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Guarantees (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Wiltel Guarantee [Member]  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted $ 34us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsMaximumExposure
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Wpx Energy Inc [Member]  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted $ 39us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsMaximumExposure
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