France's EDF, Credit Agricole sign 1 billion euro nuclear loan

Reuters

Published Nov 18, 2022 05:09AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - EDF (EPA:EDF) and Credit Agricole (OTC:CRARY) said on Friday they had signed a 1 billion euro ($1.04 billion) loan to finance the maintenance of nuclear power plants in France.

The loan is part of EDF's major refit programme to improve the security and extend the operating life of nuclear reactors beyond 40 years.