Consolidated Statement of Income (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009
Revenues and Other Income
Sales and other operating revenues	$ 244,371	[1]	$ 198,198	[1]	$ 167,402	[1]
Income from equity affiliates	7,363		5,637		3,316
Other income	1,972		1,093		918
Total Revenues and Other Income	253,706		204,928		171,636
Costs and Other Deductions
Purchased crude oil and products	149,923		116,467		99,653
Operating expenses	21,649		19,188		17,857
Selling, general and administrative expenses	4,745		4,767		4,527
Exploration expenses	1,216		1,147		1,342
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	12,911		13,063		12,110
Taxes other than on income	15,628	[1]	18,191	[1]	17,591	[1]
Interest and debt expense			50		28
Total Costs and Other Deductions	206,072		172,873		153,108
Income Before Income Tax Expense	47,634		32,055		18,528
Income Tax Expense	20,626		12,919		7,965
Net Income	27,008		19,136		10,563
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	113		112		80
Net Income attributable to Chevron Corporation	26,895		19,024		10,483
Per Share of Common Stock
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation - Basic	$ 13.54		$ 9.53		$ 5.26
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation - Diluted	$ 13.44		$ 9.48		$ 5.24
Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:	$ 8,085		$ 8,591		$ 8,109

[1] Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes.