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Contingencies, Commitments, and Accrued Environmental Costs - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2019 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2020 platform	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($) affiliate award	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total environmental accrual included in balance sheet					$ 297	$ 220
Performance obligations secured by letters of credit					$ 302
Number of platforms decommissioned \| platform		2
Seller's reversionary interest							45.00%
APLNG
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Interest if contractual reversion is triggered							0.55
Outer Continental Shelf Lease \| Phillips Petroleum Company
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in equity investment		25.00%
Sale of interest, duration		30 years
US and Canada \| Cleanup Remediation Activities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental loss contingencies, term					30 years
Venezuela \| ConocoPhillips Versus Petroleos de Venezuela ICISD
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount awarded from other party			$ 8,700
Litigation settlement amount awarded from other party revised					$ 8,500
Venezuela \| ConocoPhillips vs Petroleos De Venezuela ICC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount awarded from other party	$ 33			$ 2,000
Number of affiliates \| affiliate					3
Number Of ongoing awards \| award					3
Proceeds from legal settlements					$ 795