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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Components of Changes in NOV Net Investment (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
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)