Dispositions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024
Pending sale \| France
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Pre-tax loss		$ 28
Sale \| Netherlands
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Reduction in revenue		$ 42
Sale \| European energy marketing business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total settlement consideration	$ 5
Settlement loss	$ 5

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