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U.S. Combined Sewer Overflows: Correction Costs and Management Solutions
Midstream Water, Energy’s New Business Model
Thames Water Penalized £8.6 million as Leakage Skyrockets
On 14 June 2017, Thames Water revealed it had missed its leakage target for the first time in 11 years. As a result, the London utility, servicing potable water to over 9 million, was slapped with an £8.6 million (US$11.0 million) penalty by Ofwat. Thames Water ranked 44 out of 46 European utilities, and last… Continue reading Thames Water Penalized £8.6 million as Leakage Skyrockets
Southern Copper Wades Deeper into Peru Water
On 29 May 2017, the mayor of Ilo, Peru confirmed that Grupo Mexico mining subsidiary, Southern Copper Corporation, will finance the construction of a US$27.5 million wastewater treatment plant. Southern’s financing of the plant in Ilo marks a major increase in the company’s commitment to improving the city’s wastewater management—a key priority for Peru’s infrastructure… Continue reading Southern Copper Wades Deeper into Peru Water
U.S. Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Bill Index, 2017
The Horizon: Markets, Opportunities, and Investment Scenarios in Water (InvestH20)
Presentation slides from Bluefield Research President Reese Tisdale on opportunities and investment scenarios in water, first given at the 2017 InvestH20 Conference in Austin, Texas. Key topics addressed: Infrastructure Investment Wastewater Reuse Smart Water Hydraulic Fracturing Water Opportunities in Power Watch Mr. Tisdale’s full presentation at Invest H20 More water market perspectives from Bluefield.
Key Takeaways from ACE 2017: US Water Market Shifts
Our team of water experts just got back from ACE 2017 Conference in Philadelphia –the single largest municipal water-focused conference in the U.S. Optimism was high this year, which is not always the case, as suppliers and service providers see market drivers (e.g. improved efficiencies, aging networks, internet of things) beginning to gain traction. In addition… Continue reading Key Takeaways from ACE 2017: US Water Market Shifts
Innovate 4 Water: Takeaways from WaterVent in Geneva
Bluefield Research recently attended the Innovate 4 Water conference in Geneva. The event, hosted by World Intellectual Property Organization, brought together a diverse mix of water entrepreneurs, regulators, academia, and investors, across a wide thematic scope covering water and wastewater issues in emerging and developed markets. Senior Analyst Will Maize offered his takeaways: Politics (including… Continue reading Innovate 4 Water: Takeaways from WaterVent in Geneva
Eversource’s $1.68B Water Deal Indicates Renewed Convergence of U.S. Critical Infrastructure
One 2 June 2017, Eversource Energy, New England’s largest energy provider, announced plans to acquire Aquarion Water, the region’s largest private water company for $1.68 billion. The two companies share a three-state service territory– Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. This deal highlights the growing interest of critical infrastructure providers in water. Consolidation of gas, power,… Continue reading Eversource’s $1.68B Water Deal Indicates Renewed Convergence of U.S. Critical Infrastructure