Intesa Sanpaolo strengthens its role in UK infrastructure financing
26 January 2026
Intesa Sanpaolo, through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, has strengthened its role as a strategic financial partner for UK infrastructure by completing two new financing transactions in the energy networks sector, for a total amount of approximately €500 million (£400 million).
Financing for UK energy networks
IMI Corporate & Investment Banking has recently finalised two financing facilities supporting key energy infrastructure operators in the United Kingdom:
- a facility of approximately €290 million (£250 million) for National Grid
- a facility of approximately €170 million (£150 million) for National Gas.
The transactions support the modernisation and resilience of the UK’s energy networks, which are central to energy security, the integration of renewable sources and the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
Intesa Sanpaolo’s strategic role in the United Kingdom
Intesa Sanpaolo’s commitment in the United Kingdom is based on a long-term partnership model and on close cooperation with British institutions.
“Through long-term strategic collaboration with British institutions, we support key projects related to energy security, ecological transition, and industrial growth. We provide advanced financial expertise, the ability to structure complex transactions, and an international network, contributing to building a resilient, competitive, and low-emissions economy”
Nicola Doninelli, Head of Distribution Platforms & GTB of Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division
A solid track record in UK infrastructure
In recent years, Intesa Sanpaolo has progressively expanded its presence in the UK infrastructure market, acting as a financing partner for major projects across multiple strategic sectors. In particular, IMI Corporate & Investment Banking has supported:
- the UK construction sector, with financing of approximately €960 million (£830 million) for leading groups including Balfour Beatty, Kier Group and Morgan Sindall
- the port sector, through a €58 million (£50 million) bilateral financing for Associated British Ports and participation in a €240 million (£210 million) financing for Peel Ports Group
- the energy transition, acting as Mandated Lead Arranger, together with a pool of international banks, for the approximately €2.9 billion (£2.5 billion) financing of the Liverpool Bay CO₂ Transportation & Storage project, part of the HyNet programme.
These operations reflect Intesa Sanpaolo’s role in supporting the development, modernisation and decarbonisation of critical UK infrastructure.
Supporting sustainable growth
Through a long-term and integrated approach, Intesa Sanpaolo continues to finance strategic infrastructure across energy, transport, industrial, digital and social sectors in the United Kingdom, contributing to economic resilience, competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Last updated 26 January 2026 at 11:21:01
