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Held-for-Sale and Dispositions (Notes) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] |
DISPOSITIONS AND HELD-FOR-SALE BUSINESSES | HELD-FOR-SALE AND DISPOSITIONS Held-for-Sale Jordan — In November 2020, the Company signed an agreement to sell 26% ownership interest in Amman East and IPP4 for $58 million. The sale is expected to close in 2023. After completion of the sale, the Company will retain a 10% ownership interest in Amman East and IPP4, which will be accounted for as an equity method investment. As of March 31, 2023, the generation plants were classified as held-for-sale, but did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. On a consolidated basis, the carrying value of the plants held-for-sale as of March 31, 2023 was $165 million. Amman East and IPP4 are reported in the Energy Infrastructure SBU reportable segment. Excluding any impairment charges, pre-tax income (loss) attributable to AES of businesses held-for-sale as of March 31, 2023 was as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
(in millions) | 2023 |  | 2022 |
Jordan | $ | 5 |  |  | $ | 5 |  |

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