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Pension and Postretirement Benefits
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
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Pension and Postretirement Benefits

EOG has defined contribution pension plans in place for most of its employees in the United States, Canada, Trinidad and the United Kingdom, and defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees of its Canadian and Trinidadian subsidiaries.  For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, EOG's total costs recognized for these pension plans were $10.9 million and $7.7 million, respectively.  EOG also has postretirement medical and dental plans in place for eligible employees in the United States and Trinidad, the costs of which are not material.