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U.S. & Canada Water and Wastewater Pipe CAPEX Forecasts, 2025–2035
The U.S. municipal water and wastewater sector is entering a generational investment cycle, one marked by increasing urgency, complexity, and transformation. Bluefield Research forecasts US$117 billion in cumulative CAPEX between 2025 and 2035—increasing from US$7.9 billion in 2025 to US$14.1 billion in 2035.
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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...
14 Jul. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
France Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
France's era of capital-intensive expansion is giving way to a focus on performance optimization. Utilities are investing in leak reduction, digital monitoring, and stormwater control,...
11 Jul. 2025
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Germany’s Strabag Bolts On Local Footprint
On 16 June 2025, Cologne-based Strabag AG (€17.4 billion in 2024 revenue) announced its acquisition of Sandkamp Tiefbau GmbH. Sandkamp is a family-owned company specializing...
10 Jul. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Newterra Pushes Grundfos Along Water Value Chain
The acquisition of Newterra represents a deliberate move in Grundfos’s post-2020 transformation, shifting from a pure-play pump manufacturer (approximately US$5 billion in annual revenues) to...
10 Jul. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented the Omnibus Simplification Package, aimed at reducing reporting and due diligence requirements. It is part of a...
7 Jul. 2025
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Poland Bridges Gap for Increased Flood Resilience
Many of Poland’s secondary reservoirs have lost up to 40% of their original flood-storage capacity due to sedimentation. Additionally, earthen levees are experiencing high rates...
2 Jul. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Municipal Water Market: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2025
Investment plans in the U.K. and Ireland are prompting a round of acquisitions in the islands. Several acquisitions in the British Isles highlight the dynamic...
26 Jun. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Tariffs and Beyond: Q&A Session Risk and Resiliency in the Global Water Sector
In this interactive client webcast, Bluefield's water experts open the floor to discuss potential tariff impacts on the water sector and water companies providing services...
25 Jun. 2025
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Ekopak Falters over Flagship WaaS® Project
On 13 May, Belgian investment firm Alychlo provided water reuse innovator Ekopak NV with a €14 million capital injection. The funds will resolve Ekopak’s liquidity...
12 Jun. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
EQT Adds Seven Seas Water-as-a-Service® to Growing Water Portfolio
On 22 May 2025, Swedish private equity firm EQT announced the acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. The deal is...
6 Jun. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.