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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.
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U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update, 2013-2015
Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) completed 33 water deals in 2015, representing more than US$297 million of IOU acquisitions. This is slightly ahead of the 32 deals...
13 Mar. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. Private Water Utilities: Market Trends, Strategies, and Opportunities, 2016
Private water utilities, currently accounting for 15% of the U.S. water market, are poised to take on a much greater role. Deteriorating water infrastructure is...
5 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update: 2013 – Q3 2016
More than US$448 million of acquisitions for 25 deals have been completed through the first three quarters of this year
10 Nov. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Outsiders Angling for Stakes in U.S. Water Market
The increased focus on U.S. water infrastructure is attracting industry outsiders to the water industry — exploring paths for market entry. Successful entrants have carved-out...
23 Mar. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
How Widespread are Municipal Water Utility Buy-backs?
The Town of Milford, Massachusetts is acquiring its water company--privately-held Milford Water Company for US$63 million. At the center of municipal utility buy-backs
6 Aug. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Municipalities Monetizing Water, Wastewater Assets Under FMV Legislation
On 1 November 2017, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission unanimously approved the US$159 million sale of the wastewater system owned by the Municipal Authority of...
13 Dec. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Seeking Fair Market Value for Water in Texas
On 10 June 2019, the Texas Legislature passed HB 3542, which will enable regulated water companies to pay a fair market value (FMV) for the...
25 Jun. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Take Two: JEA Seeks Bidders for Water Utility Assets
On 14 October 2019, the JEA (formerly Jacksonville Electric Authority) evaluation committee released the names of eight companies—with one company undisclosed—that expressed interest in purchasing...
31 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.