Stock-Based Compensation (Components of Stock Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of stock based-compensation [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 34	$ 103	$ 99
Tax benefit	13	40	38
Stock-based compensation cost capitalized in Property, plant, and equipment	$ 5	$ 16	$ 15

Represents the compensation cost capitalized during the period arising from liability and equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, units, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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