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CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - Changes in Invested Capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2026 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2026 | Jun. 30, 2025
Changes in Invested capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Opening balance | $ 12,908 | $ 12,973 | $ 12,806 | $ 12,971
Net redemption of preferred units | 0 | (96) | 0 | (96)
Repurchase of limited partnership units | 0 | (14) | 0 | (14)
Issuance of exchangeable shares, net of unit repurchases | 3 | 3 | 105 | 5
Ending balance | 12,911 | 12,866 | 12,911 | 12,866
Weighted Average Invested Capital | $ 12,873 | $ 12,998 | $ 12,873 | $ 12,998

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