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National Grid Ventures
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National Grid’s $1.75bn Joulent investment brings AI data centre power into its growth portfolio
National Grid is taking a minority position in a United States power platform anchored by a 2.67 GW project for Microsoft. The opportunity is substantial, but returns still depend on final approval, construction discipline and partner-led execution.
July 21, 2026
National Grid shares fall as $1.75bn Joulent bet targets AI data centre power boom
National Grid is moving beyond conventional regulated networks with a $1.75 billion investment in Joulent, but the higher-return strategy introduces construction, technology, carbon and balance-sheet risks.
July 1, 2026
Is natural gas infrastructure still ESG-aligned in 2025? What the Grain LNG deal reveals about investor sentiment
Find out why the Grain LNG deal is reshaping how investors view gas infrastructure in ESG portfolios and what it means for the UK’s net-zero roadmap.
December 9, 2025