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Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 2,412 | $ 3,060
Total other provisions | 3,702 | 4,279
Provision For Decommissioning Restoration And Rehabilitation Costs And Environmental Provisions [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | 3,702 | 4,279
Provision For Decommissioning Restoration And Rehabilitation Costs And Environmental Provisions [Member] | Country Of Brazil [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 1,914 | $ 2,415
Discount rate | 6.41% | 5.47%
Cash flow maturity | $ 2,132 | $ 2,132
Provision For Decommissioning Restoration And Rehabilitation Costs And Environmental Provisions [Member] | Country Of Canada [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 1,529 | $ 1,592
Discount rate | 1.47% | 1.30%
Cash flow maturity | $ 2,150 | $ 2,150
Provision For Decommissioning Restoration And Rehabilitation Costs And Environmental Provisions [Member] | Country Of Oman [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 159 | $ 158
Discount rate | 3.46% | 3.19%
Cash flow maturity | $ 2,035 | $ 2,035
Provision For Decommissioning Restoration And Rehabilitation Costs And Environmental Provisions [Member] | Other Regions [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 100 | $ 114
Discount rate | 2.43% | 2.04%
Operating Plants [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 2,869 | $ 3,155
Closed Plants [Member] |  |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |
Other provisions | $ 833 | $ 1,124

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