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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 17, 2017 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2016 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2018 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) shares
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet arrangements | $				$ 3,400
Equipment failure | Pending litigation | Natural Gas Storage System in Northern Germany
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Value of alleged damages sought | €		€ 202
Marginal rate on annual prime rate (percent)		5.00%
Breach of contract | Pending litigation | Saniteq LLC v. GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Value of alleged damages sought | $	$ 500
Damage from fire | Pending litigation | INOES and Naphtachimie [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Value of alleged damages sought | €			€ 250
GE Transaction Agreement | Pending litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding, appraisal rights (in shares) | shares				1,875,000

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