Dispositions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract]

Dispositions

11.  Dispositions

2021: We completed the sale of our interests in Denmark for net cash consideration of approximately $130 million, after normal closing adjustments, and recognized a pre-tax gain of $29 million ($29 million after income taxes). In addition, we completed the sale of our Little Knife and Murphy Creek nonstrategic acreage interests in the Bakken for net cash consideration of $297 million, after normal closing adjustments. The sale included approximately 78,700 net acres, which are located in the southernmost portion of the Corporation's Bakken position. The acreage constituted part of a larger amortization base and the sale was treated as a normal retirement. Accordingly, no gain or loss was recognized upon sale.

2020:  We completed the sale of our 28% working interest in the Shenzi Field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico for proceeds of $482 million, after normal closing adjustments, and recognized a pre-tax gain of $79 million ($79 million after income taxes).

2019:  We completed the sale of our remaining acreage in the Utica shale play in eastern Ohio for proceeds of $22 million, after normal closing adjustments, and recognized a pre-tax gain of $22 million ($22 million after income taxes).