Bluefield Senior Analyst Antonio del Olmo joins host Reese Tisdale to share insights from Bluefield’s recent research across European countries, including Italy, the Netherlands, France, and Spain. This episode explores the evolving landscape of Europe’s water sector—from climate shocks to regulatory shakeups—and what it all means for utilities, investors, and technology vendors. The conversation highlights what specific regions are focusing on, the biggest challenges they’re facing, and how water sector stakeholders are responding.
Bluefield’s water experts unpack key trends, including:
- Why Europe’s seemingly mature water sector is facing a wave of disruption—from climate shocks and regulatory pressure to investment churn and digital transformation
- How cracks are emerging in energy reliability, water loss, and the digital divide across countries
- The role of EU directives versus national implementation in shaping infrastructure strategy
- Where the biggest opportunities lie across digital water, reuse, resilience, and asset renewal
- How French giants like Veolia, Suez, and Saur are shifting strategies to lead in this evolving landscape
- Why PFAS regulations, sludge treatment requirements, and infrastructure M&A may be the next big catalysts
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Related Research & Analysis:
- Italy Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
- The Netherlands Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
- Spain’s Blackouts Strain Water Utilities
Companies Mentioned
AccionaDiehl MeteringFontus BlueKKR & Co. Inc.OfwatSaurSUEZThames WaterTJCUSALCOVeolia
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