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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
WPX Merger [Member] |
Income Tax [Line Items] |
Deferred income taxes | $ 250
Merger [Member] |
Income Tax [Line Items] |
Other income tax expense benefit | $ 15

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