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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - additional details - Change in net current assets and other operating cash flow items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract] |  |
(Increase) in inventories | $ (71) | $ (198)
(Increase) in trade receivables | (116) | (138)
Increase in trade payables | 72 | 36
Net change in other operating assets | (3) | (44)
Net change in other operating liabilities | (198) | (76)
Total | $ (316) | $ (420)

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