Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($)
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	$ 609
2027	994
2028	869
2029	795
2030	741
Thereafter	4,541
Total	8,549
Transportation and Processing Commitments [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	495
2027	968
2028	861
2029	790
2030	736
Thereafter	4,528
Total	8,378
Drilling and Field Services Commitments [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	108
2027	19
2028	2
2029	1
2030	1
Thereafter	5
Total	136
Building Leases & Other Commitments [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
2026	6
2027	7
2028	6
2029	4
2030	4
Thereafter	8
Total	$ 35

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