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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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The cash inflow to dispose of long-lived, physical assets and mineral interests in oil and gas properties used for normal oil and gas operations.

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Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2021 USD ($) a	Mar. 31, 2021 Boe	Apr. 13, 2021 USD ($)
Little Knife and Murphy Creek \| Disposed of by Sale
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net production from acreage sold \| Boe		4,500
Subsequent Event \| Little Knife and Murphy Creek \| Disposed of by Sale
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consideration received from the sale of working interests in oil and gas properties	$ 312
Developed and undeveloped acreage sold \| a	78,700
Subsequent Event \| Hess Corp Revolving Credit Facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 3,500