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.
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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Barrick Gold, Chile Sketch Smart Water Strategies
On 17 January 2018, Chile’s environmental authority SMA sanctioned Barrick Gold with the permanent closure of its Pascua Lama mine. The decision is based on...
26 Jan. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water and Mining: What in the World is Happening with Tailings?
A joint presentation by Bluefield and WesTech at the SME Annual Conference in Minneapolis, looks at how the mining industry is changing. Recent price upswing...
26 Feb. 2018
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Smart Water: Tendencias globales de hoy y mañana (Aquatech Mexico)
This presentation analyzes global smart water trends (both now and in the future). First given by Bluefield Co-Founder and Vice President Keith Hays at Aquatech...
7 Sep. 2018
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
United Utilities EMAGINs Its Water Utility Future
In October, U.K.-water service provider United Utilities announced it had signed a framework agreement with Canadian start-up EMAGIN Clean Technologies Inc.
15 Nov. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Industrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2019
In the United States, spend on water management in 2018 was estimated at over US$10 billion. Leading verticals included commodity-based industries such as hydraulic fracturing,...
4 Mar. 2019
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
5G on Digital Water Horizon as Sun Sets on 2G, 3G
On 31 December 2019, U.S. cellular carrier Verizon Wireless will sunset its national 2G and 3G networks to free up bandwidth for its nascent 5G...
11 Sep. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Industrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management Q2, 2020
This new Quarterly Insight highlights key trends, transaction details, and competitive shifts influencing industrial water management. Included is a brief overview of select companies outlining...
8 Jun. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
5G on Digital Water Horizon as Sun Sets on 2G, 3G (Updated)
On 31 December 2020, U.S. cellular carrier Verizon Wireless will sunset its national 2G and 3G networks to free up bandwidth for its nascent 5G...
13 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2020
After seeing record growth in the first quarter of 2020, the global digital water market felt the full force of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated...
18 Sep. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
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.