Related Party Related Party - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
CEO Payment to the Company		$ 12
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party	1	42	115
Ceo Aubrey K Mcclendon [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Early Termination Period		18 months
FWPP Term		10 years
Maximum working interest percentage allowed		2.50%
Due from Officers or Stockholders	62	23
Vesting Period for Executive Incentive Agreement		5 years
Payment for Incentive Fee		75
Incentive Fee Employment Tax Effects		1
Amount of Executive Incentive Applied Against Costs Attributable to Interests in Company Ventures		44
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party		15
FTS International, Inc.
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payment For Transaction with Related Party	$ 397	$ 480	$ 369