What specific investments did Keir Starmer announce at the G7 summit, and who are the investors?

Keir Starmer announced £1.3 billion in inward investment for UK energy and AI projects: £1 billion from Paris-based InfraVia Capital Partners SAS for battery storage and other energy projects, and £300 million from Hyderabad-based Atri Energy Transition Pvt Ltd. for battery storage and advanced manufacturing, as stated in the Downing Street announcement.

What did Starmer say about the purpose and impact of these investments?

Starmer stated that the investments 'will create thousands of high-skilled jobs, back British innovation and strengthen our energy system,' and emphasized his focus on making the UK 'the best place to do business by offering global investors the stability and competitive environment they need to grow, even in the face of global uncertainty.'

Starmer Touts £1.3 Billion Energy, AI Investment at G7 Summit

Jun 16, 2026

UK Prime Minister Starmer announced £1.3 billion in energy and AI investments at the G7, including £1 billion for battery storage from InfraVia and £300 million for advanced manufacturing from Atri Energy.

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2026-06-16

Starmer Touts £1.3 Billion Energy, AI Investment at G7 Summit

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