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National Grid Transco AGM: £70B Investment Plan Meets Climate, Data Center Scrutiny

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National Grid Transco AGM: £70B Investment Plan Meets Climate, Data Center Scrutiny

National Grid Transco used its 2026 annual general meeting to highlight a record investment year and an expanded five-year capital program, alongside shareholder concerns spanning climate policy and grid-connection constraints for data centers. The company also addressed infrastructure security concerns. Overall, the update is constructive on capex plans but tempered by policy and operational risk discussions.

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National Grid Transco used its 2026 annual general meeting to highlight a record investment year and an expanded five-year capital program, alongside shareholder concerns spanning climate policy and grid-connection constraints for data centers. The company also addressed infrastructure security concerns. Overall, the update is constructive on capex plans but tempered by policy and operational risk discussions.

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