Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Baker Hughes) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions |
Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
$ / shares
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Baker Hughes [Member] | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Special one-time cash dividend for BH shareholders | $ / shares | $ 17.5 |
GE Baker Hughes - new company | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Date of entry into transaction agreement | Oct. 31, 2016 |
GE Baker Hughes - new company | Oil And Gas [Member] | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Contribution to new partnership | $ | $ 7.4 |
Equity interest | 62.50% |
GE Baker Hughes - new company | Baker Hughes [Member] | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Equity interest | 37.50% |