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Multiclient Seismic Data (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 was as follows:
(Stated in millions) |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 568 |
Capitalized in period |  | 61 |
Charged to expense |  | (96 | )
Impairments (See Note 2) |  | (156 | )
Other |  | (21 | )
Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | 356 |

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