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Derivatives and Risk Management Activities - Financial Impact (Details) - Derivatives Not Designated as a Hedge - Commodity Derivatives - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Impact of derivative activities recognized in earnings |  |  |  |
Total gain/(loss) on derivatives recognized in net income | $ (32) | $ 153 | $ (17) | $ 395
Supply and Logistics segment revenues |  |  |  |
Impact of derivative activities recognized in earnings |  |  |  |
Total gain/(loss) on derivatives recognized in net income | (37) | 149 | (22) | 380
Field operating costs |  |  |  |
Impact of derivative activities recognized in earnings |  |  |  |
Total gain/(loss) on derivatives recognized in net income | $ 5 | $ 4 | $ 5 | $ 15

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