v3.25.2
Provision for de-characterization of dam structures and asset retirement obligations (Details 1)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning
$ 5,763
Revision to estimates - amounts for closed plants charged to the income statement
(53)
Revision to estimates - capitalized amounts for operating plants
37
Disbursements
(324)
Acquisition of Alianca Energia
175
Monetary and present value adjustments
(24)
Translation adjustment
627
Balance at the end
6,201
Decharacterization Of Upstream Geotechnical Structures [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning
2,213
Revision to estimates - amounts for closed plants charged to the income statement
(65)
Revision to estimates - capitalized amounts for operating plants
Disbursements
(162)
Acquisition of Alianca Energia
89
Monetary and present value adjustments
Translation adjustment
292
Balance at the end
2,367
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning
3,106
Revision to estimates - amounts for closed plants charged to the income statement
12
Revision to estimates - capitalized amounts for operating plants
33
Disbursements
(85)
Acquisition of Alianca Energia
70
Monetary and present value adjustments
(2)
Translation adjustment
287
Balance at the end
3,421
Other environment related provision [member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning
444
Revision to estimates - amounts for closed plants charged to the income statement
Revision to estimates - capitalized amounts for operating plants
4
Disbursements
(77)
Acquisition of Alianca Energia
16
Monetary and present value adjustments
(22)
Translation adjustment
48
Balance at the end
$ 413
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