The Hidden Forces Behind the Global Water Industry | Salty Water Podcast (Part 1)

The Hidden Forces Behind the Global Water Industry | Salty Water Podcast (Part 1) What’s really driving the global water industry behind the scenes? In this episode of the Salty Water Podcast with Eric Jankel, we sit down with Christopher Gasson, owner and publisher of Global Water Intelligence, to unpack the forces shaping water, desalination, and reuse around the world. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Christopher brings more than two decades of experience tracking how capital, policy, and technology influence the most important water projects globally. In this first half, we explore how the industry actually works, what most people misunderstand about water infrastructure, and where the biggest shifts are happening today. If you work in water, infrastructure, utilities, or investment, this episode gives you a clearer lens into how decisions are made and where the industry is heading. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Christopher Gasson 01:15 Background and early career 03:40 How Global Water Intelligence was built 06:10 How the global water market really operates 09:30 The role of capital, policy, and technology 12:45 Desalination and reuse trends 15:50 Key shifts shaping the industry 16:45 End of Part 1 🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How the global water industry actually functions behind the scenes The role of capital, policy, and technology in major water projects Why desalination and reuse are gaining momentum Where the biggest opportunities and challenges exist today How better intelligence drives better decisions in water 📌 ABOUT THE GUEST Christopher Gasson is the owner and publisher of Global Water Intelligence, the leading information platform on global water and desalination markets. Since acquiring GWI in 2002, he has built an ecosystem that includes Water Desalination Report, DesalData, and the Global Water Summit. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in global water, finance, and infrastructure. 🌊 ABOUT THE SHOW The Salty Water Podcast with Eric Jankel explores the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of water, desalination, reuse, and infrastructure around the world. 🔗 WATCH / LISTEN Website: https://SaltyWaterPodcast.com Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio 📢 CALL TO ACTION If you’re in the water industry or want to better understand where global infrastructure is heading, subscribe and follow the Salty Water Podcast. New episodes drop every Friday. 🏷️ HASHTAGS #WaterIndustry #Desalination #WaterReuse #Infrastructure #GlobalWater #WaterInvestment #WaterPolicy #Podcast #WaterLeadership