Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | Sep. 12, 2019 |
8-K Cover [Abstract] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $1.00 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 12, 2019 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Document Type | 8-K |
Entity Registrant Name | Marathon Oil Corporation |
Entity File Number | 1-1513 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 25-0996816 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 5555 San Felipe Street, |
Entity Address, City or Town | Houston, |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056-2723 |
City Area Code | (713) |
Local Phone Number | 629-6600 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000101778 |
Trading Symbol | MRO |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |