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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - Details of Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued operating expenses	$ 201	$ 221
Accrued exploration and development	1,668	1,430
Accrued compensation and benefits	167	180
Accrued interest	132	143
Accrued income taxes	399	533
Accrued United Kingdom Petroleum Revenue Tax	46	284
Other	186	133
Total Other current liabilities	$ 2,799	$ 2,924

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