Fresh Start Accounting - Enterprise Value Reconciliation (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 09, 2021 USD ($)
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Enterprise Value	$ 4,851
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents	48
Plus: Current liabilities	1,582
Plus: Asset retirement obligations (non-current portion)	236
Plus: Other non-current liabilities	97
Reorganization value of Successor assets	6,814
Restricted cash	$ 8

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