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Property And Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Property And Equipment [Abstract] |
Schedule Of Proceeds From Offshore Divestitures |
| Cash Proceeds | Year of Divestiture
| (In millions) |
Brazil (discontinued operations) | $ 3,251 | 2011
Gulf of Mexico (continuing operations) | 4,059 | 2010
Azerbaijan (discontinued operations) | 1,925 | 2010
China – Panyu and Exploration (discontinued operations) | 592 | 2010
Other (discontinued operations) | 175 | 2010
Total | $ 10,002 |

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