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Property, Plant and Equipment - Components of Property, Plant and Equipment (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Projects With Exploratory Well Costs Capitalized For More Than One Year [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment—net $ 27,517us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet $ 28,771us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
Corporate, Interest and Other [Member] | Divested Retail Marketing Operations    
Projects With Exploratory Well Costs Capitalized For More Than One Year [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment—net   $ 1,021us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
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