CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ (161)	$ 89	$ (751)	$ (76)
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax:
Currency Translation Adjustments	(359)	(207)	(589)	(243)
Defined Benefit Pension Activity	1	0	22	0
Other	1	0	1	0
Other Comprehensive Loss	(357)	(207)	(566)	(243)
Comprehensive Loss	(518)	(118)	(1,317)	(319)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	9	12	26	33
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford	$ (527)	$ (130)	$ (1,343)	$ (352)