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JOINT VENTURES - Elk Hills Carbon (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($)
OGCI | Elk Hills Carbon JV |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Partnership contribution | $ 2

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