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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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U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update, 2013-2015
Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) completed 33 water deals in 2015, representing more than US$297 million of IOU acquisitions. This is slightly ahead of the 32 deals...
13 Mar. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Egypt IWPP Win Contrasts Water PPP Bottlenecks
On 9 March 2016, Singapore-based Hyflux received a letter of intent from the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) to construct the...
22 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand
IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand addresses Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) water supply agreement with a consortium of Valoriza Water, Oman...
30 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Melbourne Contract Reflects Value of Desal
Water supplies in Melbourne have declined annually since 2012, while water consumption levels have increased. To boost supply, water authorities plan to procure 50 gigalitres...
5 Apr. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brazil Water Firms Trudge Toward Consolidation
On 2 April 2016, the Justice Department for the State of Rio de Janeiro initiated a second auction in attempts to sell off Grupo Galvão...
20 Apr. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
China PPP Growth Extends to Flood Management
China's Sponge City Program includes PPP targeting flood management
3 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Managing Water Inside the Fence: Drivers and Market Opportunities for Industrial Reuse
The reality of industrial water reuse is driven by overall sector activity, regulatory pressures, and risk mitigation. Presentation from Senior Analyst Erin Bonney Casey at...
31 May. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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 ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Quarterly M&A Update
More than US$384 million of IOU acquisitions across 20 deals have been completed so far in 2016. This year is already on track to surpass...
21 Jul. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
American States, IOUs Target Military Water Contracts
On 12 July 2016, American States Utility Services was awarded a US$510 million military services contract with the U.S. Air Force. Bluefield analyzes impact...
1 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.