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GENERAL - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Construction in progress |  | $ 672 |
BlackRock, Inc. |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity method investment commitments |  |  | $ 550
WES Midstream |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of limited partner units sold (in shares) | 19.5 |  |
Proceeds from sale of limited partner units | $ 697 |  |
Gain on sale | $ 489 |  |
Limited partner interest |  | 43.50% |
Non-voting limited partner interest |  | 2.00% |
Effective economic interest |  | 46.00% |
WES Midstream | WES Midstream |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-voting general partner interest |  | 2.30% |

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