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DISPOSITIONS AND ACQUISITIONS - Kisanfu Transaction (Details) - Kisanfu [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Sale of Interest in Projects, Pretax | $ 550 |
Proceeds from Sale of Investment Projects | $ 415 |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Interest in Projects |  | $ 486

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