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Equity (ADDCL) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 11, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |
Payment to acquire interest |  | $ 77 | $ 107
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest |  |  | 53
Carrying amounts associated with consolidated variable interest entities |  |  |
Assets |  | 24,105 | $ 25,665
ADDCL |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |
Ownership interest in affiliate (as a percent) | 65.00% |  |
ADDCL | Angco Cayman Limited |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |
Ownership interest held by minority interest (as a percent) | 35.00% |  |
ADDCL |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |
Payment to acquire interest | $ 0 |  |
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest |  | $ 53 |

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