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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
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in capital accruals	$ 33	$ (7)

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Increase (Decrease) In Capital Accruals

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

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