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Acquisition Of XTO Energy Inc. (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Acquisition Of XTO Energy Inc. [Abstract] | ||
| Business acquisition, effective date of acquisition | 2010/06/25 | |
| Exchange ratio, number of common ExxonMobil shares converted from each share of XTO common stock | 0.7098 | |
| Unaudited pro forma revenues | $ 373 | |
| Net income attributable to ExxonMobil | $ 31 | |
| Earnings per common share | $ 6.03 | |
| Earnings per common share - assuming dilution | $ 6.01 | |
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Month, date and year in which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Acquisition, Share Exchange Ratio No definition available.
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