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Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural losses, prompting farmers and water delivery organizations—particularly in the West—to shift their focus from expanding acreage to improving efficiency, control, and reliability of their systems.
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Water for Hydraulic Fracturing: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q1 2020
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role in business decisions and strategies. This Quarterly...
14 Feb. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2020
This Quarterly Insight highlights key trends in project development, M&A, and venture funding activity in digital water, globally. Notable market events that occurred in digital...
14 Feb. 2020
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Industrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2020
The U.S. industrial water landscape is highly siloed across 20 industrial verticals analyzed by Bluefield Research. This Quarterly Insight highlights key trends, transaction details, and...
13 Feb. 2020
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.S. Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity and Market Outlook, Q1 2020
This Quarterly Insight highlights key trends in policy, mergers & acquisitions, project development, and strategic shifts impacting municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure investment in...
6 Feb. 2020
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Big Deals Hard to Come by in Municipal Water
At the close of 2019, two large municipal utility acquisitions were taken off the table underscoring the challenges of large deals involving municipal systems. On...
23 Jan. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook Q1 2020
This Quarterly Insight highlights key trends, transactions, and competitive shifts in the U.S. private water market. Bluefield’s team of water experts tracks company financials, mergers...
15 Jan. 2020
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Looking to 2020 and Beyond: Key Trends and Perspectives in Global Water Markets
Bluefield water experts provide perspective on the biggest water industry headlines of 2019 and share their insights into what's ahead for 2020 and beyond.
15 Jan. 2020
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.Water Industry 4.0: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Forecast, 2019-2030
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the market for digital water, wastewater, and stormwater management solutions in the U.S. & Canada municipal water industry.
14 Jan. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Consolidated Water Diversifies with PERC Water
In Q4 2019, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in PERC Water Corporation for US$4.1 million. PERC, headquartered in...
20 Dec. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Liberty Adds Water in the Empire State
On 20 November 2019, American Water announced the sale of its regulated water operations in New York (New York American Water) to Liberty Utilities, a...
18 Dec. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.