Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	$ (165)	$ 180	$ 157	$ (161)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of revenue - Oilfield Services [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	(171)	186	143	(149)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Research and Development Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	$ 6	$ (6)	$ 14	$ (12)

The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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