XML 97 R69.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT

Introduction - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 5,161	$ 5,161
SOUTHERN Co GAS
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	5,015	5,015
SOUTHERN Co GAS \| Gas distribution operations
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	4,034	4,034
SOUTHERN Co GAS \| Gas marketing services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 981	$ 981

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

+ References + Details