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This can be attributed to factors including growing environmental concerns and government regulations pertaining to water and waste-water treatment. High investments in industrial equipment on account of increasing manufacturing activities are expected to favorably impact market growth over the forecast period. According to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc., The Membrane Separation Market is expected to witness growth over the forecast period. Membrane separation systems help industries re-use waste-water and reduce water footprint. Increased R&D activities and development of membrane separation processes and applications such as hybrid forward osmosis and forward osmosis for water desalination are expected to positively impact market growth over the next few years. Lack of sufficient funds in developing countries along with high operational and installation costs may hamper market growth. Microfiltration emerged as the dominant product segment in 2013, accounting fo...

Activated carbon is a porous material which is used to adsorb contaminants. Increasing water treatment processes in the GCC region is expected to drive activated carbon market demand. GCC countries experience water scarcity due to low rainfall, low underground water levels and rising water demand from the agricultural sector. This trend has compelled strict water treatment process implementation for water recycling. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Activated Carbon Market is expected to reach USD 330.3 million by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. High pollution emission as compared to other Gulf countries is a cause of concern for GCC countries. These countries have been trying to reduce emission levels by employing activated carbon medium for flue gas treatment. Government initiatives to curb pollution are expected to grow during the forecast period thus driving the GCC activated carbon market growth. Exhausted activated carbons can be recycled by...

The technological advancement pertaining to water management in the oil & gas sector with an aim to not only enhance productivity but also as ensure environment protection is expected to have a positive impact on the market. The Global Produced Water Treatment Market is expected to reach USD 9.79 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Depleting reserves of crude oil in major OPEC countries including Saudi Arabia and Indonesia owing to rising capital costs in exploration & production (E&P) is expected to force oil companies to invest in alternate sources including tight oil, coalbed methane (CBM) and gas hydrates. This trend is projected to promote the usage of produced water treatment in E&P activities of alternative sources including shale gas and tight oil over the forecast period. Offshore application is projected to account for 28.9% of total industry share by 2024. Numerous companies are focusing on expanding their market s...

The rising demand for fresh water mainly owing to population explosion and industrialization across the globe is estimated to amplify the market growth over the years ahead. This, in turn, is projected to enhance the requirements for secondary and tertiary treatment technology based equipment. The Global Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market size is expected to reach approximately USD 103.41 billion by 2025, according to a new report conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. In terms of revenue, the market for biological equipment was held at USD 6.28 billion in 2015. This segment is projected to witness considerable growth, especially in municipal applications, owing to rising water infrastructure activities in developing countries including China, India, and South Africa. Key market players are currently focusing on expanding installed capacity of their water treatment facilities. In April 2011, GE Water & Process Technologies completed the extension of it...

The demand for the mineral is expected to witness substantial growth owing to the increasing use of diatomite as a filter aid in food & beverage processing and as a functional additive in the medical industry. The U.S. Diatomite Market is expected to reach USD 954.5 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The product is used in several end-use industries including construction and food & beverage processing owing to its diversified properties such as high porosity and content of silica. The growing awareness among consumers with respect to the enhanced filtration properties associated with the use of the mineral in beer processing application is expected to be a contributing factor for growth. In 2015, four companies produced diatomite in eleven mines located mostly in the western U.S. Imerys, and EP Minerals, LLC are the two major players in the industry with Imerys accounting for the major share. Imerys is the largest player in the indus...

Growing demand for water, increasing water need in industries, and rising population are expected to influence product demand over the forecast period. The Global Water Desalination Equipment Market value is anticipated to reach USD 25.1 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.   In the past few years, the industry has witnessed increasing investments in R&D activities for the development of energy efficient membrane systems. This has led to increased popularity of membrane-based products. Some of the major application sectors of the products include municipal, industrial, and others. Reverse osmosis segment held the largest share in the market and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The market is witnessing increasing use of the reverse osmosis technology to treat water from the sea, lakes, underground, and other water sources. The higher efficiency of the reverse osmosis technology along with less consumption...

Growing organic & non-hazardous liquid waste generation through residential and commercial sources is expected to drive demand over the forecast period. The U.S. Liquid Waste Management Market is expected to reach USD 22.5 Billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Industrial & residential liquid waste is often associated with water-borne diseases since improper disposal of the waste leads to water pollution, environmental degradation, and soil contamination. As a result, the demand for hygienic liquid waste management services is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. A major trend arising from the need to improve liquid waste management is the outsourcing of the services to global & competitive players in order to improve the focus on sustainability and meet stringent guidelines. In addition, the government undertakes public-private partnership projects to enhance the efficiency of the waste management process, whi...