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Related party transactions - Chapter 11 Proceedings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 06, 2015 | Dec. 01, 2008 | Oct. 31, 2008 | Jun. 30, 2021
West Taurus |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Remeasurement loss |  |  |  | $ 186
Unwinding of discount debt |  |  |  | 54
Payments |  |  |  | $ 31
Purchase price |  | $ 850 |  |
West Hercules |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase price |  |  | $ 850 |
West Linus |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 600 |  |  |

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