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12 Feb 2026

The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape 
The expansion of large-scale data centers across the U.S. is expected to impact the power sector significantly. Data centers are projected to account for 8.9% (440 terawatt-hours) of total electricity demand by 2030, up from 4.4% in 2023.

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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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Smart Water in the Mainstream // SWAN Presentation 

Analyst presentation on Smart Water industry by Keith Hays at the SWAN conference in London (April 2016)
12 May. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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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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Aqua America Accelerates Core Growth Strategy 

Aqua America reported seven acquisitions during the first quarter of 2016. These deals mark an increase in M&A activity.
25 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Managing Water Inside the Fence: Drivers and Market Opportunities for Industrial Reuse 

The reality of industrial water reuse is driven by overall sector activity, regulatory pressures, and risk mitigation. Presentation from Senior Analyst Erin Bonney Casey at...
31 May. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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Where We Have Been in a Year: Water Market Perspectives 

Global and national water market perspectives available free to online registrants A presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Invest H20 Conference in Austin,...
24 Jun. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Quarterly M&A Update 

More than US$384 million of IOU acquisitions across 20 deals have been completed so far in 2016. This year is already on track to surpass...
21 Jul. 2016
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American States, IOUs Target Military Water Contracts 

On 12 July 2016, American States Utility Services was awarded a US$510 million military services contract with the U.S. Air Force.  Bluefield analyzes impact...
1 Aug. 2016
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Renewable-Powered Desalination: Global Market Trends and Drivers 

Since 2000, 66 renewable-energy-powered desalination plants have been commissioned with a combined capacity of 1.7 million m3/d. Developed countries that are attempting to offset...  
3 Aug. 2016
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Columbus Shaves $1B Off Water Infrastructure Tab 

The Columbus City Council approved the city’s US$1 billion 2016 capital improvement plan budget dedicated to water & sewer infrastructure upgrades.
10 Aug. 2016
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