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Spin-Off of Oilfield Services Business Spin-Off of Oilfield Services Business Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2014
Drilling Rig Leases [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Minimum [Member]
Drilling Rig Leases [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Maximum [Member]
Drilling Rig Leases [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Senior Notes [Member]
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Apr. 24, 2014
Senior Notes [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Senior Notes [Member]
Minimum [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Senior Notes [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Spinoff [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Spinoff [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Spinoff [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Spinoff [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Pressure Pumping Leases [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Drilling Rig Leases [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Drilling Rig Leases [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Drilling Rig Leases [Member]
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Jun. 25, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
6.5% Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
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Jun. 26, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
6.5% Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
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Jun. 25, 2014
Seven Seven Energy Inc. [Member]
Seven Seven Energy Inc. Revolving Bank Credit Facility [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
SSE [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2014
Retained Earnings [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Retained Earnings [Member]
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| Assets Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, in Period of Disposition [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split | one share of SSE common stock and cash in lieu of fractional shares for every 14 shares of Chesapeake common stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Borrowing capacity | $ 275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | 1,500 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 50 | 75 | 400 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General Partner Distributions | 391 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term Purchase Commitment, Description | The services agreement requires us to utilize, at market-based pricing, the lesser of (i) seven, five and three pressure pumping crews in years one, two and three of the agreement, respectively, or (ii) 50% of the total number of all pressure pumping crews working for us in all of our operating regions during the respective year. We are also required to utilize SSE pressure pumping services for a minimum number of fracture stages as set forth in the agreement. We are entitled to terminate the agreement in certain situations, including if SSE fails to materially comply with the overall quality of service provided by similar service providers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease Term | 3 months | 3 years | 3 months | 3 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payment Due | 501 | 283 | 393 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other termination costs | 33 | 7 | 26 | 140 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution of oilfield services business to shareholders | $ (268) | $ 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||