Main items related to operating activities - Operating expenses, research and development costs (Details) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
employee
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Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
employee
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Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
employee
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| Main items related to operating activities | |||
| Purchases, net of inventory variation | $ (116,740) | $ (127,664) | $ (143,041) |
| Exploration costs | (419) | (999) | (573) |
| Other operating expenses | (30,914) | (29,860) | (30,419) |
| Other operating expenses, Non-current operating liabilities (allowances) reversals | 660 | 870 | 821 |
| Other operating expenses, Current operating liabilities (allowances) reversals | 15 | (60) | (92) |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | (148,073) | (158,523) | (174,033) |
| Research and development costs | $ 810 | $ 805 | $ 774 |
| Research and development costs as a percentage of sales | 0.40% | ||
| Number of staff dedicated to research and development activities | employee | 3,778 | 3,715 | 3,687 |