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Assets Held for Sale or Sold (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Assets Held for Sale or Sold (Narrative) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net gain on dispositions | $ 6 | $ 139 | $ 6 | $ 261
Immingham Combined Heat and Power Plant [Member] | Marketing and Specialties [Member] |  |  |  |
Assets Held for Sale or Sold (Narrative) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net gain on dispositions |  | $ 132 |  | $ 242

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