Capitalized Exploratory Well Costs (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Capitalized Exploratory Well Costs [Abstract]

Net Changes in Capitalized Exploratory Well Costs

The following table discloses the net changes in capitalized exploratory well costs pending determination of proved reserves during the three months ended March 31, 2017 (in millions):

Balance at January 1, 2017	$	597
Additions to capitalized exploratory well costs pending the determination of proved reserves		27
Balance at March 31, 2017	$	624