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Coal Ash Ponds: Regulatory and Market Trends for Water Solutions Providers
Market forces are rapidly undermining the U.S. electric power sector’s reliance on coal and increasing pressure on utilities to take action. The EPA recently finalized the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule that establishes requirements for the disposal of coal ash in landfills and surface impoundments.
These new regulatory measures, even if ultimately repealed by the current administration, add to broader and more impactful economic market forces that are compelling utilities to close and remediate coal ash ponds. There are approximately 1,227 coal ash ponds located at 321 storage facilities. More than 95% of coal ash storage capacity is located in 20 U.S. states.
Remediation and closure of coal ash ponds will require investment in dewatering systems and treatment systems for contaminated water.
In this Data Insight, Bluefield water experts frame the market by geography, scale, and regulatory outlook for closures & remediation and analyze the impact on water solutions providers.
Private Players Position to Capitalize on $728 Billion Municipal Water Sector Opportunity
Boston, Massachusetts: In the wake of tightening municipal budgets, environmental violations, and aging infrastructure, private players are poised to capitalize on struggling water and wastewater uti...U.S. Municipal Water & Wastewater: Defining the Addressable Market for Private Investment
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$22 Billion for Water Reuse: Where are the Opportunities for Municipalities and Business?
Slides first presented on webinar hosted by the WaterReuse Association. Bluefield analyzes the market drivers for water reuse across the U.S., highlighting growing opportunities for water recycling investment.
Geographical hotspots, such as California, Texas, and Florida, as well as industrial verticals including power, data centers, and food and beverage, are expected to be the epicenters for demand for growth in water reuse systems.
More analysis is available in our Focus Report: U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Opportunities, Outlook and Competitive Landscape, 2017-2027
The Business of Water: M&A Activity Going Strong
Reese Tisdale returns for an in-depth discussion of the business of water and specifically, the flurry of M&A activity the water industry has seen over the last few years. As president of Bluefield Re...Cal Water Seeks Biosolid Management Efficiency
On 29 September 2017, Drylet announced a successful trial with California Water Services Group to utilize the Texas-based firm’s biocatalyst technology to reduce sludge and associated biosolid management costs.Every Drop Counts: Oil and Gas Industry Targets Water Efficiency
Presentation first given by Bluefield VP Keith Hays at Aquatech on the oil and gas industry’s efforts to target efficiency. This presentation analyzes the combination of factors, including markets, regulation and technology that are driving oil and gas players toward efficiency
Water Reuse and Recycling: Market Opportunities and Challenges
In August 2017, asset management firm Equilibrium, released An Equilibrium Point of View, Water Reuse and Recycling // Market Opportunities and Challenges. This perspective provides a valuable over...Variable Frequency Drives: U.S. Municipal Industry Trends & Market Forecast
U.S. water & wastewater utilities are increasingly seeking alternatives to become more energy-efficient, drive down operating costs, address resiliency and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. As such, electric drives for motors and pumps are taking on a critical role in achieving these goals.
Variable frequency drives, which regulate the speed and rotational force, or torque output, of an electric motor, provide the potential to reduce energy consumption up to 30%.
Catalyzed by increasing pressure on utilities to address energy and water efficiency, growing urban populations, and tightening environmental regulation, annual investment in drives is expected to more than double from US$279 million in 2017 to US$607 million by 2026.
In this Market Insight, Bluefield water experts analyze:
- The Municipal Water Landscape for Drives Technology
- Drives Technology Competitive Landscape
- Municipal Utility Drives Infrastructure CAPEX Forecast
- Drives Manufacturer Profiles
