Pension and Postretirement Benefits |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 | |
| Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Text Block] | Pension and Postretirement Benefits EOG has defined contribution pension plans in place for most of its employees in the United States, Trinidad and the United Kingdom, and a defined benefit pension plan covering certain of its employees in Trinidad. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, EOG's total costs recognized for these pension plans were $9.2 million and $9.4 million, respectively. EOG also has postretirement medical and dental plans in place for eligible employees in the United States and Trinidad, the costs of which are not material. |