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Restructuring and Other Termination Benefits - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Feb. 07, 2013
Employee
Dec. 31, 2012
Employee
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]            
Restructuring and other termination costs $ 33 $ 7 $ 26 $ 140    
Severance Costs       14    
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs     3,362 1,874    
Ceo Aubrey K Mcclendon [Member]
            
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]            
Restructuring and other termination costs 5 0 2 64    
Severance Costs       64    
VSP Program [Member]
            
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]            
Restructuring and other termination costs 0 6 0 62    
Severance Costs       62    
Number of Employees Selected for Voluntary Program           275
Number of Employees That Accepted Voluntary Program         211  
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member] | Spinoff [Member]
            
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]            
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options 5 0 5 0    
Restructuring and other termination costs 12 0 12 0    
Business Exit Costs 14 0 14 0    
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs $ 3 $ 0 $ 3 $ 0