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The amount of impairment loss or reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss; Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss]

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The higher of an asset’s (or cash-generating unit’s) fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. [Refer: Total for all cash-generating units [member]]

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Percentage of decrease in weighted average cost of capital.

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Escalated tax rates for Scope 1 GHG emissions

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The increase (decrease) in exchange rate.

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Increase (decrease) in price of Brent crude for impairment calculations

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The increase (decrease) in recoverable amount due to change in exchange rate.

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The increase (decrease) in recoverable amount due to change in price of brent crude.

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The amount of increase (decrease) in value in use due to decrease in weighted average cost of capital.

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Percentage of increase in weighted average cost of capital.

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Percentage of reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission as targeted by the company.

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