LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) 10-K20 Feb 142013 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 18, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document period end date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment flag	'false	'	'
Document Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Current fiscal year end date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity central index key	'0001489393	'	'
Entity current reporting status	'Yes	'	'
Entity filer category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity registrant name	'LyondellBasell Industries N.V.	'	'
Entity voluntary filers	'No	'	'
Entity well known seasoned issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity common stock shares outstanding	'	546,551,455	'
Entity public float	'	'	$27.80

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Sales and other operating revenues:	'	'	'
Trade	$43,052	$44,315	$47,067
Related parties	1,010	1,037	1,116
Sales Revenue Net	44,062	45,352	48,183
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'
Cost of sales	37,940	39,595	42,732
Selling, general and administrative expenses	870	909	918
Research and development expenses	150	172	196
Costs And Expenses	38,960	40,676	43,846
Operating income	5,102	4,676	4,337
Interest expense	-309	-655	-1,044
Interest income	15	15	37
Other income (expense), net	-14	2	30
Income from continuing operations before equity investments, reorganization items and income taxes	4,794	4,038	3,360
Income from equity investments	203	143	216
Reorganization items	-1	4	-45
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	4,996	4,185	3,531
Provision for income taxes	1,136	1,327	1,059
Income from continuing operations	3,860	2,858	2,472
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-7	-24	-332
Net income	3,853	2,834	2,140
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	4	14	7
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders	$3,857	$2,848	$2,147
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Basic:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$6.81	$5.01	$4.34
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.04)	($0.58)
Basic (in dollars per share)	$6.80	$4.97	$3.76
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Diluted:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$6.76	$4.96	$4.32
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.04)	($0.58)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$6.75	$4.92	$3.74

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$3,853	$2,834	$2,140
Defined pension and other postretirement benefit plans:	'	'	'
Prior service cost arising during the period	-21	12	-16
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior service cost included in net income	14	3	0
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period	411	-198	-388
Reclassification adjustment for net actuarial loss included in net income	30	24	0
Reclassification adjustment for settlement (gain) loss included in net income	-3	0	6
Defined pension and other postretirement benefit plans, before tax	431	-159	-398
Income tax expense (benefit)	149	-38	-128
Defined pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	282	-121	-270
Foreign currency translations adjustments:	'	'	'
Unrealized net change arising during the period	217	136	-237
Reclassification adjustment included in net income	4	0	0
Foreign currency translations adjustments, before tax	221	136	-237
Income tax expense (benefit)	-4	-1	1
Foreign currency translations, net of tax	225	137	-238
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	507	16	-508
Comprehensive income	4,360	2,850	1,632
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	4	14	7
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders	$4,364	$2,864	$1,639

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$4,450	$2,732
Restricted cash	10	5
Accounts receivable:	'	'
Trade, net	3,828	3,720
Related parties	202	184
Inventories	5,279	5,075
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	830	570
Total current assets	14,599	12,286
Property, plant and equipment, net	8,457	7,696
Investments and long-term receivables:	'	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	421	397
Equity investments	1,629	1,583
Other investments and long-term receivables	64	383
Goodwill	605	591
Intangible assets, net	904	1,038
Other assets	619	246
Total assets	27,298	24,220
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	1	1
Short-term debt	58	95
Accounts payable:	'	'
Trade	2,822	2,440
Related parties	750	845
Accrued liabilities	1,299	1,157
Deferred income taxes	580	558
Total current liabilities	5,510	5,096
Long-term debt	5,776	4,304
Other liabilities	1,839	2,327
Deferred income taxes	1,659	1,314
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Ordinary shares, EUR0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 548,824,138 and 575,216,709 shares outstanding, respectively	31	31
Additional paid-in capital	10,382	10,351
Retained earnings	4,004	1,274
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	96	-411
Treasury stock, at cost, 29,607,877 and 3,206,033 ordinary shares, respectively	-2,035	-106
Total Company share of stockholders' equity	12,478	11,139
Non-controlling interests	36	40
Total equity	12,514	11,179
Total liabilities and equity	$27,298	$24,220

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (EUR €)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' equity [Abstract]	'	'
Ordinary shares par value (in euros per share)	€ 0.04	€ 0.04
Ordinary shares, shares authorized (in shares)	1,275,000,000	1,275,000,000
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding (in shares)	548,824,138	575,216,709
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	29,607,877	3,206,033

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$3,853	$2,834	$2,140
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,021	983	931
Asset impairments	0	22	52
Amortization of debt-related costs	21	58	61
Equity investments -	'	'	'
Equity income	-203	-143	-216
Distribution of earnings, net of tax	186	147	206
Deferred income taxes	-46	715	452
Reorganization items	1	-4	45
Reorganization-related payments, net	0	0	-112
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	16	-12	-42
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-64	-101	-89
Inventories	-151	441	-732
Accounts payable	275	-189	703
Contributions to pension plans	-172	-180	-526
Income tax refunds	10	306	7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-165	-98	-23
Other, net	253	8	3
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,835	4,787	2,860
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	-1,561	-1,060	-1,050
Proceeds from disposal of assets	5	12	71
Restricted cash	-5	48	-42
Other	-41	-13	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,602	-1,013	-1,021
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares	-1,949	0	0
Dividends paid	-1,127	-2,415	-2,893
Issuance of long-term debt	1,472	3,000	1,000
Repayments of long-term debt	0	-2,679	-3,063
Payments of debt issuance costs	-23	-53	-35
Other, net	38	2	36
Net cash used in financing activities	-1,589	-2,145	-4,955
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	74	38	-41
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,718	1,667	-3,157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,732	1,065	4,222
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	4,450	2,732	1,065
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:	'	'	'
Interest paid	266	665	1,066
Net income taxes paid	$1,213	$261	$662

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Ordinary Shares	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Stockholders' Equity	Non-Controlling Interests
In Millions	Total	Ordinary Shares	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Stockholders' Equity	Non-Controlling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	'	$30	$0	$9,837	$1,587	$81	$11,535	$61
Net income (loss)	2,140	0	0	0	2,147	0	2,147	-7
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-508	0	0	0	0	-508	-508	0
Warrants exercised	'	1	0	402	0	0	403	0
Share-based compensation	'	0	9	33	0	0	42	0
Special dividend	'	0	0	0	-2,580	0	-2,580	0
Dividends	'	0	0	0	-313	0	-313	0
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares	'	0	-133	0	0	0	-133	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	'	31	-124	10,272	841	-427	10,593	54
Net income (loss)	2,834	0	0	0	2,848	0	2,848	-14
Other comprehensive income (loss)	16	0	0	0	0	16	16	0
Warrants exercised	'	0	0	43	0	0	43	0
Share-based compensation	'	0	31	36	0	0	67	0
Special dividend	'	0	0	0	-1,582	0	-1,582	0
Dividends	-2,415	0	0	0	-833	0	-833	0
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares	'	0	-13	0	0	0	-13	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	11,179	31	-106	10,351	1,274	-411	11,139	40
Net income (loss)	3,853	0	0	0	3,857	0	3,857	-4
Other comprehensive income (loss)	507	0	0	0	0	507	507	0
Share-based compensation	'	0	20	31	0	0	51	0
Dividends	-1,127	0	0	0	-1,127	0	-1,127	0
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares	'	0	-1,949	0	0	0	-1,949	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$12,514	$31	($2,035)	$10,382	$4,004	$96	$12,478	$36

Statements_of_Stockholders_Equ

Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Special dividends per share (in dollars per share)	'	$2.75	$4.50
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$2	$1.45	$0.55

Description_of_Company_and_Ope

Description of Company and Operations	12 Months Ended
Description of Company and Operations	Dec. 31, 2013
Description of Company and Operations [Abstract]	'
Description of Company and Operations [Text Block]	'
	1. Description of Company and Operations
	LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a limited liability company (Naamloze Vennootschap) incorporated under Dutch law by deed of incorporation dated October 15, 2009. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell Industries N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“LyondellBasell N.V.”).
	LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is the successor to the combination in December 2007 of Lyondell Chemical Company (“Lyondell Chemical”) and Basell AF S.C.A. (“Basell”), which created one of the world's largest private petrochemical companies with significant worldwide scale and leading product positions. LyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.A. (“LyondellBasell AF”), the predecessor of LyondellBasell N.V., is no longer part of the Company.
	LyondellBasell N.V. is a worldwide manufacturer of chemicals and polymers, a refiner of crude oil, a significant producer of gasoline blending components and a developer and licensor of technologies for production of polymers.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The following significant accounting policies were applied in the preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements:
	Basis of Preparation and Consolidation
	The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”). Subsidiaries are defined as being those companies over which we, either directly or indirectly, have control through a majority of the voting rights or the right to exercise control or to obtain the majority of the benefits and be exposed to the majority of the risks. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained until the date that such control ceases. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified for the accounting of financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss. Consolidated financial information, including subsidiaries, equity investments, has been prepared using uniform accounting policies for similar transactions and other events in similar circumstances.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid debt instruments such as certificates of deposit, commercial paper and money market accounts. Cash equivalents include instruments with maturities of three months or less when acquired. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash and cash equivalents exclude restricted cash. Our cash equivalents are placed in certificates of deposit, high-quality commercial paper and money market accounts with major international banks and financial institutions.
	We have no requirements for compensating balances in a specific amount at a specific point in time. We maintain compensating balances for some of our banking services and products. Such balances are maintained solely at our discretion.
	Trade Receivables
	Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
	We calculate provisions for doubtful accounts receivable based on our estimates of amounts that we believe are unlikely to be collected. Collectability of receivables is reviewed and the provision calculated for doubtful accounts is adjusted at least quarterly, based on aging of specific accounts and other available information about the associated customers. Provisions for doubtful accounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Inventories
	Inventories are carried at the lower of current market value or cost. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for raw materials, work in progress (“WIP”) and finished goods, and the moving average cost method for materials and supplies.
	Inventory exchange transactions, which involve fungible commodities, are not accounted for as purchases and sales. Any resulting volumetric exchange balances are accounted for as inventory, with cost determined using the LIFO method.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs may also include borrowing costs incurred on debt during construction or major projects exceeding one year, costs of major maintenance arising from turnarounds of major units relating to betterments and committed decommission costs. Routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful asset lives to their residual values.
	The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

	We evaluate property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for us is generally at the plant group level (or, at times, individual plants in certain circumstances where we have isolated production units with separately identifiable cash flows). When it is probable that an asset or asset group's undiscounted future cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the carrying amount, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value.

	Upon retirement or sale, we remove the cost of the asset and the related accumulated depreciation from the accounts and reflect any resulting gain or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Equity Investments
	We account for equity investments using the equity method of accounting if we have the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control of, an investee. Significant influence generally exists if we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated initially at cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of profit or losses and distributions.

	We record our share of the profits or losses of the equity method investments, net of income taxes, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. When our share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds our interest in the equity investment, including any other unsecured receivables, we do not recognize further losses, unless we have incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the equity investment.

	We evaluate our equity method investments for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management's judgment, that the carrying value of such investments may have experienced an other-than-temporary decline in value. When evidence of loss in value has occurred, management compares the estimated fair value of investment to the carrying value of investment to determine whether an impairment has occurred. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value and management considers the decline in value to be other-than temporary, the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements as an impairment.
	Goodwill
	We recorded goodwill upon our application of fresh-start accounting on May 1, 2010. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the goodwill of a reporting unit may not be fully recoverable.
	We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the reporting units include, but are not limited to, changes in long-term commodity prices, discount rates, competitive environments, planned capacity, cost factors such as raw material prices, and financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a two-step quantitative test is required.
	For 2013 and 2012, our qualitative assessment indicated that the fair value of the reporting units was greater than the carrying value and therefore it was not necessary to perform the quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test.
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible Assets—Intangible assets primarily consist of emission allowances, various contracts, in-process research and development and software costs. These assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or over the term of the related agreement, if shorter. We evaluate definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.
	Research and Development—Research and Development (“R&D”) costs are expensed when incurred. Subsidies for research and development are included in Other income (expense), net. Depreciation expense related to R&D assets is included as a cost of R&D.
	Income Taxes
	The income tax for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In these cases, the applicable tax amount is recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as the net tax effects of net operating loss carry forwards. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	We recognize uncertain income tax positions in our financial statements when we believe it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position or a portion thereof will be sustained upon examination.
	Employee Benefits
	Pension Plans—We have both defined benefit (funded and unfunded) and defined contribution plans. For the defined benefit plans, a Projected Benefit Obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Pension costs primarily represent the increase in the actuarial present value of the obligation for pension benefits based on employee service during the year and the interest on this obligation in respect of employee service in previous years, net of expected return on plan assets.

	Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity and are reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise.

	For defined contribution plans, we pay contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit expense when due.

	Other Post-employment Obligations—Certain employees are entitled to post-retirement medical benefits upon retirement. The entitlement to these benefits is usually conditional on the employee remaining in service up to retirement age and the completion of a minimum service period. The expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of employment applying the same accounting methodology used for defined benefit plans.

	Termination Benefits—Contractual termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated due to an event specified in the provisions of a social/labor plan or statutory law. A liability is recognized for one time termination benefits when we are committed to i) make payments and the number of affected employees and the benefits received are known to both parties, and ii) terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal and can reasonably estimate such amount. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the balance sheet date are discounted to present value.
	Other Provisions
	Environmental Remediation Costs—Environmental remediation liabilities include liabilities related to sites we currently own, sites we no longer own as well as sites where we have operated that belong to other parties. Liabilities for anticipated expenditures related to investigation and remediation of contaminated sites are accrued when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Only ongoing operating and monitoring costs, the timing of which can be determined with reasonable certainty, are discounted to present value. Future legal costs associated with such matters, which generally are not estimable, are not included in these liabilities.
	Asset Retirement Obligation—At some sites, we are contractually obligated to decommission our plants upon site exit. Asset retirement obligations are recorded at the present value of the estimated costs to retire the asset at the time the obligation is incurred. That cost, which is capitalized as part of the related long lived asset, is depreciated on a straight line basis over the useful life of the related asset. Accretion expense in connection with the discounted liability is also recognized over the useful life of the related asset. Such depreciation and accretion expenses are included in Cost of sales.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	Functional and Reporting Currency—Items included in the financial information of each of LyondellBasell N.V.'s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”) and then translated to the U.S. dollar reporting currency through Other comprehensive income.

	Transactions and Balances—Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

	In the Consolidated Financial Statements, the results and financial position of all subsidiaries that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the reporting currency as follows:


	Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
	Income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates; and
	All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component within Other comprehensive income (foreign currency translation).


Revenue Recognition
Substantially all of the Company's revenue is derived from product sales. Revenues are recognized when sales are realized or realizable, and the earnings process is complete. Revenue from product sales is recognized when the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and the customer has an obligation to pay at the time of transfer of title and risk of loss to the customer, which usually occurs at the time of shipment. Revenue is recognized at the time of delivery if we retain the risk of loss during shipment.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company grants stock-based compensation awards that vest over a specified period upon employees meeting certain service criteria. The fair value of equity instruments issued to employees is measured on the grant date and is recognized over the vesting period.

Obligations related to cash-settled awards are recognized as a liability and re-measured at each balance sheet date through the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Leases
We lease land and other assets for use in our operations. All lease agreements are evaluated and classified as either an operating lease or a capital lease. A lease is classified as a capital lease if any of the following criteria are met: transfer of ownership to the lessee by the end of the lease term; the lease contains a bargain purchase option; the lease term is equal to 75% or greater of the asset's useful economic life; or the present value of the future minimum lease payments is equal to or greater than 90% of the asset's fair market value. Capital leases are recorded at the lower of the net present value of the total amount of rent payable under the leasing agreement (excluding finance charges) or fair market value of the leased asset. Capital lease assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis, over a period consistent with our normal depreciation policy for tangible fixed assets, but generally not exceeding the lease term. Operating lease expense is recognized ratably over the entire lease term.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
We selectively enter into derivative transactions to manage volatility related to market risks associated with changes in commodity pricing, currency exchange rates and interest rates. We categorize assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroborated inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting significant modifications to observable related market data or our assumptions about pricing by market participants. For a discussion related to financial instruments and derivatives policies, see Note 14.

Non-Controlling Interests
Non-controlling interests primarily represent the interests of unaffiliated investors in a partnership that owns our PO/SM II plant at the Channelview, Texas complex and a subsidiary owning an equity investment in Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd.

Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Adopted Guidance
Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities—In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This ASU requires entities to provide disclosures to reconcile differences in the offsetting requirements under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The new disclosure requirements mandate that entities disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position, as well as instruments similar to a master netting arrangement. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of collateral received and posted in connection with master netting agreements or similar arrangements. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which clarifies the scope of the offsetting disclosures required by ASU 2011-11, which was effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required. The adoption of this amendment did not materially impact the presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Comprehensive Income—In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either in the financial statements or in the accompanying footnotes, amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. For public entities, this ASU was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. See Note 20 for the disclosures required by this ASU.
Cumulative Translation Adjustments—In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU requires the release of cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets within a foreign entity, if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity. The ASU is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this amendment in 2013 did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Derivatives and Hedging—In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force), which permits the use of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the interest rates on direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government (UST) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The amendments in this update also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. The ASU was effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this amendment did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of December 31, 2013
Obligations from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements—In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date. This ASU defines how entities measure obligations from joint and several liability arrangements which are fixed at the reporting date and for which no U.S. GAAP guidance exists. The guidance also requires entities to disclose the nature, amount and other information about those obligations. The ASU is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit—In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force). Previous guidance did not explicitly address the balance sheet presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss (NOL) or similar tax loss carryforward, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments to the guidance require an entity to net its unrecognized tax benefits against the deferred tax assets for all same jurisdiction NOL or similar tax loss carryforwards, or tax credit carryforwards. A gross presentation will be required only if such carryforwards are not available or would not be used by the entity to settle any additional income taxes resulting from disallowance of the uncertain tax position. This ASU requires prospective application and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Retrospective presentation is permitted but not required. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations [Text Block]	'
	3. Discontinued Operations and Related Items
	In September 2011, we reported that the management of certain of our indirect subsidiaries intended to initiate consultations with their works councils on the probable cessation of refinery operations at our refinery in Berre and of the associated refined products business. In connection with the intended closure, we recorded pre-tax charges totaling $136 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, primarily related to the estimated cost of the social plan for the affected employees. In 2013 and 2012, we reduced the estimated cost of the social plan by $5 million and $25 million, respectively.
	On January 4, 2012, these operations were suspended in accordance with an agreement with the relevant works councils. Notwithstanding the suspension of the operations and the recording of the charges related to the costs of the social plan for employees and inventory write-downs, we began reporting the Berre refinery as a discontinued operation in the second quarter of 2012. Our determination that the Berre refinery met the definition of a “discontinued operation” in the second quarter of 2012 was based on (i) the ongoing cash flows of the refinery, which became insignificant in the second quarter of 2012 as residual inventory from the refinery was liquidated and (ii) we and our subsidiaries ceasing to have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the refinery during the second quarter of 2012.

	The amounts included in Loss from discontinued operations of the Berre refinery are summarized as follows:

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013		2012		2011

	Sales and other operating revenues				$	9	$	278	$	2,852

	Loss from discontinued operations
		before income taxes			$	-13	$	-24	$	-343
	Benefit from income taxes					-6		0		-11
	Loss from discontinued operations,
		net of tax			$	-7	$	-24	$	-332


	Losses from discontinued operations for 2013 and 2012 include benefits related to the liquidation of LIFO-valued inventory of $9 million and $73 million, respectively.

	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of the Berre refinery that are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts were derived from historical financial information and adjusted to exclude intercompany receivables and payables between the Berre refinery and other subsidiaries of the Company.

					December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013		2012
	Current assets related to discontinued operations:
		Accounts receivable trade, net			$	1	$	16
		Inventories				4		34
			Total current assets related to discontinued operations		$	5	$	50

	Current liabilities related to discontinued operations:
		Accounts payable trade			$	2	$	19
		Accrued liabilities				11		21
			Total current liabilities related to discontinued operations		$	13	$	40

	Long-term liabilities related to discontinued operations:
		Other liabilities			$	38	$	48
			Total long-term liabilities related to discontinued operations		$	38	$	48


	Future cash out flows will occur for activities associated with exit and disposal and for payments made to severed employees. Exit and disposal costs are expected to be incurred through the end of 2017. Payments to the affected employees are expected to be substantially complete by 2019. There is uncertainty in the manner, scope and timing of potential future asset disposal or dismantlement activities and their related cash flows. Although some dismantling and remediation activities may be considered or required at a future date, the amounts associated with such activities are not determinable at this time due to such uncertainties.
	The following table summarizes the changes in the accrual for the social plan for employees affected by the closure of the Berre refinery:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Beginning balance		$	59	$	130
	Accretion expense			5		0
	Cash payments			-20		-44
	Adjustment for change in estimates			-5		-25
	Effect of exchange rate changes			3		-2
	Ending balance		$	42	$	59

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions [Text Block]	'
	4. Related Party Transactions
	We have related party transactions with affiliates of one of our major shareholders, Access Industries (“Access”) and with the Company's joint venture partners (see Notes 8 and 9). We also had related party transactions with affiliates of Apollo Management LLC (“Apollo”), who was a significant shareholder of the Company until the third quarter of 2013.
	Access―In December 2010, we entered into a tax cooperation agreement with Access. The tax cooperation agreement allows either party to provide the other with information and support in connection with tax return preparation and audits on a time and materials basis through 2014. No payments were received from Access under this agreement during 2013 and 2012 and payments received were less than $1 million during 2011. We made no payments to Access during 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	In December 2010, one of our subsidiaries received demand letters from affiliates of Access demanding indemnity for losses, including attorney's fees and expenses, arising out of a pending lawsuit and payment of $100 million in management fees under a 2007 management agreement between an Access affiliate and the predecessor of LyondellBasell AF as well as other unspecified amounts related to advice purportedly given in connection with financing and other strategic transactions. For additional information related to this matter, see Note 19.
	Apollo—Transactions with Apollo affiliates include the sales of product under a long-term contract that renews automatically each year, unless a 90 day notice of termination has been received, and other product sales made on the spot market in the ordinary course of business.
	Joint Venture Partners—We have related party transactions with our equity investees. These related party transactions include the sales and purchases of goods in the normal course of business as well as certain financing arrangements. In addition, under contractual arrangements with certain of our equity investees, we receive certain services, utilities and materials at some of our manufacturing sites and we provide certain services to our equity investees.
	We have guaranteed $31 million of the indebtedness of one of our joint ventures as of December 31, 2013. In December 2013, we received payments totaling $9 million from our joint venture, Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd. in connection with the repayment of a loan made in 2006. In September 2011, we received €10 million ($14 million) from our joint venture partner, Basell Orlen Polyolefins SP. Z.O.O. in full payment of a loan made in 2009.
	Related party transactions are summarized as follows:

				Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars			2013		2012		2011
	The Company billed related parties for:
		Sales of products –
			Apollo affiliates	$	224	$	299	$	375
			Joint venture partners		786		738		741
		Shared service agreements –
			Apollo affiliates		7		15		13
			Joint venture partners		19		1		11
	Related parties billed the Company for:
		Sales of products –
			Joint venture partners		3,340		3,260		3,403
		Shared service agreements –
			Joint venture partners		94		107		115

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable [Text Block]	'
	5. Accounts Receivable
	We sell our products primarily to other industrial concerns in the petrochemicals and refining industries. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and, in certain circumstances, require letters of credit or corporate guarantees from them. Our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, which is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a reduction of accounts receivable, was $43 million and $29 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our provisions for doubtful accounts receivable, which are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income, were $14 million for 2013 and $7 million for each of 2012 and 2011.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Inventories [Text Block]	'

	6. Inventories
	Inventories consisted of the following components at December 31:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Finished goods		$	3,297	$	3,194
	Work-in-process			253		266
	Raw materials and supplies			1,729		1,615
		Total inventories	$	5,279	$	5,075


	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 89% and 90%, respectively, of our inventories were valued using the LIFO method and the remainder, excluding materials and supplies, was valued using the first-in, first-out method. The excess of current replacement cost over LIFO cost of inventories amounted to $688 million and $620 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_G

Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangibles Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Text Block]	'

	7. Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Property, Plant and Equipment—The components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation are as follows at December 31:

					Estimated
					useful lives
	Millions of dollars				(in years)		2013			2012
	Land						$	320		$	304
	Major manufacturing equipment				25			6,835			6,023
	Buildings				30			642			587
	Light equipment and instrumentation				20-May			1,315			993
	Office furniture				15			16			13
	Turnarounds of major units				7-Apr			1,029			696
	Information system equipment				5-Mar			32			23
	Construction in progress							962			987
		Total property, plant and equipment						11,151			9,626
	Less accumulated depreciation							-2,694			-1,930
		Property, plant and equipment, net					$	8,457		$	7,696


	In 2012, we recognized impairment charges of $22 million, primarily related to damage to our low density polyethylene (“LDPE”) plant in Wesseling, Germany resulting from an explosion in a reactor bay.

	Intangible Assets―The components of identifiable intangible assets, at cost, and the related accumulated amortization are as follows at December 31:

					2013									2012
								Accumulated								Accumulated
	Millions of dollars				Cost			Amortization			Net			Cost		Amortization		Net
	In-process research and
		development costs			$	136		$	-40		$	96		$	131	$	-30	$	101
	Emission allowances					728			-263			465			728		-195		533
	Various contracts					567			-251			316			563		-197		366
	Software costs					103			-76			27			102		-64		38
			Total intangible assets		$	1,534		$	-630		$	904		$	1,524	$	-486	$	1,038


	Amortization of these identifiable intangible assets for the next five years is expected to be $140 million in 2014, $132 million in 2015, $121 million in 2016, $115 million in 2017 and $109 million in 2018.

	Depreciation and Amortization Expense―Depreciation and amortization expense is summarized as follows:

						Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013			2012			2011
	Property, plant and equipment					$	854		$	808		$	728
	Investment in PO joint ventures						32			30			29
	Emission allowances						68			70			82
	Various contracts						47			51			60
	In-process research and development costs						9			11			13
	Software costs						11			13			19
			Total depreciation and amortization			$	1,021		$	983		$	931


	Asset Retirement Obligations―In certain cases, we are contractually obligated to decommission our plants upon site exit. In such cases, we have accrued the net present value of the estimated costs. The majority of our asset retirement obligations are related to facilities in Europe. The changes in our asset retirement obligations are as follows:

			Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars		2013			2012
	Beginning balance		$	106		$	123
	Provisions			-			9
	Payments			-14			-29
	Changes in estimates			-6			-2
	Accretion expense			3			3
	Effects of exchange rate changes			3			2
	Ending balance		$	92		$	106


We believe that there are asset retirement obligations associated with some of our other facilities, but the present value of those obligations is not material in the context of an indefinite expected life of the facilities. We continually review the optimal future alternatives for our facilities. Any decision to retire one or more facilities may result in an increase in the present value of such obligations.
Goodwill―Goodwill was $605 million at December 31, 2013, $591 million at December 31, 2012, and $585 million at December 31, 2011. All movements were due to foreign exchange impacts.

Investment_in_PO_Joint_Venture

Investment in PO Joint Ventures	12 Months Ended
Investment in PO Joint Ventures	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment in PO Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
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	8. Investment in PO Joint Ventures
	We, together with Bayer AG and Bayer Corporation (collectively “Bayer”), share ownership in a U.S. propylene oxide (“PO”) manufacturing joint venture (the “U.S. PO joint venture”). The U.S. PO joint venture owns a PO/styrene monomer (“SM” or “styrene”) and a PO tertiary butyl alcohol (“TBA”) manufacturing facility. Bayer's ownership interest represents an undivided interest in certain U.S. PO joint venture assets with correlative PO capacity reservation that resulted in ownership of annual in-kind cost-based PO production of 1.5 billion pounds in 2013 and 2012. We take in kind the remaining cost-based PO and co-product production.
	In addition, we and Bayer each have a 50% interest in a separate manufacturing joint venture (the “European PO joint venture”), which owns a PO/SM plant at Maasvlakte near Rotterdam, The Netherlands. In substance, each partner's ownership interest represents an undivided interest in all of the European PO joint venture assets with correlative capacity reservation that resulted in ownership of annual in-kind cost-based PO and SM production
	We and Bayer do not share marketing or product sales under the U.S. PO joint venture. We operate the U.S. PO joint venture's and the European PO joint venture's (collectively the “PO joint ventures”) plants and arrange and coordinate the logistics of product delivery. The partners share in the cost of production and logistics is based on their product offtake.
	We account for both the U.S. PO joint venture and the European PO joint venture using the equity method. We report the cost of our product offtake as inventory and equity loss as cost of sales in our consolidated financial statements. Related production cash flows are reported in the operating cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Our equity investment in the PO joint ventures represents our share of the manufacturing plants and is decreased by recognition of our share of equity loss, which is equal to the depreciation and amortization of the assets of the PO joint ventures. Other changes in the investment balance are principally due to our additional capital contributions to the PO joint ventures to fund capital expenditures. Such contributions are reported in the investing cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Our product offtake was 4,986 million, 5,170 million and 5,722 million of pounds of PO and its co-products for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Changes in our investments in the U.S. and European PO joint ventures for 2013 and 2012 are summarized below:

			U.S. PO		European PO		Total PO
	Millions of dollars		Joint Venture		Joint Venture		Joint Ventures
	Investments in PO joint ventures - January 1, 2013		$	262	$	135	$	397
		Cash contributions		28		21		49
		Depreciation and amortization		-21		-11		-32
		Effect of exchange rate changes		0		7		7
	Investments in PO joint ventures - December 31, 2013		$	269	$	152	$	421

	Investments in PO joint ventures - January 1, 2012		$	274	$	138	$	412
		Cash contributions		10		3		13
		Depreciation and amortization		-22		-8		-30
		Effect of exchange rate changes		0		2		2
	Investments in PO joint ventures - December 31, 2012		$	262	$	135	$	397

Equity_Investments

Equity Investments	12 Months Ended
Equity Investments	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Investments [Abstract]	'
Equity Investments [Text Block]	'
	9. Equity Investments
	Our PO joint ventures, which are also accounted for using the equity method of accounting, are discussed in Note 8 to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and are, therefore, not included in the following discussion.
	Our remaining direct and indirect equity investments are as follows at December 31:

	Percent of Ownership					2013			2012
	Basell Orlen Polyolefins Sp. Z.o.o.					50.00%			50.00%
	PolyPacific Pty. Ltd.					50.00%			50.00%
	SunAllomer Ltd.					50.00%			50.00%
	Saudi Polyolefins Company					25.00%			25.00%
	Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd.					25.00%			25.00%
	Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd.					20.95%			20.95%
	PolyMirae Co. Ltd.					42.59%			42.59%
	HMC Polymers Company Ltd.					28.56%			28.56%
	Indelpro S.A. de C.V.					49.00%			49.00%
	Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co. Ltd.					26.65%			26.65%
	Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Marketing Co.					50.00%			50.00%
	Nihon Oxirane Company					0.00%			40.00%
	NOC Asia Ltd.					40.00%			40.00%
	Geosel					27.00%			27.00%


	In December 2013, we sold our 40% interest in Nihon Oxirane Company. We recognized a $16 million loss in connection with this sale, which is reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Income in Other income (expense), net.

