It was shipped with 12 years delay, and has caused billion in loss to the builder Areva/Orano. They are building a similar one in France which will have at least 11 years delay, and also billions of costs overrun.
Areva/Orano being a french state owned (mostly) company, this is probably largely paid for by the French tax payer.
Areva/Orano being a french state owned (mostly) company, this is probably largely paid for by the French tax payer.