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Revenue - Deferred Revenue (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Less: |
Balance at June 30, 2018 | $ 11
CVR Partners |
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward] |
Balance at January 1, 2018 | 34
Add: |
New prepay contracts entered into during the period | 14
Less: |
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | 32
Revenue recognized related to contracts entered into during the period | 5
Other changes | 0
Balance at June 30, 2018 | $ 11

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