	The changes in our equity investments are as follows:

			Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars		2013			2012
	Beginning balance		$	1,583		$	1,559
	Investee net income			213			143
	Impairment recognized by investor			-10			0
		Income from equity investments		203			143

	Distribution of earnings			-186			-147
	Contributions to joint ventures			1			8
	Divestiture			-18			0
	Currency exchange effects			16			11
	Other			30			9
	Ending balance		$	1,629		$	1,583


	In connection with the sale of our interest in Nihon Oxirane Company, we and our joint venture partner revised the terms of the agreement governing our NOC Asia Ltd. joint venture. Under the new terms of the agreement, our participation in the joint venture is limited to a finite period. To determine whether the change in terms of the agreement gave rise to an impairment of our investment, we assessed the fair value of the investment by using discounted cash flows. The assessment concluded that the excess of carrying value of the investment over its fair value was other than temporary, resulting in the impairment charge indicated above.

	The subsidiary that holds the Company's equity interest in Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd. has a minority shareholder, which holds 16.21% of its equity. The equity interest held by the minority shareholder can be called by the Company or can be put to the Company by the minority interest shareholder at any time. The price of the call option is the nominal value of the shares (initial $18 million investment) plus accrued interest based on LIBOR plus 40 basis points, less paid dividends. The price of the put option is €1 plus the minority shareholder's undistributed pro-rata earnings. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the put would have a minimal redemption amount and the call could be redeemed for $22 million and $21 million, respectively, the value of the initial investment plus accrued interest.
	Summarized balance sheet information and our share of our investments accounted for under the equity method are as follows at December 31:

					2013						2012
								Company						Company
	Millions of dollars				100%			Share			100%			Share
	Current assets				$	3,049		$	1,032		$	3,923		$	1,387
	Noncurrent assets					5,930			1,929			6,341			1,781
		Total assets				8,979			2,961			10,264			3,168
	Current liabilities					2,152			755			2,973			1,030
	Noncurrent liabilities					2,366			643			2,205			615
		Net assets			$	4,461		$	1,563		$	5,086		$	1,523


	Summarized income statement information and our share of our investments accounted for under the equity method are set forth below:

						Year Ended December 31,
						2013						2012						2011
									Company						Company						Company
	Millions of dollars					100%			Share			100%			Share			100%			Share
	Revenues					$	11,017		$	3,565		$	10,961		$	3,650		$	14,960		$	4,915
Cost of sales						-9,526			-3,152			-9,916			-3,328			-13,335			-4,441
		Gross profit				1,491			413			1,045			322			1,625			474
Net operating expenses						-246			-83			-258			-91			-375			-131
		Operating income				1,245			330			787			231			1,250			343
Interest income						5			2			6			3			12			4
Interest expense						-97			-75			-306			-76			-260			-71
Foreign currency translation						-2			-1			74			21			-6			-6
Other income (expense), net						25			7			-9			-2			3			1
		Income before income taxes				1,176			263			552			177			999			271
Provision for income taxes						-229			-50			-101			-34			-201			-55
		Net income			$	947		$	213		$	451		$	143		$	798		$	216


The difference between our carrying value and the underlying equity in the net assets of our equity investments are assigned to the investment's assets and liabilities based on an analysis of the factors giving rise to the basis difference. The amortization of the basis difference is included in Income from equity investments in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets	12 Months Ended
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets	Dec. 31, 2013
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Text Block]	'
	10. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets
	The components of Prepaid expenses and other current assets were as follows at December 31:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	VAT receivables		$	351	$	202
	Income taxes			103		85
	Advances to suppliers			180		67
	Prepaid insurance			49		51
	Deferred tax assets			24		46
	Taxes other than income taxes			17		18
	Other			106		101
		Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	830	$	570


	The components of Other assets were as follows at December 31:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Debt issuance costs		$	103	$	98
	Company-owned life insurance			54		55
	Pension assets			73		15
	Deferred tax assets			357		44
	Other			32		34
		Total other assets	$	619	$	246


	For information related to the increase in Deferred tax assets, see Note 18.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]	'
	11. Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following components at December 31:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Payroll and benefits		$	409	$	437
	Product sales rebates			211		221
	Taxes other than income taxes			207		201
	Renewable identification numbers			124		- -
	Deferred revenues			107		34
	Interest			83		51
	Restructuring			58		66
	Priority and administrative claims			15		15
	Income taxes			5		37
	Other			80		95
		Total accrued liabilities	$	1,299	$	1,157

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt [Abstract]	'
Debt [Text Block]	'
	12. Debt
	Long-term loans, notes and other long-term debt consisted of the following:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Senior Notes due 2019, $2,000 million, 5.0%		$	2,000	$	2,000
	Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0%			1,000		1,000
	Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4% ($10 million of discount)			740		0
	Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75%			1,000		1,000
	Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%			300		300
	Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($22 million of discount)			728		0
	Other			9		5
		Total		5,777		4,305
	Less current maturities			-1		-1
		Long-term debt	$	5,776	$	4,304


	Short-term loans, notes and other short-term debt consisted of the following:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	$2,000 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility		$	0	$	0
	$1,000 million U.S. Receivables Securitization Facility			0		0
	€450 million European Receivables Securitization Facility			0		0
	Financial payables to equity investees			9		9
	Precious metal financings			48		74
	Other			1		12
		Total short-term debt	$	58	$	95


	Aggregate maturities of debt during the next five years are $59 million in 2014, $1 million in 2015, $5 million in 2016, $2 million in 2017, none in 2018, and $5,800 million thereafter.
	Long-Term Debt
	In July 2013, LYB International Finance B.V. (“LYB Finance”), a direct, 100% owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., as defined in Rule 3-10(b) of Regulation S-X, issued $750 million of 4% Notes due 2023 and $750 million of 5.25% Notes due 2043 at discounted prices of 98.678% and 97.004%, respectively.
	These unsecured notes, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by LyondellBasell Industries N.V., rank equally in right of payment to all of LYB Finance's existing and future unsecured indebtedness and to all of LyondellBasell's existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness. There are no significant restrictions that would impede the Guarantor from obtaining funds by dividend or loan from its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are generally prohibited from entering into arrangements that would limit their ability to make dividends to or enter into loans with the Guarantor.
	The indenture governing these notes contains limited covenants, including those restricting our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to incur indebtedness secured by significant property or by capital stock of subsidiaries that own significant property, enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions with respect to any significant property or enter into consolidations, mergers or sales of all or substantially all of our assets.

	The notes may be redeemed and repaid, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to maturity at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed, and the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the notes to be redeemed. Such interest will be discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis at the applicable Treasury Yield plus 25 basis points in the case of the 4% Notes due 2023 and plus 30 basis points in the case of the 5.25% Notes due 2043.
	In April 2012, we issued $2,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5% senior notes due 2019 and $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior notes due 2024, each at an issue price of 100%.
	In November 2011, we issued $1.0 billion of 6% senior notes due 2021. In December 2011, we used the net proceeds from the offering of the 6% senior notes, together with available cash, to pay a special dividend in the aggregate amount of $2.6 billion to shareholders of record on November 25, 2011.
	The indentures governing the 5%, 5.75% and 6% Senior Notes contain limited covenants, including those restricting the ability of our subsidiaries to incur indebtedness and our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to incur indebtedness secured by any property or assets, enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions with respect to any assets or enter into consolidations, mergers or sales of all or substantially all of our assets. The covenants contained in the indentures governing the 5%, 5.75% and 6% Senior Notes are different and more restrictive than the covenants contained in the indenture governing the 4% and 5.25% Notes in certain respects.
	These notes may be redeemed and repaid, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to the date that is 90 days prior to the scheduled maturity date of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a premium for each note redeemed equal to the greater of 1.00% of the then outstanding principal amount of the note and the excess of: (a) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the principal amount of the note at maturity plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the note through maturity (excluding accrued but unpaid interest), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (b) the outstanding principal amount of the note. These notes may also be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time on or after the date which is 90 days prior to the final maturity date of the notes, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date.
	Short-Term Debt
	Senior Revolving Credit Facility—In May 2013, we extended the term of our revolving credit facility for one year until May 2018 pursuant to an extension agreement. This facility may be used for dollar and euro denominated borrowings and includes supporting up to $700 million of dollar and euro denominated letters of credit. The balance of outstanding borrowings and letters of credit under the facility may not exceed $2,000 million at any given time. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a Base Rate or LIBOR, plus an applicable margin. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments.
	The facility contains customary covenants and warranties, including specified restrictions on indebtedness and liens. In addition, we are required to maintain a leverage ratio at the end of every quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters. We are in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2013.
	At December 31, 2013, availability under this facility was $2,000 million. There were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the facility.
	U.S. Receivables Securitization Facility—In September 2012, we entered into a three-year, $1,000 million accounts receivable securitization facility. Pursuant to the facility, certain of our subsidiaries sell or contribute their trade receivables to a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary on an ongoing basis and without recourse. The bankruptcy-remote subsidiary, which was formed solely to purchase or receive such contributions of receivables from these subsidiaries, may then, at its option and subject to a borrowing base of eligible receivables, sell undivided interests in the pool of trade receivables together with all related security and interests in the proceeds thereof to financial institutions participating in the facility. The receivables sold to the bankruptcy-remote subsidiary are reserved only to satisfy claims of its creditors and are not available to satisfy the claims of creditors of the company and its subsidiaries. In the event of a liquidation, the bankruptcy-remote subsidiary's assets will be used to satisfy the claims of its creditors prior to any assets or value in the bankruptcy-remote subsidiary becoming available to us. We are responsible for servicing the receivables. The facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $200 million. The term of the securitization facility may be extended in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
	The facility is also subject to customary warranties and covenants, including limits and reserves and the maintenance of specified financial ratios. We are required to maintain a leverage ratio at the end of every fiscal quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters. Performance obligations under the facility are guaranteed by our parent company.
	At December 31, 2013, availability under this facility was $892 million. There were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the facility.
	European Receivables Securitization Facility―In April 2013, we amended and restated our €450 million European receivables securitization facility to obtain more favorable terms and conditions, including reduced pricing, and to extend the maturity date of the facility to April 2016. Under the terms of the amendment, we must maintain a leverage ratio at the end of every fiscal quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters. Failure to maintain the ratio within the stated parameters constitutes a termination event, which left uncured, may result in the termination of the program.
	Precious Metal Financings—We enter into lease agreements for precious metals which are used in our production processes. All precious metal borrowings are classified as Short-term debt.
	Other—Our weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt was 2.1% in 2013 and 3.3% in 2012.
	Debt Discount and Issuance Costs Included in Interest Expense
	Amortization of debt issuance costs resulted in amortization expense of $21 million, $58 million and $61 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which is included in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Amortization expense for 2012 includes the $35 million write off of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the repayment of previously existing 8% and 11% senior notes and the termination of our asset-based credit facility during that period.

Lease_Commitments

Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Lease Commitments [Abstract]	'
Lease Commitments [Text Block]	'

	13. Lease Commitments
	We lease office facilities, railcars, vehicles, and other equipment under long-term operating leases. Some leases contain renewal provisions, purchase options and escalation clauses.
	The aggregate future estimated payments under these commitments are:
	Millions of dollars
	2014		$	305
	2015			267
	2016			228
	2017			187
	2018			163
	Thereafter			677
		Total minimum lease payments	$	1,827


	Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $328 million, $313 million and $311 million, respectively.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Financial Instruments [Text Block]	'
	14. Financial Instruments
	Cash Concentration―Our cash equivalents are placed in high-quality commercial paper, money market funds and time deposits with major international banks and financial institutions.
	Market Risks—We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in commodity pricing, currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage the volatility related to these exposures, we selectively enter into derivative transactions pursuant to our risk management policies. Since the duration of our derivative contracts are typically short, we have chosen not to elect hedge accounting, and therefore, changes in the fair value of the instruments are recorded in earnings.
	Commodity Prices―We are exposed to commodity price volatility related to anticipated purchases of natural gas liquids, crude oil and other raw materials and sales of our products. We selectively use over-the-counter commodity swaps, options and exchange traded futures contracts with various terms to manage the volatility related to these risks. In addition, we are exposed to volatility on the prices of precious metals to the extent that we have obligations, classified as embedded derivatives, tied to the price of precious metals associated with secured borrowings. All aforementioned contracts are generally limited to durations of one year or less.
	Foreign Currency Rates―We have significant operations in numerous countries. The functional currencies of our consolidated subsidiaries through which we operate are primarily the U.S. dollar and the euro. We enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our designated functional currencies. As a result, we are exposed to foreign currency risk on receivables and payables. We maintain risk management control policies intended to monitor foreign currency risk attributable to both the outstanding foreign currency balances and future commitments. These control policies involve the centralization of foreign currency exposure management, the offsetting of exposures and the estimating of expected impacts of changes in foreign currency rates on our earnings. We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the effects of our net currency exchange exposures. At December 31, 2013, foreign currency forward contracts in the notional amount of $172 million, maturing in January 2014, were outstanding.
	For forward contracts that economically hedge recognized monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, no hedge accounting is applied. Changes in the fair value of foreign currency forward contracts, which are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income, are offset in part by the currency translation results recognized on the assets and liabilities.

	Foreign Currency Gain (Loss)―Other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income reflected losses of $4 million, $21 million and $17 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Derivatives—The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Refer to Note 15, Fair Value Measurement, for additional information regarding the fair value of derivative financial instruments.
								31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
						Balance Sheet		Notional			Fair			Notional		Fair
	Millions of dollars					Classification		Amount			Value			Amount		Value
	Assets -
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		Prepaid expenses		$	- -		$	- -		$	134	$	6
						and other
						current assets
				Embedded derivatives		Prepaid expenses			47			3			59		5
						and other
						current assets
				Foreign currency		Prepaid expenses			155			1			964		8
						and other
						current assets
								$	202		$	4		$	1,157	$	19
	Liabilities -
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		Accrued liabilities		$	646		$	4		$	94	$	7
				Warrants		Accrued liabilities			- -			1			- -		1
				Foreign currency		Accrued liabilities			17			- -			- -		- -
								$	663		$	5		$	94	$	8


	The following table summarizes the pretax effect of derivative instruments charged directly to income:
					Effect of Financial Instruments
					Year Ended December 31, 2013
								Gain (Loss)			Additional
					Gain (Loss)			Reclassified			Gain (Loss)
					Recognized			from AOCI			Recognized			Income Statement
	Millions of dollars				in AOCI			to Income			in Income			Classification
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
			Commodities		$	- -		$	- -		$	-12		Cost of sales
			Embedded derivatives			- -			- -			25		Cost of sales
			Foreign currency			- -			- -			6		Other income
														(expense), net
					$	- -		$	- -		$	19


					Year Ended December 31, 2012
								Gain (Loss)			Additional
					Gain (Loss)			Reclassified			Gain (Loss)
					Recognized			from AOCI			Recognized			Income Statement
	Millions of dollars				in AOCI			to Income			in Income			Classification
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
			Commodities		$	- -		$	- -		$	-23		Cost of sales
			Warrants			- -			- -			-11		Other income
														(expense), net
			Embedded derivatives			- -			- -			5			Cost of sales
			Foreign currency			- -			- -			-15		Other income
														(expense), net
					$	- -		$	- -		$	-44


					Year Ended December 31, 2011
							Gain (Loss)			Additional
				Gain (Loss)			Reclassified			Gain (Loss)
				Recognized			from AOCI			Recognized			Income Statement
Millions of dollars				in AOCI			to Income			in Income			Classification
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
		Commodities		$	- -		$	- -		$	26		Cost of sales
		Warrants			- -			- -			-37		Other income
													(expense), net
		Foreign currency			- -			- -			-7		Other income
													(expense), net
				$	- -		$	- -		$	-18

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement [Text Block]	'
	15. Fair Value Measurement
	The following table presents the derivative financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
						31-Dec-13
						Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	Assets–
			Derivatives:
				Embedded derivatives		$	3		$	0		$	3	$	0
				Foreign currency			1			0			1		0
						$	4		$	0		$	4	$	0
	Liabilities–
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		$	4		$	4		$	0	$	0
				Warrants			1			0			1		0
						$	5		$	4		$	1	$	0


						31-Dec-12
						Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	Assets–
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		$	6		$	1		$	5	$	0
				Embedded derivatives			5			0			5		0
				Foreign currency			8			0			8		0
						$	19		$	1		$	18	$	0
	Liabilities–
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		$	7		$	7		$	0	$	0
				Warrants			1			0			1		0
						$	8		$	7		$	1	$	0


	During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no derivative financial instruments measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs and no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
	The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our non-derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. Short-term and long-term debt are recorded at historical cost or amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying and fair value of short-term and long-term debt excludes capital leases.
						31-Dec-13
						Carrying			Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term debt					$	58		$	55		$	0	$	44	$	11
	Long-term debt						5,772			6,382			0		6,378		4
	Qualified performance awards						14			14			14		0		0
	Total					$	5,844		$	6,451		$	14	$	6,422	$	15


						31-Dec-12
						Carrying			Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term debt					$	95		$	95		$	0	$	74	$	21
	Long-term debt						4,300			4,935			0		4,935		0
	Qualified performance awards						3			3			3		0		0
	Total					$	4,398		$	5,033		$	3	$	5,009	$	21


	The fair value of all non-derivative financial instruments included in current assets, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable, and current liabilities, including short-term debt and accounts payable, approximates the applicable carrying value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
	We use the following inputs and valuation techniques to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments:
	Derivatives―The fair value of our commodity derivatives is measured using the closing market price at the end of the reporting period obtained from the New York Mercantile Exchange and from third-party broker quotes and pricing providers. Warrants are valued using the weighted average price of our stock for the last 20 trading days less the warrant exercise price. The fair value of our foreign currency derivatives is based on forward market rates.
	Long-Term Debt―Fair value is calculated based on non-binding broker quotes obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data for debt valuations.
	Short-Term Debt―Fair value of short-term borrowings related to precious metal financing arrangements are determined in part based on the future price of the associated precious metal.
	The following table summarizes the basis used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
		31-Dec-13
	Millions of dollars	Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Equity investment	$	20		$	0		$	0		$	20


	31-Dec-12
Millions of dollars	Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Property, plant and equipment (held and used)	$	6		$	0		$	0		$	6


In accordance with ASC 323-10, Equity Method and Joint Ventures, our NOC Asia Limited joint venture was written down to a fair value of $20 million following a revision to the terms of the agreement governing the joint venture. As a result, a non-cash impairment charge of $10 million was included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013. For additional information related to this impairment, see Note 9 to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
In accordance with ASC 360-10, Property, Plant and Equipment, property, plant and equipment (held and used) at one of our LDPE plants in Wesseling, Germany was written down to a fair value of $6 million resulting in an impairment charge of $22 million, which was included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2012. This asset impairment is related to damage to this LDPE plant in Wesseling, Germany resulting from an explosion in the reactor bay.
In accordance with ASC 360-10, Property, Plant and Equipment, property, plant and equipment (held and used) was written down to a fair value of zero resulting in an impairment charge of $29 million, which was included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011. This asset impairment is related to capital expenditures at the Berre Refinery.
In accordance with ASC 350-10, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, intangible assets were written down to a fair value of zero resulting in an impairment charge of $19 million, which was included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011. This asset impairment is related to certain abandoned in-process research and development projects that were determined to have no value.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Text Block]	'
	16. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
	We have defined benefit pension plans which cover employees in the U.S. and various non-U.S. countries. We also sponsor postretirement benefit plans other than pensions that provide medical benefits to certain of our U.S., Canadian, and French employees. In addition, we provide other postemployment benefits such as early retirement and deferred compensation severance benefits to employees of certain non-U.S. countries. We use a measurement date of December 31 for all of our benefit plans.
	Most employees in the U.S. and certain non-U.S. countries are eligible to participate in defined contribution plans (Employee Savings Plans) by contributing a portion of their compensation. We also make employer contributions, such as matching contributions, to certain of these plans. The Company also sponsors a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that covers senior management in the U.S.
	For 2013, the actual return was a gain of 16.45% and a gain of 1.39% for U.S. and non-U.S. plan assets, respectively.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets and the funded status of our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:
						Year Ended December 31,
						2013						2012
	Millions of dollars					U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Change in benefit obligation:
		Benefit obligation, January 1				$	2,156		$	1,288		$	2,067		$	1,093
		Service cost					44			30			41			24
		Interest cost					80			45			80			51
		Actuarial (gain) loss					-226			13			87			145
		Plan amendments					4			18			0			-8
		Benefits paid					-126			-72			-119			-44
		Participant contributions					0			3			0			3
		Curtailment					0			-1			0			-4
		Foreign exchange effects					0			38			0			28
				Benefit obligation, December 31			1,932			1,362			2,156			1,288

	Change in plan assets:
		Fair value of plan assets, January 1					1,698			625			1,527			554
		Actual return on plan assets					301			12			182			26
		Company contributions					86			86			108			72
		Benefits paid					-126			-72			-119			-44
		Participant contributions					0			3			0			3
		Foreign exchange effects					0			13			0			14
				Fair value of plan assets, December 31			1,959			667			1,698			625
				Funded status of continuing operations,
					31-Dec	$	27		$	-695		$	-458		$	-663


					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
		Balance Sheets consist of:
			Prepaid benefit cost, long-term		$	68		$	5		$	0		$	15
			Accrued benefit liability, current			0			-56			0			-48
			Accrued benefit liability, long-term			-41			-644			-458			-630
				Funded status, December 31	$	27		$	-695		$	-458		$	-663


					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Amounts recognized in Accumulated other
		comprehensive income:
	Actuarial and investment loss				$	11		$	132		$	431		$	106
	Prior service cost					4			13			0			10
			Balance at December 31		$	15		$	145		$	431		$	116


	The following additional information is presented for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans as of December 31:
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Accumulated benefit obligation for defined
		benefit plans			$	1,910		$	1,233		$	2,126		$	1,172


	Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows at December 31:
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Projected benefit obligations				$	632		$	1,229		$	2,156		$	987
	Fair value of assets					591			528			1,698			309


Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows at December 31:
				31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
Accumulated benefit obligations				$	615		$	660		$	2,125		$	779
Fair value of assets					591			53			1,698			171


The following table provides the components of net periodic pension costs:
				U.S. Plans

				Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
Net Periodic Pension Cost:
	Service cost			$	44		$	44		$	40
	Interest cost				80			80			91
	Actual return on plan assets				-301			-182			18
	Less – return in excess of (less than) expected return				168			63			-123
	Expected return on plan assets				-133			-119			-105
	Settlement and curtailment loss				0			0			6
	Actuarial and investment loss amortization				26			23			0
			Net periodic benefit cost	$	17		$	28		$	32


				Non-U.S. Plans

				Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
Net Periodic Pension Cost:
	Service cost			$	30		$	26		$	29
	Interest cost				45			51			56
	Actual return on plan assets				-12			-26			-16
	Less – return less than expected return				-11			-3			-18
	Expected return on plan assets				-23			-29			-34
	Settlement and curtailment gain				-4			-4			-3
	Prior service cost amortization				14			3			3
	Actuarial and investment loss amortization				2			0			0
			Net periodic benefit cost	$	64		$	47		$	51


Our goal is to manage pension investments over the longer term to achieve optimal returns with an acceptable level of risk and volatility. The assets are externally managed by professional investment firms and performance is evaluated continuously against specific benchmarks.
The actual and target asset allocation for our plans are as follows:
					2013				2012
Millions of dollars					Actual		Target		Actual		Target
Canada
		Equity securities			63%		60%		61%		60%
		Fixed income			37%		40%		39%		40%
United Kingdom - Lyondell Chemical Plans
		Equity securities			54%		50%		47%		50%
		Fixed income			46%		50%		53%		50%
United Kingdom - Basell Plans
		Equity securities			58%		60%		59%		60%
		Fixed income			42%		40%		41%		40%
United States
		Equity securities			59%		51%		58%		55%
		Fixed income			29%		30%		33%		30%
		Alternatives			12%		19%		9%		15%
Netherlands - Lyondell Chemical Plans
		Fixed income			100%		100%		100%		100%
Netherlands - Basell Plans
		Equity securities			10%		18%		7%		18%
		Fixed income			90%		82%		93%		82%


We estimate the following contributions to our pension plans in 2014:
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.
Defined benefit plans				$	100		$	79
Multi-employer plans					0			8
		Total		$	100		$	87


As of December 31, 2013, future expected benefit payments by our pension plans which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are as follows:
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.
2014				$	128		$	82
2015					133			65
2016					132			60
2017					139			60
2018					141			61
2019 through 2023					689			333


The following tables set forth the principal assumptions on discount rates, projected rates of compensation increase and expected rates of return on plan assets, where applicable. These assumptions vary for the different plans, as they are determined in consideration of the local conditions.
The assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our pension plans were as follows at December 31:
				2013				2012
				U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
Weighted average assumptions:
Discount rate				4.73%		3.78%		3.82%		3.63%
Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.37%		4.00%		3.12%


The assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for our pension plans were as follows:
				Year Ended
				December 31,
				2013				2012				2011
				U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
Weighted average assumptions
	for the year:
Discount rate				3.82%		3.63%		4.07%		4.83%		5.18%		4.97%
Expected return on plan assets				8.00%		3.73%		8.00%		4.84%		8.00%		6.21%
Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.12%		4.00%		3.17%		4.00%		3.27%


The discount rate assumptions reflect the rates at which the benefit obligations could be effectively settled, based on the yields of high quality long-term bonds where the term closely matches the term of the benefit obligations. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets in our U.S. plans of 8.00% is based on the average level of earnings that our independent pension investment advisor had advised could be expected to be earned over a fifteen to twenty year time period consistent with the plans' target asset allocation, historical capital market performance, historical plan performance (since the 1997 inception of the U.S. Master Trust) and a forecast of expected future asset returns. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets in our non-U.S. plans of 3.73% is based on expectations and asset allocations that vary by region. We review these long-term assumptions on a periodic basis.
In the U.S. plans, the expected rate of return was derived based on the target asset allocation of 51% equity securities (9.9% expected return), 30% fixed income securities (5.2% expected return), and 19% alternative investments (9.4% expected return). In the non-U.S. plans, the investments consist primarily of fixed income securities whose expected rates of return range from 2.45% to 5.75%.
The following table reflects the actual annualized total returns for the periods ended December 31, 2013:
						Annualized
				December 31,		One		Three		Five		Ten
				2013		Year		Years		Years		Years
U.S. plan assets				16.45%		16.45%		10.04%		13.77%		7.07%
Non-U.S. plan assets				1.39%		1.39%		4.10%		6.70%		6.12%


Actual rates of return may differ from the expected rate due to the volatility normally experienced in capital markets. The goal is to manage the investments over the long term to achieve optimal returns with an acceptable level of risk and volatility in order to meet the benefit obligations of the plans as they come due.
Our pension plans have not directly invested in securities of LyondellBasell N.V., and there have been no significant transactions between any of the pension plans and the Company or related parties thereof.
In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value measurements are classified using the following hierarchy:
Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.
When available, quoted market prices are used to determine fair value and such measurements are classified within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, observable market-based inputs are used to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally-developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates. These measurements are classified within Level 3.
Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.
Changes in fair value levels – Management reviews the disclosures regarding fair value measurements annually at year end. If an instrument classified as Level 1 subsequently ceases to be actively traded, it is transferred out of Level 1. In such cases, instruments are reclassified as Level 2, unless the measurement of its fair value requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, in which case it is reclassified as Level 3.
The major classes of the pension assets are measured at fair value using the following valuation methodologies:
Common and preferred stock – Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
Fixed income securities – Certain securities that are not traded on an exchange are valued at the closing price reported by pricing services. Other securities are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.
Commingled funds – Valued based upon the unit values of such collective trust funds held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund derived from inputs principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means.
Real estate – Valued on the basis of a discounted cash flow approach, which includes the future rental receipts, expenses, and residual values as the highest and best use of the real estate from a market participant view as rental property.
Hedge funds – Valued based upon the unit values of such alternative investments held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund.
Private equity – Valued based upon the unit values of such alternative investments held at year end by the pension plans. Unit values are based on the fair value of the underlying assets of the fund. Certain securities held in the fund are valued at the closing price reported on the exchange or other established quotation service for over-the-counter securities. Other assets held in the fund are valued based on the most recent financial statements prepared by the fund manager.
Convertible securities – Valued at the quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
U.S. government securities – Certain securities are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Other securities are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.
Cash and cash equivalents – Valued at the quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets.
John Hancock group annuity contract (“GAC”) – Valued at fair value by discounting the related cash flows based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations considering the credit-worthiness of the issuer.
Metropolitan Life Insurance guaranteed investment group annuity contract (“GIC”) – Valued at fair value as calculated by the Company. The market value of the GIC is estimated as the present value of its future expected cash flows, discounted at an appropriate interest rate.
The pension investments that are measured at fair value as of December 31, 2013 are summarized below:
				31-Dec-13
				Fair
Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
U.S.
Common and preferred stock
	Domestic			$	454		$	454		$	0		$	0
	International				156			156			0			0
Fixed income securities
	Corporate bonds				177			0			177			0
	Mortgage-backed securities				16			0			16			0
	Municipal bonds				7			0			7			0
	Foreign government issued bonds				5			0			5			0
	Asset-backed securities				2			0			2			0
Commingled funds
	Domestic equity				109			0			109			0
	International equity				462			0			462			0
	Fixed income				189			0			189			0
Real estate					75			0			0			75
Hedge funds					124			0			0			124
Private equity					26			0			0			26
Convertible securities					1			0			1			0
U.S. government securities
	Agency securities				67			0			67			0
	U.S. Treasury securities				75			75			0			0
Cash and cash equivalents					38			38			0			0
John Hancock GACs					6			0			0			6
Total U.S. Pension Assets				$	1,989		$	723		$	1,035		$	231


				31-Dec-13
				Fair
Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Non-U.S.
Common stocks				$	2		$	2		$	0		$	0
Commingled funds
	Domestic equity				35			0			35			0
	International equity				144			0			144			0
	Fixed income				159			0			159			0
Fixed income securities					313			0			313			0
Cash and cash equivalents					14			14			0			0
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets				$	667		$	16		$	651		$	0
The pension investments that are measured at fair value as of December 31, 2012 are summarized below:

