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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | May 29, 2020 | Mar. 03, 2020 | Mar. 15, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2024
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Off-balance sheet arrangements |  |  |  | $ 5,100.0
International Engineering & Construction S.A. (IEC) | Pending Litigation | Lost Profits and Various Costs |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Value of alleged damages sought | $ 235.0 | $ 244.9 | $ 591.0 |
International Engineering & Construction S.A. (IEC) | Pending Litigation | Loss of Cash Flow |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Value of alleged damages sought |  | 700.0 |  |
International Engineering & Construction S.A. (IEC) | Pending Litigation | Liquidated Damages |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Value of alleged damages sought |  | 4.8 |  |
International Engineering & Construction S.A. (IEC) | Pending Litigation | Take-or-pay Future Obligations |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Value of alleged damages sought |  | $ 58.6 |  |
International Engineering & Construction S.A. (IEC) | Pending Litigation | Legal Fees |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Value of alleged damages sought | $ 14.2 |  |  |

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