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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

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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