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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Derivative Fair Value Measurements, Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Total derivative assets valued with prices provided by models and other valuation techniques (as a percent) | 9.00% |
Total derivative liabilities valued with prices provided by models and other valuation techniques (as a percent) | 4.00% |
Increase in operating revenue | $ 14 |
Increase within cost of operations |  | $ 2

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