Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ (488)	$ (389)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	20
Income taxes on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	(7)
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	13
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, after taxes	0	13
Pension and other postretirement plans
Amortization of net actuarial losses	16	19
Income taxes on amortization of net actuarial losses	(5)	(6)
Net effect of amortization of net actuarial losses	11	13
Change in pension and other postretirement plans, after taxes	11	13
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Foreign currency translation adjustment	169	(120)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	169	(120)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	180	(94)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(308)	(483)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	21	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation	$ (329)	$ (483)