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Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Balance at the beginning | $ 3,882 | $ 4,639
Disbursements | (273) | (127)
Revision to estimates and new provisions | 425 | (638)
Transfer to assets held for sale | (84) | (51)
Monetary and present value adjustments | 143 | 85
Translation adjustment | 186 | (26)
Balance at the end | 4,279 | 3,882
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Balance at the beginning | 3,545 | 4,342
Disbursements | (172) | (101)
Revision to estimates and new provisions | 206 | (684)
Transfer to assets held for sale | (84) | (49)
Monetary and present value adjustments | 126 | 78
Translation adjustment | 158 | (41)
Balance at the end | 3,779 | 3,545
Other environment related provision [member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Balance at the beginning | 337 | 297
Disbursements | (101) | (26)
Revision to estimates and new provisions | 219 | 46
Transfer to assets held for sale |  | (2)
Monetary and present value adjustments | 17 | 7
Translation adjustment | 28 | 15
Balance at the end | $ 500 | $ 337

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