CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ (1,951)	$ (539)	$ (314)
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax:
Foreign Currency Translation	(789)	(673)	(353)
Defined Benefit Pension Activity	28	(19)	2
Other	1	(2)	1
Other Comprehensive Loss	(760)	(694)	(350)
Comprehensive Loss	(2,711)	(1,233)	(664)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(34)	(45)	(31)
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford	$ (2,745)	$ (1,278)	$ (695)