Subsequent Events (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

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Subsequent Events

On January 23, 2017, we signed a sales agreement, subject to customary regulatory approval, with certain of our joint venture partners to divest our non-operated interest in the Bohai Bay field in China for approximately $39 million, subject to customary post-close adjustments. We expect that the sale will significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves for our China full cost pool, and as such, a gain or loss may be recognized upon closing. We expect this transaction to close in mid-2017.