CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ (89)	$ (167)	$ (272)	$ (1,704)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(11)	(6)	0	(72)
Comprehensive Loss	(100)	(173)	(272)	(1,776)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	6	7	17	17
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford	$ (106)	$ (180)	$ (289)	$ (1,793)