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Multiclient Seismic Data - Change in Carrying Amount of Multiclient Seismic Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Multiclient Seismic Data [Abstract] |  |
Opening balance | $ 727 | $ 1,073
Capitalized in period | 100 | 276
Charged to expense | (226) | (377)
Impairment charge (see Note 3) |  | (245)
Ending balance | $ 601 | $ 727

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- Definition Capitalized costs directly incurred in acquiring and processing of seismic surveys that are licensed on a nonexclusive basis, net of amortization. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Multiclient seismic data. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Multiclient seismic data capitalized in period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Multiclient seismic data charged to cost of goods sold and services. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | slb_
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- Definition Multiclient seismic data impairment charge. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | debit
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