CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 51	$ (429)	$ (1,899)
Foreign Currency Translation	(5)	(5)	(38)
Defined Benefit Pension	18	13	(14)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	13	8	(52)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	64	(421)	(1,951)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(25)	(21)	(22)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford	$ 39	$ (442)	$ (1,973)