v2.4.1.9
Summary of Reconciliation of Segment Operating Revenues (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Operating Revenues $ 31,984us-gaap_Revenues $ 30,818us-gaap_Revenues
Operating Segments    
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Operating Revenues 31,797us-gaap_Revenues
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30,541us-gaap_Revenues
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= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
Revenue Generated By Assets Sold    
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Operating Revenues   128us-gaap_Revenues
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Corporate, Eliminations and Other    
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Operating Revenues $ 187us-gaap_Revenues
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$ 149us-gaap_Revenues
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