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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
The U.S. and Canada have long been at the forefront of digital water adoption, shaped by a diverse network of assets, an expansive roster of technology vendors, and relative access to capital. As such, Bluefield Research anticipates strong demand for digital water solutions in North America, underpinning a cumulative US$169.5 billion in spending from 2024 to 2033.
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Competition for Water Increases between Cleantech and Community Stakeholders
To meet expanding EV production, the global pipeline for new gigafactories (i.e., battery manufacturing facilities) has climbed to 304 factories. In Europe alone, Bluefield has...
6 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2022
From a corporate sustainability strategy to emerging industry trends influencing water management, the industrial water market landscape is changing. The transition from traditional power sources...
7 Sep. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Private Water Utility Ownership in Texas: Competitive Landscape, Geographic Positioning, and Market Trends
In response to the growing interest in private participation in Texas water utilities, Bluefield’s team of water experts has mapped system ownership positions across the...
11 Sep. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q3 2022
Infrastructure funding plays out across U.S. & Canada as U.S. states continue to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other infrastructure funds for projects...
13 Sep. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Policy Shifts, Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen Opportunity for Renewable Natural Gas
In the wake of the Inflation Recovery Act’s passage, wastewater solutions providers are poised to benefit from the Section 48 Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)...
13 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
SouthWest Water, Corix Merger Shuffles Utility Leaderboard
On 29 August 2022, Corix Infrastructure Inc. and SouthWest Water Company announced the merger of the two companies’ water and wastewater businesses, including Corix-owned Utilities,...
14 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Aliaxis Next Ventures into Digital Water
In August 2022, Brussels-based water management solutions provider, Aliaxis, announced its acquisition of Aquarius Spectrum, an Israel-based digital leakage management and pipeline condition assessment startup....
18 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Manila Water Sets Table for Expansion
The fingerprints of Manila Water’s new owner, Trident Water, are emerging. Since Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon’s Prime Strategic Holdings acquired a 52% voting stake in...
20 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
The Silver Tsunami Meets the Great Resignation: Trends, Drivers, and Solutions for the Shifting Water Workforce
The global water sector is in the midst of a severe labor crunch, with long-term structural employment trends exacerbated by a sharp uptick in retirement...
21 Sep. 2022
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Water for Energy: Trends, Conditions, Forward Looking, Q3 2022
This year, the energy spotlight has centered on European electric and gas markets because of the associated impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. According to Nasdaq,...
26 Sep. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.