| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40501 - Disclosure - Other Operating Items (Details) (http://www.dvn.com/role/DisclosureOtherOperatingItemsDetails) | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001090012 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
| Other Operating Items [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | |
| Other Operating Items [Abstract] | |||
| Accretion of asset retirement obligations | |||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets | ( | ( | |
| Other | ( | ( | ( | 
| Other operating items | 121,000,000   | 92,000,000   | (11,000,000)  | 
| Excess insurance recoveries | |||