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Financial Risk Management Activities (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments And Impact On Results Of Operations) (Detail) - Energy-Related Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ (40) | $ 163
Operating Revenues [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | (46) | 231
Energy Costs [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 6 | $ (68)

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