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Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Balance at the beginning | $ 3,312 |
Disbursements | (273) | $ (127)
Translation adjustment | 239 |
Balance at the ending | 3,060 | 3,312
De Characterization Of Upstream Dams [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Balance at the beginning | 3,299 | 3,464
Additional provision | 153 | 72
Disbursements | (458) | (347)
Present value valuation | 199 | (139)
Translation adjustment | 258 | 249
Balance at the ending | $ 3,451 | $ 3,299

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