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2307301 - Disclosure - Asset Retirement Obligation (Tables)
(http://www.apachecorp.com/role/AssetRetirementObligationTables)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000006769 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Asset Retirement Obligation
The following table describes changes to the Company’s asset retirement obligation (ARO) liability for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
(In millions)
Asset retirement obligation at beginning of year
 
$
2,598

 
$
2,952

Liabilities incurred
 
41

 
68

Liabilities divested
 
(7
)
 
(490
)
Liabilities settled
 
(57
)
 
(90
)
Accretion expense
 
156

 
158

Revisions in estimated liabilities
 
(233
)
 
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Asset retirement obligation at end of year
 
2,498

 
2,598

Less current portion
 
(66
)
 
(36
)
Asset retirement obligation, long-term
 
$
2,432

 
$
2,562