The report, based largely on data collected by patent landscape research firm CambridgeIP, examined the evolution of shale gas water treatment technologies, and investigated the important players in this rapidly evolving field.
“Water treatment for shale gas is a dynamic and increasingly valuable technology space, yet still at a relatively early stage of development. In common with other young technology markets, we observe transfer and adaptation of technologies from other industries - in this case from utilities water treatment and the desalination space. As the market matures, we expect increased development of water treatment technologies specific to shale gas extraction. As the advantages of the different technology solutions become apparent, we would expect increased venture capital and M&A activity.” said Ilian Iliev, CEO of CambridgeIP.
CambridgeIP identified 632 patent filings dealing with shale gas water treatment of the produced water, preparation of the fracking fluid and recycling of the produced water.
“The water treatment technology related to shale gas extraction spans a unique combination of technology requirements relating to the recycling of the fracking fluid and moving of the recycled water between wells. There are many exciting technology developments which we are tracking in this space, such as mobile water treatment solutions and the application of new desalination technologies”, said Helena van der Vegt, leading CambridgeIP's water technology research.
The data underlying this report can be used by researchers and investors to investigate:
- Key technologies in water treatment for shale gas
- Freedom to Operate and White Space analysis
- Assess the commercial value of competing technologies
- Identification of key players in the space
- Existing patent protection behind various products
- Technology commercialisation strategies
Resources and Contact Details
You can find out more about CambridgeIP research on water technologies on www.cambridgeip.com/water
For media enquiries, please contact media@cambridgeip.com. See also CambridgeIP's Knowledge Centre and key publications: http://cambridgeip.com/pressamedia/publications.html
The Bloomberg NEF Water Insight note can be found here: www.bnef.com/bnef/markets/water/
Keywords: Water, water treatment, shale gas, fracking, desalination, Patent, patent landscape, ip landscape, Boliven, Intellectual Property
About CambridgeIP
CambridgeIP is a leader in patent landscaping and technology-based business intelligence provider of technology intelligence and innovation strategy services to companies around the world. CambridgeIP’s work has been covered in leading publications, including the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Bloomberg. CambridgeIP products include IP Landscape®, technology landscaping, Freedom to Operate and White Space analysis, competitor mapping and analysis, technology market research, technology evaluation, investment and M&A due diligence. CambridgeIP runs Boliven.com, a leading online information portal for R&D and IP professionals, with over 100 million scientific and patent documents.
CambridgeIP®, IP Landscape®, Boliven® are registered trademarks of Cambridge Intellectual Property Ltd, All Rights Reserved.
About Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) is the world’s leading independent provider of news, data, research and analysis to decision makers in renewable energy, energy smart technologies, carbon markets, carbon capture and storage, and nuclear power. Bloomberg New Energy Finance has staff of more than 180, based in London, Washington D.C., New York, Tokyo, Beijing, New Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town, São Paulo and Zurich.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance Insight Services provide deep market analysis to investors in wind, solar, bioenergy, geothermal, carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency, and nuclear power. The group offers Insight Services for each of the major emerging carbon markets: European, Global Kyoto, Australia, and the U.S., where it covers the planned regional markets as well as potential federal initiatives and the voluntary carbon market. Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Industry Intelligence Service provides access to the world’s most comprehensive database of investors and investments in clean energy and carbon. The News and Briefing Service is the leading global news service focusing on clean energy investment. The group also undertakes applied research on behalf of clients and runs senior level networking events.
New Energy Finance Limited was acquired by Bloomberg L.P. in December 2009, and its services and products are now owned and distributed by Bloomberg Finance L.P., except that Bloomberg L.P. and its subsidiaries (BLP) distribute these products in Argentina, Bermuda, China, India, Japan, and Korea. For more information on Bloomberg New Energy Finance: www.bnef.com
___________________________________________________