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LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2020 platform | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Number of offshore platforms with decommissioning obligations defaulted | platform | 2 |
Offshore platforms with decommissioning obligations defaulted percentage | 35.00% |
Long Term Purchase and Contractual Obligation |  |
Purchase obligations |  |
2021 |  | $ 42
2022 |  | 50
2023 |  | 35
2024 |  | 6
2025 |  | 6
Thereafter |  | 47
Total |  | 186
Less: Interest |  | (28)
Present value of purchase obligations |  | $ 158

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