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Partnerships and Joint Ventures - Joint Venture Investment Agreement (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($) company | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
COOEC Fluor Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. |  |  |
Commitments |  |  |
Cash investment in joint venture | $ 350 | $ 26 | $ 62
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 49.00% |  |
COOEC Fluor Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. | Funding commitment, additional investments |  |  |
Commitments |  |  |
Commitment amount |  | $ 52 |
Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. | COOEC Fluor Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. |  |  |
Commitments |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 51.00% |  |
COOEC Fluor Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. |  |  |
Commitments |  |  |
Number of parties to joint venture | company | 2 |  |

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