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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Additional Information - 2014 Activity - Argentina Divestiture (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Mar. 12, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Proceeds from sale of operations $ 1,300us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOilAndGasPropertyAndEquipment  
Argentina [Member]    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Proceeds from sale of operations   800us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfOilAndGasPropertyAndEquipment
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_AR
Liabilities assumed   $ 52apa_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationLongTermDebtCurrent
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= country_AR
Debt assumed beginning date   Jun. 30, 2013