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General Information (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] |  |
Oil And Gas Property Unevaluated Property Costs Transferred To Full Cost Method |  | $ 3,100
Impairment of oil and gas properties | $ 0 | $ (3,787)

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