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Financial Instruments Narrative (Details) bbl in Millions, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) bbl | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) bbl
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Debt designated as net investment in foreign operations | $ | $ 847 | $ 884
Investment Segment |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Fair value derivative instruments with credit risk related contingent features in a liability position | $ | $ 0 | $ 17
Not designated as hedging instrument | Commodity contracts | Energy Segment |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Volume of derivatives (barrels) | bbl |  | 15
Not designated as hedging instrument | Commodity contracts not considered probable of settlement [Member] | Energy Segment |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Volume of derivatives (barrels) | bbl | 2 | 6

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