Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 443	$ (836)	$ 1,062	$ (744)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	7	10	12
Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	439	(843)	1,052	(756)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities	1	0	1	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	230	(170)	168	(153)
Cash flow hedges	11	0	11	1
Benefit plans	(10)	24	(4)	32
Other comprehensive income (loss)	232	(146)	176	(120)
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)	0	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	232	(145)	176	(118)
Comprehensive income (loss)	675	(982)	1,238	(864)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	6	10	10
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Holdings LLC	$ 671	$ (988)	$ 1,228	$ (874)