Pension and Postretirement Benefits

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Text Block]

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 three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, EOG's total costs recognized for these pension plans were $9.4 million and $9.7 million, respectively. In connection with the divestiture of substantially all of its Canadian assets in the fourth quarter of 2014, EOG has elected to terminate the Canadian non-contributory defined benefit pension plan. 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.