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Impairments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Impairments [Abstract]

Impairment Charges by Segment Before Tax

Note 9—Impairments
During the three-month periods of 2013 and 2012, we recognized the following before-tax impairment
charges:
		Millions of Dollars
		Three Months Ended
		March 31
			2013		2012
Canada		$	-		213
Europe			-		1
Asia Pacific and Middle East			2		-
		$	2		214

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