				31-Dec-12
				Fair
Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
U.S.
Common and preferred stock
	Domestic			$	411		$	411		$	0		$	0
	International				119			119			0			0
Fixed income securities
	Corporate bonds				133			0			133			0
	Mortgage-backed securities				17			0			17			0
	Municipal bonds				7			0			7			0
	Foreign government issued bonds				5			0			5			0
	Asset-backed securities				2			0			2			0
Commingled funds
	Domestic equity				109			0			109			0
	International equity				380			0			380			0
	Fixed income				198			0			198			0
Real estate					59			0			0			59
Hedge funds					73			0			0			73
Private equity					10			0			0			10
Convertible securities					1			0			1			0
U.S. government securities
	Agency securities				102			0			102			0
	U.S. Treasury securities				68			68			0			0
Cash and cash equivalents					44			44			0			0
John Hancock GACs					6			0			0			6
Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC					15			0			0			15
Total U.S. Pension Assets				$	1,759		$	642		$	954		$	163


				31-Dec-12
				Fair
Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Non-U.S.
Common stock				$	3		$	3		$	0		$	0
Commingled funds
	Domestic equity				31			0			31			0
	International equity				128			0			128			0
	Fixed income				144			0			144			0
Fixed income securities					308			0			308			0
Cash and cash equivalents					8			8			0			0
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets				$	622		$	11		$	611		$	0
The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Level 3 plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
				U.S. Pension Level 3 Assets
																John
				Real			Hedge			Private			Metropolitan			Hancock
Millions of dollars				Estate			Funds			Equity			Life GIC			GACs		Total
Balance at December 31, 2011				$	50		$	40		$	0		$	16		$	5	$	111
	Realized gain				2			0			0			0			1		3
	Unrealized gain (loss) related to
		investments still held at the
		reporting date			4			0			0			-1			0		3
	Purchases, sales, and settlements
		Purchases			4			33			10			0			0		47
		Sales			-1			0			0			0			0		-1
Balance at December 31, 2012					59			73			10			15			6		163
	Realized gain				3			0			0			0			0		3
	Unrealized gain (loss) related to
		investments still held at the
		reporting date			7			7			-1			0			0		13
	Purchases, sales, and settlements
		Purchases			9			44			21			0			0		74
		Sales			-3			0			-4			0			0		-7
		Settlements			0			0			0			-15			0		-15
Balance at December 31, 2013				$	75		$	124		$	26		$	0		$	6	$	231


The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
										Redemption
										Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
						Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
U.S.
										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Domestic Equity	$	109		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 4 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in International Equity		462			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Fixed Income		189			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 7 days

										quarterly,
										pending
										market		15 to 25		45 to 90
Real Estate			75			39		10 years		condition		days		days

										monthly,
										pending
										market		10 to 30		20 to 90
Hedge Funds			124			0		N/A		condition		days		days

										quarterly,
										pending
										market
Private Equity			26			91		10 years		condition		N/A		N/A
Total U.S.		$	985		$	130


										Redemption
										Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
						Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
Non-U.S.
										1 to 7 days,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Domestic Equity	$	35		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

										1 to 7 days,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in International Equity		144			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Fixed Income		159			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days
Total Non-U.S.		$	338		$	0


The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2012 are as follows:
										Redemption
										Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
						Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
U.S.
										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Domestic Equity	$	109		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 4 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in International Equity		380			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Fixed Income		198			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 7 days

										quarterly,
										pending
										market		15 to 25		45 to 90
Real Estate			59			12		10 years		condition		days		days

										monthly,
										pending
										market		10 to 30		20 to 90
Hedge Funds			73			0		N/A		condition		days		days

										quarterly,
										pending
										market
Private Equity			10			60		10 years		condition		N/A		N/A
Total U.S.		$	829		$	72


										Redemption
										Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
						Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
Non-U.S.
										1 to 7 days,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Domestic Equity	$	31		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

										1 to 7 days,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in International Equity		128			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Fixed Income		144			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days
Total Non-U.S.		$	303		$	0


The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Multi-employer Plan―The Company participates in a multi-employer plan, Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG, which provides for benefits to the majority of our employees in Germany. Up to a certain salary level, the benefit obligations are covered by contributions of the Company and the employees to the plan. Contributions made to the multi-employer plan are expensed as incurred.
The following table provides disclosure related to the Company's multi-employer plan:
			Company Contributions
Millions of dollars			2013			2012			2011

Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG ^(a)			$	8		$	8		$	7

(a) The plan information for the Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG is not publicly available and the plan is not subject to a collective-bargaining agreement. The plan provides fixed, monthly retirement payments on the basis of the credits earned by the participating employees. To the extent that the plan is underfunded, the future contributions to the plan may increase and may be used to fund retirement benefits for employees related to other employers. The Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG's financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 indicated total assets of $8,163 million and $7,287 million, respectively; total actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits of $7,785 million and $7,423 million, respectively; and total contributions for all participating employers of $223 million and $202 million, respectively. Our plan contributions did not exceed 5 percent of the total contributions in 2013, 2012, or 2011.
Other Postretirement Benefits―We sponsor unfunded health care and life insurance plans covering certain eligible retired employees and their eligible dependents. Generally, the medical plans pay a stated percentage of medical expenses reduced by deductibles and other coverage. Life insurance benefits are generally provided by insurance contracts. We retain the right, subject to existing agreements, to modify or eliminate these benefits.
The following table provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations of our unfunded other postretirement benefit plans:
				Year Ended December 31,
				2013						2012
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period				$	352		$	39		$	338		$	26
Service cost					5			1			5			1
Interest cost					12			1			13			1
Curtailment					0			0			0			-1
Actuarial (gain) loss					-42			1			17			12
Benefits paid					-24			-1			-29			-1
Participant contributions					7			0			8			0
Foreign exchange effects					0			0			0			1
		Benefit obligation, end of period			310			41			352			39

Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period					0			0			0			0
Employer contributions					17			1			21			1
Participant contributions					7			0			8			0
Benefits paid					-24			-1			-29			-1
		Fair value of plan assets, end of period			0			0			0			0
		Funded status, end of period		$	-310		$	-41		$	-352		$	-39


				31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
	Balance Sheets consist of:
Accrued benefit liability, current				$	-20		$	-1		$	-21		$	-1
Accrued benefit liability, long-term					-290			-40			-331			-38
		Funded status, December 31		$	-310		$	-41		$	-352		$	-39


				31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
Amounts recognized in the Accumulated
	other comprehensive income:
Actuarial and investment loss				$	16		$	12		$	61		$	11
Prior service credit					-1			0			-1			0
		Balance at December 31		$	15		$	12		$	60		$	11


The following table provides the components of net periodic other postretirement benefit costs:
				U.S. Plans

				Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
Net Periodic Other Postretirement Cost:
	Service cost			$	5		$	5		$	4
	Interest cost				12			13			18
	Actuarial loss amortization				1			1			0
		Net periodic benefit cost		$	18		$	19		$	22


				Non-U.S. Plans

				Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
Net Periodic Other Postretirement Cost:
	Service cost			$	1		$	1		$	1
	Interest cost				1			1			1
	Actuarial loss amortization				1			0			0
		Net periodic benefit cost		$	3		$	2		$	2


The following table sets forth the assumed health care cost trend rates:
								U.S. Plans
								At December 31,
								2013		2012
Assumed heath care trend rate:
	Immediate trend rate							7.60%		7.90%
	Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost
		trend rate is assumed to decline)						4.50%		4.50%
	Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate							2027		2027


				Non-U.S. Plans
				Canada				France
				At December 31,				At December 31,
				2013		2012		2013		2012
Assumed heath care trend rate:
	Immediate trend rate			7.00%		7.50%		3.50%		3.50%
	Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost
		trend rate is assumed to decline)		5.00%		5.00%		0		0
	Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate			2018		2018		0		0


The health care cost trend rate assumption does not have a significant effect on the amounts reported due to limits on maximum contribution levels to the medical plans. To illustrate, increasing or decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would change the accumulated other postretirement benefit liability as of December 31, 2013 by less than $1 million for both U.S. and non-U.S. plans and would not have a material effect on the aggregate service and interest cost components of the net periodic other postretirement benefit cost for the year then ended.
The assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
				At December 31,
				2013				2012
				U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
Weighted average assumptions:
Discount rate				4.53%		3.99%		3.73%		3.80%
Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.00%


The assumptions used in determining the net benefit costs for our other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
				Year Ended December 31,
				2013				2012				2011
				U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
Weighted average assumptions
	for the year:
Discount rate				3.73%		3.80%		3.98%		5.03%		5.00%		5.36%
Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.52%


As of December 31, 2013, future expected benefit payments by our other postretirement benefit plan, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, were as follows:
Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.
2014				$	20		$	1
2015					21			1
2016					22			1
2017					23			1
2018					24			1
2019 through 2023					121			8


Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income―The following pre-tax amounts were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
				Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
				Actuarial			Prior Service			Actuarial			Prior Service
Millions of dollars				(Gain) Loss			Cost (Credit)			(Gain) Loss			Cost (Credit)
31-Dec-11				$	393		$	21		$	42		$	3
	Arising during the period				166			-8			32			-4
	Amortization				-22			-3			-2			0
31-Dec-12					537			10			72			-1
	Arising during the period				-369			21			-42			0
	Amortization				-28			-14			-2			0
	Settlement gains				3			0			0			0
31-Dec-13				$	143		$	17		$	28		$	-1


In 2013, $411 million of actuarial gains primarily reflects $254 million of discount rate assumption changes and other immaterial liability experience gains and losses and $157 million resulting from asset return in excess of expected return. In 2012, $198 million of actuarial losses primarily reflect $261 million of discount rate assumption changes and other immaterial liability experience gains and losses, partially offset by $63 million of gains resulting from asset return in excess of expected return.
Deferred income taxes related to amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income include provisions of $48 million and $197 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
At December 31, 2013, AOCI included $4 million of prior service cost and $4 million of net actuarial and investment loss related to non-U.S. pension plans that are expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost in 2014. There are no amounts in AOCI at December 31, 2013 for U.S. pension plans expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost in 2014. At December 31, 2013, AOCI included $1 million of net actuarial loss related to non-U.S. other postretirement benefits that are expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost in 2014. There are no amounts in AOCI at December 31, 2013 for U.S. other postretirement benefits expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost in 2014.
Defined Contribution Plans―Most employees in the U.S. and certain non-U.S. countries are eligible to participate in defined contribution plans (“Employee Savings Plans”) by contributing a portion of their compensation. We also make employer contributions, such as matching contributions, to certain of these plans. The Company has a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that covers senior management in the U.S. The plan was amended on April 29, 2013 to provide for company contributions on behalf of certain eligible employees who earn base pay above the IRS annual compensation limit. We recognized less than one million of compensation expense related to the plan amendment in 2013.
The following table provides the company contributions to the Employee Savings Plans:
					Company Contributions
					2013						2012						2011
Millions of dollars					U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.		Non-U.S.

Employee Savings Plans				$	30		$	3		$	27		$	4		$	30	$	4

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation	Dec. 31, 2013
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation [Text Block]	'
	17. Incentive and Share-Based Compensation
	Under our Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTI”), which was approved by shareholders in 2012, the Compensation Committee is authorized to grant restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options, qualified performance awards, stock appreciation rights and other types of equity-based awards. The Compensation Committee determines the recipients of the equity awards, the type of award(s) made, the required performance measures, and the timing and duration of each grant. The maximum number of shares of LyondellBasell N.V. stock reserved for issuance under the LTI is 22,000,000. As of December 31, 2013, there were 9,433,154 shares remaining available for issuance. Upon share exercise or payment, shares are issued from our treasury shares.
	Total share-based compensation expense and the associated tax benefits for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011

	Compensation Expense:
		Restricted Stock Units		$	16		$	7		$	7
		Stock Options			10			22			17
		Restricted Stock			5			10			6
		Qualified Performance Awards			11			3			0
			Total	$	42		$	42		$	30
	Tax Benefit:
		Restricted Stock Units		$	6		$	2		$	2
		Stock Options			4			8			6
		Restricted Stock			2			4			2
			Total	$	12		$	14		$	10


	Restricted Stock Unit Awards—Restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) generally entitle the recipient to be paid out an equal number of ordinary shares on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. In connection with the special dividend declared on November 19, 2012, the Compensation Committee authorized a grant of RSUs to each unvested stock option holder, which will vest ratably with the underlying options. RSUs, which are subject to customary accelerated vesting or forfeiture in the event of certain termination events, are accounted for as an equity award with compensation cost recognized in the income statement ratably over the vesting period.
	The holders of RSUs are entitled to dividend equivalents to be settled no later than March 15, following the year in which dividends are paid, as long as the participant is in full employment at the time of the dividend payment. See the “Dividend Distribution” section of Note 20 for the per share amount of dividend equivalent payments made during 2013, 2012 and 2011 to holders of RSUs. Total dividend equivalent payments were $3 million, $7 million and $9 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	RSUs are valued at the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value for RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $63.26, $51.06 and $32.07, respectively. The total fair value of vested RSUs was $11 million, $5 million and less than $1 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The following table summarizes RSUs activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 in thousands of units:
								Weighted
								Average Grant
					Number of			Date Fair Value
					Units			(per share)

	Outstanding at January 1, 2013					1,930		$	23.51
	Granted					56			63.26
	Paid					-170			42.62
	Forfeited					-99			22.2
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013					1,717		$	23


	As of December 31, 2013, the unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs was $14 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of two years.
	Stock Options—Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of our ordinary shares at the date of grant. The stock options are accounted for as an equity award with compensation cost recognized using the graded vesting method. We issued stock options to purchase 5,639,020 of our ordinary shares to our Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2010. These options vest in five equal, annual installments beginning on May 14, 2010 and may be exercised for a period ending April 30, 2017. The options originally were granted with an exercise price of $17.61 per share, the fair value of the Company's ordinary shares based on its reorganized value at the date of emergence. All other stock options granted before May 4, 2011 vest in equal increments on the second, third and fourth anniversary of the grant date, and options granted on and after May 4, 2011 vest in equal increments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. These other options have a contractual term of ten years and are subject to customary accelerated vesting or forfeiture in the event of certain termination events. Exercise prices for these other options range from $11.95 to $66.65.
	The Company's Supervisory Board authorized, and the Management Board declared, a special dividend of $2.75 per share to all shareholders of record on November 19, 2012 and a special dividend of $4.50 per share to all shareholders of record on November 15, 2011. In connection with the special dividends, the Compensation Committee authorized a cash payment equal to the special dividend on each underlying share outstanding for vested employee stock options. The dividend equivalent payments for the vested stock options resulted in compensation expense of $7 million in 2012 and $8 million in 2011.
	The LTI provides for adjustments to the terms of awards granted under the LTI in certain circumstances, including the payment by the Company of certain special dividends. Pursuant to the provisions of the LTI, the Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board authorized the reduction of the exercise price of all outstanding unvested stock options granted under the LTI in connection with the 2011 special dividend. The reduction in exercise price of $4.50 per share for all outstanding unvested stock options on December 6, 2011 was equal to the amount of the special dividend and was intended to provide an equitable adjustment to holders of stock options as a result of the Company's payment of the special dividend. The fair value of stock options was re-measured using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model before and after the modification. As a result of this modification, the Company's unrecognized stock option expense was increased by $17 million for all unvested shares, which amount is being recognized prospectively over the remaining terms of those options.
	No other terms of the Company's employee stock options, including those held by named executive officers, have been changed.
	The fair value of each stock option award is estimated, based on several assumptions, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The principal assumptions utilized in valuing stock options include the expected stock price volatility (based on the historic average of the common stock of our peer companies and the Company's historic stock price volatility over the expected term); the expected option life (an estimate based on a simplified approach); the expected dividend yield; and the risk-free interest rate (an estimate based on the yield of United States Treasury zero coupon bond with a maturity equal to the expected life of the option). Weighted average fair values of stock options granted in each respective year and the assumptions used in estimating those fair values are as follows:
				2013			2012			2011
	Weighted average fair value:		$	22.16		$	16.22		$	14.17⁽¹⁾
	Fair value assumptions:
		Dividend yield		3.00%			3.00%			3.00%
		Expected volatility		51.00%			51.00%			50.00%
		Risk-free interest rate		0.95-1.27%			0.80-1.11%			1.07-1.18%
		Weighted average expected term, in years		6			6			6


	In 2011, the per share weighted average fair value for all options granted was $13.06 before re-measurement described above and $14.17 after re-measurement.

	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 in thousands of shares for the non-qualified stock options:
														Aggregate
								Weighted			Weighted			Intrinsic
					Number			Average			Average			Value
					of			Exercise			Remaining			(millions of
					Shares			Price			Term			dollars)

	Outstanding at January 1, 2013					6,509		$	14.51
	Granted					97			60.6
	Exercised					-1,362			13.55
	Forfeited					-29			12.89
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013					5,215		$	15.62		5.3	years		$	337
Exercisable at December 31, 2013					3,763		$	14.76		3.6	years		$	247


The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $71 million, $39 million and $11 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2013, the unrecognized compensation cost related to non-qualified stock options was $3 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. During 2013 cash received from option exercises was $15 million and tax benefits realized from stock options exercised was $25 million.
Restricted Stock—On April 30, 2010, we issued 1,771,794 restricted shares to our CEO. The terms of the restricted stock award provided that the holder was entitled to receive dividends when and if paid on the Company's ordinary shares and that the holder had full voting rights during the restricted period. The holder could not sell or transfer the restricted shares until the restrictions lapse on May 14, 2014 or such earlier date as provided in the award agreement. Pursuant to these vesting provisions, all of the restricted shares were vested as of December 31, 2013. An aggregate of 439,085 and 264,297 of the vested restricted shares were withheld in payment of withholding tax obligations during 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 in thousands of shares:
							Weighted
				Number of			Average Grant
				Shares			Date Fair Value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013					1,047		$	17.61
Granted					0			0
Paid					-1,047			17.61
Forfeited					0			0
Outstanding at December 31, 2013					0		$	0


Restricted stock was valued at the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. No restricted stock was granted during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The total fair value of restricted stock vested during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $69 million and $38 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 all restricted stock shares are vested and fully expensed.
Medium-Term Incentive Program (“MTI”) and Qualified Performance Awards (“QPA”)—Our MTI is designed to link the interests of senior management with the interests of shareholders by tying incentives to measurable corporate performance. The MTI awards provide payouts based on our return on assets and cost improvements over a three-calendar year performance period. Subject to customary accelerated vesting or forfeiture in the event of certain termination events, the awards will vest on the date following the end of the applicable performance period, on which the Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board certifies the performance results and will be paid by March 31 following the end of the applicable performance period. Awards granted under the MTI in 2010 and 2011 are cash based awards. For grants made in 2012 and 2013, eligible employees other than executive officers could elect to receive equity-based awards and executive officers were only eligible for the share-based awards. Shares issued in satisfaction of MTI awards are issued through QPA granted under our 2012 Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, which was approved by shareholders at our 2012 annual meeting. Awards under the MTI are accounted for as a liability and classified in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recorded compensation expense for cash MTI awards of $17 million, $18 million and $15 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, based on the expected achievement of performance results.
The number of target QPA units is established at the beginning of a three-calendar year performance period. Each unit is equivalent to one share of LyondellBasell N.V. common stock. The final number of LyondellBasell N.V shares payable is determined at the end of the three-calendar year performance period by the Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board. Since the service-inception date precedes the grant date, the Company estimates the number of target units each reporting period, accounts for this award as a liability award until the grant date and accrues compensation expense during the three-calendar year performance period on a straight-line basis subject to fair value adjustments. The QPA is subject to customary accelerated vesting and forfeiture in the event of certain termination events. The QPA is classified in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the fair value of the QPA, see Note 15.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
As of October 1, 2012, the Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) which enables certain employees to make quarterly purchases of shares of LyondellBasell N.V. common stock at a 5% discount off the fair market value on the date of purchase. The ESPP is a non-compensatory plan under generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, no compensation expense is recognized in conjunction with this Plan.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes [Text Block]	'
	18. Income Taxes
	In May 2013, we announced the planned migration of the tax domicile of LyondellBasell N.V. from The Netherlands, where LyondellBasell N.V. is incorporated, to the United Kingdom. On August 28, 2013, the Dutch and United Kingdom competent authorities completed a mutual agreement procedure and issued a ruling that as of July 1, 2013 LyondellBasell N.V. should be treated solely as a tax resident in the United Kingdom and is subject to the United Kingdom corporate income tax system. As a result of the United Kingdom tax residence, dividend distributions by LyondellBasell N.V. to its shareholders are not subject to withholding tax, as the United Kingdom currently does not levy a withholding tax on dividend distributions. We do not expect a significant impact on our income tax liabilities. LyondellBasell N.V.'s United Kingdom tax residency provides us flexibility in structuring subsidiary operations and enhanced financial flexibility for global cash management and repatriation strategies.
	We, through our subsidiaries, have substantial operations world-wide and in recent years have earned significant income in the United States. Taxes are primarily paid on the earnings generated in various jurisdictions, including the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and other countries. LyondellBasell N.V. has little or no taxable income of its own because, as a holding company, it does not conduct any operations. Instead, the subsidiaries through which we operate incur tax obligations in the jurisdictions in which they operate. Our provision for income taxes as reported in our Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $1.1 billion consists almost entirely of the income taxes owed by the subsidiaries of LyondellBasell N.V.
	We monitor income tax legislative developments in countries where we are tax resident. Management does not believe that recent changes in income tax laws in our tax resident countries will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	The significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:


					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013		2012			2011
	Current:
		U.S. federal			$	969		$	464		$	419
		Non-U.S.				135			78			161
		State				78			70			27
			Total current			1,182			612			607

	Deferred:
		U.S. federal				218			607			394
		Non-U.S.				-270			73			60
		State				6			35			-2
			Total deferred			-46			715			452

	Provision for income taxes before tax effects
		of other comprehensive income				1,136			1,327			1,059

	Tax effects of elements of other
		comprehensive income:
		Pension and postretirement liabilities				149			-38			-128
		Foreign currency translation				-4			-1			1
	Total income tax expense in
		comprehensive income			$	1,281		$	1,288		$	932


	We are incorporated in The Netherlands and were a tax resident of that country until July 1, 2013 at which time, as mentioned above, we became a tax resident of the United Kingdom. However, since the proportion of U.S. revenues, assets, operating income and associated tax provisions is significantly greater than any other single taxing jurisdiction within the worldwide group, the reconciliation of the differences between the provision for income taxes and the statutory rate is presented on the basis of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% as opposed to the United Kingdom and Dutch statutory rates of 23% and 25%, respectively, to provide a more meaningful insight into those differences. Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 is 22.7%. This summary is shown below:

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Income before income taxes:
		U.S.			$	3,912		$	3,313		$	2,388
		Non-U.S.				1,084			872			1,143
				Total	$	4,996		$	4,185		$	3,531

	Income tax at U.S. statutory rate				$	1,749		$	1,465		$	1,236
		Increase (reduction) resulting from:
			Non-U.S. income taxed at lower statutory rates			-60			-53			-44
			State income taxes, net of federal benefit			58			67			27
			Changes in valuation allowances			-353			-72			-84
			Non-taxable income			-92			-50			-73
			U.S. manufacturing deduction			-96			-42			-30
			Other, net			-70			12			27
			Income tax provision		$	1,136		$	1,327		$	1,059


	The deferred tax effects of tax losses carried forward and the tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements, reduced by a valuation allowance where appropriate, are presented below:
						December 31,			December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013			2012
	Deferred tax liabilities:
		Accelerated tax depreciation				$	1,438		$	1,277
		Investment in joint venture partnerships					176			158
		Other intangible assets					378			387
		Inventory					597			632
			Total deferred tax liabilities				2,589			2,454

	Deferred tax assets:
	Tax loss carryforwards					511			554
	Employee benefit plans					341			548
	Other					46			121
		Total deferred tax assets				898			1,223
	Deferred tax asset valuation allowances					-167			-551
		Net deferred tax assets				731			672
Net deferred tax liabilities					$	1,858		$	1,782

Balance sheet classifications:
	Deferred tax assets - current				$	24		$	46
	Deferred tax assets - long-term					357			44
	Deferred tax liability - current					580			558
	Deferred tax liability - long-term					1,659			1,314
		Net deferred tax liabilities			$	1,858		$	1,782


At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had total tax losses carried forward in the amount of $1,692 million and $1,787, million, respectively, for which a deferred tax asset was recognized at December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $511 million and $554 million, respectively.
The expiration of the tax losses carried forward and the related deferred tax asset, before valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
							Deferred Tax on
				Tax Loss			Our Tax Loss
Millions of dollars				Carryforwards			Carryforwards
2014				$	111		$	29
2016					5			2
2018					82			24
Thereafter					395			100
Indefinite					1,099			356
				$	1,692		$	511


The tax loss carryforward amounts are primarily related to operations in France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and The Netherlands, and capital losses in the United States. The deferred tax assets on these loss carryforward amounts are shown below:
				December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
France				$	323		$	332		$	331
Canada					69			93			91
United Kingdom					27			33			34
Spain					55			34			34
The Netherlands					13			30			99
United States					15			2			12
Other					9			30			8
				$	511		$	554		$	609


In order to fully realize the net deferred tax assets related to the tax losses carried forward, we will need to generate sufficient future taxable income in the countries where these tax losses exist during the periods in which the losses can be utilized. Based upon projections of future taxable income over the periods in which the losses can be utilized and/or temporary differences can be reversed, management believes it is more likely than not that only $314 million of the deferred tax assets related to tax losses at December 31, 2013 will be realized.
Prior to the close of each reporting period, management considers the weight of all evidence, both positive and negative, to determine if a valuation allowance is necessary for each jurisdictions' net deferred tax assets. We place greater weight on historical evidence over future predictions of our ability to utilize net deferred tax assets. We consider future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences, and taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under applicable law, as well as available prudent and feasible tax planning strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to ensure realization of the net deferred tax asset.
A summary of the valuation allowances by primary jurisdiction is shown below, reflecting the valuation allowances for all the net deferred tax assets, including deferred tax assets for tax losses and other temporary differences.
				December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
France				$	34		$	378		$	392
Canada					78			103			96
United Kingdom					14			43			45
Spain					16			22			31
The Netherlands					13			- -			- -
United States					12			1			- -
Other					- -			4			6
				$	167		$	551		$	570


During 2013 we released approximately $344 million of our valuation allowance related to our French operations. Of this amount, approximately $52 million was related to current year activity. The remaining $292 million of valuation allowance was released to earnings in the fourth quarter of 2013. In regard to this decision, management considered the following new evidence related to our French operations:

Beginning in the second quarter of 2013, we began generating cumulative three-year pre-tax income;
We have had three consecutive quarters of cumulative three-year pre-tax income and have reported two consecutive years of pre-tax income, a sufficient trend of sustained profitability to establish an expectation that the valuation allowance will more likely than not be realized;
Existence of cumulative pre-tax income from core operations for the prior three years (2011-2013); exclusive of results related to discontinued operations;
Existence of taxable income for the current year (2013) before utilization of tax loss carryforward;
Projections of significant pre-tax income for years 2014-2018; and
Projections of significant taxable income for years 2014-2018, exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences.

French tax law provides for an indefinite carryforward of tax losses; however, losses allowed in any particular year may not exceed fifty percent of taxable income. With respect to our French operations, we have a total net deferred tax asset of $326 million, of which we retain a valuation allowance of $34 million relating to losses that the Company does not expect to realize a benefit on in the future due to limitations imposed by French tax law. The remaining portion of the net deferred tax asset of $292 million was previously covered by a valuation allowance primarily related to French tax losses. In order to fully realize the $292 million deferred tax asset, the company will be required to generate approximately $1.8 billion of taxable income in the future.
For 2012 compared to 2011, prior to valuation allowance releases discussed above, the decrease in the valuation allowance balance related primarily to the utilization of tax attributes in our French operations. Although the French operations were profitable in 2012, these operations had a cumulative three year loss (primarily attributable to the restructuring and the economic downturn in Europe) and were projected to generate tax losses, providing sufficient negative evidence as of December 31, 2012 to preclude a determination that it was more likely than not that all of the deferred tax asset would be realized.
We continue to provide a valuation allowance associated with non-trading losses and capital losses for the United Kingdom. However, we no longer provide a valuation allowance against United Kingdom net deferred tax assets associated with trading losses as the United Kingdom operations are not in a three-year cumulative loss position and our projections indicate and management now expects the trading losses will be fully utilized within the next five years.
For valuation allowances in Canada and Spain, we continue to maintain valuation allowances against the net deferred tax assets in these jurisdictions given their cumulative three year losses, the projection of future losses and/or limited future reversal of deferred tax liabilities. This consideration precludes a determination that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized. The change in Canadian valuation allowance is primarily related to the expiration of certain tax loss carryforwards as well as a true-up of the impact of provincial tax rates.
Deferred taxes on the unremitted earnings of certain equity joint ventures of $52 million and $40 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, have been provided to the extent that such earnings are subject to taxation on their future remittance.
Tax benefits totaling $495 million, $548 million and $483 million relating to uncertain tax positions were unrecognized as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits:

				Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
Balance, beginning of period				$	548		$	483		$	441
Additions for tax positions of current year					11			15			54
Additions for tax positions of prior years					7			50			7
Reductions for tax positions of prior years					-66			- -			-19
Settlements (payments/refunds)					-5			- -			- -
		Balance, end of period		$	495		$	548		$	483


The majority of the 2013, 2012 and 2011 balances, if recognized, will affect the effective tax rate. We operate in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world, and our tax returns are periodically audited or subjected to review by domestic and foreign tax authorities. We are no longer subject to any significant income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years prior to 2006 in The Netherlands and Italy, prior to 2007 in Germany, prior to 2008 in France and prior to 2011 in the U.S., our principal tax jurisdictions. We do not expect any significant changes in the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months.
We recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized approximately $7 million, $4 million and less than $1 million, respectively, for interest and penalties. We had accrued approximately $11 million, $4 million and less than $1 million for interest and penalties as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	'
	19. Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments―We have various purchase commitments for materials, supplies and services incident to the ordinary conduct of business, generally for quantities required for our businesses and at prevailing market prices. These commitments are designed to assure sources of supply and are not expected to be in excess of normal requirements. Our capital expenditure commitments at December 31, 2013 were in the normal course of business.
	Financial Assurance Instruments—We have obtained letters of credit, performance and surety bonds and have issued financial and performance guarantees to support trade payables, potential liabilities and other obligations. Considering the frequency of claims made against the financial instruments we use to support our obligations, and the magnitude of those financial instruments in light of our current financial position, management does not expect that any claims against or draws on these instruments would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. We have not experienced any unmanageable difficulty in obtaining the required financial assurance instruments for our current operations.
	Environmental Remediation—Our accrued liability for future environmental remediation costs at current and former plant sites and other remediation sites totaled $120 million as of December 31, 2013. The accrued liabilities for individual sites range from less than $1 million to $23 million. The remediation expenditures are expected to occur over a number of years, and not to be concentrated in any single year. In our opinion, it is reasonably possible that losses in excess of the liabilities recorded may have been incurred. However, we cannot estimate any amount or range of such possible additional losses. New information about sites, new technology or future developments such as involvement in investigations by regulatory agencies, could require us to reassess our potential exposure related to environmental matters.

