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Derivative Instruments | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Note 15 - Derivative Instruments | Note 15 - Derivative Instruments
| As at December 31, 2017 | As at December 31, 2016
| Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities
| $ millions | $ millions
Included in current assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |
Foreign currency and interest derivative instruments | 1 | (3) | 8 | (3)
Derivative instruments on energy and marine transport | 4 | - | 4 | -
| 5 | (3) | 12 | (3)
Included in non-current assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |
Foreign currency and interest derivative instruments | 64 | (3) | 3 | (5)

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