Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ (317)	$ (252)	$ (1,178)	$ (1,208)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Effect of hedge (gains) losses reclassified to income	0	(34)	0	(34)
Income taxes on effect of hedge (gains) losses reclassified to income	0	13	0	13
Net effect of hedge (gains) losses reclassified to income	0	(21)	0	(21)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	109	0	111
Income taxes on change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	(41)	0	(42)
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges	0	68	0	69
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, after taxes	0	47	0	48
Pension and other postretirement plans
(Increase) reduction in unrecognized actuarial losses	0	(5)	4	(20)
Income taxes on actuarial changes in plan liabilities	0	1	(2)	7
(Increase) reduction in unrecognized actuarial losses, net	0	(4)	2	(13)
Amortization of net actuarial losses	15	29	47	73
Income taxes on amortization of net actuarial losses	(5)	(10)	(16)	(24)
Net effect of amortization of net actuarial losses	10	19	31	49
Change in pension and other postretirement plans, after taxes	10	15	33	36
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Foreign currency translation adjustment	117	(208)	259	(256)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	117	(208)	259	(256)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	127	(146)	292	(172)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(190)	(398)	(886)	(1,380)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	22	27	62	27
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Hess Corporation	$ (212)	$ (425)	$ (948)	$ (1,407)