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Additional Information - Summary of Oil and Gas Property Acquistion Exploration and Development Activities (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Oil And Gas Property Acquistion Exploration And Development Activities Costs Incurred [Line Items] |  |  |
Oil and gas properties development costs expenditure | $ 3,812 |  |
Oil and gas properties capitalised interest | 294 |  |
Costs capitalised during the period | $ 23,991 | $ 2,777 | $ 2,138

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