Incentive Plans - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$ 114
Remaining vesting period	3 years
Parsley Energy, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exchange ratio		0.1252
Restricted Stock Liability Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense	$ 23

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