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Other Operating-Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Other Operating-Net |  |  |
Insurance proceeds | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (37)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment—net(2) | 2 | 3 | 15
Gain on sale of emission credits | (6) | (29) | 0
Loss on foreign currency transactions(3) | 28 | 6 | 5
(Gain) loss on embedded derivative | (14) | 1 | 3
Other(5) | 0 | (20) | (3)
Other operating—net | 10 | (39) | (17)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment | $ (2) | $ (3) | (15)
Nitrogen Complex |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment |  |  | $ 9

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