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Impairments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Impairments [Abstract]

Impairment Charges by Segment Before Tax

Note 8—Impairments
During the three- and nine-month periods of 2012 and 2011, we recognized before-tax impairment charges within the following segments:
		Millions of Dollars
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30					September 30
			2012		2011		2012		2011
Canada		$	-		-		213		-
Europe			-		-		79		-
Asia Pacific and Middle East			-		-		4		-
		$	-		-		296		-

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