Supplemental Information To Statements Of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | |
| Net (increase) decrease in working capital: | ||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | $ (118) | $ 185 |
| (Increase) decrease in other current assets | (149) | 11 |
| Increase in accounts payable | 58 | 49 |
| Increase in revenues and royalties due to others | 121 | 29 |
| Decrease in other current liabilities | (220) | (110) |
| Net (increase) decrease in working capital | (308) | 164 |
| Supplementary cash flow data - total operations: | ||
| Interest paid (net of capitalized interest) | 298 | 338 |
| Income taxes (received) paid | $ (113) | $ 745 |
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- Definition Change in recurring obligations of a business that arise from the acquisition of merchandise, materials, supplies and services used in the production and sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other current operating assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other current operating liabilities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows.
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the obligations due for compensation payments related to the use of copyrights, patents, trade names, licenses, technology. Royalty payments are also paid by the lease holders for oil, gas, and mineral extraction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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