Private Investment
The role of private participation in water, globally, is one path to rehabilitating and upgrading utility assets. From investor-owned utilities in the U.S. to build-own-and-operate contracts for desalination plants in the Middle East, the roles played by private investors—financial and strategic—vary significantly by country and regulatory frameworks.
As the regional markets evolve in response to dynamic macroeconomic and climatic influences, established players are poised to build out from their existing platform positions and be joined by new market entrants.
Bluefield monitors key trends impacting private participation in water...
Fair market value (FMV) gains momentum as U.S. IOUs start to streamline regulatory process
American Water and Essential Utilities continue to pave the way for increased FMV activity, having sorted through the regulatory process in several states. With a record 24 FMV deals in 2022, a host of other players are stepping up their utilization of the legislation.
IOU leaderboard in flux amid top-tier mergers and new market entrants
The IOU leaderboard is shifting, with newer market entrants pushing M&A strategies into new geographies.
O&M increasingly utilized as launchpad for other service offerings
O&M market is shifting toward complementary service offerings, from operations to digital technology deployment. With growing business portfolios, top players leverage using O&M as a spearhead into new opportunities.
Rising compliance costs fuel divestments.
Looming regulations, particularly regarding PFAS, will require significant capital investments that support increased private participation in water. With a competitive M&A market driving top-dollar purchase prices, local players have started capitalizing on large payout opportunities, offloading risk and responsibility.
Water Industry Insights on Private Investment
U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook,...
Calgon Carbon Lands Expansive Deal with American Water
Thames Water Braces for AMP8 Turbulence
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U.S. Private Water
Providing bottom-up data and market insights for investor-owned utilities, public & private systems, and financial firms to make more informed decisions in the U.S. water market.
Europe Municipal Water
Providing bottom-up data and market insights for investor-owned utilities, public & private systems, and financial firms to make more informed decisions in the European water market.
Data
Data Navigator
Clients of this service receive access to interactive data dashboards on private water.
- M&A Transactions (Investor-Owned Utilities)
- Fair Market Value Acquisitions
- Municipal O&M Contracts
- Military Service Contracts
- Market Share (Investor-Owned Utilities)
- Total Addressable Market for Utility Acquisitions
- Investor-Owned Utility System Ownership
- Water Utility Rate Cases
Support & Interaction
Analyst Access
Dedicated team on-call to meet client inquiries, review forecast methodologies, or clarify proprietary data and analysis.
Custom Client Support
Board meeting presentations, onsite client workshops, and customer-focused events.
Corporate Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive ongoing, monthly data sets, reports, and insights on key topics related to private investments.Subscription Options
U.S. Private Water
Providing bottom-up data and market insights for investor-owned utilities, public & private systems, and financial firms to make more informed decisions in the U.S. water market.
Europe Municipal Water
Providing bottom-up data and market insights for investor-owned utilities, public & private systems, and financial firms to make more informed decisions in the European water market.
Data
Data Navigator
Clients of this service receive access to interactive data dashboards on private water.
- M&A Transactions (Investor-Owned Utilities)
- Fair Market Value Acquisitions
- Municipal O&M Contracts
- Military Service Contracts
- Market Share (Investor-Owned Utilities)
- Total Addressable Market for Utility Acquisitions
- Investor-Owned Utility System Ownership
- Water Utility Rate Cases
Support & Interaction
Analyst Access
Dedicated team on-call to meet client inquiries, review forecast methodologies, or clarify proprietary data and analysis.
Custom Client Support
Board meeting presentations, onsite client workshops, and customer-focused events.
