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Ageing of Capitalised Exploratory Well Costs (Detail)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Project
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Project
Jun. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Project
Jun. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Capitalized Exploratory Well Costs [Abstract]        
Exploratory well costs capitalised for a period of one year or less $ 124 $ 120 $ 262  
Exploratory well costs capitalised for a period greater than one year 670 548 508  
At the end of the year $ 794 $ 668 $ 770 $ 484
Number of projects that have been capitalised for a period greater than one year | Project 17 14 23