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Fair Value Measurements (Details 2-Nonrecurring) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Financial Statement [Line Items]              
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment $ 4us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOtherThanTemporaryImpairment
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Gulf of Mexico Assets [Member]              
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Financial Statement [Line Items]              
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Financial Statement [Line Items]              
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Assets Held and Used Ozona [Member]              
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Financial Statement [Line Items]              
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Assets Held and Used Powder River Basin [Member]              
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Financial Statement [Line Items]              
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Assets Held and Used Eq Guinea Lng [Member]              
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Financial Statement [Line Items]              
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