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Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Pre-tax Effects of Economic Hedges not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Unrealized Mark To Market Results [Abstract] |  |  |
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized loss/(gains) on settled positions related to economic hedges | $ 47 | $ (128) | $ (162)
Reversal of acquired gain positions related to economic hedges | 0 | (12) | (22)
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on open positions related to economic hedges | 146 | 6 | (9)
Total unrealized mark-to-market gains/(losses) for economic hedging activities | 193 | (134) | (193)
Reversal of previously recognized unrealized (gains)/losses on settled positions related to trading activity | (25) | 10 | (46)
Reversal of acquired gain positions related to trading activity | 0 | 0 | (14)
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on open positions related to trading activity | 14 | 18 | (16)
Total unrealized mark-to-market (losses)/gains for trading activity | (11) | 28 | (76)
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | 182 | (106) | (269)
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract] |  |  |
Collateral required contracts with credit rating contingent features in a net liability position | 4 |  |
Adequate Assurance Clauses |  |  |
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract] |  |  |
Collateral required for contracts in net liability positions that have adequate assurance clauses | 25 |  |
Credit Rating Contingent Features |  |  |
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract] |  |  |
Collateral required for contracts in net liability positions that have adequate assurance clauses | 7 |  |
Commodity contracts |  |  |
Unrealized Mark To Market Results [Abstract] |  |  |
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | 182 | (106) | (269)
Commodity contracts | Operating revenue |  |  |
Unrealized Mark To Market Results [Abstract] |  |  |
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | 228 | (614) | (210)
Commodity contracts | Cost of operations |  |  |
Unrealized Mark To Market Results [Abstract] |  |  |
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | (46) | 508 | (59)
Interest rate contracts |  |  |
Unrealized Mark To Market Results [Abstract] |  |  |
Total unrealized gains/(losses) | $ 9 | $ 36 | $ 17

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