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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment purchased on account | $ 626,000,000 |  | $ 176,000,000
Impairment charges on property plant and equipment | $ 0 | $ 0 |

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