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Lawsuits, Claims, Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Arbitration filed by Andes Petroleum Ecuador Ltd - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies |  |
Proceeds from settlement |  | $ 1.0
Recovery of amount awarded in settlement amount (as a percent) |  | 60.00%
Percentage of judgment amount claimed | 40.00% |
Own economic interest (as a percent) | 60.00% |

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