Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	$ 953
2027	1,010
2028	896
2029	813
2030	757
Thereafter	4,592
Total	9,021
Transportation and Processing Commitments [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	772
2027	999
2028	888
2029	808
2030	753
Thereafter	4,579
Total	8,799
Drilling and Field Services Commitments [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	173
2027	4
2028	2
2029	1
2030	1
Thereafter	5
Total	186
Building Leases & Other Commitments [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	8
2027	7
2028	6
2029	4
2030	3
Thereafter	8
Total	$ 36

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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