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Universal Automation and Opportunities for Industrial Water
In total, industrial water facilities in the U.S. are expected to spend over US$262 billion between 2024 and 2030 on operational expenses such as labor, chemicals, and energy. They are also expected to use over 58 trillion gallons (220 billion cubic meters) of water per year. A new approach to automation can help these industries through water, energy, and chemical savings.
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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.
Europe Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
Part 1 of Bluefield's comprehensive Europe municipal wastewater reuse market analysis provides a deep dive into reuse practices in Europe, exploring the current state of...
16 Jul. 2023
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Catalonia Activates Multi-Pronged Drought Response
On 19 May 2023, Catalonia’s government announced Law 9/2023 laying out extreme, urgent measures to address exceptional drought afflicting the region including €50 million (US$55...
3 Jul. 2023
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Nestlé, Corporate Requirements Amplify Water Risk in Parched Arizona
On 21 March 2023, Arizona’s Senate passed Senate Bill 1660 to allow industrial facilities to treat wastewater onsite and receive long-term storage credit for recharging...
9 May. 2023
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Water Management and Utility Impact across the Colorado River Basin
Considered the ‘Lifeline of the West,’ the Colorado River Basin provides drinking water and hydropower to more than 40 million people across seven U.S. states,...
8 May. 2023
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Australia Water & Wastewater: Municipal Market Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
Over 25 million people receive water services in Australia—84% of which are served by 16 major utilities serving over 100,000 connections each. The combination of...
7 May. 2023
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U.S. Desalination: Market Drivers, Trends, and Project Activity
Climate change, population growth, and industrialization are increasingly straining global water supplies. At the same time, baseload demand for water is rising. Advanced water treatment...
18 Apr. 2023
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IWS Positions to Compete with Decentralized Water Players
On 7 March 2023, Colorado-based Integrated Water Services (IWS) announced the acquisition of Hyperion International Technologies (Hyperion), an engineering water treatment and industrial process control...
7 Apr. 2023
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The Future of Water: Key Trends to Watch
Bluefield frames global water markets, drivers, and opportunities by presenting on key water market trends to watch. This Analyst Presentation breaks down big picture water...
29 Mar. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Can California Finally Deliver on Proposed Water Infrastructure Projects?
On 11 August 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a Hotter, Drier Future. The plan includes ramping up...
17 Aug. 2022
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