Consolidated Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds received and cash acquired from formation of OneSubsea, taxes paid	$ 80

Amount of proceeds received and cash acquired from formation subsidiary taxes paid.

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