CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 1,217	$ 1,118
Restricted Cash	170	167
Receivables, Net, Current	782	826
Inventory, Net	662	717
Other Assets, Current	295	349
Total Current Assets	3,126	3,177
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation of $505 at June 30, 2021 and $367 at December 31, 2020	1,108	1,236
Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $251 at June 30, 2021 and $173 at December 31, 2020	734	810
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	126	138
Other Assets, Noncurrent	66	73
Total Assets	5,160	5,434
Liabilities:
Short-term Debt	10	13
Accounts Payable, Current	348	325
Employee-related Liabilities, Current	287	297
Taxes Payable, Current	140	185
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	68	71
Other Current Liabilities	390	471
Total Current Liabilities	1,243	1,362
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation	2,605	2,601
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	149	177
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	404	357
Total Liabilities	4,401	4,497
Shareholders’ Equity:
Ordinary Shares - Par Value $0.001; Authorized 1,356 shares, Issued and Outstanding 70 shares at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020	0	0
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock	2,899	2,897
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	(2,141)	(1,947)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(32)	(43)
Weatherford Shareholders’ Equity	726	907
Noncontrolling Interests	33	30
Total Shareholders’ Equity	759	937
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 5,160	$ 5,434