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Credit Facility Fees Paid

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Amount of liabilities classified as other, due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Fresh Start Accounting - Changes in Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Feb. 09, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]
Net impact to other current liabilities	$ 847	$ 1,627	$ 769
Reorganization Adjustments
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]
Reinstatement of other current liabilities from liabilities subject to compromise			191
Accrual of the Notes fees			2
Settlement of Put Option Premium through issuance of Successor Common Stock			(60)
Payment of DIP Facility fees			(9)
Net impact to other current liabilities			$ 124