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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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Osmoflo Enhances Hitachi Zosen RO
Hitachi Zosen has acquired a 70% stake in Australia- based water treatment player Osmoflo. Bluefield analyzes the impactions for global desalination markets.
29 Jan. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mining Turns Corner as Escondida Commissioned
In June 2017, BHP Billiton will fully commission the largest desalination plant in the Americas – a 216,000 m3/d reverse osmosis project located in Antofagasta,...
13 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Melbourne Contract Reflects Value of Desal
Water supplies in Melbourne have declined annually since 2012, while water consumption levels have increased. To boost supply, water authorities plan to procure 50 gigalitres...
5 Apr. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.ADS Boosts U.S. Wastewater Position via Orenco
On 20 August 2024, Infiltrator, a subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), announced the acquisition of family-owned Orenco Systems. Sutherlin, Oregon-based Orenco manufactures decentralized, on-site...
10 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand
IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand addresses Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) water supply agreement with a consortium of Valoriza Water, Oman...
30 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Mexichem Secures Top Spot in Smart Irrigation
On 7 August 2017, Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the acquisition of Israel-based Netafim for US$1.86 billion, or an estimated EBITDA multiple of 14.1x. The...
17 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Opportunities for Ultrapure Water Players Emerge in Europe Amid Tech War
Given that semiconductor fabs require as much as 34,000 cubic meters of ultrapure water per day, leading companies’ exposure to drought, let alone public concerns...
28 Jul. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Drought Spurs Water Innovation in Western Cape
On 16 May 2017, the City of Cape Town, South Africa applied for level 4 water restrictions, as persistent drought has put the Western Cape...
25 May. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Morocco Looks to Desalination for Water Sustainability
On 5 July 2023, Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water and the OCP Group initiated the construction of new desalination projects for the...
29 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Clean Water Enforcement: Is the U.S. Water Market Truly Regulated? (Webinar)
Bluefield water expert Erin Bonney Casey recently presented a joint webinar with Water Online on Clean Water Act violations. This webinar provides an overview of...
22 Aug. 2019
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.