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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] |
Maximum original maturity period of highly liquid debt instruments to be considered as cash equivalents | 3 months
Operating equity method investments | Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited (PLNL) |
Consolidation and Noncontrolling Interest |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 50.00%
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC |
Consolidation and Noncontrolling Interest |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 89.00%

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