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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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U.S. Private Water Utilities: Market Trends, Strategies, and Opportunities, 2016
Private water utilities, currently accounting for 15% of the U.S. water market, are poised to take on a much greater role. Deteriorating water infrastructure is...
5 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
New York Municipal Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: State Funding Awards 2016
New York Governor Cuomo recently announced funding for 95 water infrastructure projects.
9 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
More than 50% of U.S. municipal water & wastewater infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life with over 240,000 water main breaks per...
10 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
EMASESA Ratchets Up Central Seville CAPEX
On 17 August 2016, Seville’s 100% publicly-owned water utility confirmed its summer construction schedule for projects totaling €22 million. The investment total
13 Sep. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Smart Water Meter Rollouts Gain Momentum in Texas
Austin Water in Texas was awarded a US $80.2 million loan to replace 250,000 customers' water meters with smart meters - following hundreds of complaints about unusually...
13 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Global Municipal Water Market Renews Pursuit of PPPs // SIWW
At Singapore International Water Week, Bluefield Vice President Keith Hays presented on PPP projects across global water markets. Many countries are facing a perfect storm...
14 Sep. 2016
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Private Financing: The Future of P3 in Water
This presentation, first given by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Water Finance Conference in Denver, analyzes the future of P3 in Water. Surpassing half...
14 Sep. 2016
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Reuse Market Trends and Opportunities // Water Reuse Symposium
The US is the largest market by volume of municipal wastewater reuse but lags behind other countries as a percentage of total water supply.
15 Sep. 2016
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
U.S. Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Project Pipeline and Market Forecast, 2016-2026
Bluefield forecasts 10 million m3/d of reuse capacity additions between 2016 and 2026, accounting for over US$11 billion in capital investment. California will surpass Florida
22 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Europe Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
Bluefield forecasts Europe's municipal utility capital expenditures for water and wastewater infrastructure across Europe to reach US$525 billion between 2016 and 2025. More than US$256...
25 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.