CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Feb. 09, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ 5,383	$ 945	$ (9,750)	$ (308)
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax:
Reclassification of losses on settled derivative instruments	[1]	3	0	33	35
Other comprehensive income		3	0	33	35
Comprehensive income (loss)		5,386	945	(9,717)	(273)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		0	0	16	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Chesapeake		$ 5,386	$ 945	$ (9,701)	$ (273)

[1] Deferred tax activity incurred in other comprehensive income was offset by a valuation allowance.