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Other Contingencies and Commitments (Details) | Jun. 30, 2022 lawsuit | Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Indemnifications acquirer environmental liabilities max obligation | $ |  | $ 200,000,000
Louisiana |  |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] |  |
Pending lawsuits and claims (in number of claims) | lawsuit | 39 |

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