Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ (373)	$ (567)	$ (861)	$ (956)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	(18)	0	2
Income taxes on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	6	0	(1)
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	(12)	0	1
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, after taxes	0	(12)	0	1
Pension and other postretirement plans
(Increase) reduction in unrecognized actuarial losses	4	(15)	4	(15)
Income taxes on actuarial changes in plan liabilities	(2)	6	(2)	6
(Increase) reduction in unrecognized actuarial losses, net	2	(9)	2	(9)
Amortization of net actuarial losses	16	25	32	44
Income taxes on amortization of net actuarial losses	(6)	(8)	(11)	(14)
Net effect of amortization of net actuarial losses	10	17	21	30
Change in pension and other postretirement plans, after taxes	12	8	23	21
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(27)	72	142	(48)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(27)	72	142	(48)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(15)	68	165	(26)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(388)	(499)	(696)	(982)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	19	0	40	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation	$ (407)	$ (499)	$ (736)	$ (982)