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Feb. 25, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 Natural Resources Damages Assessments item | Jan. 31, 2013 Citizen suits under environmental statutes item | Feb. 19, 2013 Consent Decree | Jun. 30, 2014 Nigerian Industrial Training Fund litigation | Jun. 30, 2014 Nigerian Industrial Training Fund litigation Minimum employee | Jan. 03, 2013 Macondo well incident USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2012 Macondo well incident claim | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident USD ($) item claim | Dec. 31, 2013 Macondo well incident USD ($) | Apr. 22, 2010 Macondo well incident person mi | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident Economic loss item lawsuit | Jan. 31, 2013 Macondo well incident Shareholder derivative claims item | Jun. 30, 2010 Macondo well incident Shareholder derivative claims item | Dec. 15, 2010 Macondo well incident U.S. Department of Justice claims USD ($) bbl | Apr. 20, 2013 Macondo well incident State and other government claims | Apr. 30, 2013 Macondo well incident State and other government claims item | Jun. 21, 2010 Macondo well incident State and other government claims lawsuit | May 05, 2010 Macondo well incident State and other government claims item | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident Wreck removal USD ($) | Apr. 22, 2010 Macondo well incident Insurance coverage USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident Contractual indemnity USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident Wrongful death and personal injury item | Feb. 14, 2013 Macondo well incident Plea Agreement USD ($) item | Jun. 30, 2013 Macondo well incident Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 Macondo well incident Plea Agreement USD ($) | Feb. 19, 2013 Macondo well incident Consent Decree | Jun. 30, 2014 Macondo well incident Consent Decree USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 Macondo well incident Consent Decree USD ($) | Feb. 14, 2013 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Plea Agreement USD ($) | Feb. 14, 2013 National Academy of Sciences Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 National Academy of Sciences Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 National Academy of Sciences Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2013 National Academy of Sciences Plea Agreement USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 Asbestos litigation USD ($) lawsuit plaintiff subsidiary | Dec. 31, 2013 Asbestos litigation lawsuit | Sep. 30, 2006 Rio de Janeiro tax assessment USD ($) subsidiary | Sep. 30, 2006 Rio de Janeiro tax assessment BRL | Dec. 31, 2010 Brazilian import license assessment USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2010 Brazilian import license assessment BRL | Jun. 30, 2014 Hazardous waste disposal sites subsidiary plaintiff | Jun. 30, 2014 Retained risk USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 Letters of credit and surety bonds USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Letters of credit and surety bonds USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2007 Nigerian Cabotage Act litigation subsidiary
Contingencies |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of persons declared dead |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 11 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of miles Deepwater Horizon was off coast of Louisiana |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 41 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of fines, recoveries and civil penalties |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,400,000,000 |  | $ 432,000,000 | $ 464,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate on civil penalty obligations (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.15% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount paid for obligations under the Plea Agreement and Consent Decree including interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 160,000,000 | 60,000,000 | 160,000,000 |  | 412,000,000 | 404,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Outstanding settlement obligations under the Plea Agreement and the Consent Decree, excluding interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2015 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 260,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 60,000,000 |  |  | 200,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2016 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 60,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 60,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2017 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 60,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 60,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total settlement obligations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 380,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 180,000,000 |  |  | 200,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Performance plan approval period |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 120 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Performance period required for termination of decree |  |  |  | 5 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum period for complied terms and provisions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12 months |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries that pled guilty to charges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of misdemeanor count of negligently discharging oil |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of Plea Agreement criminal fine |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |  | 100,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Initial payments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 58,000,000 | 53,000,000 | 58,000,000 |  | 2,000,000 | 7,000,000 | 2,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of required payment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 150,000,000 |  |  |  | 150,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Term of EPA Agreement | 5 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Portion of liability related to the rig explosion and fire incident recoverable from insurance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of private civil lawsuits filed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum number of litigation risk, if found grossly negligent |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of pending motions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of actions or claims that were pending |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,414 |  |  | 962 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 21 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of complaints that involve fatalities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of complaints that seek recovery for bodily injuries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 63 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of putative class action complaints filed alleging, among other things, economic losses as a result of environmental pollution arising out of the Macondo well incident (in lawsuits) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 199 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of classes certified |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of non-operating interest of Anadarko in the Macondo well |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of non-operating interest of MOEX in the Macondo well |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shareholders derivative suits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of plaintiffs who refiled complaint |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Civil penalties per barrel, Maximum (in dollars per barrel) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,100 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Civil penalties per barrel for gross negligence or willful misconduct, Maximum (in dollars per barrel) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4,300 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
U.S. government's maximum estimate of barrels of oil discharged and subject to penalties |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4,100,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of state, local and foreign governments who have filed lawsuits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 200 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Gulf Coast states Attorneys General seeking recovery of clean up costs and damages |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Atlantic Coast states Attorneys General wanting assurances of financial responsibility for potential damages |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 11 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Period of statute of limitations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of requests for natural resources damages assessments |  | 11 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of exceptions in dismissal of claims |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of asset value covered |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset value covered by wreck removal insurance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 140,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Insured status under excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 950,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deductible amount under excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 15,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount covered by self insured layer of excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount covered by first layer of excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 150,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount covered by second layer of excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 150,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount covered by fourth layer of excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 200,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount covered by third layer of excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 200,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount covered by fifth layer of excess liability insurance program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 250,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount agreed to indemnify and defend operator of rig |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 15,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of