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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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Chile Water Utilities Power Toward Efficiency
On 5 September 2016, Chile's water and sanitation regulator, SISS, announced a five-year freeze on water tariffs for Aguas del Valle, ESSBÍO, ESSAL, and Aguas...
26 Sep. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Vendors Zero in on UK Leakage Management
A set of deals in the past month has underlined the attractiveness of the UK’s leakage management market for technology solutions providers.
5 Oct. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.The Changing Topography for Private Participation in Water // NAWC
Private participation in U.S. municipal water markets is poised for expansion. More than 19 deals totaling US$384 million (completed and pending) were put on the...
5 Oct. 2016
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.Municipal Utility Districts in Texas: Emerging Drivers, Trends, & Opportunities
The Municipal Utility District (MUD) market for water infrastructure services is highly concentrated in Texas - Bluefield analyzes market drivers and inhibitors
6 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. EPA Industrial Consent Decrees: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment
The EPA has issued 95 consent decrees to industrial violators of the Clean Water Act, totaling more than US$6.4 billion in civil penalties. This Data...
19 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.KKR Rebalances Water Portfolio
US investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. sold its remaining 23.85% share of wastewater treatment firm CITIC United Envirotech Limited...
25 Oct. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Smart Water Meters in Europe: Utility Strategies Drive Adoption, 2016-2020
Market insight analyzing utility strategies to drive smart water meter adoption. Available for purchase and immediate download European water utilities are deploying new strategies to become more...
27 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Canada Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
Canada’s municipal utilities are on track to spend C$72 billion (or C$2,500 bill per person) on water infrastructure over the next decade
28 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Europe’s Private Water Utilities: Company Profiles, Rankings, & Trends, 2016
Europe's top 15 consolidated private water utilities serve over 147 million of people in 11 countries, covering just under 30% of total population.
2 Nov. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update: 2013 – Q3 2016
More than US$448 million of acquisitions for 25 deals have been completed through the first three quarters of this year
10 Nov. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.