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SPIN OFF OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION - NARRATIVE (Details) - Spin-off California Resources Corp shares in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2014 USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2014 | Mar. 24, 2016 shares
Acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions |  |  |
Percentage of common stock distributed | 81.30% | 81.30% |
Equivalent shares of California Resources received Occidental shareholder on record | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Distribution of restricted cash to pay obligations of spin-off agreements | $ 4,950 |  |
Distribution of cash to pay obligations of spin-off agreements | $ 1,150 |  |
Period following spin-off within which cash will be distributed to satisfy spin off obligations |  | P18M |
Remaining common shares of California Resources Corporation distributed as special stock dividend | shares |  |  | 71.5

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