STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 505	$ 336
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Effect of hedge (gains) losses reclassified to income	92	51
Income taxes on effect of hedge (gains) losses reclassified to income	0	0
Net effect of hedge (gains) losses reclassified to income	92	51
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges	(455)	(102)
Income taxes on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	0
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges	(455)	(102)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, after taxes	(363)	(51)
Pension and other postretirement plans
(Increase) reduction in unrecognized actuarial losses	0	14
Income taxes on actuarial changes in plan liabilities	0	0
(Increase) reduction in unrecognized actuarial losses, net	0	14
Amortization of net actuarial losses	3	16
Income taxes on amortization of net actuarial losses	0	0
Net effect of amortization of net actuarial losses	3	16
Change in pension and other postretirement plans, after taxes	3	30
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(360)	(21)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	145	315
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	88	84
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation	$ 57	$ 231