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Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Purchase Obligations [Member]
 
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]  
2012 $ 900
2013 905
2014 905
2015 905
2016 924
Thereafter 3,915
Total 8,454
Drilling And Facility Obligations [Member]
 
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]  
2012 919
2013 456
2014 100
Total 1,475
Firm Transportation Agreements [Member]
 
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]  
2012 306
2013 302
2014 283
2015 250
2016 209
Thereafter 786
Total 2,136
Office And Equipment Leases [Member]
 
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]  
2012 63
2013 56
2014 47
2015 44
2016 43
Thereafter 220
Total $ 473