v2.3.0.11

Debt (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

$ 10,316

$ 10,256

Less: Current maturities

126

152

Debt, net of current portion

10,190

10,104

First Lien Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

5,891

^[1]

4,691

^[1]

2017 First Lien Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

1,200

1,200

2019 First Lien Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

400

400

2020 First Lien Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

1,091

1,091

2021 First Lien Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

2,000

2,000

2023 First Lien Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

1,200

^[2]

^[2]

Rate on senior secured notes

7.875%

Project financing, notes payable and other

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

1,568

^[3],[4]

1,922

^[3],[4]

Term Loan

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

1,654

^[3],[5]

^[3],[5]

NDH Project Debt

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

^[5]

1,258

^[5]

First Lien Credit Facility

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

^[1]

1,184

^[1]

CCFC Notes

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

969

965

Capital lease obligations

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt instrument amount

$ 234

$ 236

[1]	On January 14, 2011, we repaid and terminated the First Lien Credit Facility with the issuance of the 2023 First Lien Notes as discussed below.
[2]	On January 14, 2011, we issued $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2023 in a private placement. The 2023 First Lien Notes bear interest at 7.875% payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2011. The 2023 First Lien Notes will mature on January 15, 2023.
[3]	On June 17, 2011, we repaid approximately $340 million of project debt with the proceeds received from $360 million in borrowings under the New Term Loan as further described below.
[4]	On June 24, 2011, we closed on the approximately $845 million Russell City Project Debt to fund the construction of Russell City as further described below.
[5]	On March 9, 2011, we borrowed $1.3 billion under the Term Loan and repaid and terminated the NDH Project Debt as discussed below.

X

- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer).

+ References

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 19
-Article 5

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.19,20)
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+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22)
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Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 20
-Article 5

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
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Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 22
-Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
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-Section S99
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- Definition

Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 22
-Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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