NONCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES AND RELATED COMPANY TRANSACTIONS, Summarized Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates	$ 4,501		$ 4,121		$ 3,405
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	1,034		536		1,223
Percent of principal nonconsolidated entities financial information which is presented	100.00%
Principal Nonconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates	3,625		3,243
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates	951		479		1,132
Current assets	8,675		8,841
Noncurrent assets	24,166		20,109
Total assets	32,841		28,950
Current liabilities	5,972		6,903
Noncurrent liabilities	17,129		12,788
Total liabilities	23,101		19,691
Noncontrolling interests	624		708
Sales	18,257	[1]	17,668	[1]	16,396	[2]
Gross profit	3,403	[1]	2,911	[1]	4,176	[2]
Net income	$ 1,906	[1]	$ 872	[1]	$ 2,470	[2]

[1] The summarized income statement information for 2013 and 2012 do not include the results for Compañia Mega S.A. which is no longer considered a principal nonconsolidated affiliate as of the fourth quarter of 2012.

[2] The summarized income statement information for 2011 does not include the results for Map Ta Phut Olefins Company Limited and Sadara Chemical Company as these entities became principal nonconsolidated affiliates in 2012.