Leases - Additional information (Details) $ in Billions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) lease	Jan. 31, 2023 agreement
Leases [Abstract]
Number of lease agreements, sell and lease back \| lease	3
Number of purchase power operating lease agreements \| agreement		2
Lease not yet commenced \| $	$ 7.1

Lease Not yet Commenced, Liability, Lease and Nonlease Payments

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