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Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures - Summary of Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of associates and joint ventures [line items] |  |
Charge for the year | $ 4 |
Derivative financial instruments | (13) | $ (62)
Option contract [member] |  |
Disclosure of associates and joint ventures [line items] |  |
Derivative financial instruments | 4 |
Joint ventures [member] |  |
Disclosure of associates and joint ventures [line items] |  |
Charge for the year | $ 23 |

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