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Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Proceeds From Offshore Divestitures) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 26 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Cash Proceeds   $ 10,002
Brazil [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Cash Proceeds   3,251
Year Of Divestiture 2011  
Gulf Of Mexico [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Cash Proceeds   4,059
Year Of Divestiture 2010  
Azerbaijan [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Cash Proceeds   1,925
Year Of Divestiture 2010  
China - Panyu And Exploration [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Cash Proceeds   592
Year Of Divestiture 2010  
Other Segment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Cash Proceeds   $ 175
Year Of Divestiture 2010