Derivative financial instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Gains (losses) recognized in the income statement, excluding gains and losses on realized physical derivative contracts reflected in sales and purchases | $	$ (4,466)
Derivatives held for trading | Derivatives | Level 3
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Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss attributable to change in unrealised gains or losses for assets held at end of period, fair value measurement | $	755	$ 315
Futures, Options, Swaps, and Forward Derivative Contracts
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Gains (losses) recognized in the income statement | $	$ (775)	$ 829	$ 160
Highly probable forecast sales | Cash flow hedges | Commodity price risk
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Nominal Amounts Of Hedging Instruments | MMBTU	(420,000,000)	(175,000,000)
Highly probable forecast sales | Cash flow hedges | Within one year | Commodity price risk
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Nominal Amounts Of Hedging Instruments | MMBTU	245	135
Highly probable forecast sales | Cash flow hedges | 1-2 years | Commodity price risk
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Nominal Amounts Of Hedging Instruments | MMBTU	175	40