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Asset Retirement Obligations (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Revision of estimated obligation | $ 4 | $ (61)
Decrease in asset retirement obligations | 29 | $ 66
Asset Divestitures [Member] |  |
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] |  |
Decrease in asset retirement obligations | $ 42 |

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