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Fair Value Measurement - Nonrecurring (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value - Net PP&E (held for use) $ 87us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure [1] $ 117us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure [1]
Before-Tax Loss - Net PP&E (held for use) 756us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse 488us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse
Fair Value - Net PP&E (unproved property) 39cop_Propertyplantandequipmentfairvalueunprovedproperty [1]  
Before-Tax Loss - Net PP&E (unproved propery) 158us-gaap_ImpairmentOfOilAndGasProperties  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value - Net PP&E (held for use) 87us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure
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117us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure
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Fair Value - Net PP&E (unproved property) $ 39cop_Propertyplantandequipmentfairvalueunprovedproperty
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*Represents the fair value at the time of the impairment.