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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Components of Changes in NOV Net Investment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |  |
Net contribution from (distributions to) NOV per the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity | $ 3 | $ 138 | $ (151)
Non-cash adjustments: |  |  |
Stock-based compensation |  | (5) |
Net transfer of assets and liabilities from NOV |  | (8) |
Adjustment to income tax from spin-off | $ (3) |  |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to NOV net investment prior to the Spin-off |  | (58) | (147)
Net contributions from (distributions to) NOV per the consolidated statements of cash flows |  | $ 67 | $ (298)

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