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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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Wastewater Reuse in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Market Drivers, Trends, and Forecast, 2020-2030
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates—face a unique combination of water-related challenges that include a need for greenfield...
23 Apr. 2021
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Water for Automotive: Market Disruption to Reshape Industry Outlook
As the auto industry transitions over the next decade to alternative-fueled vehicles, including electric, hydrogen, and hybrids, greenfield development of new facilities in new geographies...
16 Apr. 2021
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Canada Municipal Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: CAPEX Forecast 2021-2030
Over the next decade, municipal utilities have set the stage for over CAD$64.6 billion in capital improvements to address distribution & collection networks and drinking...
1 Apr. 2021
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Forecasting Municipal Operating Expenditures (OPEX) in a Post-COVID World, 2021-2030
Operating expenditures (OPEX) for municipal utilities in the U.S. are forecasted to surpass US$1.06 trillion over the next decade to address growing demands on water...
15 Mar. 2021
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
What Can We Learn from Texas’ Water Crisis?
In mid-February 2021, an arctic blast knocked out gas, power, and water services across as many as 13 southern states. Texas has borne the brunt...
4 Mar. 2021
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
What the Data Tells Us: Key Insights to Drive Your Water Strategy
Bluefield water experts showcase top datasets that they rely on to identify market trends and emerging shifts in key water industry verticals—municipal, industrial, digital—in 2021...
23 Feb. 2021
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Green Infrastructure Gains Impact Investing Momentum
On 2 December 2020, the City of Hampton, Virginia, in partnership with Quantified Ventures, closed on a US$12 million Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) to fund...
20 Dec. 2020
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Breweries and Reuse – Reuse is Brewing Up
The use of purified recycled water to brew beer has been an effective public education tool, but what is the market outlook for growth? Bluefield...
9 Nov. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Measuring COVID-19 Impacts on Utility Planning: Sizing Capital Improvement Plans for Water & Wastewater
Uncertainty precipitated by the COVID-19 economic disruption has left utilities in a difficult situation, particularly for those transitioning into new fiscal years. Annually, July 1...
12 Oct. 2020
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Engineering a Digital Water Future: EPC Strategies in an Accelerating Market Landscape
Engineering Consultancies (EPCs) are prioritizing digital water. In response to the shifting landscape, select EPCs are taking on new roles as digital water solutions providers
28 Sep. 2020
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.