CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ (167)	$ (815)	$ (1,704)	$ (1,604)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(6)	(28)	(72)	35
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax	0	8	0	8
Other Comprehensive Income	(6)	(20)	(72)	43
Comprehensive Loss	(173)	(835)	(1,776)	(1,561)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	7	6	17	14
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford	$ (180)	$ (841)	$ (1,793)	$ (1,575)