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Exploration and evaluation of oil and gas reserves (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Exploration costs recognized in the statement of income      
Geological and geophysical expenses $ (342) $ (358) $ 296
Exploration expenditures written off (includes dry wells and signature bonuses) (691) (248) 456
Contractual penalties on local content requirements 165 (47) 38
Other exploration expenses (19) (34) 13
Total expenses (887) (687) 803
Cash used in:      
Operating activities 360 393 307
Investment activities 1,253 555 532
Total cash used $ 1,613 $ 948 $ 839