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Commitments and contingencies - Additional information (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 06, 2022 AUD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Other Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital commitments | $ 2,905.0 |  | $ 2,551.0
Contractual capital commitments | 1,300.0 |  | 1,100.0
Contingent liabilities indemnities and other performance guarantees | 275.0 |  | 441.0
Penalty for single contravention of disclosure obligations |  | $ 750,000 |
Contractual payments | 10.5 |  |
Decarbonisation projects |  |  |
Other Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital commitments | 7,500.0 |  |
Joint ventures |  |  |
Other Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital commitments | $ 17.0 |  | $ 11.0

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