of water experts tracks ongoing industrial water
29 Sep. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Water M&A: Technology, Equipment, Services Trends and Deal Flow, Q3 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 are still working their way through the markets and potentially impacting deal flow, leaving significant uncertainty in the near to medium...
30 Sep. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Bentley IPO Signals Upside for Digital Twins in Water
On 22 September 2020, U.S.-based infrastructure engineering software provider Bentley Systems launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange, raising US$236.5 million...
13 Oct. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Canada’s Algonquin Flies South, Renewing Focus on Latin America Water Opportunities
On 19 October 2020, Ontario, Canada-based Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. completed an agreement to purchase a 93.96% stake (up from the original 53.51% on...
22 Oct. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.