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Financial and Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Deferred losses in accumulated other comprehensive losses due to Outstanding crude oil price hedging contracts | $ (29,000,000) |
Cash Flow Hedging | Sales and other operating revenues |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net, pretax | $ 2,000,000 | $ 0

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