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Held-for-Sale and Dispositions Dispositions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of businesses interests | $ (1) | $ 5
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 10.00% |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Income (Loss) from Individually Significant Component Disposed of or Held-for-sale, Excluding Discontinued Operations, Attributable to Parent, before Income Tax | $ 29 | 20
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Mong Duong Subsidiary [Member] |  |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Income (Loss) from Individually Significant Component Disposed of or Held-for-sale, Excluding Discontinued Operations, Attributable to Parent, before Income Tax | 24 | 15
Assets Carrying Amount Disclosure Nonrecurring | $ 553 |
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Sold | 51.00% |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Jordan (IPP1 & IPP4) |  |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Income (Loss) from Individually Significant Component Disposed of or Held-for-sale, Excluding Discontinued Operations, Attributable to Parent, before Income Tax | $ 5 | $ 5
Assets Carrying Amount Disclosure Nonrecurring | 190 |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates | $ 58 |
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Sold | 26.00% |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Mong Duong Financing SPV |  |
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Ownership Interest Sold | 51.00% |

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