Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	18. Subsequent Event In an effort to drive further operational and financial efficiencies, the Company announced plans to consolidate its operational structure into two segments, Energy Equipment and Energy Products and Services. NOV’s new operational structure became effective January 1, 2024. The Company plans to begin reporting the new segment information beginning in the first quarter of 2024. Subsequent to year end, NOV completed the acquisition of Extract, a leading provider of artificial lift technologies and services. Extract’s reputation for market-leading customer service and focus on maximizing run-time of electric submersible pumps has established the company as a key partner for operators looking to maximize the economic returns of their assets.

The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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