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Cash flows reconciliation (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash Flows Reconciliation
Additions to PP&E - capitalized loans and borrowing costs	$ 19	$ 47	$ 59

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- Definition

The amount of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and which form part of the cost of that asset.

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