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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Summary of Reconciliation of Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Capital Expenditures (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] |  |
Increase (decrease) in capital accruals | $ 33 | $ (7)

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