	The following table summarizes the activity in our accrued environmental liability included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities:”

			Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of period		$	126	$	120
	Additional provisions			7		16
	Amounts paid			-11		-12
	Foreign exchange effects			3		2
	Other			-5		0
		Balance at end of period	$	120	$	126


	Access Indemnity Demand—In December 2010, one of our subsidiaries received demand letters from affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company, demanding indemnity for losses, including attorney's fees and expenses, arising out of a pending lawsuit styled Edward S. Weisfelner, as Litigation Trustee of the LB Litigation Trust v. Leonard Blavatnik, et al., Adversary Proceeding No. 09-1375 (REG), in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York. In the Weisfelner lawsuit, the plaintiffs seek to recover from Access, the return of all amounts earned by them related to their purchase of shares of Lyondell Chemical prior to its acquisition by Basell AF S.C.A.; distributions by Basell AF S.C.A. to its shareholders before it acquired Lyondell Chemical, and management and transaction fees and expenses. The trial that was scheduled for October 2011 has been postponed.
	The Access affiliates have also demanded $100 million in management fees under a 2007 management agreement between an Access affiliate and the predecessor of LyondellBasell AF, as well as other unspecified amounts relating to advice purportedly given in connection with financing and other strategic transactions. In June 2009, an Access affiliate filed a proof of claim in Bankruptcy Court against LyondellBasell AF seeking “no less than” $723 thousand for amounts allegedly owed under the 2007 management agreement. In April 2011, Lyondell Chemical filed an objection to the claim and brought a declaratory judgment action for a determination that the demands are not valid. The declaratory judgment action is stayed pending the outcome of the Weisfelner lawsuit.
	We do not believe that the 2007 management agreement is in effect or that the Company or any Company-affiliated entity owes any obligations under the management agreement, including for management fees or for indemnification. We intend to defend vigorously our position in any proceedings and against any claims or demands that may be asserted.
	We cannot at this time estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss that may be incurred in the Weisfelner lawsuit; therefore, we cannot estimate the loss that may be sought by way of indemnity.

	Indemnification—We are parties to various indemnification arrangements, including arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions, divestitures and the formation of joint ventures. Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide indemnification to and/or receive indemnification from other parties in connection with liabilities that may arise in connection with the transactions and in connection with activities prior to completion of the transactions. These indemnification arrangements typically include provisions pertaining to third party claims relating to environmental and tax matters and various types of litigation. As of December 31, 2013, we had not accrued any significant amounts for our indemnification obligations, and we are not aware of other circumstances that would likely lead to significant future indemnification obligations. We cannot determine with certainty the potential amount of future payments under the indemnification arrangements until events arise that would trigger a liability under the arrangements.
	As part of our technology licensing contracts, we give indemnifications to our licensees for liabilities arising from possible patent infringement claims with respect to certain proprietary licensed technologies. Such indemnifications have a stated maximum amount and generally cover a period of five to ten years.

	Other—We previously reported that we had identified, and voluntarily disclosed to the U.S. Department of Justice, an agreement related to a former project in Kazakhstan under which a payment was made that raised compliance concerns under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”). In January 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice advised the Company that it had closed its investigation into this matter. No fine or penalty was assessed.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity [Text Block]	'
	20. Stockholders' Equity
	Dividend distribution―The following table presents the dividends paid in the periods presented:

			Dividend Per			Aggregate
			Ordinary			Dividends
	Millions of dollars, except per share amounts		Share			Paid			Date of Record
	For the year 2013:
		March	$	0.4		$	229		25-Feb-13
		June		0.5			288		3-Jun-13
		September		0.5			280		23-Sep-13
		December		0.6			330		25-Nov-13
			$	2		$	1,127

	For the year 2012:
		March	$	0.25		$	143		12-Mar-12
		June		0.4			230		21-May-12
		September		0.4			230		4-Sep-12
		December		0.4			230		19-Nov-12
		December		2.75			1,582		19-Nov-12
			$	4.2		$	2,415


	Share Repurchase Program—In May 2013, our Supervisory Board announced a share repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to 10% of our outstanding ordinary shares through May 21, 2014. These repurchases, which are determined at the discretion of our Management Board, may be executed from time to time through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The repurchased shares are recorded as Treasury stock and may be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans. As of December 31, 2013, we have repurchased approximately 27 million shares for $1,949 million at an average price of $71.22 per share, including commissions.

	Ordinary shares―The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares and treasury shares for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

				Year Ended December 31,
				2013		2012
	Ordinary shares outstanding:
		Beginning balance		575,216,709		573,390,514
		Share-based compensation		931,125		1,140,439
		Warrants exercised		7,666		685,756
		Employee stock purchase plan		27,640		0
		Purchase of ordinary shares		-27,359,002		0
		Ending balance		548,824,138		575,216,709
	Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
		Beginning balance		3,206,033		4,051,013
		Share-based compensation		-931,126		-1,138,868
		Warrants exercised		1,608		293,888
		Employee stock purchase plan		-27,640		0
		Purchase of ordinary shares		27,359,002		0
		Ending balance		29,607,877		3,206,033
	Ordinary shares issued at end of period			578,432,015		578,422,742


	Treasury shares—The holders of our warrants may, at their option, purchase shares in a non-cash exercise. The amount of shares delivered under such an exercise is calculated using the treasury method of accounting and assumes the exercise price was paid in cash. During 2013 and 2012, less than $1 million and $41 million were recorded as Additional paid-in capital for the purchase of 7,374 and 928,911 ordinary shares, respectively, of which 1,608 and 293,888 ordinary shares are held in treasury.
	Treasury shares also include 27,359,002 shares repurchased during 2013 under our share repurchase program discussed above. The repurchased shares are recorded at cost.
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)―The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented in the following table:

					Defined Benefit
					Pension			Foreign
					and Other			Currency
					Postretirement			Translations
	Millions of dollars				Benefit Plans			Adjustments			Total
	Balance – January 1, 2013				$	-422		$	11		$	-411
			Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			251			221			472
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive income		31			4			35
			Net other comprehensive income			282			225			507
	Balance – December 31, 2013				$	-140		$	236		$	96

	Balance – January 1, 2012				$	-301		$	-126		$	-427
			Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			-139			137			-2
		Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
			comprehensive loss		18			0			18
		Net other comprehensive income (loss)			-121			137			16
Balance – December 31, 2012				$	-422		$	11		$	-411


The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
														Affected line item on the
						Year Ended December 31,								Consolidated
Millions of dollars						2013			2012			2011		Statements of Income
Reclassification adjustments for:
	Foreign currency translations					$	4		$	0		$	0	Other income (expense), net
	Amortization of defined benefit pension
		and other postretirement plan items:
			Prior service cost				14			3			0	(a)
			Actuarial loss				30			24			0	(a)
	Settlement (gain) loss						-3			0			6	(a)
Reclassifications, before tax							45			27			6
Income tax expense							10			9			2	Provision for income taxes
Amounts reclassified out of
	Accumulated other comprehensive
	income (loss)					$	35		$	18		$	4



These Accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (see Note 16).

Per_Share_Data

Per Share Data	12 Months Ended
Per Share Data	Dec. 31, 2013
Per Share Data [Abstract]	'
Per Share Data [Text Block]	'

	21. Per Share Data
	Basic earnings per share are based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of certain stock options awards and other equity-based compensation awards. We have unvested restricted stock units that are considered participating securities for earnings per share.
	Earnings per share data and dividends declared per share of common stock are as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:


			Year Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
			Continuing		Discontinued		Continuing		Discontinued		Continuing		Discontinued
	Millions of dollars		Operations		Operations		Operations		Operations		Operations		Operations
	Net income (loss)		$	3,860	$	-7	$	2,858	$	-24	$	2,472	$	-332
	Less: net loss attributable to
		non-controlling interests		4		0		14		0		7		0
	Net income (loss) attributable
		to the Company shareholders		3,864		-7		2,872		-24		2,479		-332
	Net (income) loss attributable to
		participating securities		-11		0		-3		0		-14		2
	Net income (loss) attributable
		to ordinary shareholders –
		basic and diluted	$	3,853	$	-7	$	2,869	$	-24	$	2,465	$	-330

	Millions of shares
	Basic weighted average common
		stock outstanding		566		566		573		573		568		568
	Effect of dilutive securities:
		Stock options		3		3		3		3		3		3
		MTI and QPA awards		1		1		1		1		1		1
	Potential dilutive shares			570		570		577		577		572		572

	Earnings (loss) per share:
		Basic	$	6.81	$	-0.01	$	5.01	$	-0.04	$	4.34	$	-0.58
		Diluted	$	6.76	$	-0.01	$	4.96	$	-0.04	$	4.32	$	-0.58

	Millions of shares
	Participating securities			1.7		1.7		3		3		3.6		3.6

	Dividends declared per share of
		common stock	$	2	$	0	$	4.2	$	0	$	5.05	$	0

Segment_and_Related_Informatio

Segment and Related Information	12 Months Ended
Segment and Related Information	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment and Related Information [Abstract]	'
Segment and Related Information [Text Block]	'
	22. Segment and Related Information
	Our operations are managed through five operating segments, as shown below. We disclose the results of each of our operating segments in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting. Each of the operating segments is separately managed under a structure that includes senior executives who report directly to our Chief Executive Officer and discrete financial information for each of the segments is available. Our Chief Executive Officer uses the operating results of each of the five operating segments for performance evaluation and resource allocation and, as such, is the chief operating decision maker. The activities of each of our segments from which they earn revenues and incur expenses are described below:

	Olefins and Polyolefins–Americas (“O&P–Americas”). Our O&P–Americas segment produces and markets olefins, including ethylene and ethylene co-products, and polyolefins.
	Olefins and Polyolefins–Europe, Asia, and International (“O&P–EAI”). Our O&P–EAI segment produces and markets olefins, including ethylene and ethylene co-products, polyolefins, and polypropylene compounds.
	Intermediates and Derivatives (“I&D”). Our I&D segment produces and markets propylene oxide (“PO”) and its co-products and derivatives, acetyls, including methanol, ethanol, ethylene oxide (“EO”) and its derivatives, and oxygenated fuels, or oxyfuels.
	Refining. Our refining segment refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oils and other crude oils of varied types and sources available on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
	Technology. Our Technology segment develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts.

	The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” (see Note 2). Sales between segments are made primarily at prices approximating prevailing market prices.

	Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following table for the periods presented.

				Year Ended December 31, 2013
				O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars			Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology			Other			Total
	Sales and other
		operating revenues:
			Customers	$	9,174		$	14,480		$	9,337		$	10,656		$	414		$	1		$	44,062
			Intersegment		3,915			205			135			1,042			118			-5,415			0
					13,089			14,685			9,472			11,698			532			-5,414			44,062

	Operating income (loss)				3,253			377			1,300			22			157			-7			5,102
	Depreciation and
		amortization expense			293			287			204			160			75			2			1,021
	Other income (expense),
		net			2			1			-16			0			0			-1			-14
	Income from equity
		investments			25			174			4			0			0			0			203
	Capital expenditures				645			229			443			209			30			5			1,561


				Year Ended December 31, 2012
				O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars			Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology			Other			Total
	Sales and other
		operating revenues:
			Customers	$	8,987		$	14,203		$	9,280		$	12,490		$	377		$	15		$	45,352
			Intersegment		3,947			318			378			801			121			-5,565			0
					12,934			14,521			9,658			13,291			498			-5,550			45,352

	Operating income				2,650			127			1,430			334			122			13			4,676
	Depreciation and
		amortization expense			281			285			194			148			73			2			983
	Other income (expense),
		net			12			15			0			-1			2			-26			2
	Income (loss) from
		equity investments			25			121			-3			0			0			0			143
	Capital expenditures				468			254			159			136			43			0			1,060
				Year Ended December 31, 2011
				O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars			Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology			Other			Total
	Sales and other
		operating revenues:
			Customers	$	10,349		$	15,223		$	9,293		$	12,886		$	376		$	56		$	48,183
			Intersegment		4,531			368			207			820			130			-6,056			0
					14,880			15,591			9,500			13,706			506			-6,000			48,183

	Operating income (loss)				1,855			435			1,156			809			107			-25			4,337
	Depreciation and
		amortization expense			246			262			186			153			84			0			931
	Other income (expense),
		net			15			0			42			15			0			-42			30
Income from equity
	investments			21			168			27			0			0			0			216
Capital expenditures				425			235			101			224			26			10			1,021


Sales and other operating revenues, Operating income (loss) and Other income (expense), net in the “Other” columns above include elimination of intersegment transactions.
Our O&P–EAI segment operating results for 2013 included a $25 million benefit from an insurance settlement related to the damage in 2012 to our LDPE plant in Wesseling, Germany described below. The Refining segment's operating results for 2013 included benefits totaling $10 million related to the resolution of property tax assessments for the three year period beginning 2011. The Refining segment's operating results for 2013 also included benefits of $14 million for recoveries and a settlement associated with a former employee who pled guilty to fraud in 2010.
In 2012, we recognized benefits of $29 million, $18 million and $53 million associated with insurance settlements related to Hurricane Ike for the O&P–Americas, I&D and Refining segments, respectively. Operating results for the Refining segment also include a benefit of $24 million for the recovery related to a former employee who pled guilty to fraud in 2010. In addition, we recognized a $28 million benefit in our O&P–EAI segment related to the reversal of a reserve established in 2010 for an unfavorable monomer contract. These benefits were partially offset by charges of $22 million in our O&P–EAI segment for the impairment of assets at our LDPE plant in Wesseling, Germany resulting from an explosion in a reactor bay and $35 million and $18 million in our O&P–EAI and Technology segments, respectively, for restructuring activities in Europe. In addition, the O&P–EAI segment operating results included $22 million of charges associated with closure costs for facilities in Australia and Italy.
In 2011, we recognized benefits of $34 million in the Refining segment related to an insurance recovery associated with the fraudulent misconduct of a former employee described above. In addition, charges of $39 million were recognized in the Technology segment related to the impairments of assets and restructuring charges due to a facility closure and impairments of discontinued research and development projects. Charges of $72 million and $16 million related to activities to reorganize certain functional organizations and environmental liabilities at our Wesseling, Germany site, respectively, were recognized in the O&P–EAI segment.

Long-lived assets of continuing operations, including goodwill, are summarized and reconciled to consolidated totals in the following table:

		O&P –			O&P –
Millions of dollars		Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology				Other			Total
	31-Dec-13
Property, plant and
	equipment, net	$	2,614		$	2,412		$	2,109		$	1,045		$	275		$	2		$	8,457
Investment in PO
	joint ventures		0			0			421			0			0			0			421
Equity investments			156			1,381			92			0			0			0			1,629
Goodwill			162			182			251			0			10			0			605

	31-Dec-12
Property, plant and
	equipment, net	$	2,167		$	2,437		$	1,830		$	985		$	274		$	3		$	7,696
Investment in PO
	joint ventures		0			0			397			0			0			0			397
Equity investments			162			1,303			118			0			0			0			1,583
Goodwill			162			175			245			0			9			0			591


Property, plant and equipment, net, included in the “Other” column above includes assets related to corporate and support functions.

The following geographic data for revenues are based upon the delivery location of the product and for long-lived assets, the location of the assets.

					Year Ended December 31,
Millions of dollars					2013			2012			2011
Sales and other operating revenues:
	United States				$	21,940		$	23,622		$	25,067
	Germany					4,128			3,660			4,632
	France					1,777			1,633			2,242
	Italy					1,560			1,551			1,790
	Mexico					1,478			1,519			846
	The Netherlands					1,049			1,032			1,217
	Other					12,130			12,335			12,389
		Total			$	44,062		$	45,352		$	48,183


					Long-Lived Assets
Millions of dollars					2013			2012
United States					$	6,046		$	5,365
Germany						1,791			1,747
The Netherlands						767			730
France						567			557
Italy						489			516
Mexico						161			166
Other						1,590			1,633
	Total				$	11,411		$	10,714


Long-lived assets include Property, plant and equipment, net, Intangible assets, net, Equity investments, and Investments in PO joint ventures (see Notes 7, 8 and 9).

Unaudited_Quarterly_Results

Unaudited Quarterly Results	12 Months Ended
Unaudited Quarterly Results	Dec. 31, 2013
Unaudited Quarterly Results [Abstract]	'
Unaudited Quarterly Results [Text Block]	'
	23. Unaudited Quarterly Results
	The following table presents selected financial data for the quarterly periods in 2013 and 2012 and has been revised to reflect discontinued operations (See Note 3, Discontinued Operations and Related Items, for additional information):
				For the Quarter Ended
	Millions of dollars			31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	2013
		Sales and other operating revenues		$	10,669	$	11,103	$	11,152	$	11,138
		Gross profit^(a)			1,516		1,607		1,462		1,537
		Operating income			1,267		1,364		1,207		1,264
		Income from equity investments			59		43		61		40
		Reorganization items			0		-1		0		0
		Income from continuing operations^(b)			906		923		854		1,177
		Income (loss) from discontinued operations			-6		4		-3		-2
		Net income			900		927		851		1,175
		Earnings per share:
			Basic		1.56		1.62		1.51		2.13
			Diluted		1.55		1.61		1.5		2.11


				For the Quarter Ended
	Millions of dollars			31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	2012
		Sales and other operating revenues		$	11,734	$	11,248	$	11,273	$	11,097
		Gross profit^(a)			1,202		1,687		1,603		1,265
		Operating income ^(c)			940		1,449		1,328		959
		Income from equity investments			46		27		32		38
		Reorganization items			5		-1		- -		- -
		Income from continuing operations^(d)			594		768		851		645
		Income (loss) from discontinued operations			5		- -		-7		-22
		Net income			599		768		844		623
		Earnings per share:
			Basic		1.04		1.34		1.47		1.1
			Diluted		1.04		1.33		1.46		1.09

	Represents Sales and other operating revenues less Cost of sales.
	Income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $353 million benefit related to the release of valuation allowances primarily associated with tax losses in our French tax group.
	Operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 includes a lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment of $71 million which was reversed in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 by a $71 million non-cash benefit due to the recovery of market price.
	Income from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 included after-tax premiums and charges of $210 million related to the early repayment of debt.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of preparation and consolidation [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basis of Preparation and Consolidation
	The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”). Subsidiaries are defined as being those companies over which we, either directly or indirectly, have control through a majority of the voting rights or the right to exercise control or to obtain the majority of the benefits and be exposed to the majority of the risks. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained until the date that such control ceases. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified for the accounting of financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss. Consolidated financial information, including subsidiaries, equity investments, has been prepared using uniform accounting policies for similar transactions and other events in similar circumstances.

Cash and cash equivalents [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid debt instruments such as certificates of deposit, commercial paper and money market accounts. Cash equivalents include instruments with maturities of three months or less when acquired. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Cash and cash equivalents exclude restricted cash. Our cash equivalents are placed in certificates of deposit, high-quality commercial paper and money market accounts with major international banks and financial institutions.
	We have no requirements for compensating balances in a specific amount at a specific point in time. We maintain compensating balances for some of our banking services and products. Such balances are maintained solely at our discretion.
Trade receivables [Policy Text Block]	'
	Trade Receivables
	Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
	We calculate provisions for doubtful accounts receivable based on our estimates of amounts that we believe are unlikely to be collected. Collectability of receivables is reviewed and the provision calculated for doubtful accounts is adjusted at least quarterly, based on aging of specific accounts and other available information about the associated customers. Provisions for doubtful accounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Inventories [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are carried at the lower of current market value or cost. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for raw materials, work in progress (“WIP”) and finished goods, and the moving average cost method for materials and supplies.
	Inventory exchange transactions, which involve fungible commodities, are not accounted for as purchases and sales. Any resulting volumetric exchange balances are accounted for as inventory, with cost determined using the LIFO method.
Property, plant and equipment [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Historical cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Costs may also include borrowing costs incurred on debt during construction or major projects exceeding one year, costs of major maintenance arising from turnarounds of major units relating to betterments and committed decommission costs. Routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful asset lives to their residual values.
	The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

	We evaluate property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for us is generally at the plant group level (or, at times, individual plants in certain circumstances where we have isolated production units with separately identifiable cash flows). When it is probable that an asset or asset group's undiscounted future cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the carrying amount, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value.

	Upon retirement or sale, we remove the cost of the asset and the related accumulated depreciation from the accounts and reflect any resulting gain or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Equity investments [Policy Text Block]	'
	Equity Investments
	We account for equity investments using the equity method of accounting if we have the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control of, an investee. Significant influence generally exists if we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated initially at cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of profit or losses and distributions.

	We record our share of the profits or losses of the equity method investments, net of income taxes, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. When our share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds our interest in the equity investment, including any other unsecured receivables, we do not recognize further losses, unless we have incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the equity investment.

	We evaluate our equity method investments for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management's judgment, that the carrying value of such investments may have experienced an other-than-temporary decline in value. When evidence of loss in value has occurred, management compares the estimated fair value of investment to the carrying value of investment to determine whether an impairment has occurred. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value and management considers the decline in value to be other-than temporary, the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value is recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements as an impairment.
Goodwill [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill
	We recorded goodwill upon our application of fresh-start accounting on May 1, 2010. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill during the fourth quarter of each year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the goodwill of a reporting unit may not be fully recoverable.
	We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors assessed for each of the reporting units include, but are not limited to, changes in long-term commodity prices, discount rates, competitive environments, planned capacity, cost factors such as raw material prices, and financial performance of the reporting units. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, a two-step quantitative test is required.
	For 2013 and 2012, our qualitative assessment indicated that the fair value of the reporting units was greater than the carrying value and therefore it was not necessary to perform the quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test.
Intangible assets [Policy Text Block]	'
Intangible assets [Policy Text Block]	Intangible Assets—Intangible assets primarily consist of emission allowances, various contracts, in-process research and development and software costs. These assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or over the term of the related agreement, if shorter. We evaluate definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.
Research and development [Policy Text Block]	'
Research and development [Policy Text Block]	Research and Development—Research and Development (“R&D”) costs are expensed when incurred. Subsidies for research and development are included in Other income (expense), net. Depreciation expense related to R&D assets is included as a cost of R&D.
Income taxes [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	The income tax for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In these cases, the applicable tax amount is recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as the net tax effects of net operating loss carry forwards. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	We recognize uncertain income tax positions in our financial statements when we believe it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position or a portion thereof will be sustained upon examination.
Pension plans [Policy Text Block]	'
	Pension Plans—We have both defined benefit (funded and unfunded) and defined contribution plans. For the defined benefit plans, a Projected Benefit Obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Pension costs primarily represent the increase in the actuarial present value of the obligation for pension benefits based on employee service during the year and the interest on this obligation in respect of employee service in previous years, net of expected return on plan assets.

	Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity and are reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise.

	For defined contribution plans, we pay contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit expense when due.
Other post-employment obligations [Policy Text Block]	'
Other post-employment obligations [Policy Text Block]	Other Post-employment Obligations—Certain employees are entitled to post-retirement medical benefits upon retirement. The entitlement to these benefits is usually conditional on the employee remaining in service up to retirement age and the completion of a minimum service period. The expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of employment applying the same accounting methodology used for defined benefit plans.
Termination benefits [Policy Text Block]	'
Termination benefits [Policy Text Block]	Termination Benefits—Contractual termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated due to an event specified in the provisions of a social/labor plan or statutory law. A liability is recognized for one time termination benefits when we are committed to i) make payments and the number of affected employees and the benefits received are known to both parties, and ii) terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal and can reasonably estimate such amount. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the balance sheet date are discounted to present value.
Environmental remediation costs [Policy Text Block]	'
Environmental remediation costs [Policy Text Block]	Environmental Remediation Costs—Environmental remediation liabilities include liabilities related to sites we currently own, sites we no longer own as well as sites where we have operated that belong to other parties. Liabilities for anticipated expenditures related to investigation and remediation of contaminated sites are accrued when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Only ongoing operating and monitoring costs, the timing of which can be determined with reasonable certainty, are discounted to present value. Future legal costs associated with such matters, which generally are not estimable, are not included in these liabilities.
Asset retirement obligation [Policy Text Block]	'
Asset retirement obligation [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligation—At some sites, we are contractually obligated to decommission our plants upon site exit. Asset retirement obligations are recorded at the present value of the estimated costs to retire the asset at the time the obligation is incurred. That cost, which is capitalized as part of the related long lived asset, is depreciated on a straight line basis over the useful life of the related asset. Accretion expense in connection with the discounted liability is also recognized over the useful life of the related asset. Such depreciation and accretion expenses are included in Cost of sales.
Foreign currency translation [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	Functional and Reporting Currency—Items included in the financial information of each of LyondellBasell N.V.'s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”) and then translated to the U.S. dollar reporting currency through Other comprehensive income.

	Transactions and Balances—Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

	In the Consolidated Financial Statements, the results and financial position of all subsidiaries that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the reporting currency as follows:


	Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
	Income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates; and
	All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component within Other comprehensive income (foreign currency translation).

Revenue recognition [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Substantially all of the Company's revenue is derived from product sales. Revenues are recognized when sales are realized or realizable, and the earnings process is complete. Revenue from product sales is recognized when the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured, and the customer has an obligation to pay at the time of transfer of title and risk of loss to the customer, which usually occurs at the time of shipment. Revenue is recognized at the time of delivery if we retain the risk of loss during shipment.

Share-based compensation [Policy Text Block]	'
	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company grants stock-based compensation awards that vest over a specified period upon employees meeting certain service criteria. The fair value of equity instruments issued to employees is measured on the grant date and is recognized over the vesting period.

	Obligations related to cash-settled awards are recognized as a liability and re-measured at each balance sheet date through the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Leases [Policy Text Block]	'
	Leases
	We lease land and other assets for use in our operations. All lease agreements are evaluated and classified as either an operating lease or a capital lease. A lease is classified as a capital lease if any of the following criteria are met: transfer of ownership to the lessee by the end of the lease term; the lease contains a bargain purchase option; the lease term is equal to 75% or greater of the asset's useful economic life; or the present value of the future minimum lease payments is equal to or greater than 90% of the asset's fair market value. Capital leases are recorded at the lower of the net present value of the total amount of rent payable under the leasing agreement (excluding finance charges) or fair market value of the leased asset. Capital lease assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis, over a period consistent with our normal depreciation policy for tangible fixed assets, but generally not exceeding the lease term. Operating lease expense is recognized ratably over the entire lease term.
Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities [Policy Text Block]	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
	We selectively enter into derivative transactions to manage volatility related to market risks associated with changes in commodity pricing, currency exchange rates and interest rates. We categorize assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroborated inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting significant modifications to observable related market data or our assumptions about pricing by market participants. For a discussion related to financial instruments and derivatives policies, see Note 14.
Non-controlling interests [Policy Text Block]	'
	Non-Controlling Interests
	Non-controlling interests primarily represent the interests of unaffiliated investors in a partnership that owns our PO/SM II plant at the Channelview, Texas complex and a subsidiary owning an equity investment in Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd.
Use of estimates [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently adopted guidance and accounting guidance issued but not adopted as of December 31, 2013 [Policy Text Block]	'
	Recently Adopted Guidance
	Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities—In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This ASU requires entities to provide disclosures to reconcile differences in the offsetting requirements under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The new disclosure requirements mandate that entities disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position, as well as instruments similar to a master netting arrangement. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of collateral received and posted in connection with master netting agreements or similar arrangements. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which clarifies the scope of the offsetting disclosures required by ASU 2011-11, which was effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required. The adoption of this amendment did not materially impact the presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Comprehensive Income—In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either in the financial statements or in the accompanying footnotes, amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. For public entities, this ASU was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. See Note 20 for the disclosures required by this ASU.
	Cumulative Translation Adjustments—In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. This ASU requires the release of cumulative translation adjustments into net income when a reporting entity sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets within a foreign entity, if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity. The ASU is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this amendment in 2013 did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Derivatives and Hedging—In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force), which permits the use of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the interest rates on direct Treasury obligations of the U.S. government (UST) and the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The amendments in this update also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. The ASU was effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this amendment did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of December 31, 2013
	Obligations from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements—In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date. This ASU defines how entities measure obligations from joint and several liability arrangements which are fixed at the reporting date and for which no U.S. GAAP guidance exists. The guidance also requires entities to disclose the nature, amount and other information about those obligations. The ASU is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on the presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit—In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force). Previous guidance did not explicitly address the balance sheet presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss (NOL) or similar tax loss carryforward, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments to the guidance require an entity to net its unrecognized tax benefits against the deferred tax assets for all same jurisdiction NOL or similar tax loss carryforwards, or tax credit carryforwards. A gross presentation will be required only if such carryforwards are not available or would not be used by the entity to settle any additional income taxes resulting from disallowance of the uncertain tax position. This ASU requires prospective application and is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013. Retrospective presentation is permitted but not required. The adoption of this amendment is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Investment_in_PO_Joint_Venture1

Investment in PO Joint Ventures (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Investment in PO Joint Ventures (Policies)	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment in PO Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Investment in PO Joint Ventures [Policy Text Block]	'
	We and Bayer do not share marketing or product sales under the U.S. PO joint venture. We operate the U.S. PO joint venture's and the European PO joint venture's (collectively the “PO joint ventures”) plants and arrange and coordinate the logistics of product delivery. The partners share in the cost of production and logistics is based on their product offtake.
	We account for both the U.S. PO joint venture and the European PO joint venture using the equity method. We report the cost of our product offtake as inventory and equity loss as cost of sales in our consolidated financial statements. Related production cash flows are reported in the operating cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	Our equity investment in the PO joint ventures represents our share of the manufacturing plants and is decreased by recognition of our share of equity loss, which is equal to the depreciation and amortization of the assets of the PO joint ventures. Other changes in the investment balance are principally due to our additional capital contributions to the PO joint ventures to fund capital expenditures. Such contributions are reported in the investing cash flow section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts included in Loss from discontinued operations of the Berre refinery are summarized as follows:
					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013		2012		2011

	Sales and other operating revenues				$	9	$	278	$	2,852

	Loss from discontinued operations
		before income taxes			$	-13	$	-24	$	-343
	Benefit from income taxes					-6		0		-11
	Loss from discontinued operations,
		net of tax			$	-7	$	-24	$	-332


	Losses from discontinued operations for 2013 and 2012 include benefits related to the liquidation of LIFO-valued inventory of $9 million and $73 million, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of the Berre refinery that are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts were derived from historical financial information and adjusted to exclude intercompany receivables and payables between the Berre refinery and other subsidiaries of the Company.
					December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013		2012
	Current assets related to discontinued operations:
		Accounts receivable trade, net			$	1	$	16
		Inventories				4		34
			Total current assets related to discontinued operations		$	5	$	50

