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Water Utility M&A Approval Times Point to Consolidation Hurdles
Through the first half of 2024, Bluefield’s quarterly analyses have revealed a significant spike in utility acquisition approval times in the U.S.—from the initial application to the final approval by a utility commission. The national average acquisition approval time has jumped to a record high of 382 days, increasing each year since 2021.
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Australia Water & Wastewater: Utility Market Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
Over 23 million people receive water services in Australia, 82% of which are served by 16 major utilities, serving over 100,000 connections each. Australia’s water supplies are...
15 Jun. 2020
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Global Investment Trends and Opportunities in Water
This webcast presented by Bluefield’s team addresses how will opportunities in the market shift post-COVID shock? Bluefield’s Insight Service clients receive full access to the
16 Jun. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.VertexOne Gets Smart About Customer Analytics with WaterSmart Software Acquisition
On 6 May 2020, Richardson, Texas-based utility customer information system technology and service provider VertexOne closed its acquisition of WaterSmart Software, a water-focused customer engagement...
18 Jun. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water Investments Grow for PE Firms
Digital water has emerged as a key hotspot for global deal-making in recent years, as vendors position to capitalize on growing utility demand for higher-margin...
1 Jul. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Sydney Water Sets Pace for Resiliency, Innovation
On 16 June 2020, the Final Determination of Sydney Water’s 2020-2024 Price Review was released by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The report...
2 Jul. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis Gains Traction
On 9 June 2020, SUEZ’s Spanish subsidiary launched its COVID-19 City Sentinel wastewater monitoring system in three eastern regions of Spain. The solution will include...
9 Jul. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.5G on Digital Water Horizon as Sun Sets on 2G, 3G (Updated)
On 31 December 2020, U.S. cellular carrier Verizon Wireless will sunset its national 2G and 3G networks to free up bandwidth for its nascent 5G...
13 Jul. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Desalination Ownership Rankings: Market and Company Trends, 2020
Climate shifts are putting additional stress on existing water supplies in select markets like Australia, the western U.S., and Latin America. At the same time,...
14 Jul. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Addressing Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Today’s Water Market
Addressing contaminants of emerging concern in today's water market is the hot topic discussed in this new webcast.
15 Jul. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.H2O Innovation Builds Water Utility Service Portfolio via M&A
On 2 July 2020, H2O Innovation announced the acquisition of Gulf Utility Service (GUS), an operations and maintenance (O&M) company for water & wastewater utilities...
17 Jul. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.