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Segments - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Date of refinery purchase                 Jun. 22, 2012      
Refinery, purchase price                       $ 180us-gaap_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedPropertyPlantAndEquipment
Grants receivable                       30us-gaap_GrantsReceivable
Total operating revenue 9,647us-gaap_Revenues 11,178us-gaap_Revenues 10,621us-gaap_Revenues 8,916us-gaap_Revenues 9,076us-gaap_Revenues 10,490us-gaap_Revenues 9,707us-gaap_Revenues 8,500us-gaap_Revenues 40,362us-gaap_Revenues 37,773us-gaap_Revenues 36,670us-gaap_Revenues  
Exchanged products | Intersegment Eliminations                        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                        
Total operating revenue                 $ (5,104)us-gaap_Revenues
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[1] $ (5,352)us-gaap_Revenues
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[1] $ (1,121)us-gaap_Revenues
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[1] Represents value of products delivered under our strategic agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis.