December 10, 2024

From Pharma to Energy, What’s Driving Growth in Water-Intensive Industries?

41 minutes

In this episode, Bluefield’s water experts take a closer look at industrial water markets, exploring the trends and dynamics influencing water and wastewater management across key sectors.

Reese Tisdale is joined by Amber Walsh, Senior Analyst at Bluefield Research, to unpack findings from Bluefield’s recently released U.S. & Canada Industrial Water Market Forecasts report. Together, they discuss:

Market Drivers: How federal policies like the CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act are spurring investments in water-intensive industries like semiconductors, renewable energy, and AI-driven data centers.

Market Size & Growth: Industrial water management expenditures in the U.S. and Canada are forecasted to reach US$388.5 billion from 2024 to 2030, with oil and gas leading the way, representing nearly half of the spend.

Energy Transition Impacts: The shift from fossil fuels to renewables is reshaping water use. However, potential policy rollbacks could alter the pace of the transition, impacting water demand in these industries.

Semiconductors & Critical Infrastructure: The water-intensive needs of semiconductor fabs and battery manufacturing plants are driving investments in ultrapure water systems and wastewater treatment, creating significant opportunities for solution providers.

Emerging Trends in Industry Verticals: From food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, new opportunities are emerging for water solution providers across a highly fragmented landscape.

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Related Research & Analysis:

U.S. & Canada Industrial Water & Wastewater Market: Key Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030

Global Industrial Water Market Overview

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