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Multiclient Seismic Data | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Multiclient Seismic Data [Abstract] |
Multiclient Seismic Data | 6. Multiclient Seismic Data The change in the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data is as follows:
(Stated in millions) |
| 2020 |  |  | 2019 |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 568 |  |  | $ | 601 |
Capitalized in period |  | 101 |  |  |  | 231 |
Charged to expense |  | (174 | ) |  |  | (264 | )
Impairment charge (see Note 3) |  | (156 | ) |  |  | - |
Other |  | (22 | ) |  |  | - |
| $ | 317 |  |  | $ | 568 |

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- Definition Multiclient seismic data. + References No definition available. + Details
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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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