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Commitments - Guarantees provided (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments
Fair value of guarantee recorded in Other non-current liabilities	$ 468	$ 353	$ (23)
Certain associates and joint ventures
Commitments
Fair value of guarantee recorded in Other non-current liabilities	877	525
Financial guarantees provided	$ 1,557	$ 1,655

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The amount of related-party commitments made by the entity to do something if a particular event occurs or does not occur in the future, including executory contracts (recognised and unrecognised). [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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