Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percent of the right-of-use assets recognized when the company is the sole signatory for the lease	100.00%
Percent of the lease liabilities recognized when the company is the sole signatory for the lease	100.00%
Revenue, performance obligation, description of timing	Payment is generally due within 30 days of delivery.
Performance Shares \| Chevron Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years

Percent Of Lease Liabilities Recognized When Company Is Sole Signatory For Lease

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Percent Of Right-Of-Use Assets Recognized When Company Is Sole Signatory For Lease

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Description of timing for satisfying performance obligation in contract with customer. Includes, but is not limited to, as services are rendered, and upon shipment, delivery or completion of service.

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