NW Natural announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire Salmon Valley Water Company and Falls Water Company, two privately owned water utilities in the Northwestern U.S. The acquisitions mark NW Natural’s first foray into the regulated water utility sector. The purchase of the Salmon Valley system has enabled NW Natural to carve out… Continue reading NW Natural Expands Into Water Via M&A
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JEA Sale Could Set High Water Mark in Florida
On 28 November 2017, a JEA board member set in motion the potential of privatization, or transfer of the utility, to a privately held company. A review of a sale of the Jacksonville, Florida-based water and electric utility expected to be undertaken over the next 60 to 90 days. Although the deal has yet to… Continue reading JEA Sale Could Set High Water Mark in Florida
Municipalities Monetizing Water, Wastewater Assets Under FMV Legislation
U.S. Municipal Water & Wastewater: Defining the Addressable Market for Private Investment
Much needed investment in utility infrastructure is driving investment in the U.S. water & wastewater sectors. Established investor-owned utility companies – and a host of potential outside financial investors– are refining their strategies to expand or develop their positions in U.S water utility asset ownership and operations. This new report is essential for companies looking… Continue reading U.S. Municipal Water & Wastewater: Defining the Addressable Market for Private Investment
U.S. Investor-Owned Water Utilities, M&A Deals and Trends, Q4 2017
How Widespread are Municipal Water Utility Buy-backs?
U.S. Investor-Owned Water Utilities: M&A Deals & Trends, Q3 2017
Bluefield’s Quarterly Update of U.S. Investor-Owned Utility Deals (includes analysis and separate data file with 160+ completed and pending deals). Water & wastewater utilities continuing to scale their positions through mergers & acquisitions (M&A). More than US$187 million of acquisitions for 28 deals were completed in the second quarter of this year. While industry leaders American… Continue reading U.S. Investor-Owned Water Utilities: M&A Deals & Trends, Q3 2017
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