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Scale Is the Strategy: American, Essential Set Benchmark for Water Investor-Owned Utilities
The American–Essential merger marks a major transformation in the U.S. regulated water sector, significantly augmenting American Water’s status as the largest and most geographically diverse water utility in the country.
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WIFIA, A Drop in the Water Infrastructure Bucket
The EPA has announced 12 projects in nine states eligible for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. California-based projects represented the majority of...
27 Jul. 2017
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Evoqua Takes Aim at Water Industry Leaders
On 18 July 2017, Evoqua submitted plans for an initial public offering (IPO). In parallel, the company also reported considering M&A as an option. The...
26 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Jacobs Moves CH2M Water into M&A Crosshairs
On 19 June 2017, advanced M&A discussions between Jacobs Engineering Group and CH2M were reported on Wall Street. The joining of these two companies would...
25 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Pulp and Paper: Water Demand and Management Trends
The U.S. pulp and paper industry collectively withdrew 814 million gallons or .06% of water in 2016 – of which approximately 70% is surface water....
21 Jul. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Forterra Cleans Up Pipe Position in Water
In the aftermath of six acquisitions, totaling US$1.03 billion since the start of 2016, rapidly ascendant pipe supplier Forterra has taken a step to offload...
17 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Severn Trent Jettisons U.S. Water Business
With Severn Trent’s exit, competition among the leading players will likely escalate in their pursuit of its expiring contracts. Outsiders, including PPC and Alston Capital,...
14 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity H1 2017
Smart water project announcements in the first half of 2017 were driven by utility responses to water scarcity, complying with local market regulations, and vendor...
14 Jul. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Combined Sewer Overflows: Correction Costs and Management Solutions
Combined Sewer Systems serve approximately one quarter of the U.S. population. Stemming from increasing patterns of large weather events, combined sewer overflows (CSO) result in...
10 Jul. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Midstream Water, Energy’s New Business Model
The rebound of horizontal drilling activity particularly in West Texas, has sparked a wave of midstream water investments and new business models focused on hydraulic...
22 Jun. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Thames Water Penalized £8.6 million as Leakage Skyrockets
Thames Water revealed it has missed its leakage target for the first time in 11 years. As a result, the London utility was slapped with...
22 Jun. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.