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Debt - Schedule of Receivables Facility (Details) - Energy Services - Receivables Facility - Energy Services Receivables Facility - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Short-term Debt [Line Items] |  |  |
Trade receivables transferred to ESFC during the year | $ 2,221 | $ 1,353 | $ 1,046
ESFC trade receivables sold to the bank during the year | 152 | 308 | 182
ESFC trade receivables - end of year | $ 101 | 61 | $ 50
Outstanding balance of trade receivables sold |  | $ 0 |

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