ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Income Taxes (Details) - BHGE $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2017 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tax benefits GE will be entitled to (as a percent)	100.00%
GE
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	62.50%
Baker Hughes
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)	37.50%
Tax Obligations and Benefits Assumed
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tax obligations assumed	$ 33

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