OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS - Other long term-assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure Other Long Term Assets [Abstract]
Contract asset	$ 388	$ 409
Long-term receivables	216	108
Due from related parties	142	6
Restricted cash	51	75
Other	27	7
Other long-term assets, net	$ 824	$ 605

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Miscellaneous Noncurrent Assets Other

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The amount of an entity’s right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that the entity has transferred to a customer, when that right is conditioned on something other than the passage of time (for example, the entity’s future performance).

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The amount of non-current receivables due from related parties. [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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The amount of non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents. [Refer: Restricted cash and cash equivalents]

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The amount of non-current assets that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Non-current assets]

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