AERA MERGER - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - Aera $ in Millions	Jul. 01, 2024 USD ($)
Assets Acquired
Cash	$ 137
Accounts receivable	176
Inventories	30
Other current assets	49
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary	59
Property, plant and equipment	3,048
Pension and other postretirement benefits	73
Other noncurrent assets	57
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired	3,629
Liabilities Assumed
Accounts payable	(158)
Accrued liabilities	(157)
Asset retirement obligations	(646)
Fair value of derivative contracts	(351)
Pension and other postretirement benefits	(35)
Deferred tax liability	(101)
Other long-term liabilities	(37)
Total Liabilities Assumed	(1,485)
Net Assets Acquired	$ 2,144

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