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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 08, 2021 USD ($) | Mar. 02, 2021 | Feb. 26, 2021 USD ($) | Feb. 02, 2021 USD ($) transaction
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Disposal of major subsidiary |  |  |  |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |  |  |  |
Number of transactions | transaction |  |  |  | 2
North American residential energy infrastructure operation | Disposal of major subsidiary |  |  |  |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |  |  |  |
Total consideration |  |  |  | $ 4,100
Net proceeds from disposition |  |  |  | $ 1,000
U.S. gas pipeline | Disposal of major subsidiary |  |  |  |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |  |  |  |
Total consideration | $ 410 |  |  |
Disposition of interest | 13.00% |  |  |
Jose Maria de Macedo de Eletricidade S.A. | Major business combination |  |  |  |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |  |  |  |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary |  | 31.00% | 15.00% |
Assets recognized as of acquisition date |  |  | $ 500 |
Liabilities recognized as of acquisition date |  |  | 295 |
Non-controlling interest in acquiree recognised at acquisition date |  |  | $ 140 |

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