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Impairments - Impairments of Oil and Natural Gas Properties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Total impairments of oil and natural gas properties | $ 8 | $ 78 | $ 809
Impairments due to lower forecasted commodity prices |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Total impairments of oil and natural gas properties | 8 | 23 | 27
Impairments due to reduction in future development |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Total impairments of oil and natural gas properties | 0 | 0 | 560
Impairments due to anticipated sale |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Total impairments of oil and natural gas properties | $ 0 | $ 55 | $ 222

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