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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net Income $ 1,813 $ 2,631 $ 7,057 $ 9,092
Defined benefit plans        
Prior service cost arising during the period 0 0 0 0
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior service cost (credit) included in net income (1) 1 (3) 2
Net change (1) 1 (3) 2
Net actuarial loss arising during the period (432) 0 (470) 0
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior net losses included in net income 189 70 327 173
Net change (243) 70 (143) 173
Nonsponsored plans 0 [1] 6 [1] 5 [1] 17 [1]
Income taxes on defined benefit plans 94 (29) 67 (69)
Defined benefit plans, net of tax (150) 48 (74) 123
Unrealized holding gain on securities 0 [2] 0 [2] 1 [2] 8 [2]
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income 0 0 0 (255)
Income taxes on unrealized holding gain on securities 0 0 0 89
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax 0 0 1 (158)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 925 (2,486) 1,244 (1,023)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income (320) (516) (319) (516)
Income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments 7 32 21 3
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 612 (2,970) 946 (1,536)
Hedging activities 0 0 6 1
Income taxes on hedging activities 0 0 0 0
Hedging activities, net of tax 0 0 6 1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 462 (2,922) 879 (1,570)
Comprehensive Income 2,275 (291) 7,936 7,522
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (15) (15) (55) (46)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to ConocoPhillips $ 2,260 $ (306) $ 7,881 $ 7,476
[1]   *Plans for which ConocoPhillips is not the primary obligor—primarily those administered by equity affiliates.
[2] **Available-for-sale securities of LUKOIL.