	Current liabilities related to discontinued operations:
		Accounts payable trade			$	2	$	19
		Accrued liabilities				11		21
			Total current liabilities related to discontinued operations		$	13	$	40

	Long-term liabilities related to discontinued operations:
		Other liabilities			$	38	$	48
			Total long-term liabilities related to discontinued operations		$	38	$	48


	The following table summarizes the changes in the accrual for the social plan for employees affected by the closure of the Berre refinery:
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Beginning balance		$	59	$	130
	Accretion expense			5		0
	Cash payments			-20		-44
	Adjustment for change in estimates			-5		-25
	Effect of exchange rate changes			3		-2
	Ending balance		$	42	$	59

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Summary of related party transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	Related party transactions are summarized as follows:
				Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars			2013		2012		2011
	The Company billed related parties for:
		Sales of products –
			Apollo affiliates	$	224	$	299	$	375
			Joint venture partners		786		738		741
		Shared service agreements –
			Apollo affiliates		7		15		13
			Joint venture partners		19		1		11
	Related parties billed the Company for:
		Sales of products –
			Joint venture partners		3,340		3,260		3,403
		Shared service agreements –
			Joint venture partners		94		107		115

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Schedule of inventory, current [Table Text Block]	'
	Inventories consisted of the following components at December 31:
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Finished goods		$	3,297	$	3,194
	Work-in-process			253		266
	Raw materials and supplies			1,729		1,615
		Total inventories	$	5,279	$	5,075

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_G1

Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangibles Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation [Table Text Block]	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment—The components of property, plant and equipment, at cost, and the related accumulated depreciation are as follows at December 31:
					Estimated
					useful lives
	Millions of dollars				(in years)		2013			2012
	Land						$	320		$	304
	Major manufacturing equipment				25			6,835			6,023
	Buildings				30			642			587
	Light equipment and instrumentation				20-May			1,315			993
	Office furniture				15			16			13
	Turnarounds of major units				7-Apr			1,029			696
	Information system equipment				5-Mar			32			23
	Construction in progress							962			987
		Total property, plant and equipment						11,151			9,626
	Less accumulated depreciation							-2,694			-1,930
		Property, plant and equipment, net					$	8,457		$	7,696


Schedule of intangible assets and the related amortization [Table Text Block]	'
	Intangible Assets―The components of identifiable intangible assets, at cost, and the related accumulated amortization are as follows at December 31:
					2013									2012
								Accumulated								Accumulated
	Millions of dollars				Cost			Amortization			Net			Cost		Amortization		Net
	In-process research and
		development costs			$	136		$	-40		$	96		$	131	$	-30	$	101
	Emission allowances					728			-263			465			728		-195		533
	Various contracts					567			-251			316			563		-197		366
	Software costs					103			-76			27			102		-64		38
			Total intangible assets		$	1,534		$	-630		$	904		$	1,524	$	-486	$	1,038


Depreciation and amortization by major asset class [Table Text Block]	'
	Depreciation and Amortization Expense―Depreciation and amortization expense is summarized as follows:
						Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013			2012			2011
	Property, plant and equipment					$	854		$	808		$	728
	Investment in PO joint ventures						32			30			29
	Emission allowances						68			70			82
	Various contracts						47			51			60
	In-process research and development costs						9			11			13
	Software costs						11			13			19
			Total depreciation and amortization			$	1,021		$	983		$	931


Changes in asset retirement obligations [Table Text Block]	'
	Asset Retirement Obligations―In certain cases, we are contractually obligated to decommission our plants upon site exit. In such cases, we have accrued the net present value of the estimated costs. The majority of our asset retirement obligations are related to facilities in Europe. The changes in our asset retirement obligations are as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars		2013			2012
	Beginning balance		$	106		$	123
	Provisions			-			9
	Payments			-14			-29
	Changes in estimates			-6			-2
	Accretion expense			3			3
	Effects of exchange rate changes			3			2
	Ending balance		$	92		$	106

Investment_in_PO_Joint_Venture2

Investment in PO Joint Ventures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Investment in PO Joint Ventures (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment in PO Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of changes in our investments in PO joint ventures [Table Text Block]	'
	Changes in our investments in the U.S. and European PO joint ventures for 2013 and 2012 are summarized below:
			U.S. PO		European PO		Total PO
	Millions of dollars		Joint Venture		Joint Venture		Joint Ventures
	Investments in PO joint ventures - January 1, 2013		$	262	$	135	$	397
		Cash contributions		28		21		49
		Depreciation and amortization		-21		-11		-32
		Effect of exchange rate changes		0		7		7
	Investments in PO joint ventures - December 31, 2013		$	269	$	152	$	421

	Investments in PO joint ventures - January 1, 2012		$	274	$	138	$	412
		Cash contributions		10		3		13
		Depreciation and amortization		-22		-8		-30
		Effect of exchange rate changes		0		2		2
	Investments in PO joint ventures - December 31, 2012		$	262	$	135	$	397

Equity_Investments_Tables

Equity Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Equity Investments (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Investments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Our remaining direct and indirect equity investments are as follows at December 31:
	Percent of Ownership					2013			2012
	Basell Orlen Polyolefins Sp. Z.o.o.					50.00%			50.00%
	PolyPacific Pty. Ltd.					50.00%			50.00%
	SunAllomer Ltd.					50.00%			50.00%
	Saudi Polyolefins Company					25.00%			25.00%
	Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd.					25.00%			25.00%
	Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd.					20.95%			20.95%
	PolyMirae Co. Ltd.					42.59%			42.59%
	HMC Polymers Company Ltd.					28.56%			28.56%
	Indelpro S.A. de C.V.					49.00%			49.00%
	Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co. Ltd.					26.65%			26.65%
	Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Marketing Co.					50.00%			50.00%
	Nihon Oxirane Company					0.00%			40.00%
	NOC Asia Ltd.					40.00%			40.00%
	Geosel					27.00%			27.00%


Schedule of changes in equity investments [Table Text Block]	'
	The changes in our equity investments are as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars		2013			2012
	Beginning balance		$	1,583		$	1,559
	Investee net income			213			143
	Impairment recognized by investor			-10			0
		Income from equity investments		203			143

	Distribution of earnings			-186			-147
	Contributions to joint ventures			1			8
	Divestiture			-18			0
	Currency exchange effects			16			11
	Other			30			9
	Ending balance		$	1,629		$	1,583


Schedule of balance sheet information of equity investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Summarized balance sheet information and our share of our investments accounted for under the equity method are as follows at December 31:
					2013						2012
								Company						Company
	Millions of dollars				100%			Share			100%			Share
	Current assets				$	3,049		$	1,032		$	3,923		$	1,387
	Noncurrent assets					5,930			1,929			6,341			1,781
		Total assets				8,979			2,961			10,264			3,168
	Current liabilities					2,152			755			2,973			1,030
	Noncurrent liabilities					2,366			643			2,205			615
		Net assets			$	4,461		$	1,563		$	5,086		$	1,523


Schedule of income statement information of equity method investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Summarized income statement information and our share of our investments accounted for under the equity method are set forth below:
						Year Ended December 31,
						2013						2012					2011
									Company						Company				Company
	Millions of dollars					100%			Share			100%			Share		100%		Share
	Revenues					$	11,017		$	3,565		$	10,961		$	3,650	$	14,960	$	4,915
	Cost of sales						-9,526			-3,152			-9,916			-3,328		-13,335		-4,441
			Gross profit				1,491			413			1,045			322		1,625		474
	Net operating expenses						-246			-83			-258			-91		-375		-131
			Operating income				1,245			330			787			231		1,250		343
	Interest income						5			2			6			3		12		4
	Interest expense						-97			-75			-306			-76		-260		-71
	Foreign currency translation						-2			-1			74			21		-6		-6
	Other income (expense), net						25			7			-9			-2		3		1
			Income before income taxes				1,176			263			552			177		999		271
	Provision for income taxes						-229			-50			-101			-34		-201		-55
			Net income			$	947		$	213		$	451		$	143	$	798	$	216

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur1

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of Prepaid expenses and other current assets were as follows at December 31:
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	VAT receivables		$	351	$	202
	Income taxes			103		85
	Advances to suppliers			180		67
	Prepaid insurance			49		51
	Deferred tax assets			24		46
	Taxes other than income taxes			17		18
	Other			106		101
		Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	830	$	570


	The components of Other assets were as follows at December 31:
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Debt issuance costs		$	103	$	98
	Company-owned life insurance			54		55
	Pension assets			73		15
	Deferred tax assets			357		44
	Other			32		34
		Total other assets	$	619	$	246

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of accrued liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following components at December 31:
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Payroll and benefits		$	409	$	437
	Product sales rebates			211		221
	Taxes other than income taxes			207		201
	Renewable identification numbers			124		- -
	Deferred revenues			107		34
	Interest			83		51
	Restructuring			58		66
	Priority and administrative claims			15		15
	Income taxes			5		37
	Other			80		95
		Total accrued liabilities	$	1,299	$	1,157

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt [Abstract]	'
Schedule of long-term debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Long-term loans, notes and other long-term debt consisted of the following:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Senior Notes due 2019, $2,000 million, 5.0%		$	2,000	$	2,000
	Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0%			1,000		1,000
	Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4% ($10 million of discount)			740		0
	Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75%			1,000		1,000
	Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%			300		300
	Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($22 million of discount)			728		0
	Other			9		5
		Total		5,777		4,305
	Less current maturities			-1		-1
		Long-term debt	$	5,776	$	4,304


Schedule of short-term debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Short-term loans, notes and other short-term debt consisted of the following:

	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	$2,000 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility		$	0	$	0
	$1,000 million U.S. Receivables Securitization Facility			0		0
	€450 million European Receivables Securitization Facility			0		0
	Financial payables to equity investees			9		9
	Precious metal financings			48		74
	Other			1		12
		Total short-term debt	$	58	$	95

Lease_Commitments_Tables

Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Lease Commitments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of future estimated minimum rental payments for operating leases [Table Text Block]	'
	The aggregate future estimated payments under these commitments are:
	Millions of dollars
	2014		$	305
	2015			267
	2016			228
	2017			187
	2018			163
	Thereafter			677
		Total minimum lease payments	$	1,827

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Summary of fair value of outstanding financial instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	Derivatives—The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Refer to Note 15, Fair Value Measurement, for additional information regarding the fair value of derivative financial instruments.
						31-Dec-13				31-Dec-12
					Balance Sheet	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
	Millions of dollars				Classification	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	Assets -
		Derivatives:
			Commodities		Prepaid expenses	$	- -	$	- -	$	134	$	6
					and other
					current assets
			Embedded derivatives		Prepaid expenses		47		3		59		5
					and other
					current assets
			Foreign currency		Prepaid expenses		155		1		964		8
					and other
					current assets
						$	202	$	4	$	1,157	$	19
	Liabilities -
		Derivatives:
			Commodities		Accrued liabilities	$	646	$	4	$	94	$	7
			Warrants		Accrued liabilities		- -		1		- -		1
			Foreign currency		Accrued liabilities		17		- -		- -		- -
						$	663	$	5	$	94	$	8


Summary of the pretax effect of derivative instruments charged directly to income [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the pretax effect of derivative instruments charged directly to income:
				Effect of Financial Instruments
				Year Ended December 31, 2013
						Gain (Loss)		Additional
				Gain (Loss)		Reclassified		Gain (Loss)
				Recognized		from AOCI		Recognized		Income Statement
	Millions of dollars			in AOCI		to Income		in Income		Classification
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
		Commodities		$	- -	$	- -	$	-12	Cost of sales
		Embedded derivatives			- -		- -		25	Cost of sales
		Foreign currency			- -		- -		6	Other income
										(expense), net
				$	- -	$	- -	$	19


				Year Ended December 31, 2012
						Gain (Loss)		Additional
				Gain (Loss)		Reclassified		Gain (Loss)
				Recognized		from AOCI		Recognized		Income Statement
	Millions of dollars			in AOCI		to Income		in Income		Classification
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
		Commodities		$	- -	$	- -	$	-23	Cost of sales
		Warrants			- -		- -		-11	Other income
										(expense), net
		Embedded derivatives			- -		- -		5		Cost of sales
		Foreign currency			- -		- -		-15	Other income
										(expense), net
				$	- -	$	- -	$	-44


				Year Ended December 31, 2011
						Gain (Loss)		Additional
				Gain (Loss)		Reclassified		Gain (Loss)
				Recognized		from AOCI		Recognized		Income Statement
	Millions of dollars			in AOCI		to Income		in Income		Classification
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
		Commodities		$	- -	$	- -	$	26	Cost of sales
		Warrants			- -		- -		-37	Other income
										(expense), net
		Foreign currency			- -		- -		-7	Other income
										(expense), net
				$	- -	$	- -	$	-18

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]	'
Schedule of derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the derivative financial instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
						31-Dec-13
						Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	Assets–
			Derivatives:
				Embedded derivatives		$	3		$	0		$	3	$	0
				Foreign currency			1			0			1		0
						$	4		$	0		$	4	$	0
	Liabilities–
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		$	4		$	4		$	0	$	0
				Warrants			1			0			1		0
						$	5		$	4		$	1	$	0


						31-Dec-12
						Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	Assets–
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		$	6		$	1		$	5	$	0
				Embedded derivatives			5			0			5		0
				Foreign currency			8			0			8		0
						$	19		$	1		$	18	$	0
	Liabilities–
			Derivatives:
				Commodities		$	7		$	7		$	0	$	0
				Warrants			1			0			1		0
						$	8		$	7		$	1	$	0


	During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no derivative financial instruments measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs and no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
Schedule of non-derivative financial instruments measured at fair value and carrying value [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our non-derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. Short-term and long-term debt are recorded at historical cost or amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying and fair value of short-term and long-term debt excludes capital leases.
						31-Dec-13
						Carrying			Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term debt					$	58		$	55		$	0	$	44	$	11
	Long-term debt						5,772			6,382			0		6,378		4
	Qualified performance awards						14			14			14		0		0
	Total					$	5,844		$	6,451		$	14	$	6,422	$	15


						31-Dec-12
						Carrying			Fair
	Millions of dollars					Value			Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term debt					$	95		$	95		$	0	$	74	$	21
	Long-term debt						4,300			4,935			0		4,935		0
	Qualified performance awards						3			3			3		0		0
	Total					$	4,398		$	5,033		$	3	$	5,009	$	21


Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the basis used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
		31-Dec-13
	Millions of dollars	Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Equity investment	$	20		$	0		$	0		$	20


		31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars	Fair Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Property, plant and equipment (held and used)	$	6		$	0		$	0		$	6

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, schedule of plan assets and the funded status of defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligations, plan assets and the funded status of our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:
						Year Ended December 31,
						2013						2012
	Millions of dollars					U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Change in benefit obligation:
		Benefit obligation, January 1				$	2,156		$	1,288		$	2,067		$	1,093
		Service cost					44			30			41			24
		Interest cost					80			45			80			51
		Actuarial (gain) loss					-226			13			87			145
		Plan amendments					4			18			0			-8
		Benefits paid					-126			-72			-119			-44
		Participant contributions					0			3			0			3
		Curtailment					0			-1			0			-4
		Foreign exchange effects					0			38			0			28
				Benefit obligation, December 31			1,932			1,362			2,156			1,288

	Change in plan assets:
		Fair value of plan assets, January 1					1,698			625			1,527			554
		Actual return on plan assets					301			12			182			26
		Company contributions					86			86			108			72
		Benefits paid					-126			-72			-119			-44
		Participant contributions					0			3			0			3
		Foreign exchange effects					0			13			0			14
				Fair value of plan assets, December 31			1,959			667			1,698			625
				Funded status of continuing operations,
					31-Dec	$	27		$	-695		$	-458		$	-663


	The following table provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations of our unfunded other postretirement benefit plans:
					Year Ended December 31,
					2013						2012
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation, beginning of period				$	352		$	39		$	338		$	26
	Service cost					5			1			5			1
	Interest cost					12			1			13			1
	Curtailment					0			0			0			-1
	Actuarial (gain) loss					-42			1			17			12
	Benefits paid					-24			-1			-29			-1
	Participant contributions					7			0			8			0
	Foreign exchange effects					0			0			0			1
			Benefit obligation, end of period			310			41			352			39

	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period					0			0			0			0
	Employer contributions					17			1			21			1
	Participant contributions					7			0			8			0
	Benefits paid					-24			-1			-29			-1
			Fair value of plan assets, end of period			0			0			0			0
			Funded status, end of period		$	-310		$	-41		$	-352		$	-39


Schedule of amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]	'
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
		Balance Sheets consist of:
			Prepaid benefit cost, long-term		$	68		$	5		$	0		$	15
			Accrued benefit liability, current			0			-56			0			-48
			Accrued benefit liability, long-term			-41			-644			-458			-630
				Funded status, December 31	$	27		$	-695		$	-458		$	-663


					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
		Balance Sheets consist of:
	Accrued benefit liability, current				$	-20		$	-1		$	-21		$	-1
	Accrued benefit liability, long-term					-290			-40			-331			-38
			Funded status, December 31		$	-310		$	-41		$	-352		$	-39


Schedule of amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income [Table Text Block]	'
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Amounts recognized in Accumulated other
		comprehensive income:
	Actuarial and investment loss				$	11		$	132		$	431		$	106
	Prior service cost					4			13			0			10
			Balance at December 31		$	15		$	145		$	431		$	116


					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Amounts recognized in the Accumulated
		other comprehensive income:
	Actuarial and investment loss				$	16		$	12		$	61		$	11
	Prior service credit					-1			0			-1			0
			Balance at December 31		$	15		$	12		$	60		$	11


Schedule of accumulated benefit obligations for defined benefit plans [Table Text Block]	'
	The following additional information is presented for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans as of December 31:
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Accumulated benefit obligation for defined
		benefit plans			$	1,910		$	1,233		$	2,126		$	1,172


Schedule of projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows at December 31:
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Projected benefit obligations				$	632		$	1,229		$	2,156		$	987
	Fair value of assets					591			528			1,698			309


Schedule of accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets are summarized as follows at December 31:
					31-Dec-13						31-Dec-12
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Accumulated benefit obligations				$	615		$	660		$	2,125		$	779
	Fair value of assets					591			53			1,698			171


Schedule of the components of net periodic costs [TableText Block]	'
	The following table provides the components of net periodic pension costs:
					U.S. Plans

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Net Periodic Pension Cost:
		Service cost			$	44		$	44		$	40
		Interest cost				80			80			91
		Actual return on plan assets				-301			-182			18
		Less – return in excess of (less than) expected return				168			63			-123
		Expected return on plan assets				-133			-119			-105
		Settlement and curtailment loss				0			0			6
		Actuarial and investment loss amortization				26			23			0
				Net periodic benefit cost	$	17		$	28		$	32


					Non-U.S. Plans

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Net Periodic Pension Cost:
		Service cost			$	30		$	26		$	29
		Interest cost				45			51			56
		Actual return on plan assets				-12			-26			-16
		Less – return less than expected return				-11			-3			-18
		Expected return on plan assets				-23			-29			-34
		Settlement and curtailment gain				-4			-4			-3
		Prior service cost amortization				14			3			3
		Actuarial and investment loss amortization				2			0			0
				Net periodic benefit cost	$	64		$	47		$	51


	The following table provides the components of net periodic other postretirement benefit costs:
					U.S. Plans

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Net Periodic Other Postretirement Cost:
		Service cost			$	5		$	5		$	4
		Interest cost				12			13			18
		Actuarial loss amortization				1			1			0
			Net periodic benefit cost		$	18		$	19		$	22


					Non-U.S. Plans

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Net Periodic Other Postretirement Cost:
		Service cost			$	1		$	1		$	1
		Interest cost				1			1			1
		Actuarial loss amortization				1			0			0
			Net periodic benefit cost		$	3		$	2		$	2


Schedule of actual and target allocation of plan assets [Table Text Block]	'
	The actual and target asset allocation for our plans are as follows:
						2013				2012
	Millions of dollars					Actual		Target		Actual		Target
	Canada
			Equity securities			63%		60%		61%		60%
			Fixed income			37%		40%		39%		40%
	United Kingdom - Lyondell Chemical Plans
			Equity securities			54%		50%		47%		50%
			Fixed income			46%		50%		53%		50%
	United Kingdom - Basell Plans
			Equity securities			58%		60%		59%		60%
			Fixed income			42%		40%		41%		40%
	United States
			Equity securities			59%		51%		58%		55%
			Fixed income			29%		30%		33%		30%
			Alternatives			12%		19%		9%		15%
	Netherlands - Lyondell Chemical Plans
			Fixed income			100%		100%		100%		100%
	Netherlands - Basell Plans
			Equity securities			10%		18%		7%		18%
			Fixed income			90%		82%		93%		82%


Schedule of estimated contributions of the plans in the next fiscal year [Table Text Block]	'
	We estimate the following contributions to our pension plans in 2014:
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.
	Defined benefit plans				$	100		$	79
	Multi-employer plans					0			8
			Total		$	100		$	87


Schedule of future expected benefit payments [Table Text Block]	'
	As of December 31, 2013, future expected benefit payments by our pension plans which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are as follows:
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.
	2014				$	128		$	82
	2015					133			65
	2016					132			60
	2017					139			60
	2018					141			61
	2019 through 2023					689			333


	As of December 31, 2013, future expected benefit payments by our other postretirement benefit plan, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, were as follows:
	Millions of dollars				U.S.			Non-U.S.
	2014				$	20		$	1
	2015					21			1
	2016					22			1
	2017					23			1
	2018					24			1
	2019 through 2023					121			8


Schedule of assumptions used [Table Text Block]	'
	The assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our pension plans were as follows at December 31:
					2013				2012
					U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
	Weighted average assumptions:
	Discount rate				4.73%		3.78%		3.82%		3.63%
	Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.37%		4.00%		3.12%


	The assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for our pension plans were as follows:
					Year Ended
					December 31,
					2013				2012				2011
					U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
	Weighted average assumptions
		for the year:
	Discount rate				3.82%		3.63%		4.07%		4.83%		5.18%		4.97%
	Expected return on plan assets				8.00%		3.73%		8.00%		4.84%		8.00%		6.21%
	Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.12%		4.00%		3.17%		4.00%		3.27%


	The following table reflects the actual annualized total returns for the periods ended December 31, 2013:
							Annualized
					December 31,		One		Three		Five		Ten
					2013		Year		Years		Years		Years
	U.S. plan assets				16.45%		16.45%		10.04%		13.77%		7.07%
	Non-U.S. plan assets				1.39%		1.39%		4.10%		6.70%		6.12%


	The following table sets forth the assumed health care cost trend rates:
									U.S. Plans
									At December 31,
									2013		2012
	Assumed heath care trend rate:
		Immediate trend rate							7.60%		7.90%
		Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost
			trend rate is assumed to decline)						4.50%		4.50%
		Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate							2027		2027


					Non-U.S. Plans
					Canada				France
					At December 31,				At December 31,
					2013		2012		2013		2012
	Assumed heath care trend rate:
		Immediate trend rate			7.00%		7.50%		3.50%		3.50%
		Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost
			trend rate is assumed to decline)		5.00%		5.00%		0		0
		Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate			2018		2018		0		0


	The assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities for our other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
					At December 31,
					2013				2012
					U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
	Weighted average assumptions:
	Discount rate				4.53%		3.99%		3.73%		3.80%
	Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.00%


	The assumptions used in determining the net benefit costs for our other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
					Year Ended December 31,
					2013				2012				2011
					U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.		U.S.		Non-U.S.
Weighted average assumptions
	for the year:
Discount rate				3.73%		3.80%		3.98%		5.03%		5.00%		5.36%
Rate of compensation increase				4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.00%		4.00%		3.52%


Schedule of pension investments measured at fair value [Table Text Block]	'
	The pension investments that are measured at fair value as of December 31, 2013 are summarized below:
					31-Dec-13
					Fair
	Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	U.S.
	Common and preferred stock
		Domestic			$	454		$	454		$	0		$	0
		International				156			156			0			0
	Fixed income securities
		Corporate bonds				177			0			177			0
		Mortgage-backed securities				16			0			16			0
		Municipal bonds				7			0			7			0
		Foreign government issued bonds				5			0			5			0
		Asset-backed securities				2			0			2			0
	Commingled funds
		Domestic equity				109			0			109			0
		International equity				462			0			462			0
		Fixed income				189			0			189			0
	Real estate					75			0			0			75
	Hedge funds					124			0			0			124
	Private equity					26			0			0			26
	Convertible securities					1			0			1			0
	U.S. government securities
		Agency securities				67			0			67			0
		U.S. Treasury securities				75			75			0			0
	Cash and cash equivalents					38			38			0			0
	John Hancock GACs					6			0			0			6
	Total U.S. Pension Assets				$	1,989		$	723		$	1,035		$	231


					31-Dec-13
					Fair
	Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Non-U.S.
	Common stocks				$	2		$	2		$	0		$	0
	Commingled funds
		Domestic equity				35			0			35			0
		International equity				144			0			144			0
		Fixed income				159			0			159			0
	Fixed income securities					313			0			313			0
	Cash and cash equivalents					14			14			0			0
	Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets				$	667		$	16		$	651		$	0
	The pension investments that are measured at fair value as of December 31, 2012 are summarized below:
					31-Dec-12
					Fair
	Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	U.S.
	Common and preferred stock
		Domestic			$	411		$	411		$	0		$	0
		International				119			119			0			0
	Fixed income securities
		Corporate bonds				133			0			133			0
		Mortgage-backed securities				17			0			17			0
		Municipal bonds				7			0			7			0
		Foreign government issued bonds				5			0			5			0
		Asset-backed securities				2			0			2			0
	Commingled funds
		Domestic equity				109			0			109			0
		International equity				380			0			380			0
		Fixed income				198			0			198			0
	Real estate					59			0			0			59
	Hedge funds					73			0			0			73
	Private equity					10			0			0			10
Convertible securities					1			0			1			0
U.S. government securities
	Agency securities				102			0			102			0
	U.S. Treasury securities				68			68			0			0
Cash and cash equivalents					44			44			0			0
John Hancock GACs					6			0			0			6
Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC					15			0			0			15
Total U.S. Pension Assets				$	1,759		$	642		$	954		$	163


				31-Dec-12
				Fair
Millions of dollars				Value			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Non-U.S.
Common stock				$	3		$	3		$	0		$	0
Commingled funds
	Domestic equity				31			0			31			0
	International equity				128			0			128			0
	Fixed income				144			0			144			0
Fixed income securities					308			0			308			0
Cash and cash equivalents					8			8			0			0
Total Non-U.S. Pension Assets				$	622		$	11		$	611		$	0
Schedule of changes in the fair value of the Level 3 plan assets [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Level 3 plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
					U.S. Pension Level 3 Assets
																	John
					Real			Hedge			Private			Metropolitan			Hancock
	Millions of dollars				Estate			Funds			Equity			Life GIC			GACs		Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011				$	50		$	40		$	0		$	16		$	5	$	111
		Realized gain				2			0			0			0			1		3
		Unrealized gain (loss) related to
			investments still held at the
			reporting date			4			0			0			-1			0		3
		Purchases, sales, and settlements
			Purchases			4			33			10			0			0		47
			Sales			-1			0			0			0			0		-1
	Balance at December 31, 2012					59			73			10			15			6		163
		Realized gain				3			0			0			0			0		3
		Unrealized gain (loss) related to
			investments still held at the
			reporting date			7			7			-1			0			0		13
		Purchases, sales, and settlements
			Purchases			9			44			21			0			0		74
			Sales			-3			0			-4			0			0		-7
			Settlements			0			0			0			-15			0		-15
	Balance at December 31, 2013				$	75		$	124		$	26		$	0		$	6	$	231


Fair value measurements of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
											Redemption
											Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
							Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
	Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
	U.S.
											daily,
											pending
	Commingled fund investing										market
		in Domestic Equity	$	109		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 4 days

											daily,
											pending
	Commingled fund investing										market
		in International Equity		462			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days

											daily,
											pending
	Commingled fund investing										market
		in Fixed Income		189			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 7 days

											quarterly,
											pending
											market		15 to 25		45 to 90
	Real Estate			75			39		10 years		condition		days		days

											monthly,
											pending
											market		10 to 30		20 to 90
	Hedge Funds			124			0		N/A		condition		days		days

											quarterly,
											pending
											market
	Private Equity			26			91		10 years		condition		N/A		N/A
	Total U.S.		$	985		$	130


											Redemption
											Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
							Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
	Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
	Non-U.S.
											1 to 7 days,
											pending
	Commingled fund investing										market
		in Domestic Equity	$	35		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

											1 to 7 days,
											pending
	Commingled fund investing										market
		in International Equity		144			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

											daily,
											pending
	Commingled fund investing										market
		in Fixed Income		159			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days
	Total Non-U.S.		$	338		$	0


	The fair value measurements of the investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share as of December 31, 2012 are as follows:
											Redemption
											Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
						Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
U.S.
										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Domestic Equity	$	109		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 4 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in International Equity		380			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Fixed Income		198			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 to 7 days

										quarterly,
										pending
										market		15 to 25		45 to 90
Real Estate			59			12		10 years		condition		days		days

										monthly,
										pending
										market		10 to 30		20 to 90
Hedge Funds			73			0		N/A		condition		days		days

										quarterly,
										pending
										market
Private Equity			10			60		10 years		condition		N/A		N/A
Total U.S.		$	829		$	72


										Redemption
										Frequency		Trade to		Redemption
						Unfunded		Remaining		(if currently		Settlement		Notice
Millions of dollars			Fair Value			Commitments		Life		eligible)		Terms		Period
Non-U.S.
										1 to 7 days,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Domestic Equity	$	31		$	0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

										1 to 7 days,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in International Equity		128			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		1 to 3 days

										daily,
										pending
Commingled fund investing										market
	in Fixed Income		144			0		N/A		condition		1 to 3 days		3 days
Total Non-U.S.		$	303		$	0


Company contributions to multi-employer plan [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides disclosure related to the Company's multi-employer plan:
				Company Contributions
	Millions of dollars			2013			2012			2011

	Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG ^(a)			$	8		$	8		$	7
	(a) The plan information for the Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG is not publicly available and the plan is not subject to a collective-bargaining agreement. The plan provides fixed, monthly retirement payments on the basis of the credits earned by the participating employees. To the extent that the plan is underfunded, the future contributions to the plan may increase and may be used to fund retirement benefits for employees related to other employers. The Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG's financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 indicated total assets of $8,163 million and $7,287 million, respectively; total actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits of $7,785 million and $7,423 million, respectively; and total contributions for all participating employers of $223 million and $202 million, respectively. Our plan contributions did not exceed 5 percent of the total contributions in 2013, 2012, or 2011.
Schedule of details regarding the pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income for the period [Table Text Block]	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income―The following pre-tax amounts were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
					Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
					Actuarial			Prior Service			Actuarial			Prior Service
	Millions of dollars				(Gain) Loss			Cost (Credit)			(Gain) Loss			Cost (Credit)
	31-Dec-11				$	393		$	21		$	42		$	3
		Arising during the period				166			-8			32			-4
		Amortization				-22			-3			-2			0
	31-Dec-12					537			10			72			-1
		Arising during the period				-369			21			-42			0
		Amortization				-28			-14			-2			0
		Settlement gains				3			0			0			0
	31-Dec-13				$	143		$	17		$	28		$	-1


Company contributions to Employee Savings Plans [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides the company contributions to the Employee Savings Plans:
						Company Contributions
						2013						2012						2011
	Millions of dollars					U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.			Non-U.S.			U.S.		Non-U.S.

