Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

EOG has defined contribution pension plans in place for most of its employees in the United States, Trinidad and the United Kingdom, and a defined benefit pension plan covering certain of its employees in Trinidad. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, EOG's total costs recognized for these pension plans were $30 million and $27 million, respectively. EOG also has postretirement medical and dental plans in place for eligible employees and their dependents in the United States and Trinidad, the costs of which are not material.