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NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates | $ 1,862 |  | $ 2,045
Equity Method Investment, Liability, Noncurrent | 103 |  | 0
Equity Method Investment, Net of Investment Liabilities | 1,759 |  | 2,045
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution | 736 | $ 219 |
Other | 2,243 |  | 2,713
Nonconsolidated Affiliates |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution | 658 |  |
Siam Joint Ventures |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Other | 78 |  |
EQUATE Petrochemical Company Ksc [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates |  |  | $ 115
Equity Method Investment, Liability, Noncurrent | 103 |  |
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution | $ 397 | $ 79 |

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