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Multiclient Seismic Data

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Multiclient Seismic Data [Abstract]

Multiclient Seismic Data

6.   Multiclient Seismic Data

The change in the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was as follows:

(Stated in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	601
Capitalized in period		181
Charged to expense		(189	)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	593

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Multiclient seismic data.

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Disclosure of the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data based on completed and in-process seismic surveys.

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