CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (578)	$ (330)	$ (15,761)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	23	(111)	(5,821)
Net loss attributable to Baker Hughes Company	(601)	(219)	(9,940)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities	0	0	(2)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(269)	(305)	175
Cash flow hedges	2	(16)	(5)
Benefit plans	(14)	170	(125)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(281)	(151)	43
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(16)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company	(278)	(135)	43
Comprehensive loss	(859)	(481)	(15,718)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	20	(127)	(5,821)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Baker Hughes Company	$ (879)	$ (354)	$ (9,897)