	Employee Savings Plans				$	30		$	3		$	27		$	4		$	30	$	4

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe1

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Summary of compensation expense and associated tax benefits [Table Text Block]	'
	Total share-based compensation expense and the associated tax benefits for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011

	Compensation Expense:
		Restricted Stock Units		$	16		$	7		$	7
		Stock Options			10			22			17
		Restricted Stock			5			10			6
		Qualified Performance Awards			11			3			0
			Total	$	42		$	42		$	30
	Tax Benefit:
		Restricted Stock Units		$	6		$	2		$	2
		Stock Options			4			8			6
		Restricted Stock			2			4			2
			Total	$	12		$	14		$	10


Summary of restricted stock unit activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes RSUs activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 in thousands of units:
								Weighted
								Average Grant
					Number of			Date Fair Value
					Units			(per share)

	Outstanding at January 1, 2013					1,930		$	23.51
	Granted					56			63.26
	Paid					-170			42.62
	Forfeited					-99			22.2
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013					1,717		$	23


Fair value assumptions used to value stock options [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of each stock option award is estimated, based on several assumptions, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The principal assumptions utilized in valuing stock options include the expected stock price volatility (based on the historic average of the common stock of our peer companies and the Company's historic stock price volatility over the expected term); the expected option life (an estimate based on a simplified approach); the expected dividend yield; and the risk-free interest rate (an estimate based on the yield of United States Treasury zero coupon bond with a maturity equal to the expected life of the option). Weighted average fair values of stock options granted in each respective year and the assumptions used in estimating those fair values are as follows:
				2013			2012			2011
	Weighted average fair value:		$	22.16		$	16.22		$	14.17⁽¹⁾
	Fair value assumptions:
		Dividend yield		3.00%			3.00%			3.00%
		Expected volatility		51.00%			51.00%			50.00%
		Risk-free interest rate		0.95-1.27%			0.80-1.11%			1.07-1.18%
		Weighted average expected term, in years		6			6			6


	In 2011, the per share weighted average fair value for all options granted was $13.06 before re-measurement described above and $14.17 after re-measurement.

Summary of stock option activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 in thousands of shares for the non-qualified stock options:
													Aggregate
								Weighted			Weighted		Intrinsic
					Number			Average			Average		Value
					of			Exercise			Remaining		(millions of
					Shares			Price			Term		dollars)

	Outstanding at January 1, 2013					6,509		$	14.51
	Granted					97			60.6
	Exercised					-1,362			13.55
	Forfeited					-29			12.89
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013					5,215		$	15.62		5.3	years	$	337
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013					3,763		$	14.76		3.6	years	$	247


Summary of restricted stock shares activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2013 in thousands of shares:
								Weighted
					Number of			Average Grant
					Shares			Date Fair Value

	Outstanding at January 1, 2013					1,047		$	17.61
	Granted					0			0
	Paid					-1,047			17.61
	Forfeited					0			0
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013					0		$	0

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes [Table Text Block]	'
	The significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013		2012			2011
	Current:
		U.S. federal			$	969		$	464		$	419
		Non-U.S.				135			78			161
		State				78			70			27
			Total current			1,182			612			607

	Deferred:
		U.S. federal				218			607			394
		Non-U.S.				-270			73			60
		State				6			35			-2
			Total deferred			-46			715			452

	Provision for income taxes before tax effects
		of other comprehensive income				1,136			1,327			1,059

	Tax effects of elements of other
		comprehensive income:
		Pension and postretirement liabilities				149			-38			-128
		Foreign currency translation				-4			-1			1
	Total income tax expense in
		comprehensive income			$	1,281		$	1,288		$	932


Schedule of income before income taxes and schedule of effective income tax reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	We are incorporated in The Netherlands and were a tax resident of that country until July 1, 2013 at which time, as mentioned above, we became a tax resident of the United Kingdom. However, since the proportion of U.S. revenues, assets, operating income and associated tax provisions is significantly greater than any other single taxing jurisdiction within the worldwide group, the reconciliation of the differences between the provision for income taxes and the statutory rate is presented on the basis of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% as opposed to the United Kingdom and Dutch statutory rates of 23% and 25%, respectively, to provide a more meaningful insight into those differences. Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 is 22.7%. This summary is shown below:

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Income before income taxes:
		U.S.			$	3,912		$	3,313		$	2,388
		Non-U.S.				1,084			872			1,143
				Total	$	4,996		$	4,185		$	3,531

	Income tax at U.S. statutory rate				$	1,749		$	1,465		$	1,236
		Increase (reduction) resulting from:
			Non-U.S. income taxed at lower statutory rates			-60			-53			-44
			State income taxes, net of federal benefit			58			67			27
			Changes in valuation allowances			-353			-72			-84
			Non-taxable income			-92			-50			-73
			U.S. manufacturing deduction			-96			-42			-30
			Other, net			-70			12			27
			Income tax provision		$	1,136		$	1,327		$	1,059


Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The deferred tax effects of tax losses carried forward and the tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements, reduced by a valuation allowance where appropriate, are presented below:
						December 31,			December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013			2012
	Deferred tax liabilities:
		Accelerated tax depreciation				$	1,438		$	1,277
		Investment in joint venture partnerships					176			158
		Other intangible assets					378			387
		Inventory					597			632
			Total deferred tax liabilities				2,589			2,454

	Deferred tax assets:
		Tax loss carryforwards					511			554
		Employee benefit plans					341			548
		Other					46			121
			Total deferred tax assets				898			1,223
		Deferred tax asset valuation allowances					-167			-551
			Net deferred tax assets				731			672
	Net deferred tax liabilities					$	1,858		$	1,782

	Balance sheet classifications:
		Deferred tax assets - current				$	24		$	46
		Deferred tax assets - long-term					357			44
		Deferred tax liability - current					580			558
		Deferred tax liability - long-term					1,659			1,314
			Net deferred tax liabilities			$	1,858		$	1,782


Schedule of the expiration of the tax losses carried forward and the related deferred tax assets [Table Text Block]	'
	The expiration of the tax losses carried forward and the related deferred tax asset, before valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
								Deferred Tax on
					Tax Loss			Our Tax Loss
	Millions of dollars				Carryforwards			Carryforwards
	2014				$	111		$	29
	2016					5			2
	2018					82			24
	Thereafter					395			100
	Indefinite					1,099			356
					$	1,692		$	511


Schedule of deferred tax assets on tax loss carryforwards by jurisdiction [Table Text Block]	'
	The tax loss carryforward amounts are primarily related to operations in France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and The Netherlands, and capital losses in the United States. The deferred tax assets on these loss carryforward amounts are shown below:
					December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	France				$	323		$	332		$	331
	Canada					69			93			91
	United Kingdom					27			33			34
	Spain					55			34			34
	The Netherlands					13			30			99
	United States					15			2			12
	Other					9			30			8
					$	511		$	554		$	609


Schedule of valuation allowances by jurisdiction [Table Text Block]	'
	A summary of the valuation allowances by primary jurisdiction is shown below, reflecting the valuation allowances for all the net deferred tax assets, including deferred tax assets for tax losses and other temporary differences.
					December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	France				$	34		$	378		$	392
	Canada					78			103			96
	United Kingdom					14			43			45
	Spain					16			22			31
	The Netherlands					13			- -			- -
	United States					12			1			- -
	Other					- -			4			6
					$	167		$	551		$	570


Schedule of unrecognized tax benefits [Table Text Block]	'
	Tax benefits totaling $495 million, $548 million and $483 million relating to uncertain tax positions were unrecognized as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits:

					Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars				2013			2012			2011
	Balance, beginning of period				$	548		$	483		$	441
	Additions for tax positions of current year					11			15			54
	Additions for tax positions of prior years					7			50			7
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years					-66			- -			-19
	Settlements (payments/refunds)					-5			- -			- -
			Balance, end of period		$	495		$	548		$	483

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of environmental loss contingencies [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the activity in our accrued environmental liability included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities:”

			Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars		2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of period		$	126	$	120
	Additional provisions			7		16
	Amounts paid			-11		-12
	Foreign exchange effects			3		2
	Other			-5		0
		Balance at end of period	$	120	$	126

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of dividends paid [Table Text Block]	'
	Dividend distribution―The following table presents the dividends paid in the periods presented:
			Dividend Per			Aggregate
			Ordinary			Dividends
	Millions of dollars, except per share amounts		Share			Paid			Date of Record
	For the year 2013:
		March	$	0.4		$	229		25-Feb-13
		June		0.5			288		3-Jun-13
		September		0.5			280		23-Sep-13
		December		0.6			330		25-Nov-13
			$	2		$	1,127

	For the year 2012:
		March	$	0.25		$	143		12-Mar-12
		June		0.4			230		21-May-12
		September		0.4			230		4-Sep-12
		December		0.4			230		19-Nov-12
		December		2.75			1,582		19-Nov-12
			$	4.2		$	2,415


Schedule of changes in ordinary and treasury shares outstanding during the period [Table Text Block]	'
	Ordinary shares―The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares and treasury shares for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
				Year Ended December 31,
				2013		2012
	Ordinary shares outstanding:
		Beginning balance		575,216,709		573,390,514
		Share-based compensation		931,125		1,140,439
		Warrants exercised		7,666		685,756
		Employee stock purchase plan		27,640		0
		Purchase of ordinary shares		-27,359,002		0
		Ending balance		548,824,138		575,216,709
	Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
		Beginning balance		3,206,033		4,051,013
		Share-based compensation		-931,126		-1,138,868
		Warrants exercised		1,608		293,888
		Employee stock purchase plan		-27,640		0
		Purchase of ordinary shares		27,359,002		0
		Ending balance		29,607,877		3,206,033
	Ordinary shares issued at end of period			578,432,015		578,422,742


	Treasury shares also include 27,359,002 shares repurchased during 2013 under our share repurchase program discussed above. The repurchased shares are recorded at cost.
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)―The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented in the following table:
					Defined Benefit
					Pension			Foreign
					and Other			Currency
					Postretirement			Translations
	Millions of dollars				Benefit Plans			Adjustments			Total
	Balance – January 1, 2013				$	-422		$	11		$	-411
			Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			251			221			472
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive income		31			4			35
			Net other comprehensive income			282			225			507
	Balance – December 31, 2013				$	-140		$	236		$	96

	Balance – January 1, 2012				$	-301		$	-126		$	-427
			Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			-139			137			-2
			Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
				comprehensive loss		18			0			18
			Net other comprehensive income (loss)			-121			137			16
	Balance – December 31, 2012				$	-422		$	11		$	-411


Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
															Affected line item on the
							Year Ended December 31,								Consolidated
	Millions of dollars						2013			2012			2011		Statements of Income
	Reclassification adjustments for:
		Foreign currency translations					$	4		$	0		$	0	Other income (expense), net
		Amortization of defined benefit pension
			and other postretirement plan items:
				Prior service cost				14			3			0	(a)
				Actuarial loss				30			24			0	(a)
		Settlement (gain) loss						-3			0			6	(a)
	Reclassifications, before tax							45			27			6
	Income tax expense							10			9			2	Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified out of
		Accumulated other comprehensive
		income (loss)					$	35		$	18		$	4



	These Accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (see Note 16).

Per_Share_Data_Tables

Per Share Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Per Share Data (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Per Share Data [Abstract]	'
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	Earnings per share data and dividends declared per share of common stock are as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

			Year Ended December 31,
			2013				2012				2011
			Continuing		Discontinued		Continuing		Discontinued		Continuing		Discontinued
	Millions of dollars		Operations		Operations		Operations		Operations		Operations		Operations
	Net income (loss)		$	3,860	$	-7	$	2,858	$	-24	$	2,472	$	-332
	Less: net loss attributable to
		non-controlling interests		4		0		14		0		7		0
	Net income (loss) attributable
		to the Company shareholders		3,864		-7		2,872		-24		2,479		-332
	Net (income) loss attributable to
		participating securities		-11		0		-3		0		-14		2
	Net income (loss) attributable
		to ordinary shareholders –
		basic and diluted	$	3,853	$	-7	$	2,869	$	-24	$	2,465	$	-330

	Millions of shares
	Basic weighted average common
		stock outstanding		566		566		573		573		568		568
	Effect of dilutive securities:
		Stock options		3		3		3		3		3		3
		MTI and QPA awards		1		1		1		1		1		1
	Potential dilutive shares			570		570		577		577		572		572

	Earnings (loss) per share:
		Basic	$	6.81	$	-0.01	$	5.01	$	-0.04	$	4.34	$	-0.58
		Diluted	$	6.76	$	-0.01	$	4.96	$	-0.04	$	4.32	$	-0.58

	Millions of shares
	Participating securities			1.7		1.7		3		3		3.6		3.6

	Dividends declared per share of
		common stock	$	2	$	0	$	4.2	$	0	$	5.05	$	0

Segment_and_Related_Informatio1

Segment and Related Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Segment and Related Information (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment and Related Information [Abstract]	'
Summary of financial information concerning reportable segments [Table Text Block]	'
	Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following table for the periods presented.
				Year Ended December 31, 2013
				O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars			Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology			Other			Total
	Sales and other
		operating revenues:
			Customers	$	9,174		$	14,480		$	9,337		$	10,656		$	414		$	1		$	44,062
			Intersegment		3,915			205			135			1,042			118			-5,415			0
					13,089			14,685			9,472			11,698			532			-5,414			44,062

	Operating income (loss)				3,253			377			1,300			22			157			-7			5,102
	Depreciation and
		amortization expense			293			287			204			160			75			2			1,021
	Other income (expense),
		net			2			1			-16			0			0			-1			-14
	Income from equity
		investments			25			174			4			0			0			0			203
	Capital expenditures				645			229			443			209			30			5			1,561


				Year Ended December 31, 2012
				O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars			Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology			Other			Total
	Sales and other
		operating revenues:
			Customers	$	8,987		$	14,203		$	9,280		$	12,490		$	377		$	15		$	45,352
			Intersegment		3,947			318			378			801			121			-5,565			0
					12,934			14,521			9,658			13,291			498			-5,550			45,352

	Operating income				2,650			127			1,430			334			122			13			4,676
	Depreciation and
		amortization expense			281			285			194			148			73			2			983
	Other income (expense),
		net			12			15			0			-1			2			-26			2
	Income (loss) from
		equity investments			25			121			-3			0			0			0			143
	Capital expenditures				468			254			159			136			43			0			1,060
				Year Ended December 31, 2011
				O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars			Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology			Other			Total
	Sales and other
		operating revenues:
			Customers	$	10,349		$	15,223		$	9,293		$	12,886		$	376		$	56		$	48,183
			Intersegment		4,531			368			207			820			130			-6,056			0
					14,880			15,591			9,500			13,706			506			-6,000			48,183

	Operating income (loss)				1,855			435			1,156			809			107			-25			4,337
	Depreciation and
		amortization expense			246			262			186			153			84			0			931
	Other income (expense),
		net			15			0			42			15			0			-42			30
	Income from equity
		investments			21			168			27			0			0			0			216
	Capital expenditures				425			235			101			224			26			10			1,021


	Sales and other operating revenues, Operating income (loss) and Other income (expense), net in the “Other” columns above include elimination of intersegment transactions.

Reconciliation of assets from segment to consolidated, including goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	Long-lived assets of continuing operations, including goodwill, are summarized and reconciled to consolidated totals in the following table:
			O&P –			O&P –
	Millions of dollars		Americas			EAI			I&D			Refining			Technology				Other			Total
		31-Dec-13
	Property, plant and
		equipment, net	$	2,614		$	2,412		$	2,109		$	1,045		$	275		$	2		$	8,457
	Investment in PO
		joint ventures		0			0			421			0			0			0			421
	Equity investments			156			1,381			92			0			0			0			1,629
	Goodwill			162			182			251			0			10			0			605

		31-Dec-12
	Property, plant and
		equipment, net	$	2,167		$	2,437		$	1,830		$	985		$	274		$	3		$	7,696
	Investment in PO
		joint ventures		0			0			397			0			0			0			397
	Equity investments			162			1,303			118			0			0			0			1,583
	Goodwill			162			175			245			0			9			0			591


	Property, plant and equipment, net, included in the “Other” column above includes assets related to corporate and support functions.
Schedule of revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by geographical area [Table Text Block]	'
	The following geographic data for revenues are based upon the delivery location of the product and for long-lived assets, the location of the assets.
						Year Ended December 31,
	Millions of dollars					2013			2012			2011
	Sales and other operating revenues:
		United States				$	21,940		$	23,622		$	25,067
		Germany					4,128			3,660			4,632
		France					1,777			1,633			2,242
		Italy					1,560			1,551			1,790
		Mexico					1,478			1,519			846
		The Netherlands					1,049			1,032			1,217
		Other					12,130			12,335			12,389
			Total			$	44,062		$	45,352		$	48,183


						Long-Lived Assets
	Millions of dollars					2013			2012
	United States					$	6,046		$	5,365
	Germany						1,791			1,747
	The Netherlands						767			730
	France						567			557
	Italy						489			516
	Mexico						161			166
	Other						1,590			1,633
		Total				$	11,411		$	10,714


	Long-lived assets include Property, plant and equipment, net, Intangible assets, net, Equity investments, and Investments in PO joint ventures (see Notes 7, 8 and 9).

Unaudited_Quarterly_Results_Ta

Unaudited Quarterly Results (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Unaudited Quarterly Results (Tables)	Dec. 31, 2013
Unaudited Quarterly Results [Abstract]	'
Schedule of quarterly financial information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents selected financial data for the quarterly periods in 2013 and 2012 and has been revised to reflect discontinued operations (See Note 3, Discontinued Operations and Related Items, for additional information):
				For the Quarter Ended
	Millions of dollars			31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	2013
		Sales and other operating revenues		$	10,669	$	11,103	$	11,152	$	11,138
		Gross profit^(a)			1,516		1,607		1,462		1,537
		Operating income			1,267		1,364		1,207		1,264
		Income from equity investments			59		43		61		40
		Reorganization items			0		-1		0		0
		Income from continuing operations^(b)			906		923		854		1,177
		Income (loss) from discontinued operations			-6		4		-3		-2
		Net income			900		927		851		1,175
		Earnings per share:
			Basic		1.56		1.62		1.51		2.13
			Diluted		1.55		1.61		1.5		2.11


				For the Quarter Ended
	Millions of dollars			31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
	2012
		Sales and other operating revenues		$	11,734	$	11,248	$	11,273	$	11,097
		Gross profit^(a)			1,202		1,687		1,603		1,265
		Operating income ^(c)			940		1,449		1,328		959
		Income from equity investments			46		27		32		38
		Reorganization items			5		-1		- -		- -
		Income from continuing operations^(d)			594		768		851		645
		Income (loss) from discontinued operations			5		- -		-7		-22
		Net income			599		768		844		623
		Earnings per share:
			Basic		1.04		1.34		1.47		1.1
			Diluted		1.04		1.33		1.46		1.09

	Represents Sales and other operating revenues less Cost of sales.
	Income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $353 million benefit related to the release of valuation allowances primarily associated with tax losses in our French tax group.
	Operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 includes a lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment of $71 million which was reversed in the quarter ended September 30, 2012 by a $71 million non-cash benefit due to the recovery of market price.
	Income from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 included after-tax premiums and charges of $210 million related to the early repayment of debt.

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Berre refinery [Member]

Discontinued operations [Line Items]

Estimated cost of social plan

$136

Reduction in estimate of cost of social plan for the Berre refinery closure

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

278

2,852

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

-13

-24

-343

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

-6

-11

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

-2

-3

-6

-22

-7

-24

-332

-7

-24

-332

(Charge) benefit included in income (loss) from discontinued operations related to the liquidation of LIFO-valued inventory

Current assets related to discontinued operations: [Abstract]

Accounts receivable trade, net

Inventories

Total current assets related to discontinued operations

Current liabilities related to discontinued operations: [Abstract]

Accounts payable trade

Accrued liabilities

Total current liabilities related to discontinued operations

Long-term liabilities related to discontinued operations: [Abstract]

Other liabilities

Total long-term liabilities related to discontinued operations

Discontinued operations, additional disclosures [Abstract]

Description of future cash outflows

'Future cash out flows will occur for activities associated with exit and disposal and for payments made to severed employees.

Timing of future cash outflows

'Exit and disposal costs are expected to be incurred through the end of 2017. Payments to the affected employees are expected to be substantially complete by 2019.

Social plan liability, Berre refinery [Roll Forward]

Beginning balance

130

Accretion expense

Cash payments

-20

-44

Adjustment for change in estimates

-5

-25

Effect of exchange rate changes

-2

Ending balance

$130

$42

$59

$130

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2011

USD ($)

Access [Member]

Apollo [Member]

Joint venture partners [Member]

Tax-sharing [Member]

Demand letters [Member]

USD ($)

Financial guarantee [Member]

Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd. [Member]

Basell Orlen Polyolefins SP.Z.o.o [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Related party [Line Items]

Description of transaction

'we entered into a tax cooperation agreement with Access. The tax cooperation agreement allows either party to provide the other with information and support in connection with tax return preparation and audits on a time and materials basis through 2014.

'one of our subsidiaries received demand letters from affiliates of Access demanding indemnity for losses, including attorney’s fees and expenses, arising out of a pending lawsuit and payment of $100 million in management fees under a 2007 management agreement between an Access affiliate and the predecessor of LyondellBasell AF as well as other unspecified amounts related to advice purportedly given in connection with financing and other strategic transactions.

'Transactions with Apollo affiliates include the sales of product under a long-term contract that renews automatically each year, unless a 90 day notice of termination has been received, and other product sales made on the spot market in the ordinary course of business.

'These related party transactions include the sales and purchases of goods in the normal course of business as well as certain financing arrangements. In addition, under contractual arrangements with certain of our equity investees, we receive certain services, utilities and materials at some of our manufacturing sites and we provide certain services to our equity investees.

Payments received under the agreement during the period

'No payments

'less than $1 million

Payments paid under the agreement during the period

Amount of management fees demanded

100

Guarantee of joint venture indebtedness

Proceeds from collection of joint venture loan

The Company billed related parties for: [Abstract]

Sales of products

1,010

1,037

1,116

224

299

375

786

738

741

Shared services agreements

Related parties billed the Company for: [Abstract]

Sales of products

3,340

3,260

3,403

Shared service agreements

$94

$107

$115

Accounts_Receivable_Details

Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$43	$29	'
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	$14	$7	$7

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory, finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials and supplies [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$3,297	$3,194
Work-in-process	253	266
Raw materials and supplies	1,729	1,615
Total inventories	5,279	5,075
LIFO Method Related Items [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of inventories valued using the LIFO method (in hundredths)	89.00%	90.00%
Excess of current replacement cost over LIFO cost of inventories	$688	$620

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_G2

Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Property, plant and equipment (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

LDPE plant in Wessling, Germany [Member]

Land [Member]

Major manufacturing equipment [Member]

Buildings [Member]

Light equipment and instrumentation [Member]

Office furniture [Member]

Turnarounds of major units [Member]

Information system equipment [Member]

Construction in progress [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Total property, plant and equipment [Line Items]

Estimated useful asset life

'25 years

'30 years

'5 years

'20 years

'15 years

'4 years

'7 years

'3 years

'5 years

Total property, plant and equipment

$11,151

$9,626

$320

$304

$6,835

$6,023

$642

$587

$1,315

$993

$16

$13

$1,029

$696

$32

$23

$962

$987

Less accumulated depreciation

-2,694

-1,930

Property, plant and equipment, net

8,457

7,696

Impaired long-lived assets held and used [Line Items]

Asset impairment

$22

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_G3

Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite lived intangible assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	$1,534	$1,524
Accumulated amortization	-630	-486
Net	904	1,038
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets for the next five years [Abstract]	'	'
2014	140	'
2015	132	'
2016	121	'
2017	115	'
2018	109	'
In-process research and development costs [Member]	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	136	131
Accumulated amortization	-40	-30
Net	96	101
Emission allowances [Member]	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	728	728
Accumulated amortization	-263	-195
Net	465	533
Various contracts [Member]	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	567	563
Accumulated amortization	-251	-197
Net	316	366
Software costs [Member]	'	'
Finite lived intangible assets [Line Items]	'	'
Cost	103	102
Accumulated amortization	-76	-64
Net	$27	$38

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_G4

Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Depreciation and amortization expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	$1,021	$983	$931
Property, plant and equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	854	808	728
Investment in PO joint ventures [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	32	30	29
Emission allowances [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	68	70	82
Various contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	47	51	60
In-process research and development costs [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	9	11	13
Software costs [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total depreciation and amortization	$11	$13	$19

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_G5

Property, Plant and Equipment, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Asset retirement obligations and goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Asset retirement obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$106	$123	'
Provisions	0	9	'
Payments	-14	-29	'
Changes in estimates	-6	-2	'
Accretion expense	3	3	'
Effects of exchange rate changes	3	2	'
Ending balance	92	106	'
Goodwill [Abstract]	'	'	'
Goodwill	$605	$591	$585

Investment_in_PO_Joint_Venture3

Investment in PO Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	BLbs	BLbs	MMLbs
	MMLbs	MMLbs
Investment in PO joint ventures supplemental information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Joint venture partner right to annual in-kind propylene oxide production (in billions of pounds)	1.5	1.5	'
Product offtake (in millions of pounds)	4,986	5,170	5,722
Schedule of changes in the investment in POJVs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$397	'	'
Cash contributions	1	8	'
Depreciation and amortization	-1,021	-983	-931
Effect of exchange rate changes	16	11	'
Ending balance	421	397	'
U.S. PO joint venture [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of changes in the investment in POJVs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	262	274	'
Cash contributions	28	10	'
Depreciation and amortization	-21	-22	'
Effect of exchange rate changes	0	0	'
Ending balance	269	262	'
European PO joint venture [Member]	'	'	'
Investment in PO joint ventures supplemental information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in the PO joint venture (in hundredths)	50.00%	'	'
Schedule of changes in the investment in POJVs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	135	138	'
Cash contributions	21	3	'
Depreciation and amortization	-11	-8	'
Effect of exchange rate changes	7	2	'
Ending balance	152	135	'
Total PO joint ventures [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of changes in the investment in POJVs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	397	412	'
Cash contributions	49	13	'
Depreciation and amortization	-32	-30	'
Effect of exchange rate changes	7	2	'
Ending balance	$421	$397	'

Equity_Investments_Direct_and_

Equity Investments, Direct and indirect equity investments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Basell Orlen Polyolefins SP.Z.o.o [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
PolyPacific Pty. Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
SunAllomer Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
Saudi Polyolefins Company [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	25.00%	25.00%
Saudi Ethylene & Polyethylene Company Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	25.00%	25.00%
Al-Waha Petrochemicals Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	20.95%	20.95%
PolyMirae Co. Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	42.59%	42.59%
HMC Polymers Company Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	28.56%	28.56%
Indelpro S.A. de C.V. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	49.00%	49.00%
Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co. Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	26.65%	26.65%
Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Marketing Co. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
Nihon Oxirane Company [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	0.00%	40.00%
Equity investment, ownership percentage prior to sale (in hundredths)	40.00%	'
Gain (loss) recognized in connection with sale	($16)	'
NOC Asia Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	40.00%	40.00%
Geosel [Member]	'	'
Schedule of equity method investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investment, ownership percentage (in hundredths)	27.00%	27.00%

Equity_Investments_Changes_in_

Equity Investments, Changes in equity investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in equity investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	$1,583	'	'	'	$1,559	$1,583	$1,559	'
Investee net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	213	143	'
Impairment recognized by investor	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-10	0	'
Income (loss) from equity investments	40	61	43	59	38	32	27	46	203	143	216
Distributions of earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-186	-147	'
Contributions to joint ventures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1	8	'
Divestiture	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-18	0	'
Currency exchange effects	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16	11	'
Other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	30	9	'
Ending balance	1,629	'	'	'	1,583	'	'	'	1,629	1,583	1,559
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners of subsidiary with equity interest in Al Waha Petrochemicals Ltd. (in hundredths)	16.21%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16.21%	'	'
Amount of initial investment by minority in consolidated subsidiary	18	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18	'	'
Description of call option price	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'The price of the call option is the nominal value of the shares (initial $18 million investment) plus accrued interest based on LIBOR plus 40 basis points, less paid dividends.	'	'
Description put option price	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'The price of the put option is €1 plus the minority shareholder’s undistributed pro-rata earnings.	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$22	'	'	'	$21	'	'	'	$22	$21	'

Equity_Investments_Balance_she

Equity Investments, Balance sheet (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total share [Member]	'	'
Equity method investment summarized financial information assets and liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Current assets	$3,049	$3,923
Noncurrent assets	5,930	6,341
Total assets	8,979	10,264
Current liabilities	2,152	2,973
Noncurrent liabilities	2,366	2,205
Net assets	4,461	5,086
Company share [Member]	'	'
Equity method investment summarized financial information assets and liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Current assets	1,032	1,387
Noncurrent assets	1,929	1,781
Total assets	2,961	3,168
Current liabilities	755	1,030
Noncurrent liabilities	643	615
Net assets	$1,563	$1,523

Equity_Investments_Income_stat

Equity Investments, Income statement (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total share [Member]	'	'	'
Equity method investment summarized financial information income statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Revenues	$11,017	$10,961	$14,960
Cost of sales	-9,526	-9,916	-13,335
Gross profit	1,491	1,045	1,625
Net operating expenses	-246	-258	-375
Operating income (loss)	1,245	787	1,250
Interest income	5	6	12
Interest expense	-97	-306	-260
Foreign currency translation	-2	74	-6
Other income (expense), net	25	-9	3
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,176	552	999
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	-229	-101	-201
Net income (loss)	947	451	798
Company share [Member]	'	'	'
Equity method investment summarized financial information income statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Revenues	3,565	3,650	4,915
Cost of sales	-3,152	-3,328	-4,441
Gross profit	413	322	474
Net operating expenses	-83	-91	-131
Operating income (loss)	330	231	343
Interest income	2	3	4
Interest expense	-75	-76	-71
Foreign currency translation	-1	21	-6
Other income (expense), net	7	-2	1
Income (loss) before income taxes	263	177	271
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	-50	-34	-55
Net income (loss)	$213	$143	$216

