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Multiclient Seismic Data (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020
Multiclient Seismic Data [Abstract] |
Change in Carrying Amount of Multiclient Seismic Data | The change in the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was as follows:
(Stated in millions) |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 568 |
Capitalized in period |  | 35 |
Charged to expense |  | (47 | )
Balance at March 31, 2020 | $ | 556 |

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- Definition Disclosure of the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data based on completed and in-process seismic surveys. + References No definition available. + Details
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