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Amount of increase (decrease) in capitalized exploratory well costs.

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The amount of capitalized exploratory well costs that is pending the determination of proved reserves. This does not include amounts that were capitalized and subsequently expensed in the same annual period.

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Amount of dry hole cost charged to expense in oil- and gas-producing activities.

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Suspended Wells and Exploration Expenses (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) well	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale [Line Items]
Capitalized cost of suspended wells	$ 164		$ 164
Decrease in capitalized costs			$ 20
Dry hole expense	$ 22
Number of partner operating exploration wells \| well	2
Busta PL782S
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale [Line Items]
Decrease in capitalized costs		$ 18