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Financial Instruments and Derivative Contracts - Fair Value of Derivative Contracts and Gains (losses) from Derivatives Contracts (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Sales and other operating revenues [Member]
     
Liabilities      
Gains (losses) from derivatives contracts $ 907 $ (964) $ 1,717
Other Income [Member]
     
Liabilities      
Gains (losses) from derivatives contracts (9) (5) 4
Purchased commodities [Member]
     
Liabilities      
Gains (losses) from derivatives contracts (729) 915 (1,502)
Income from discontinued operations [Member]
     
Liabilities      
Gains (losses) from derivatives contracts (446) (139) (854)
Commodity Contract [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
     
Assets      
Commodity derivative assets 4,433 3,073  
Commodity Contract [Member] | Other assets [Member]
     
Assets      
Commodity derivative assets 415 211  
Commodity Contract [Member] | Other accruals [Member]
     
Liabilities      
Commodity derivative liabilities 4,350 3,212  
Commodity Contract [Member] | Other liabilities and deferred credits [Member]
     
Liabilities      
Commodity derivative liabilities $ 374 $ 193