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Caroline Vauclain 

Caroline Vauclain is an analyst focused on the global water competitive landscape and top companies in water. Prior to joining Bluefield, Caroline studied at Bowdoin College where she conducted resear...

George Prounis 

George Prounis is a Data & Insights Manager at Bluefield Research specializing in water utility analytics, automation, and data dashboard development. Before joining Bluefield, he worked on the Wa...

Aqualia Leverages Czech Muni Footprint for Industrial Growth 

Most of Aqualia’s revenue in the Czech Republic, approximately €160 million, derives from its ownership of the regional private concessionaire SmVaK, which operates 82 wastewater treatment plants serving an equivalent population of 966,147. The recent deal with Mondelēz highlights Aqualia’s ongoing efforts to diversify into the industrial water sector.

Western Midstream Bets on Water with US$2 Billion Aris Acquisition 

The combination of Western Midstream Partners and Aris Water Solutions establishes one of the largest independent produced water platforms in the Permian Basin, positioning Western Midstream Partners alongside Select Water and other top-tier operators.

Schwarz AI Gigafactory Pushes German Sovereignty, Tests Water Limits 

In Germany, leading tech firms such as SAP, Deutsche Telekom, and IONOS have independently expressed interest in competing for designation. However, Schwarz’s bid distinguishes itself through its high level of technical readiness, infrastructure independence, and strict adherence to European data sovereignty principles.

Blueprint for Rural Energy Could Help Reinforce Grids Against Data Centers’ Power Needs 

Europe’s Industrial Water Market to Surpass €100 Billion by 2030, Propelled by High-Tech, Scarcity, and Sustainability Drivers 

14 August 2025, Barcelona, Spain – Europe’s industrial sector is poised for a major transformation in water-related investments, with the total market size forecasted to exceed €101.08 ...

Big Tech Water Strategy: Watersheds & Ag-Tech 

Big Tech companies are increasingly compelled to prioritize water stewardship. However, a major roadblock is the paucity of “shovel-ready” water infrastructure projects in which to invest. In June 2025, Google issued a Request for Information to identify such projects—offering between US$350,000 and US$6 million in funding for eligible initiatives in select North American watersheds.

Industrial Water Showdown: Comparing Opportunities Across Europe and the U.S. 

This week, podcast host Reese Tisdale is joined by Boston-based Senior Analyst Amber Walsh and Barcelona-based Analyst Zineb Moumen to compare two of the world’s largest industrial water markets. Wi...

Azuria, Inframark Join to Create US$2 Billion Water Service Platform 

On 18 July 2025, Azuria Water Solutions and Inframark announced their plans to merge under one banner. The merger is expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026, resulting in a combined company with over US$2 billion in annual revenues and more than 6,000 employees.