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DERIVATIVES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Derivatives |  |
Non-cash commodity derivative gain (loss) | $ 59 | $ (107)
Net (loss) gain from commodity derivatives | (71) | 42
Settlements and amortized premiums | 12 | $ 65
Natural Gas |  |
Derivatives |  |
Non-cash commodity derivative gain (loss) | 1 |
Net (loss) gain from commodity derivatives | 1 |
Settlements and amortized premiums | $ 2 |

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