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30 Jan 2025

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 double from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to an impressive US$27.2 billion by 2033. This growth, underpinned by an 8.0% CAGR, highlights the increasing reliance on digital solutions to manage water. infrastructure more efficiently.

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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...
30 Aug. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

EQT Drives Digital into Water Investment Portfolio 

2024 marks a pivot for EQT, a Swedish private equity firm, back into the water and waste management space. On 14 August 2024, EQT announced...
22 Aug. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water

U.K. Water Utilities’ Road to AMP8: Proposed Business Plans and Regulator’s Review 

Over the past months, preparation for AMP8 has stepped up, as the U.K. water industry has been bracing for the next investment cycle that will...
20 Aug. 2024
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2024 

The water utility sector experienced a significant slowdown in the first half of 2024, with Bluefield reporting only 24 approved deals in Q2—the lowest Q2...
20 Aug. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Private Water Data Seat Holders

USALCO Deal Points to Private Equity’s Role in Consolidation of Water Treatment Chemicals 

On 5 August 2024, private equity firm TJC (formerly The Jordan Company) acquired USALCO from H.I.G. Capital for an estimated US$2 billion, with H.I.G. retaining...
19 Aug. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Water M&A

EYDAP Turns to Reuse for Attica Water Security 

On 5 July 2024, the European Investment Bank signed an advisory agreement with Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) to support the company’s 10-year...
1 Aug. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water

SABESP Privatization Solidifies Domestic Focus 

Brazil energy firm Equatorial Energia agreed to acquire a 15% stake in São Paulo’s water utility, Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo...
25 Jul. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Water M&A

2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry 

The 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections carry long-term ramifications for the water and wastewater sectors, potentially reshaping their regulatory landscapes, current and future public...
17 Jul. 2024
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.

Nijhuis Saur Plants Asia Flag via IWE Malaysia 

Kicking off the second half of 2024, France-based Saur Group moved on two more strategic acquisitions, further solidifying its global presence in Europe and Asia....
12 Jul. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Water M&A

Microsoft Positions as AI Enabler for Water 

On 10 May, Microsoft Corporation published a case study highlighting its 2019 collaboration with sewer condition assessment startup VAPAR. The software giant’s Azure Cloud Services...
12 Jul. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water