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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment purchased on account | $ 751,000,000 |  | $ 372,000,000
Impairment charges on property plant and equipment | $ 0 | $ 0 |

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