Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 414	$ (837)	$ 995	$ (757)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	2	10	10
Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company	410	(839)	985	(767)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities	1	0	1	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	230	(170)	168	(153)
Cash flow hedges	11	0	11	1
Benefit plans	(10)	24	(4)	32
Other comprehensive income (loss)	232	(146)	176	(120)
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(2)	0	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company	232	(144)	176	(118)
Comprehensive income (loss)	646	(983)	1,171	(877)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	0	10	8
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company	$ 641	$ (983)	$ 1,162	$ (885)