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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Nova Ethylene Asset Matter (Details) - Nova Ethylene Asset Matter [Member] $ in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 18, 2019 CAD ($)	Sep. 18, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party	$ 1,430	$ 1,080
Estimated Litigation Liability, Noncurrent			$ 323	$ 323