Guarantees - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($)
Other Guarantees
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum potential future payments	$ 560
Other Guarantees \| Minimum
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, remaining term	1 year
Other Guarantees \| Maximum
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, remaining term	5 years
Indemnification Agreement
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 30
APLNG \| Finance Reserve Guarantee
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum potential future payments	1,620
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 49
APLNG \| Finance Reserve Guarantee \| Minimum
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, remaining term	6 years
APLNG \| Finance Reserve Guarantee \| Maximum
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, remaining term	19 years
NFE4 and NFS3 \| Joint Venture Obligation Guarantee
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 14
Guarantor obligations, term	29 years
Equatorial Guinea Gurantees \| Payment Guarantee
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, remaining term	11 years
Maximum potential future payments	$ 205
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value	$ 14

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