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Financial and Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Amount reclassified from designated hedges | $ (15,000,000) | $ 0
Deferred gains in accumulated other comprehensive losses due to outstanding crude oil price hedging contracts | 2,000,000 |
Cash Flow Hedging | Sales and other operating revenues |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Amount reclassified from designated hedges | $ 15,000,000 | $ 0

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