OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued operating expenses	$ 73	$ 110
Accrued exploration and development	691	463
Accrued compensation and benefits	99	201
Accrued interest	108	145
Accrued income taxes	68	22
Current asset retirement obligation	35	66
Refundable deposits	149	174
Other	109	77
Total other current liabilities	$ 1,332	$ 1,258