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Right-of-use assets and Lease liabilities - Additional Disclosures Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Interest expense on lease liabilities	$ 11	$ 5	$ 5
Expense on short-term and low value leases	3
Total cash outflows for leases	59
Lease liability payments	52	$ 0	$ 0
Interest payments	5
Short-term and low value lease payments	$ 2

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