. on november 3 , 2017 , bhge llc entered into a commercial paper program under which it may issue from time to time up to $ 3 billion in commercial paper with maturities of no more than 397 days . at december 31 , 2017 , there were no borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program . the maximum combined borrowing at any time under both the 2017 credit agreement and the commercial paper program is $ 3 billion