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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Jun. 20, 2011
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| Issued court judgment | $ 196 | |||
| Recorded liability due to court judgment | 133 | |||
| Recorded receivable due to indemnification agreement | 133 | |||
| Obligation related to the purchase of condensate, year of expiration | 2021 | |||
| Total rental expense, including certain office space and equipment under operating lease agreements, net of sub-lease income | 42 | 57 | 56 | |
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Devon [Member]
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| Issued court judgment | $ 133 | |||
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- Definition
Purchase Obligations Related To Purchase Of Condensate In Years No definition available.
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Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses. No definition available.
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- Definition
The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the combined total of loss contingency liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of a recorded receivable related to a loss contingency accrual that is expected to be collected within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. For example, an insurance recovery receivable to the extent that the insurance recovery is probable and does not exceed the amount of the loss previously recognized in the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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