Pension and Postretirement Benefits

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

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9. 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 of its employees in Canada and Trinidad.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, EOG's total costs recognized for these pension plans were $28.9 million and $27.1 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.