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SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND GAS INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND GAS INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Schedule of Costs Not Subject to Amortization) (Details) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] |
Reclassification to Well, Facilities, and Equipment Based on Determination of Proved Reserves | $ 4.9
Unproved properties [Member] |
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] |
Proceeds from sales | $ 1.6

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