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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] |
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies |
Year Ending December 31, | Purchase Obligations | Drilling and Facility Obligations | Operational Agreements | Office and Equipment Leases
| (In millions)
2012 | $ 900 | $ 919 | $ 306 | $ 63
2013 | 905 | 456 | 302 | 56
2014 | 905 | 100 | 283 | 47
2015 | 905 | — | 250 | 44
2016 | 924 | — | 209 | 43
Thereafter | 3,915 | — | 786 | 220
Total | $ 8,454 | $ 1,475 | $ 2,136 | $ 473

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