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Other Income, Net	12 Months Ended
Other Income, Net	Dec. 31, 2011
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Income, Net [Text Block]	4. Other Income, Net Other income, net for 2011 included equity income from investments in ammonia plants in Trinidad ($17 million), operating losses on EOG's investment in Pacific Trail Pipelines (PTP) in Canada ($5 million) and losses on sales of warehouse stock ($5 million). Other income, net for 2010 included equity income from investments in ammonia plants in Trinidad ($13 million), net foreign currency transaction gains ($4 million) and losses on sales of warehouse stock ($4 million).