Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for credit loss	$ 724	$ 1,000
Trade receivable	19,500
Non-trade receivable	4,300
Investments and Advances
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss	$ 403	$ 560

Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration from customer for product sold and service rendered in normal course of business, classified as current.

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Amount excluding accrued interest, of allowance for credit loss on financing receivable. Excludes net investment in lease.

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