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Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value $ 22,143 $ 23,096
Capitalized leases 31 39
Net unamortized premiums and discounts 449 457
Total debt 22,623 23,592
Short-term debt (1,013) [1] (936) [1]
Long-term debt 21,610 [1] 22,656 [1]
9.375% Notes due 2011 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value   328
9.125% Debentures due 2021 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 150 150
8.20% Debentures due 2025 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 150 150
8.125% Notes due 2030 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 600 600
7.9% Debentures due 2047 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 100 100
7.8% Debentures due 2027 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 300 300
7.68% Notes due 2012 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 7 15
7.65% Debentures due 2023 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 88 88
7.625% Debentures due 2013 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 100 100
7.40% Notes due 2031 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 500 500
7.375% Debentures due 2029 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 92 92
7.25% Notes due 2031 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 500 500
7.20% Notes due 2031 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 575 575
7% Debentures due 2029 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 200 200
6.95% Notes due 2029 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 1,549 1,549
6.875% Debentures due 2026 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 67 67
6.65% Debentures due 2018 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 297 297
6.50% Notes due 2011 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value   500
6.50% Notes due 2039 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 2,250 2,250
6.50% Notes due 2039 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 500 500
6.00% Notes due 2020 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 1,000 1,000
5.951% Notes due 2037 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 645 645
5.95% Notes due 2036 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 500 500
5.90% Notes due 2032 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 505 505
5.90% Notes due 2038 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 600 600
5.75% Notes due 2019 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 2,250 2,250
5.625% Notes due 2016 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 1,250 1,250
5.50% Notes due 2013 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 750 750
5.20% Notes due 2018 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 500 500
4.75% Notes due 2012 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 897 897
4.75% Notes due 2014 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 1,500 1,500
4.60% Notes due 2015 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 1,500 1,500
4.40% Notes due 2013 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 400 400
Commercial Paper [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 1,128 1,182
Industrial Development Bonds due 2012 through 2038 at 0.08% - 5.75% at year-end 2011 and 0.33% - 5.75% at year-end 2010 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 252 252
Guarantee of savings plan bank loan payable due 2015 at 2.29% at year-end 2011 and 2.06% at year-end 2010 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 15 64
Note payable to Merey Sweeny, L.P. due 2020 at 7% (related party) [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 133 144
Marine Terminal Revenue Refunding Bonds due 2031 at 0.08% - 0.15% at year-end 2011 and 0.33% - 0.48% at year-end 2010 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value 265 265
Other Debt [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt at face value $ 28 $ 31
[1] Certain amounts have been restated to reflect a prior period adjustment. See Note 21-Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.