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur2

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of prepaid expenses and other current assets [Abstract]	'	'
VAT receivables	$351	$202
Income taxes	103	85
Advances to suppliers	180	67
Prepaid insurance	49	51
Deferred tax assets	24	46
Taxes other than income taxes	17	18
Other	106	101
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	830	570
Components of other assets [Abstract]	'	'
Debt issuance costs	103	98
Company-owned life insurance	54	55
Pension assets	73	15
Deferred tax assets	357	44
Other	32	34
Total other assets	$619	$246

Accrued_Liabilities_Details

Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued liabilities current [Abstract]	'	'
Payroll and benefits	$409	$437
Product sales rebates	211	221
Taxes other than income taxes	207	201
Renewable identification numbers	124	0
Deferred revenues	107	34
Interest	83	51
Restructuring	58	66
Priority and administrative claims	15	15
Income taxes	5	37
Other	80	95
Total accrued liabilities	$1,299	$1,157

Debt_Longterm_debt_Details

Debt, Long-term debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$5,777	$4,305
Long-term debt, current portion	-1	-1
Long-term debt, noncurrent portion	5,776	4,304
Senior Notes due 2019, $2,000 million, 5.0% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Maturity year	'2019	'2019
Face amount	2,000	2,000
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	5.00%	5.00%
Long-term debt	2,000	2,000
Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Maturity year	'2021	'2021
Face amount	1,000	1,000
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	6.00%	6.00%
Long-term debt	1,000	1,000
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($10 million of discount) [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Maturity year	'2023	'
Face amount	750	'
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	4.00%	'
Unamortized discount	10	'
Long-term debt	740	'
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Maturity year	'2024	'2024
Face amount	1,000	1,000
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	5.75%	5.75%
Long-term debt	1,000	1,000
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1% [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Maturity year	'2027	'2027
Face amount	300	300
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	8.10%	8.10%
Long-term debt	300	300
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($22 million of discount) [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Maturity year	'2043	'
Face amount	750	'
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	5.25%	'
Unamortized discount	22	'
Long-term debt	728	'
Other long-term debt [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt [Line items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$9	$5

Debt_Shortterm_debt_Details

Debt, Short-term debt (Details)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

$2,000 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

$1,000 million U.S. Receivables Securitization Facility [Member]

Euro 450 million European Receivables Securitization Facility [Member]

Financial payables to equity investees [Member]

Precious metals financings [Member]

Other short-term debt [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

Short-term debt [Line Items]

Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit

$2,000

$1,000

€ 450

Short-term debt

$58

$95

$48

$74

$12

Debt_Description_of_debt_Detai

Debt, Description of debt (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Debt, Description of debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Aggregate maturities of debt during the next five years and thereafter [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	'	$59,000,000	'
2015	'	1,000,000	'
2016	'	5,000,000	'
2017	'	2,000,000	'
2018	'	0	'
Aggregate maturities of debt after 2018	'	5,800,000,000	'
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Issuance date	'	'July 2013	'
Face amount	'	750,000,000	'
Interest rate (in hundredths)	'	4.00%	'
Maturity year	'	'2023	'
Discounted prices at which long-term debt was issued (in hundredths)	'	98.68%	'
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Issuance date	'	'July 2013	'
Face amount	'	750,000,000	'
Interest rate (in hundredths)	'	5.25%	'
Maturity year	'	'2043	'
Discounted prices at which long-term debt was issued (in hundredths)	'	97.00%	'
Guaranteed Notes due 2023 and 2043 [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage ownership by parent of finance subsidiary (in hundredths)	'	100.00%	'
Description of debt redemption terms	'	'The notes may be redeemed and repaid, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to maturity at a redemption price equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed, and the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the notes to be redeemed. Such interest will be discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis at the applicable Treasury Yield plus 25 basis points in the case of the 4% Notes due 2023 and plus 30 basis points in the case of the 5.25% Notes due 2043.	'
Senior Notes due 2019, $2,000 million, 5.0% [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Issuance date	'	'April 2012	'
Face amount	'	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Interest rate (in hundredths)	'	5.00%	5.00%
Maturity year	'	'2019	'2019
Discounted prices at which long-term debt was issued (in hundredths)	'	100.00%	'
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Issuance date	'	'April 2012	'
Face amount	'	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Interest rate (in hundredths)	'	5.75%	5.75%
Maturity year	'	'2024	'2024
Discounted prices at which long-term debt was issued (in hundredths)	'	100.00%	'
Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0% [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Issuance date	'	'November 2011	'
Face amount	'	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Interest rate (in hundredths)	'	6.00%	6.00%
Maturity year	'	'2021	'2021
Aggregate amount of special dividends paid	$2,600,000,000	'	'
Date of record for shareholders for dividend payment	25-Nov-11	'	'
5%, 5.75% and 6% Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Description of long-term debt changes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Description of debt redemption terms	'	'These notes may be redeemed and repaid, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to the date that is 90 days prior to the scheduled maturity date of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a premium for each note redeemed equal to the greater of 1.00% of the then outstanding principal amount of the note and the excess of: (a) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the principal amount of the note at maturity plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the note through maturity (excluding accrued but unpaid interest), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (b) the outstanding principal amount of the note. These notes may also be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time on or after the date which is 90 days prior to the final maturity date of the notes, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date.	'

Debt_Description_of_shortterm_

Debt, Description of short-term debt (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			$2,000 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	$2,000 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	$1,000 million U.S. Receivables Securitization Facility [Member]	$1,000 million U.S. Receivables Securitization Facility [Member]	Euro 450 million European Receivables Securitization Facility [Member]	Euro 450 million European Receivables Securitization Facility [Member]
			USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Agreement date	'	'	'May 2013	'	'September 2012	'	'April 2013	'
Term of credit facility	'	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'	'
Extension of term	'	'	'1 year	'	'	'	'	'
Expiration date	'	'	'2018-05	'	'	'	'2016-04	'
Borrowing capacity description	'	'	'This facility may be used for dollar and euro denominated borrowings and includes supporting up to $700 million of dollar and euro denominated letters of credit.	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	'	'	$2,000	$2,000	$1,000	$1,000	€ 450	€ 450
Maximum allowed letters of credit	'	'	700	'	200	'	'	'
Terms of debt covenants	'	'	'we are required to maintain a leverage ratio at the end of every quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters.	'	'We are required to maintain a leverage ratio at the end of every fiscal quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters.	'	'we must maintain a leverage ratio at the end of every fiscal quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters.	'
Current availability under facility	'	'	2,000	'	892	'	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	'	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	'	'	$0	'	$0	'	'	'
Weighted average interest rate, short-term debt (in hundredths)	2.10%	3.30%	'	'	'	'	'	'

Debt_Debt_discount_and_issuanc

Debt, Debt discount and issuance costs included in interest expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt discount and issuance costs included in interest expense [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$21	$58	$61
Senior Notes, 8.0% [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	'	8.00%	'
Senior Notes, 11.0% [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)	'	11.00%	'
Senior notes, 8% and 11%, and asset-based credit facility [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capitalized unamortized debt issuance costs written off	'	$35	'

Lease_Commitments_Details

Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating leases future minimum payments due [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	$305	'	'
2015	267	'	'
2016	228	'	'
2017	187	'	'
2018	163	'	'
Thereafter	677	'	'
Total minimum lease payments	1,827	'	'
Operating leases rent expense, net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Operating leases rent expense, net	$328	$313	$311

Financial_Instruments_Foreign_

Financial Instruments, Foreign currency rates (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Foreign currency gain (loss)	($4)	($21)	($17)
Foreign currency rates [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notional amounts value	$172	'	'
Derivative, maturity date	'January 2014	'	'

Financial_Instruments_Summary_

Financial Instruments, Summary of derivative financial instruments outstanding measured at fair value (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative assets	$202	$1,157
Notional amount, derivative liabilities	663	94
Fair value, derivative assets	4	19
Fair value, derivative liabilities	5	8
Commodities [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative assets	0	134
Fair value, derivative assets	0	6
Commodities [Member] \| Accrued liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative liabilities	646	94
Fair value, derivative liabilities	4	7
Embedded derivatives [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative assets	47	59
Fair value, derivative assets	3	5
Foreign currency [Member] \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative assets	155	964
Fair value, derivative assets	1	8
Foreign currency [Member] \| Accrued liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative liabilities	17	0
Fair value, derivative liabilities	0	0
Warrants [Member] \| Accrued liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]	'	'
Notional amount, derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair value, derivative liabilities	$1	$1

Financial_Instruments_Pretax_e

Financial Instruments, Pretax effect of derivative instruments charged directly to income (Details) (Derivatives not designated as hedges: [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative instruments gain (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$0	$0	$0
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income	0	0	0
Additional gain (loss) recognized in income	19	-44	-18
Commodities [Member] \| Cost of sales [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative instruments gain (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	0	0
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income	0	0	0
Additional gain (loss) recognized in income	-12	-23	26
Embedded derivatives [Member] \| Cost of sales [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative instruments gain (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	0	'
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income	0	0	'
Additional gain (loss) recognized in income	25	5	'
Foreign currency [Member] \| Other income (expense), net [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative instruments gain (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	0	0
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income	0	0	0
Additional gain (loss) recognized in income	6	-15	-7
Warrants [Member] \| Other income (expense), net [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative instruments gain (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	'	0	0
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income	'	0	0
Additional gain (loss) recognized in income	'	($11)	($37)

Fair_Value_Measurement_Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	$4	$19
Liabilities at fair value	5	8
Fair value transfers [Abstract]	'	'
Amount of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	4	19
Liabilities at fair value	5	8
Recurring [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	0	1
Liabilities at fair value	4	7
Recurring [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	4	18
Liabilities at fair value	1	1
Recurring [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	0	0
Liabilities at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Commodities [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	'	6
Liabilities at fair value	4	7
Recurring [Member] \| Commodities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	'	1
Liabilities at fair value	4	7
Recurring [Member] \| Commodities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	'	5
Liabilities at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Commodities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	'	0
Liabilities at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Warrants [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities at fair value	1	1
Recurring [Member] \| Warrants [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Warrants [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities at fair value	1	1
Recurring [Member] \| Warrants [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilities at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Embedded derivatives [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	3	5
Recurring [Member] \| Embedded derivatives [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Embedded derivatives [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	3	5
Recurring [Member] \| Embedded derivatives [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Foreign currency [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	1	8
Recurring [Member] \| Foreign currency [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	0	0
Recurring [Member] \| Foreign currency [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	1	8
Recurring [Member] \| Foreign currency [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]	'	'
Assets at fair value	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurement_Carryin

Fair Value Measurement, Carrying value and fair value of non-derivative financial instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt, carrying value	$58	$95
Long-term debt, carrying value	5,772	4,300
Qualified performance awards, carrying value	14	3
Total non-derivative financial instruments, carrying value	5,844	4,398
Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt, fair value	55	95
Long-term debt, fair value	6,382	4,935
Qualified performance awards, fair value	14	3
Total non-derivative financial instruments, fair value	6,451	5,033
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt, fair value	0	0
Long-term debt, fair value	0	0
Qualified performance awards, fair value	14	3
Total non-derivative financial instruments, fair value	14	3
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt, fair value	44	74
Long-term debt, fair value	6,378	4,935
Qualified performance awards, fair value	0	0
Total non-derivative financial instruments, fair value	6,422	5,009
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt, fair value	11	21
Long-term debt, fair value	4	0
Qualified performance awards, fair value	0	0
Total non-derivative financial instruments, fair value	$15	$21

Fair_Value_Measurement_Fair_va

Fair Value Measurement, Fair value of long-lived assets (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Level 1 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

NOC Asia Ltd. [Member]

LDPE Plant in Wesseling, Germany [Member]

Berre refinery [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis [Line Items]

Fair value of equity investment

$20

Fair value of property, plant and equipment (held and used)

Fair value of intangible assets

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis [Abstract]

Impairment of equity investment

Impairment of property, plant and equipment (held and used)

Impairment of intangible assets

$19

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, General information regarding various existing and terminated plans (Details)	12 Months Ended	36 Months Ended	60 Months Ended	120 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Actual Return on Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Actual return on plan assets (in hundredths)	16.45%	10.04%	13.77%	7.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Actual Return on Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Actual return on plan assets (in hundredths)	1.39%	4.10%	6.70%	6.12%

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme3

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Changes In PBO and Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of period	$2,156	$2,067	'
Service cost	44	41	40
Interest cost	80	80	91
Actuarial (gain) loss	-226	87	'
Plan amendments	4	0	'
Benefits paid	-126	-119	'
Participant contributions	0	0	'
Curtailment	0	0	'
Foreign exchange effects	0	0	'
Benefit obligation, end of period	1,932	2,156	2,067
Change in plan assets: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	1,698	1,527	'
Actual return on plan assets	301	182	-18
Company contributions	86	108	'
Benefits paid	-126	-119	'
Participant contributions	0	0	'
Foreign exchange effects	0	0	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	1,959	1,698	1,527
Funded status of continuing operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	27	-458	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of period	1,288	1,093	'
Service cost	30	24	29
Interest cost	45	51	56
Actuarial (gain) loss	13	145	'
Plan amendments	18	-8	'
Benefits paid	-72	-44	'
Participant contributions	3	3	'
Curtailment	-1	-4	'
Foreign exchange effects	38	28	'
Benefit obligation, end of period	1,362	1,288	1,093
Change in plan assets: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	625	554	'
Actual return on plan assets	12	26	16
Company contributions	86	72	'
Benefits paid	-72	-44	'
Participant contributions	3	3	'
Foreign exchange effects	13	14	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	667	625	554
Funded status of continuing operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	($695)	($663)	'

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme4

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Amounts Recognized on the Balance Sheet and in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term	$73	$15
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term	68	0
Accrued benefit liability, current	0	0
Accrued benefit liability, long-term	-41	-458
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	27	-458
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'
Actuarial and investment (gain) loss	11	431
Prior service (credit) cost	4	0
Balance at end of period	15	431
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: [Abstract]	'	'
Prepaid benefit cost, long-term	5	15
Accrued benefit liability, current	-56	-48
Accrued benefit liability, long-term	-644	-630
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	-695	-663
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'
Actuarial and investment (gain) loss	132	106
Prior service (credit) cost	13	10
Balance at end of period	$145	$116

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme5

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans [Abstract]	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans, end of period	$1,910	$2,126
Pension plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]	'	'
Projected benefit obligations	632	2,156
Fair value of assets	591	1,698
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligations	615	2,125
Fair value of assets	591	1,698
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans [Abstract]	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligation for defined benefit plans, end of period	1,233	1,172
Pension plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]	'	'
Projected benefit obligations	1,229	987
Fair value of assets	528	309
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of assets [Abstract]	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligations	660	779
Fair value of assets	$53	$171

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme6

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Periodic Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Net periodic pension costs: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	$44	$41	$40
Interest cost	80	80	91
Actual return on plan assets	-301	-182	18
Less - return in excess of (less than) expected return	168	63	-123
Expected return on plan assets	-133	-119	-105
Settlement and curtailment (gain) loss	0	0	6
Actuarial and investment (gain) loss amortization	26	23	0
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	17	28	32
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Net periodic pension costs: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	30	24	29
Interest cost	45	51	56
Actual return on plan assets	-12	-26	-16
Less - return in excess of (less than) expected return	-11	-3	-18
Expected return on plan assets	-23	-29	-34
Settlement and curtailment (gain) loss	-4	-4	-3
Prior service cost (benefit) amortization	14	3	3
Actuarial and investment (gain) loss amortization	2	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$64	$47	$51

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme7

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Actual and Target Asset Allocations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	51.00%	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	30.00%	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Alternatives [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	19.00%	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United States [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	59.00%	58.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	51.00%	55.00%
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United States [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	29.00%	33.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	30.00%	30.00%
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United States [Member] \| Alternatives [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	12.00%	9.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	19.00%	15.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Canada [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	63.00%	61.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	60.00%	60.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Canada [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	37.00%	39.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	40.00%	40.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United Kingdom - Lyondell Chemical Plans [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	54.00%	47.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United Kingdom - Lyondell Chemical Plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	46.00%	53.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	50.00%	50.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United Kingdom - Basell Plans [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	58.00%	59.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	60.00%	60.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| United Kingdom - Basell Plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	42.00%	41.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	40.00%	40.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Netherlands - Lyondell Chemical Plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Netherlands - Basell Plans [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	10.00%	7.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	18.00%	18.00%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Netherlands - Basell Plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Actual and target asset allocation [Abstract]	'	'
Actual asset allocation (in hundredths)	90.00%	93.00%
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	82.00%	82.00%

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme8

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Contributions in the Next Twelve Months (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'
Contributions to the various plans in the next twelve months [Abstract]	'
Defined benefit plans	$100
Multi-employer plans	0
Total estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year for defined benefit plans and multi-employer plans	100
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'
Contributions to the various plans in the next twelve months [Abstract]	'
Defined benefit plans	79
Multi-employer plans	8
Total estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year for defined benefit plans and multi-employer plans	$87

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme9

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Future Expected Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'
Future expected benefit payments by our plans which reflect expected future service [Abstract]	'
2014	$128
2015	133
2016	132
2017	139
2018	141
2019 through 2023	689
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'
Future expected benefit payments by our plans which reflect expected future service [Abstract]	'
2014	82
2015	65
2016	60
2017	60
2018	61
2019 through 2023	$333

Recovered_Sheet1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Weighted Average Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended	60 Months Ended	120 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	4.73%	3.82%	'	4.73%	4.73%	4.73%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%	'	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.82%	4.07%	5.18%	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%	'	'	'
Description of basis used to determine overall expected long term rate of return on assets assumption	'The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets in our U.S. plans of 8.00% is based on the average level of earnings that our independent pension investment advisor had advised could be expected to be earned over a fifteen to twenty year time period consistent with the plans’ target asset allocation, historical capital market performance, historical plan performance (since the 1997 inception of the U.S. Master Trust) and a forecast of expected future asset returns. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets in our non-U.S. plans of 3.73% is based on expectations and asset allocations that vary by region. We review these long-term assumptions on a periodic basis.	'	'	'	'	'
Actual return on plan assets (in hundredths)	16.45%	'	'	10.04%	13.77%	7.00%
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Equity securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	9.90%	'	'	'	'	'
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	51.00%	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	5.20%	'	'	'	'	'
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	30.00%	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Alternatives [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	9.40%	'	'	'	'	'
Target asset allocation (in hundredths)	19.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.78%	3.63%	'	3.78%	3.78%	3.78%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	3.37%	3.12%	'	3.37%	3.37%	3.37%
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.63%	4.83%	4.97%	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	3.73%	4.84%	6.21%	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	3.12%	3.17%	3.27%	'	'	'
Actual return on plan assets (in hundredths)	1.39%	'	'	4.10%	6.70%	6.12%
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member] \| Minimum return [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	2.45%	'	'	'	'	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fixed income [Member] \| Maximum return [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expected return on plan assets (in hundredths)	5.75%	'	'	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$1,959	$1,698	$1,527
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,989	1,759	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| Domestic [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	454	411	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| International [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	156	119	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	109	109	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	462	380	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	189	198	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	177	133	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	16	17	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Municipal bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	7	7	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Foreign government issued bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	5	5	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Asset-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	2	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Real estate [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	75	59	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Hedge funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	124	73	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Private equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	26	10	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Convertible securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1	1	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| Agency securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	67	102	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| U.S. Treasury securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	75	68	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	38	44	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| John Hancock GACs [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	6	6	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	15	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	723	642	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| Domestic [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	454	411	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| International [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	156	119	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Municipal bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Foreign government issued bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Asset-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Real estate [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Hedge funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Private equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Convertible securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| Agency securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| U.S. Treasury securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	75	68	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	38	44	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| John Hancock GACs [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,035	954	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| Domestic [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| International [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	109	109	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	462	380	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	189	198	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	177	133	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	16	17	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Municipal bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	7	7	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Foreign government issued bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	5	5	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Asset-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	2	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Real estate [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Hedge funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Private equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Convertible securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1	1	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| Agency securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	67	102	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| U.S. Treasury securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| John Hancock GACs [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	'	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	231	163	111
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| Domestic [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member] \| International [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Corporate bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Municipal bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Foreign government issued bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member] \| Asset-backed securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Real estate [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	75	59	50
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Hedge funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	124	73	40
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Private equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	26	10	0
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Convertible securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| Agency securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. government securities [Member] \| U.S. Treasury securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| John Hancock GACs [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	6	6	5
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	15	16
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	667	625	554
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	667	622	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	3	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	35	31	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	144	128	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	159	144	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	313	308	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Fair Value [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	14	8	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	16	11	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2	3	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	14	8	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	651	611	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	35	31	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	144	128	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	159	144	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	313	308	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Common and preferred stock [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$0	$0	'

Recovered_Sheet3

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (U.S. pension plans basis of fair value measurement [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
						Real estate [Member]	Real estate [Member]	Hedge funds [Member]	Hedge funds [Member]	Private equity [Member]	Private equity [Member]	Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC [Member]	Metropolitan Life Insurance GIC [Member]	John Hancock GACs [Member]	John Hancock GACs [Member]
Change in fair value of plan assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	$1,959	$1,698	$1,527	$163	$111	$59	$50	$73	$40	$10	$0	$15	$16	$6	$5
Realized gain	'	'	'	3	3	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Unrealized gain (loss) related to investments still held at reporting date	'	'	'	13	3	7	4	7	0	-1	0	0	-1	0	0
Purchases, sales and settlements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchases	'	'	'	74	47	9	4	44	33	21	10	0	0	0	0
Sales	'	'	'	-7	-1	-3	-1	0	0	-4	0	0	0	0	0
Settlements	'	'	'	-15	'	0	'	0	'	0	'	-15	'	0	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	$1,959	$1,698	$1,527	$231	$163	$75	$59	$124	$73	$26	$10	$0	$15	$6	$6

Recovered_Sheet4

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Fair Value of Investments in Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	$985	$829
Unfunded commitments	130	72
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	109	109
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'daily, pending market condition	'daily, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Redemption notice period	'3 to 4 days	'3 to 4 days
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	462	380
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'daily, pending market condition	'daily, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Redemption notice period	'3 days	'3 days
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	189	198
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'daily, pending market condition	'daily, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Redemption notice period	'3 to 7 days	'3 to 7 days
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Real estate [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	75	59
Unfunded commitments	39	12
Remaining life	'10 years	'10 years
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'quarterly, pending market condition	'quarterly, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'15 to 25 days	'15 to 25 days
Redemption notice period	'45 to 90 days	'45 to 90 days
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Hedge funds [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	124	73
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'monthly, pending market condition	'monthly, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'10 to 30 days	'10 to 30 days
Redemption notice period	'20 to 90 days	'20 to 90 days
U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Private equity [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	26	10
Unfunded commitments	91	60
Remaining life	'10 years	'10 years
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'quarterly, pending market condition	'quarterly, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'N/A	'N/A
Redemption notice period	'N/A	'N/A
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	338	303
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Domestic equity [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	35	31
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'1 to 7 days, pending market condition	'1 to 7 days, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Redemption notice period	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| International equity [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	144	128
Unfunded commitments	0	0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'1 to 7 days, pending market condition	'1 to 7 days, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Redemption notice period	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member] \| Commingled funds [Member] \| Fixed income [Member]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of investments in entities that calculate net asset value per share	159	144
Unfunded commitments	$0	$0
Remaining life	'	'
Redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	'daily, pending market condition	'daily, pending market condition
Trade to settlement terms	'1 to 3 days	'1 to 3 days
Redemption notice period	'3 days	'3 days

Recovered_Sheet5

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Pension Multi-employer Plans (Details) (Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V. VaG [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V. VaG [Member]	'		'		'
Multi-employer Plans [Line Items]	'		'		'
Company contributions to multi-employer plans	$8	[1]	$8	[1]	$7	[1]
Multi-employer plans, plan assets	'		8,163		7,287
Multi-employer plans, actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits	'		7,785		7,423
Multi-employer plans, total contributions for all participating employers	'		$223		$202
Description of whether our contributions represent more than five percent of total contributions to the multi-employer plan	'false		'false		'false

[1]	The plan information for the Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaG is not publicly available and the plan is not subject to a collective-bargaining agreement.B The plan provides fixed, monthly retirement payments on the basis of the credits earned by the participating employees.B To the extent that the plan is underfunded, the future contributions to the plan may increase and may be used to fund retirement benefits for employees related to other employers.B The Pensionskasse der BASF WaG V.VaGbs financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 indicated total assets of $8,163 million and $7,287 million, respectively; total actuarial present value of accumulated plan benefits of $7,785 million and $7,423 million, respectively; and total contributions for all participating employers of $223 million and $202 million, respectively.B Our plan contributions did not exceed 5 percent of the total contributions in 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Recovered_Sheet6

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Other Postretirement Plan Changes In Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of period	$352	$338	'
Service cost	5	5	4
Interest cost	12	13	18
Curtailment	0	0	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-42	17	'
Benefits paid	-24	-29	'
Participant contributions	7	8	'
Foreign exchange effects	0	0	'
Benefit obligation, end of period	310	352	338
Change in plan assets: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	0	0	'
Employer contributions	17	21	'
Participant contributions	7	8	'
Benefits paid	-24	-29	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	0	0	0
Funded status of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	-310	-352	'
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of period	39	26	'
Service cost	1	1	1
Interest cost	1	1	1
Curtailment	0	-1	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	1	12	'
Benefits paid	-1	-1	'
Participant contributions	0	0	'
Foreign exchange effects	0	1	'
Benefit obligation, end of period	41	39	26
Change in plan assets: [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	0	0	'
Employer contributions	1	1	'
Participant contributions	0	0	'
Benefits paid	-1	-1	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	0	0	0
Funded status of plan assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	($41)	($39)	'

Recovered_Sheet7

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Other Postretirement Plan Amounts Recognized on the Balance Sheet and in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued benefit liability, current	($20)	($21)
Accrued benefit liability, long-term	-290	-331
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	-310	-352
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'
Actuarial and investment (gain) loss	16	61
Prior service (credit) cost	-1	-1
Balance at end of period	15	60
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of: [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued benefit liability, current	-1	-1
Accrued benefit liability, long-term	-40	-38
Funded status of continuing operations, end of period	-41	-39
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'
Actuarial and investment (gain) loss	12	11
Prior service (credit) cost	0	0
Balance at end of period	$12	$11

Recovered_Sheet8

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Other Postretirement Plan Net Periodic Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Net Periodic Other Postretirement Cost: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	$5	$5	$4
Interest cost	12	13	18
Actuarial loss amortization	1	1	0
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	18	19	22
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Net Periodic Other Postretirement Cost: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	1	1	1
Interest cost	1	1	1
Actuarial loss amortization	1	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$3	$2	$2

Recovered_Sheet9

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Other Postretirement Plan Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'
Assumed health care cost trend rate [Abstract]	'	'
Immediate trend rate (in hundredths)	7.60%	7.90%
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline) (in hundredths)	4.50%	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches ultimate trend rate	'2027	'2027
Effect of one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract]	'	'
Effect of one percentage point increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'less than $1 million	'
Effect of one percentage point decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'less than $1 million	'
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'
Effect of one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract]	'	'
Effect of one percentage point increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'less than $1 million	'
Effect of one percentage point decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'less than $1 million	'
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member] \| Canada [Member]	'	'
Assumed health care cost trend rate [Abstract]	'	'
Immediate trend rate (in hundredths)	7.00%	7.50%
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline) (in hundredths)	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the rate reaches ultimate trend rate	'2018	'2018
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member] \| France [Member]	'	'
Assumed health care cost trend rate [Abstract]	'	'
Immediate trend rate (in hundredths)	3.50%	3.50%
Ultimate trend rate (the rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline) (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%

Recovered_Sheet10

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Other Postretirement Plan Assumptions Used To Determine Net Benefit Liabilities and Costs (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	4.53%	3.73%	'
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for the year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.73%	3.98%	5.00%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining the net benefit liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.99%	3.80%	'
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	3.00%	3.00%	'
Weighted average assumptions used in determining net benefit costs for the year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.80%	5.03%	5.36%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	3.00%	3.00%	3.52%

Recovered_Sheet11

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Other Postretirement Plan Future Expected Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'
Future expected benefit payments by our plans which reflect expected future service [Abstract]	'
2014	$20
2015	21
2016	22
2017	23
2018	24
2019 through 2023	121
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'
Future expected benefit payments by our plans which reflect expected future service [Abstract]	'
2014	1
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	1
2019 through 2023	$8

Recovered_Sheet12

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss arising during the period	($411)	$198	$388
Actuarial (gain) loss	30	24	0
Actuarial (gain) loss - settlement gains	-3	0	6
Prior service cost (credit) arising during the period	-21	12	-16
Prior service cost (credit) amortization included in net periodic benefit cost	-14	-3	0
Deferred income tax provision related to AOCI [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes provision related to pension and other postretirement benefit amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income	48	197	'
Discount rate assumption changes and other immaterial liability experience gains and losses [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss arising during the period	-254	-261	'
Asset return in excess of expected return [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss arising during the period	-157	-63	'
Pension Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	537	393	'
Actuarial (gain) loss arising during the period	-369	166	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-28	-22	'
Actuarial (gain) loss - settlement gains	3	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	143	537	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	10	21	'
Prior service cost (credit) arising during the period	21	-8	'
Prior service cost (credit) amortization included in net periodic benefit cost	-14	-3	'
Prior service cost (credit) - settlement (gains)	0	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	17	10	'
Other Postretirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	72	42	'
Actuarial (gain) loss arising during the period	-42	32	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-2	-2	'
Actuarial (gain) loss - settlement gains	0	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	28	72	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	-1	3	'
Prior service cost (credit) arising during the period	0	-4	'
Prior service cost (credit) amortization included in net periodic benefit cost	0	0	'
Prior service cost (credit) - settlement (gains)	0	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	-1	-1	'
U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	431	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	11	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	0	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	4	'	'
Amounts amortized from AOCI next fiscal year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	0	'	'
Net actuarial and investment loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	0	'	'
Non-U.S. pension plans [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	106	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	132	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	10	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	13	'	'
Amounts amortized from AOCI next fiscal year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	4	'	'
Net actuarial and investment loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	-4	'	'
U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	61	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	16	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	-1	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	-1	'	'
Amounts amortized from AOCI next fiscal year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	0	'	'
Net actuarial and investment loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	0	'	'
Non-U.S. other postretirement plans [Member]	'	'	'
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	11	'	'
Actuarial (gain) loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	12	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning balance	0	'	'
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, ending balance	0	'	'
Amounts amortized from AOCI next fiscal year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net actuarial and investment loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost next fiscal year	($1)	'	'

