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ASSET UNDER DEVELOPMENT - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Oct. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) option | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Production period |  | 20 years |  |
Number of early termination options | option |  | 2 |  |
Gimi 700 million facility |  |  |  |
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, face amount |  | $ 1,700 |  |
Gimi conversion |  |  |  |
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Project extension | 11 months |  |  |
Incentive payment agreed upon |  |  | $ 50 |
Gimi conversion | Gimi 700 million facility |  |  |  |
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, face amount |  |  |  | $ 700

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