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Egypt gas redirection and sale proceeds | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Oil and Gas Assets [Abstract] |
Egypt gas redirection and sale proceeds | Egypt gas redirection and sale proceeds: In 2022, the Company entered into an agreement to redirect and sell the Egypt plant's contracted natural gas during an extended turnaround for a three-month period. The Company has recognized $118 million ($59 million - attributable to Methanex) for the year ended December 31, 2022 to redirect and sell the contracted natural gas during the diversion period.

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