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CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - Changes in Invested Capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Changes in Invested capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Opening balance | $ 12,195 | $ 12,281 | $ 12,195
Net redemption of preferred units | (220) | 0 | (220)
Issuance of perpetual subordinated notes | $ 293 | 0 | 293
Issuance of limited partnership units, net of redemptions |  | 0 | 13
Issuance of BIPC exchangeable LP Units |  | 751 | 0
Ending balance |  | 13,032 | 12,281
Weighted Average Invested Capital |  | $ 12,478 | $ 12,270

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