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Commitments and guarantees granted (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Guarantee | $ 1,184 | $ 2,166
Restricted cash |  | 73
Liability |  | 103
Associatesa And Joint Ventures [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Guarantee | 274 | 1,522
Restricted cash |  |
Liability |  | 103
Assets Retirement Obligations [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Guarantee | 910 | 644
Restricted cash |  | 73
Liability |  |

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