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Financial and Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivatives (Details) - Commodity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fair Value of Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Total Assets at Fair Value | $ 72 | $ 313
Total Liabilities at Fair Value | 498 | 72
Accounts and notes receivable, net |  |
Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fair Value of Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Total Assets at Fair Value | 51 | 251
Long-term receivables, net |  |
Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fair Value of Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Total Assets at Fair Value | 21 | 62
Accounts payable |  |
Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fair Value of Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Total Liabilities at Fair Value | 495 | 71
Deferred credits and other noncurrent obligations |  |
Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fair Value of Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments |  |
Total Liabilities at Fair Value | $ 3 | $ 1

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