claimants |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 769 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of pending separate lawsuits remained, each with a single plaintiff |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 593 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of total cases in which there may be a direct or indirect interest regarding asbestos litigation (in lawsuits) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of cases scheduled for trial in which the company has interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of cases being governed for discovery and trial setting, in which the Company has an interest resolved |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional cases dismissed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of cases remaining after resolution, being governed for discovery and trial setting, in which the company has interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 15 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of cases in which ruling has now been obtained and the Company cannot be sued for punitive damages |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of cases gone to trial against defendants who allegedly manufactured or distributed drilling mud additives |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of original cases dismissed through early motions in which subsidiaries of the company were named as defendants |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of plaintiffs whose litigation remains pending against subsidiaries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries against which cases are pending |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of lawsuits in which case is pending against subsidiaries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries involved in lawsuits arising from design, construction and refurbishment of major industrial complexes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of lawsuits alleging personal injury from asbestos exposure for subsidiary involved in design, construction and refurbishment of major industrial complexes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 851 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Estimated number of plaintiffs in lawsuits alleging personal injury from asbestos exposure for subsidiary involved in design, construction and refurbishment of major industrial complexes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,672 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Insurance limits potentially available for damages in lawsuits regarding personal injury from asbestos exposure for subsidiary involved in design, construction and refurbishment of major industrial |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Tax assessment from state tax authorities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 186,000,000 | 412,000,000 | 244,000,000 | 541,000,000 |  |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries involved in tax assessment relating to import license |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total amount of tax assessment from state tax authorities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 14,000,000 | 31,000,000 |  |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries that were served a Notice and Demand from the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3
Percentage of surcharge on the value of contracts performed in Nigeria pursuant to the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003 (the Cabotage Act) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.00%
Minimum number of employees for Nigerian company to be required to submit percentage of payroll to ITF on an annual basis |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of payroll which employees must remit on annual basis to the ITF |  |  |  |  | 1.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of liability for remediation and related costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8.00% |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries ordered by California Regional Water Quality Control Board to develop testing plan for Alhambra, California site |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |
Minimum number of subsidiaries likely to be named potentially responsible party by US Environmental Protection Agency for superfund site (in counts) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |
Number of third party filing claims against a subsidiary as a fourth party defendant asserting cost recovery and contribution under CERCLA |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |
Number of subsidiaries against which a third party filed claims as a fourth party defendant asserting cost recovery and contribution under CERCLA |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |
Aggregate value of drilling rig fleet |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 27,900,000,000 |  |  |
Per occurrence insurance deductible on hull and machinery |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 125,000,000 |  |  |
Maximum aggregate insurance deductible on hull and machinery per year |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 200,000,000 |  |  |
Maximum percentage of asset insured value covered by damage mitigation insurance |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% |  |  |
Commercial market excess liability coverage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 700,000,000 |  |  |
Per occurrence deductible on crew personal injury liability and collision liability claims |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10,000,000 |  |  |
Per occurrence deductible on other third-party non-crew claims |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,000,000 |  |  |
Aggregate per occurrence deductible on other third party non-crew claims |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50,000,000 |  |  |
Liability loss limit for commercial market excess liability coverage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 750,000,000 |  |  |
Additional insurance that covers expenses that would otherwise be assumed by the well owner |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100,000,000 |  |  |
Outstanding letters of credit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 546,000,000 | 575,000,000 |
Letters of credit issued under committed and uncommitted credit lines |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 105,000,000 | 104,000,000 |
Surety bonds outstanding |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 6,000,000 | $ 6,000,000 |

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- Definition Commercial market excess liability coverage, exclusive of deductibles and self-insured retention, which generally covers offshore risks such as personal injury, third-party property claims, and third-party non-crew claims, including wreck removal and pollution. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Estimated number of plaintiffs in lawsuits alleging personal injury from asbestos exposure for subsidiary involved in design, construction and refurbishment of major industrial complexes. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the aggregate insurance coverage provided under the entity's excess liability insurance program at the time of the Macondo well incident. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the deductible amount under the entity's excess liability insurance program at the time of Macondo well incident. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the self insured retention layer under the entity's excess liability insurance program at the time of Macondo well incident. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Insurance limits potentially available for damages in lawsuits regarding personal injury from asbestos exposure for subsidiary involved in design, construction and refurbishment of major industrial complexes. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Total amount of letters of credit issued under committed and uncommitted credit lines provided by several banks related to the financial support of the disposal group. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount agreed to indemnify and defend operator of Deepwater Horizon. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the percentage of interest on civil penalty obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of plaintiffs whose litigation remains pending against subsidiaries. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Maximum aggregate insurance deductible on hull and machinery per year. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the U.S. government's maximum estimated number of barrels discharged and subject to penalties. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the period within which the performance plan will be submitted for approval. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the minimum number of employees for Nigerian company to be required to remit a specified percentage of their payroll to the Industrial Training Fund on an annual basis. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The minimum number of subsidiaries likely to be named a potentially responsible party by the US Environmental Protection Agency for a superfund site. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the minimum period for compliance with the terms and certain provisions of the decree. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of Atlantic Coast states Attorneys General wanting assurances of financial responsibility for potential damages related to the Macondo well incident. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of cases, in which the ruling issued by Special Master that a Jones Act employer defendant, such as the Company, cannot be sued for punitive damages, has now been obtained. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of Gulf Coast states Attorneys General seeking recovery of clean up costs and damages related to the Macondo well incident. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of miles off the coast of Louisiana the Deepwater Horizon was at time of explosion and fire on the rig operating in the Gulf of Mexico. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of subsidiaries that were served a Notice and Demand from the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Outstanding amount of surety bonds that secure customs obligations relating to the importation of our rigs and certain performance and other obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the non-operating interest of Anadarko in the Macondo well. + References No definition available. + Details
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