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Multiclient Seismic Data - Change in Carrying Amount of Multiclient Seismic Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Multiclient Seismic Data [Abstract]
Opening balance	$ 1,073	$ 1,026
Capitalized in period	276	630
Charged to expense	(377)	(385)
Impairment charge (see Note 3)	(245)	(198)
Ending balance	$ 727	$ 1,073

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Capitalized costs directly incurred in acquiring and processing of seismic surveys that are licensed on a nonexclusive basis, net of amortization.

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Multiclient seismic data.

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Multiclient seismic data capitalized in period.

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Multiclient seismic data charged to cost of goods sold and services.

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Multiclient seismic data impairment charge.

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