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DERIVATIVES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	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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Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives and Commodity Contracts, Portion Attributable To Parent

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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The difference between the book value and the sale price of agreements to purchase or sell mineral resources, energy, and agricultural products at some future point. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds.

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