EQUITY - Changes in Number of Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares shares in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2023 |
Mar. 31, 2022 |
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| Units Held by Baker Hughes | ||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning balance (in shares) | 1,005,960 | 909,142 |
| Issue of shares upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) | 5,920 | 7,730 |
| Exchange of Class B common stock for Class A common stock (in shares) | 0 | 75,957 |
| Repurchase and cancellation of Class A common stock (in shares) | 0 | (8,142) |
| Ending balance (in shares) | 1,011,881 | 984,688 |
| Units Held by GE | ||
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning balance (in shares) | 0 | 116,548 |
| Issue of shares upon vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
| Exchange of Class B common stock for Class A common stock (in shares) | 0 | (75,957) |
| Repurchase and cancellation of Class A common stock (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
| Ending balance (in shares) | 0 | 40,591 |