Salamanca Group Chairman & CEO, Martin Bellamy, welcomed the confirmation of Blackstone’s £10bn investment into what will become Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data centre campus.
London, UK 26th September 2024: Salamanca Group is delighted to have played a pivotal role in helping to secure the landmark £10bn investment announced by the UK Government.
Blackstone are set to create Europe’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) data centre campus in Blyth, Northumberland. This confirmed investment will act as a catalyst for driving economic growth, creating highly-skilled jobs, and reinforcing the UK’s position as a global leader in the development of AI.
Salamanca Group are proud to have partnered with key stakeholders in facilitating this transformational deal, which aligns with our mission to accelerate UK investment opportunities. As Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, outlined his statement at the Investment Summit, the infusion of capital from leading US investors marks a critical step in unlocking new avenues for growth, innovation, and collaboration across vital sectors, including green energy, technology, and infrastructure.
Salamanca Group’s role in uniting key investors and local and central government departments and facilitating real estate transactions reinforces its long-standing commitment to connecting capital with clean growth opportunities. Today’s announcement reinforces the Group’s belief that the UK is a vibrant and resilient market primed for growth.
Martin Bellamy, Chairman and CEO of Salamanca Group, commented: “We are extremely proud to have played a role in enabling this £10 bn investment, we see it as another vote of confidence in the UK. At Salamanca Group, we are dedicated to building bridges between investors and opportunities that benefit the UK economy. This agreement not only strengthens the UK’s investment landscape but also demonstrates the confidence that international investors have in the future of British industry and innovation.“
As a trusted partner to the public and private sectors, Salamanca Group is well positioned to support UK growth and help the nation to attract further investment in key sectors that will progress the development of digital infrastructure.
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Salamanca Group is a London-based strategic investor focused on identifying and investing in transformational opportunities across real estate, energy, and infrastructure. We drive economic uplift by creating employment hubs for clean growth industries and addressing the critical need for high-quality homes and leisure environments, all with a commitment to generating positive social impact.
We partner closely with governments, industries, and local communities to develop strategic sites that align with our investment themes. Through our vision and expertise, we transform underutilized locations into globally competitive destinations.
Our work ensures that leading global companies are drawn to invest in the UK, establishing economic hubs that deliver sustainable employment for future generations while fostering long-term economic prosperity and growth.