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LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 05, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies
Tentative cash tax refund		$ 29	$ 12
Federal
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies
Potential cash tax		1,400
State
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies
Potential cash tax		28
Anadarko
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies
Tentative cash tax refund				$ 881
Potential accrued interest		722
Arbitration filed by Andes Petroleum Ecuador Ltd
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies
Gains related to legal settlements	$ 182
Tronox Settlement
Lawsuits, commitments and contingencies
Payments for settlement					$ 5,200
Additional cash benefits realized from utilization of tax attributes from deduction of legal settlement		$ 500