Recovered_Sheet13

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits, Defined Contribution Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Company contributions U.S. [Member]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Employee Savings Plans	$30	$27	$30
Company contributions Non-U.S. [Member]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Employee Savings Plans	$3	$4	$4

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe2

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation, Long-Term Incentive Plan (Details) (Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share based compensation arrangement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of shares authorized for grant (in shares)	22,000,000	'	'
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)	9,433,154	'	'
Compensation expense	$42	$42	$30
Tax benefit of related compensation expense	12	14	10
Restricted stock units [Member]	'	'	'
Share based compensation arrangement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense	16	7	7
Tax benefit of related compensation expense	6	2	2
Stock options [Member]	'	'	'
Share based compensation arrangement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense	10	22	17
Tax benefit of related compensation expense	4	8	6
Restricted stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share based compensation arrangement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense	5	10	6
Tax benefit of related compensation expense	2	4	2
Qualified performance awards [Member]	'	'	'
Share based compensation arrangement [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$11	$3	$0

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe3

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation, Restricted stock unit awards (Details) (Restricted stock units [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted stock units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Description of award	'Restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) generally entitle the recipient to be paid out an equal number of ordinary shares on the fifth anniversary of the grant date. In connection with the special dividend declared on November 19, 2012, the Compensation Committee authorized a grant of RSUs to each unvested stock option holder, which will vest ratably with the underlying options. RSUs, which are subject to customary accelerated vesting or forfeiture in the event of certain termination events, are accounted for as an equity award with compensation cost recognized in the income statement ratably over the vesting period. The holders of RSUs are entitled to dividend equivalents to be settled no later than March 15, following the year in which dividends are paid, as long as the participant is in full employment at the time of the dividend payment.	'	'
Dividend compensation expense recognized relating to award	$3	$7	$9
Weighted average grant date fair value for restricted stock units (in dollars per share)	$63.26	$51.06	$32.07
Total fair value of vested restricted stock units	'$11 million	'$5 million	'less than $1 million
Restricted stock units activity, number of units [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	1,930,000	'	'
Granted (in shares)	56,000	'	'
Paid (in shares)	-170,000	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-99,000	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	1,717,000	1,930,000	'
Weighted average grant date fair value, restricted stock units [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$23.51	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$63.26	$51.06	$32.07
Paid (in dollars per share)	$42.62	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$22.20	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$23	$23.51	'
Additional disclosures, restricted stock units [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost related to award, restricted stock units	$14	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual term, restricted stock units	'2 years	'	'

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe4

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation, Stock options (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 06, 2011	Apr. 30, 2010	Nov. 19, 2012	Nov. 15, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Special dividends per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$2.75	$4.50
Stock options [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of stock options originally issued (in shares)	'	5,639,020	'	'	97,000	'	'
Description of award	'	'	'	'	'Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of our ordinary shares at the date of grant. The stock options are accounted for as an equity award with compensation cost recognized using the graded vesting method. We issued stock options to purchase 5,639,020 of our ordinary shares to our Chief Executive Officer on April 30, 2010. These options vest in five equal, annual installments beginning on May 14, 2010 and may be exercised for a period ending April 30, 2017. The options originally were granted with an exercise price of $17.61 per share, the fair value of the Company’s ordinary shares based on its reorganized value at the date of emergence. All other stock options granted before May 4, 2011 vest in equal increments on the second, third and fourth anniversary of the grant date, and options granted on and after May 4, 2011 vest in equal increments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. These other options have a contractual term of ten years and are subject to customary accelerated vesting or forfeiture in the event of certain termination events. Exercise prices for these other options range from $11.95 to $66.65.	'	'
Original exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$17.61	'	'	$60.60	'	'
Exercise price range for options other than initial grant, minimum (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$11.95	'	'
Exercise price range for options other than initial grant, maximum (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$66.65	'	'
Special dividends per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	$2.75	$4.50	'	'	'
Record date for dividends declared	'	'	19-Nov-12	15-Nov-11	'	'	'
Dividend compensation expense recognized relating to award	'	'	'	'	'	$7	$8
Amount of reduction in the exercise price of all outstanding unvested stock options as a result of special dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$4.50	'	'	'	'	'	'
Incremental unrecognized compensation expense resulting from dividend equivalent payment associated with special dividend	'	'	'	'	17	'	'
Weighted average fair value per share of options granted (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$22.16	$16.22	$14.17	[1]
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend yield (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
Expected volatility (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	51.00%	51.00%	50.00%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	0.95%	0.80%	1.07%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	1.27%	1.11%	1.18%
Weighted average expected term (in years)	'	'	'	'	'6 years	'6 years	'6 years
Weighted average fair value per share of options granted before revised assumptions (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	$13.06
Stock options activity, number of shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	'	'	'	'	6,509,000	'	'
Granted (in shares)	'	5,639,020	'	'	97,000	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	'	'	'	'	-1,362,000	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	'	'	'	'	-29,000	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	'	'	'	'	5,215,000	6,509,000	'
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)	'	'	'	'	3,763,000	'	'
Weighted average exercise price, stock options [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$14.51	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	'	$17.61	'	'	$60.60	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$13.55	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$12.89	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$15.62	$14.51	'
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	$14.76	'	'
Additional disclosures, stock options [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average remaining term, outstanding options	'	'	'	'	'5 years 4 months 9 days	'	'
Weighted average remaining term, exercisable options	'	'	'	'	'3 years 6 months 15 days	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding options	'	'	'	'	337	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable options	'	'	'	'	247	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period	'	'	'	'	71	39	11
Unrecognized compensation cost related to award, stock options	'	'	'	'	3	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual term, stock options	'	'	'	'	'1 year	'	'
Cash received from stock option exercises	'	'	'	'	15	'	'
Tax benefits realized from stock option exercises	'	'	'	'	$25	'	'

[1]	In 2011, the per share weighted average fair value for all options granted was $13.06 before re-measurement described above and $14.17 after re-measurement.

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe5

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation, Restricted stock (Details) (Restricted stock [Member], USD $)	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of restricted shares issued (in shares)	1,771,794	'	'	'
Description of award	'	'The terms of the restricted stock award provided that the holder was entitled to receive dividends when and if paid on the Company’s ordinary shares and that the holder had full voting rights during the restricted period. The holder could not sell or transfer the restricted shares until the restrictions lapse on May 14, 2014 or such earlier date as provided in the award agreement.	'	'
Shares withheld for taxes upon restricted stock vesting (in shares)	'	439,085	264,297	'
Restricted stock activity, number of shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	'	1,047,000	'	'
Granted (in shares)	'	0	0	0
Paid (in shares)	'	-1,047,000	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	'	0	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	'	0	1,047,000	'
Weighted average grant date fair value, restricted stock [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	'	$17.61	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	'	$0	'	'
Paid (in dollars per share)	'	$17.61	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	'	$0	'	'
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	'	$0	$17.61	'
Additional disclosures, restricted stock [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of restricted shares granted (in shares)	'	0	0	0
Total fair value of vested restricted stock	'	$69	$38	'

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe6

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation, Medium-Term Incentive Plan ("MTI") and Qualified Performance Awards ("QPA") (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Medium-Term Incentive Program [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Description of award	'The MTI awards provide payouts based on our return on assets and cost improvements over a three-calendar year performance period. Subject to customary accelerated vesting or forfeiture in the event of certain termination events, the awards will vest on the date following the end of the applicable performance period, on which the Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board certifies the performance results and will be paid by March 31 following the end of the applicable performance period. Awards granted under the MTI in 2010 and 2011 are cash based awards. For grants made in 2012 and 2013, eligible employees other than executive officers could elect to receive equity-based awards and executive officers were only eligible for the share-based awards.	'	'
Compensation expense, Medium-Term Incentive Program	$17	$18	$15
Qualified performance awards [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based compensation disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'
Description of award	'The number of target QPA units is established at the beginning of a three-calendar year performance period. Each unit is equivalent to one share of LyondellBasell N.V. common stock. The final number of LyondellBasell N.V shares payable is determined at the end of the three-calendar year performance period by the Compensation Committee of the Supervisory Board. Since the service-inception date precedes the grant date, the Company estimates the number of target units each reporting period, accounts for this award as a liability award until the grant date and accrues compensation expense during the three-calendar year performance period on a straight-line basis subject to fair value adjustments. The QPA is subject to customary accelerated vesting and forfeiture in the event of certain termination events.	'	'

Incentive_and_ShareBased_Compe7

Incentive and Share-Based Compensation, Employee stock purchase plan (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Incentive and Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Discount rate for purchases made under the employee stock purchase plan (in hundredths)	5.00%

Income_Taxes_Components_of_inc

Income Taxes, Components of income tax provision (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Provision for income taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	$1,136	$1,327	$1,059
Current: [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S. federal	969	464	419
Non-U.S.	135	78	161
State	78	70	27
Total current	1,182	612	607
Deferred: [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S. federal	218	607	394
Non-U.S.	-270	73	60
State	6	35	-2
Total deferred	-46	715	452
Income tax provision (benefit)	1,136	1,327	1,059
Tax effects of elements of other comprehensive income: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Pension and postretirement liabilities	149	-38	-128
Foreign currency translation	-4	-1	1
Total income tax expense in comprehensive income	$1,281	$1,288	$932

Income_Taxes_Statutory_tax_rat

Income Taxes, Statutory tax rates and income tax provision (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Corporate income tax rate [Line Items]	'
Effective tax rate (in hundredths)	22.70%
United States [Member]	'
Corporate income tax rate [Line Items]	'
Corporate income tax rate (in hundredths)	35.00%
United Kingdom [Member]	'
Corporate income tax rate [Line Items]	'
Corporate income tax rate (in hundredths)	23.00%
The Netherlands [Member]	'
Corporate income tax rate [Line Items]	'
Corporate income tax rate (in hundredths)	25.00%

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes, Reconciliation of tax expense at US statutory rate and provision for taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income (loss) before income taxes: [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S.	$3,912	$3,313	$2,388
Non-U.S.	1,084	872	1,143
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	4,996	4,185	3,531
Income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations, income tax reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income tax at U.S. statutory rate	1,749	1,465	1,236
Increase (reduction) resulting from: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Non-U.S. income taxed at lower statutory rates	-60	-53	-44
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	58	67	27
Changes in valuation allowances	-353	-72	-84
Non-taxable income	-92	-50	-73
U.S. manufacturing deduction	-96	-42	-30
Other, net	-70	12	27
Income tax provision (benefit)	$1,136	$1,327	$1,059

Income_Taxes_Components_of_def

Income Taxes, Components of deferred tax liabilities and assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax liabilities: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accelerated tax depreciation	$1,438	$1,277	'
Investments in joint venture partnerships	176	158	'
Other intangible assets	378	387	'
Inventory	597	632	'
Total deferred tax liabilities	2,589	2,454	'
Deferred tax assets: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	511	554	609
Employee benefit plans	341	548	'
Other	46	121	'
Total deferred tax assets	898	1,223	'
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances	-167	-551	-570
Net deferred tax assets	731	672	'
Net deferred tax liabilities	1,858	1,782	'
Balance sheet classifications: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets - current	24	46	'
Deferred tax assets - long-term	357	44	'
Deferred tax liability - current	580	558	'
Deferred tax liability - long-term	1,659	1,314	'
Net deferred tax liabilities	$1,858	$1,782	'

Income_Taxes_Net_operating_los

Income Taxes, Net operating loss carry forwards and related deferred tax asset (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	$1,692	$1,787	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	511	554	609
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards that more likely than not will be realized	314	'	'
France [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	323	332	331
Canada [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	69	93	91
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	27	33	34
Spain [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	55	34	34
The Netherlands [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	13	30	99
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	15	2	12
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	9	30	8
2014 [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	111	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	29	'	'
2016 [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	5	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	2	'	'
2018 [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	82	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	24	'	'
Thereafter [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	395	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	100	'	'
Indefinite [Member]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Tax loss carryforwards	1,099	'	'
Deferred tax asset on tax loss carryforwards	$356	'	'

Income_Taxes_Valuation_allowan

Income Taxes, Valuation allowances (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	$167	$551	$570
France [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	34	378	392
Canada [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	78	103	96
United Kingdom [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	14	43	45
Spain [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	16	22	31
The Netherlands [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	13	0	0
United States [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	12	1	0
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	$0	$4	$6

Income_Taxes_Discussion_of_val

Income Taxes, Discussion of valuation allowances by jurisdiction (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax asset	$898,000,000	$898,000,000	$1,223,000,000	'
Valuation allowance	167,000,000	167,000,000	551,000,000	570,000,000
Net deferred tax asset	731,000,000	731,000,000	672,000,000	'
Deferred taxes on unremitted earnings of certain equity joint ventures	52,000,000	52,000,000	40,000,000	'
France [Member]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Change in amount of valuation allowance	'	344,000,000	'	'
Change in amount of valuation allowance related to current year activity	'	52,000,000	'	'
Change in amount of valuation allowance related to other activity	292,000,000	'	'	'
Description of tax loss carry forward limitations	'	'French tax law provides for an indefinite carryforward of tax losses; however, losses allowed in any particular year may not exceed fifty percent of taxable income.	'	'
Deferred tax asset	326,000,000	326,000,000	'	'
Valuation allowance	34,000,000	34,000,000	378,000,000	392,000,000
Net deferred tax asset	292,000,000	292,000,000	'	'
Taxable income needed in the future to utilize the $292 million deferred tax asset	'	$1,800,000,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_tax_

Income Taxes, Unrecognized tax benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain tax positions	$495	$548	$483
Unrecognized tax benefits [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	548	483	441
Additions for tax positions of current year	11	15	54
Additions for tax positions of prior years	7	50	7
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	-66	0	-19
Settlements (payments/refunds)	-5	0	0
Balance, at end of period	$495	$548	$483
Description of interest and penalties recognized on uncertain tax positions	'$7 million	'4 million	'less than $1 million
Description of interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions	'$11 million	'$4 million	'less than $1 million

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2009
			Pending or threatened litigation [Member]	Pending or threatened litigation [Member]	Pending or threatened litigation [Member]
			Affiliates of Access Industries indemnity demand letter [Member]	Affiliates of Access Industries management agreement fee demand letters [Member]	Affiliates of Access Industries management agreement fee demand letters [Member]
					Predecessor [Member]
Environmental Remediation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Total accrued liability for future environmental remediation costs	$120,000,000	$126,000,000	'	'	'
Accrued liability for individual site range	'less than $1 million to $23 million	'	'	'	'
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	126,000,000	120,000,000	'	'	'
Additional provisions	7,000,000	16,000,000	'	'	'
Amounts paid	-11,000,000	-12,000,000	'	'	'
Foreign exchange effects	3,000,000	2,000,000	'	'	'
Other	-5,000,000	0	'	'	'
Ending balance	120,000,000	126,000,000	'	'	'
Loss contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Description of parties who issued the demand letters	'	'	'affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company	'affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company	'affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company
Description of indemnity demanded	'	'	'demanding indemnity for losses, including attorney’s fees and expenses, arising out of a pending lawsuit styled Edward S. Weisfelner, as Litigation Trustee of the LB Litigation Trust v. Leonard Blavatnik, et al., Adversary Proceeding No. 09-1375 (REG), in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York.	'	'
Amount of management fees demanded	'	'	'	100,000,000	'
Proof of claim for management fees previously filed in Bankruptcy Court	'	'	'	'	$723,000

Stockholders_Equity_Dividend_d

Stockholders' Equity, Dividend distribution (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	25 cent dividend [Member]	40 cent dividend [Member]	40 cent dividend [Member]	40 cent dividend [Member]	40 cent dividend [Member]	50 cent dividend [Member]	50 cent dividend [Member]	60 cent dividend [Member]	2 dollar and 75 cent dividend [Member]
Dividends paid [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend per ordinary share (per share)	$2	$4.20	$0.25	$0.40	$0.40	$0.40	$0.40	$0.50	$0.50	$0.60	$2.75
Aggregate dividends paid	$1,127	$2,415	$143	$229	$230	$230	$230	$280	$288	$330	$1,582
Date of Record	'	'	12-Mar-12	25-Feb-13	19-Nov-12	4-Sep-12	21-May-12	23-Sep-13	3-Jun-13	25-Nov-13	19-Nov-12

Stockholders_Equity_Share_repu

Stockholders' Equity, Share repurchase program (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	31-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	31-May-13	Treasury shares [Member]	Treasury shares [Member]	Treasury shares [Member]
Class of stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percent of outstanding shares authorized to be repurchased under a share repurchase program (in hundredths)	10.00%	'	'	'
The date through which shares are authorized for repurchase under a share repurchase program	21-May-14	'	'	'
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	'	27,359,002	0	'
Total purchase price of shares repurchased	'	$1,949	$13	$133
Average price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)	'	$71.22	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Ordinary_a

Stockholders' Equity, Ordinary and treasury shares rollforwards (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]	'	'
Ending balance (in shares)	548,824,138	575,216,709
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]	'	'
Ending balance (in shares)	29,607,877	3,206,033
Ordinary shares issued at end of period (in shares)	578,432,015	578,422,742
Ordinary shares [Member]	'	'
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	575,216,709	573,390,514
Share-based compensation (in shares)	931,125	1,140,439
Warrants exercised (in shares)	7,666	685,756
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	27,640	0
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares)	-27,359,002	0
Ending balance (in shares)	548,824,138	575,216,709
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]	'	'
Share-based compensation (in shares)	-931,125	-1,140,439
Warrants exercised (in shares)	7,666	685,756
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	-27,640	0
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares)	27,359,002	0
Treasury shares [Member]	'	'
Ordinary shares outstanding: [Abstract]	'	'
Share-based compensation (in shares)	931,126	1,138,868
Warrants exercised (in shares)	1,608	293,888
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	27,640	0
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares)	-27,359,002	0
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning balance (in shares)	3,206,033	4,051,013
Share-based compensation (in shares)	-931,126	-1,138,868
Warrants exercised (in shares)	1,608	293,888
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	-27,640	0
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares)	27,359,002	0
Ending balance (in shares)	29,607,877	3,206,033

Stockholders_Equity_Treasury_s

Stockholders' Equity, Treasury shares (Details) (Treasury shares [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]	'	'
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	27,359,002	0
Number of ordinary shares repurchased and held in treasury following non-cash exercise of warrants (in shares)	1,608	293,888
Repurchases related to warrant exercises [Member]	'	'
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]	'	'
Additional paid-in capital recorded during the period for the purchase of ordinary shares as part of non-cash exercise of warrants	'less than $1 million	'$41 million
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	7,374	928,911
Number of ordinary shares repurchased and held in treasury following non-cash exercise of warrants (in shares)	1,608	293,888
Repurchases related to share repurchase program [Member]	'	'
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]	'	'
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)	27,359,002	'

Stockholders_Equity_Components

Stockholders' Equity, Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning of period	($411)	($427)	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	472	-2	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	35	18	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	507	16	-508
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) end of period	96	-411	-427
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning of period	-422	-301	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	251	-139	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	31	18	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	282	-121	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) end of period	-140	-422	'
Foreign currency translations adjustments [Member]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning of period	11	-126	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	221	137	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	4	0	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	225	137	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) end of period	$236	$11	'

Stockholders_Equity_Reclassifi

Stockholders' Equity, Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]

Other income (expense), net

($14)

$30

Prior service cost (benefit)

Actuarial (gain) loss

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

4,996

4,185

3,531

Provision for income taxes

1,136

1,327

1,059

Income from continuing operations

1,177

[1]

854

[1]

923

[1]

906

[1]

645

[2]

851

[2]

768

[2]

594

[2]

3,860

2,858

2,472

Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]

Reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans [Member] | Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]

Reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]

Prior service cost (benefit)

[3]

Actuarial (gain) loss

[3]

Settlement (gain) loss

-3

[3]

Foreign currency translations adjustments [Member] | Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]

Reclassification adjustment out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]

Other income (expense), net

[1]

Income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $353 million benefit related to the release of valuation allowances primarily associated with tax losses in our French tax group.

[2]

Income from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 included after-tax premiums and charges of $210B million related to the early repayment of debt.

[3]

These Accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (see Note 16).

Per_Share_Data_Details

Per Share Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$1,175	$851	$927	$900	$623	$844	$768	$599	$3,853	$2,834	$2,140
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4	14	7
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,857	2,848	2,147
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.13	$1.51	$1.62	$1.56	$1.10	$1.47	$1.34	$1.04	$6.80	$4.97	$3.76
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.11	$1.50	$1.61	$1.55	$1.09	$1.46	$1.33	$1.04	$6.75	$4.92	$3.74
Continuing operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,860	2,858	2,472
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4	14	7
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,864	2,872	2,479
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11	-3	-14
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,853	2,869	2,465
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,853	2,869	2,465
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	566,000,000	573,000,000	568,000,000
Effect of dilutive securities: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,000,000	3,000,000	3,000,000
MTI and QPA awards (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Potential dilutive shares (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	570,000,000	577,000,000	572,000,000
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$6.81	$5.01	$4.34
Diluted (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$6.76	$4.96	$4.32
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Participating securities (in shares)	1,700,000	'	'	'	3,000,000	'	'	'	1,700,000	3,000,000	3,600,000
Dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2	$4.20	$5.05
Discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7	-24	-332
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7	-24	-332
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	2
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7	-24	-330
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($7)	($24)	($330)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	566,000,000	573,000,000	568,000,000
Effect of dilutive securities: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,000,000	3,000,000	3,000,000
MTI and QPA awards (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Potential dilutive shares (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	570,000,000	577,000,000	572,000,000
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($0.01)	($0.04)	($0.58)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($0.01)	($0.04)	($0.58)
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Participating securities (in shares)	1,700,000	'	'	'	3,000,000	'	'	'	1,700,000	3,000,000	3,600,000
Dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$0

Segment_and_Related_Informatio2

Segment and Related Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Entities

Segment and Related Information [Abstract]

Number of operating segments

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

$11,138

$11,152

$11,103

$10,669

$11,097

$11,273

$11,248

$11,734

$44,062

$45,352

$48,183

Operating income (loss)

1,264

1,207

1,364

1,267

959

[1]

1,328

[1]

1,449

[1]

940

[1]

5,102

4,676

4,337

Depreciation and amortization expense

1,021

983

931

Other income (expense), net

-14

Income (loss) from equity investments

203

143

216

Capital expenditures

1,561

1,060

1,021

O&P - Americas [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

13,089

12,934

14,880

Operating income (loss)

3,253

2,650

1,855

Depreciation and amortization expense

293

281

246

Other income (expense), net

Income (loss) from equity investments

Capital expenditures

645

468

425

O&P - Americas [Member] | Benefits associated with insurance settlements related to Hurricane Ike [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Insurance recoveries

O&P - EAI [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

14,685

14,521

15,591

Operating income (loss)

377

127

435

Depreciation and amortization expense

287

285

262

Other income (expense), net

Income (loss) from equity investments

174

121

168

Capital expenditures

229

254

235

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Reversal of unfavorable contract reserve

O&P - EAI [Member] | LDPE plant in Wessling, Germany [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Asset impairment

-22

O&P - EAI [Member] | LDPE plant in Wessling, Germany [Member] | Benefit from an insurance settlement related to property damages [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Insurance recoveries

O&P - EAI [Member] | Wesseling, Germany site [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Restructuring charges

-72

Environmental liability charges

-16

O&P - EAI [Member] | Europe [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Restructuring charges

-35

O&P - EAI [Member] | Australia and Italy [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Restructuring charges

-22

I&D [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

9,472

9,658

9,500

Operating income (loss)

1,300

1,430

1,156

Depreciation and amortization expense

204

194

186

Other income (expense), net

-16

Income (loss) from equity investments

-3

Capital expenditures

443

159

101

I&D [Member] | Benefits associated with insurance settlements related to Hurricane Ike [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Insurance recoveries

Refining [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

11,698

13,291

13,706

Operating income (loss)

334

809

Depreciation and amortization expense

160

148

153

Other income (expense), net

-1

Income (loss) from equity investments

Capital expenditures

209

136

224

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Benefits related to the resolution of property tax assessments for the three year period beginning 2011

Benefits for recoveries associated with a former employee who pled guilty to fraud in 2010

Insurance recoveries

Refining [Member] | Benefits associated with insurance settlements related to Hurricane Ike [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Insurance recoveries

Technology [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

532

498

506

Operating income (loss)

157

122

107

Depreciation and amortization expense

Other income (expense), net

Income (loss) from equity investments

Capital expenditures

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Charges related to impairments of assets and restructuring charges due to facility closure and impairments of research and development projects

-39

Technology [Member] | Europe [Member]

Additional benefits (charges) recognized in various segments [Abstract]

Restructuring charges

-18

Intersegment eliminations [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

-5,415

-5,565

-6,056

Intersegment eliminations [Member] | O&P - Americas [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

-3,915

-3,947

-4,531

Intersegment eliminations [Member] | O&P - EAI [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

-205

-318

-368

Intersegment eliminations [Member] | I&D [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

-135

-378

-207

Intersegment eliminations [Member] | Refining [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

-1,042

-801

-820

Intersegment eliminations [Member] | Technology [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

-118

-121

-130

Other [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

Operating income (loss)

-7

-25

Depreciation and amortization expense

Other income (expense), net

-1

-26

-42

Income (loss) from equity investments

Capital expenditures

Operating segments [Member] | O&P - Americas [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

9,174

8,987

10,349

Operating segments [Member] | O&P - EAI [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

14,480

14,203

15,223

Operating segments [Member] | I&D [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

9,337

9,280

9,293

Operating segments [Member] | Refining [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

10,656

12,490

12,886

Operating segments [Member] | Technology [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

414

377

376

Other and total intersegment eliminations [Member]

Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]

Sales and other operating revenues

($5,414)

($5,550)

($6,000)

[1]

Operating income for the quarter ended JuneB 30, 2012 includes a lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment of $71B million which was reversed in the quarter ended SeptemberB 30, 2012 by a $71B million non-cash benefit due to the recovery of market price.

Segment_and_Related_Informatio3

Segment and Related Information, Long-lived assets by segments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	$8,457	$7,696	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	421	397	'
Equity investments	1,629	1,583	1,559
Goodwill	605	591	585
Operating segments [Member] \| O&P - Americas [Member]	'	'	'
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,614	2,167	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	0	0	'
Equity investments	156	162	'
Goodwill	162	162	'
Operating segments [Member] \| O&P - EAI [Member]	'	'	'
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,412	2,437	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	0	0	'
Equity investments	1,381	1,303	'
Goodwill	182	175	'
Operating segments [Member] \| I&D [Member]	'	'	'
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,109	1,830	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	421	397	'
Equity investments	92	118	'
Goodwill	251	245	'
Operating segments [Member] \| Refining [Member]	'	'	'
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,045	985	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	0	0	'
Equity investments	0	0	'
Goodwill	0	0	'
Operating segments [Member] \| Technology [Member]	'	'	'
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	275	274	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	0	0	'
Equity investments	0	0	'
Goodwill	10	9	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Segment reporting asset reconciling items [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	2	3	'
Investment in PO joint ventures	0	0	'
Equity investments	0	0	'
Goodwill	$0	$0	'

Segment_and_Related_Informatio4

Segment and Related Information, Revenues and long-lived assets by geographic location (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$11,138	$11,152	$11,103	$10,669	$11,097	$11,273	$11,248	$11,734	$44,062	$45,352	$48,183
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	11,411	'	'	'	10,714	'	'	'	11,411	10,714	'
Reportable geographical components [Member] \| United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,940	23,622	25,067
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	6,046	'	'	'	5,365	'	'	'	6,046	5,365	'
Reportable geographical components [Member] \| Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,128	3,660	4,632
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	1,791	'	'	'	1,747	'	'	'	1,791	1,747	'
Reportable geographical components [Member] \| France [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,777	1,633	2,242
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	567	'	'	'	557	'	'	'	567	557	'
Reportable geographical components [Member] \| Italy [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,560	1,551	1,790
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	489	'	'	'	516	'	'	'	489	516	'
Reportable geographical components [Member] \| Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,478	1,519	846
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	161	'	'	'	166	'	'	'	161	166	'
Reportable geographical components [Member] \| The Netherlands [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,049	1,032	1,217
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	767	'	'	'	730	'	'	'	767	730	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,130	12,335	12,389
Long-lived assets by geographic locations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	$1,590	'	'	'	$1,633	'	'	'	$1,590	$1,633	'

Unaudited_Quarterly_Results_De

Unaudited Quarterly Results (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2012		Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected financial data [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues	$11,138		$11,152		$11,103		$10,669		$11,097		$11,273		$11,248		$11,734		$44,062	$45,352	$48,183
Gross profit	1,537	[1]	1,462	[1]	1,607	[1]	1,516	[1]	1,265	[1]	1,603	[1]	1,687	[1]	1,202	[1]	'	'	'
Operating income	1,264		1,207		1,364		1,267		959	[2]	1,328	[2]	1,449	[2]	940	[2]	5,102	4,676	4,337
Income from equity investments	40		61		43		59		38		32		27		46		203	143	216
Reorganization items	0		0		-1		0		0		0		-1		5		1	-4	45
Income from continuing operations	1,177	[3]	854	[3]	923	[3]	906	[3]	645	[4]	851	[4]	768	[4]	594	[4]	3,860	2,858	2,472
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-2		-3		4		-6		-22		-7		0		5		-7	-24	-332
Net income (loss)	1,175		851		927		900		623		844		768		599		3,853	2,834	2,140
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.13		$1.51		$1.62		$1.56		$1.10		$1.47		$1.34		$1.04		$6.80	$4.97	$3.76
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.11		$1.50		$1.61		$1.55		$1.09		$1.46		$1.33		$1.04		$6.75	$4.92	$3.74
Quarterly financial information, explanatory disclosures [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Benefit from release of valuation allowances	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		-353	-72	-84
Charge (benefit) related to lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment	'		'		'		'		'		-71		71		'		'	'	'
Premiums and charges on early repayment of debt, after tax	'		'		'		'		'		'		210		'		'	'	'
France [Member]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Quarterly financial information, explanatory disclosures [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Benefit from release of valuation allowances	($353)		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'

[1]	Represents Sales and other operating revenues less Cost of sales.
[2]	Operating income for the quarter ended JuneB 30, 2012 includes a lower of cost or market inventory valuation adjustment of $71B million which was reversed in the quarter ended SeptemberB 30, 2012 by a $71B million non-cash benefit due to the recovery of market price.
[3]	Income from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2013 includes a $353 million benefit related to the release of valuation allowances primarily associated with tax losses in our French tax group.
[4]	Income from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 included after-tax premiums and charges of $210B million related to the early repayment of debt.