Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jul. 31, 2018 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,018 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,489,393 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Registrant Name | LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | |
Trading Symbol | LYB | |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 389,323,996 |
Consolidated Statements of Inco
Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Sales and other operating revenues: | ||||
Trade | $ 9,985 | $ 8,220 | $ 19,515 | $ 16,463 |
Related parties | 221 | 183 | 458 | 370 |
Sales revenue, net | 10,206 | 8,403 | 19,973 | 16,833 |
Operating costs and expenses: | ||||
Cost of sales | 8,290 | 6,601 | 16,302 | 13,592 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 261 | 200 | 494 | 404 |
Research and development expenses | 29 | 25 | 57 | 50 |
Costs and expenses | 8,580 | 6,826 | 16,853 | 14,046 |
Operating income | 1,626 | 1,577 | 3,120 | 2,787 |
Interest expense | (91) | (95) | (182) | (302) |
Interest income | 15 | 4 | 26 | 10 |
Other income, net | 16 | 29 | 40 | 59 |
Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes | 1,566 | 1,515 | 3,004 | 2,554 |
Income from equity investments | 68 | 78 | 164 | 159 |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 1,634 | 1,593 | 3,168 | 2,713 |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (21) | 459 | 282 | 774 |
Income from continuing operations | 1,655 | 1,134 | 2,886 | 1,939 |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1) | (4) | (1) | (12) |
Net income | 1,654 | 1,130 | 2,885 | 1,927 |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | $ 1,654 | $ 1,131 | $ 2,885 | $ 1,928 |
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Basic: | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 4.23 | $ 2.83 | $ 7.34 | $ 4.82 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.01) | 0 | (0.03) |
Basic (in dollars per share) | 4.23 | 2.82 | 7.34 | 4.79 |
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Diluted: | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 4.22 | 2.82 | 7.33 | 4.81 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.01) | 0 | (0.03) |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 4.22 | $ 2.81 | $ 7.33 | $ 4.78 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Net income | $ 1,654 | $ 1,130 | $ 2,885 | $ 1,927 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax – | ||||
Financial derivatives | 31 | (21) | 38 | 1 |
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities | 0 | (1) | 0 | (2) |
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and equity securities held by equity investees | 0 | (5) | 0 | 4 |
Defined pension and other postretirement benefit plans | 7 | 6 | 14 | 13 |
Foreign currency translations | (95) | 84 | (55) | 120 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (57) | 63 | (3) | 136 |
Comprehensive income | 1,597 | 1,193 | 2,882 | 2,063 |
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders | $ 1,597 | $ 1,194 | $ 2,882 | $ 2,064 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2,384 | $ 1,523 |
Restricted cash | 2 | 5 |
Short-term investments | 933 | 1,307 |
Accounts receivable: | ||
Trade, net | 3,699 | 3,359 |
Related parties | 190 | 180 |
Inventories | 4,096 | 4,217 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,045 | 1,147 |
Total current assets | 12,349 | 11,738 |
Property, plant and equipment at cost | 17,164 | 16,570 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (5,854) | (5,573) |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 11,310 | 10,997 |
Investments and long-term receivables: | ||
Investment in PO joint ventures | 429 | 420 |
Equity investments | 1,599 | 1,635 |
Other investments and long-term receivables | 22 | 17 |
Goodwill | 562 | 570 |
Intangible assets, net | 528 | 568 |
Other assets | 224 | 261 |
Total assets | 27,023 | 26,206 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Current maturities of long-term debt | 974 | 2 |
Short-term debt | 76 | 68 |
Accounts payable: | ||
Trade | 2,489 | 2,258 |
Related parties | 606 | 637 |
Accrued liabilities | 1,306 | 1,812 |
Total current liabilities | 5,451 | 4,777 |
Long-term debt | 7,490 | 8,549 |
Other liabilities | 1,805 | 2,275 |
Deferred income taxes | 1,674 | 1,655 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 390,343,283 and 394,512,054 shares outstanding, respectively | 31 | 31 |
Additional paid-in capital | 10,190 | 10,206 |
Retained earnings | 17,939 | 15,746 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,358) | (1,285) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 188,096,880 and 183,928,109 ordinary shares, respectively | (16,200) | (15,749) |
Total Company share of stockholders’ equity | 10,602 | 8,949 |
Non-controlling interests | 1 | 1 |
Total equity | 10,603 | 8,950 |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 27,023 | $ 26,206 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - € / shares | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
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) | 390,343,283 | 394,512,054 |
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) | 188,096,880 | 183,928,109 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 2,885 | $ 1,927 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 599 | 582 |
Amortization of debt-related costs | 7 | 8 |
Charges related to repayment of debt | 0 | 48 |
Share-based compensation | 24 | 21 |
Equity investments - | ||
Equity income | (164) | (159) |
Distributions of earnings, net of tax | 192 | 189 |
Deferred income taxes | 82 | 133 |
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash: | ||
Accounts receivable | (324) | (138) |
Inventories | 9 | (95) |
Accounts payable | 215 | (229) |
Other, net | (792) | (49) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,733 | 2,238 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment | (925) | (828) |
Payments for repurchase agreements | 0 | (512) |
Proceeds from repurchase agreements | 0 | 381 |
Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities | (50) | (653) |
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale debt securities | 410 | 487 |
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities | 0 | 75 |
Purchases of equity securities | (19) | 0 |
Proceeds from sales of equity securities | 32 | 0 |
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges | 498 | 0 |
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges | (473) | 0 |
Other, net | (62) | (4) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (589) | (1,054) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares | (470) | (570) |
Dividends paid | (787) | (704) |
Issuance of long-term debt | 0 | 990 |
Repayment of long-term debt | 0 | (1,000) |
Debt extinguishment costs | 0 | (65) |
Payments of debt issuance costs | 0 | (8) |
Other, net | (8) | (2) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,265) | (1,359) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (21) | 37 |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 858 | (138) |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,528 | 878 |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ 2,386 | $ 740 |
Consolidated Statement of Stock
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2018 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Ordinary Shares | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Company Share of Stockholders' Equity | Non-Controlling Interests |
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 8,950 | $ 31 | $ (15,749) | $ 10,206 | $ 15,746 | $ (1,285) | $ 8,949 | $ 1 |
Net income | 2,885 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,885 | 0 | 2,885 | 0 |
Other comprehensive loss | (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (3) | (3) | 0 |
Share-based compensation | 0 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
Dividends ($2.00 per share) | (787) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (787) | 0 | (787) | 0 |
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares | (478) | 0 | 478 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (478) | 0 |
Purchase of non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | (28) | 0 | 0 | (28) | 0 | |
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2018 | $ 10,603 | 31 | (16,200) | 10,190 | 17,939 | (1,358) | 10,602 | 1 |
Adoption of accounting standards | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 95 | $ (70) | $ 25 | $ 0 |
Consolidated Statement of Stoc8
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018$ / shares | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Dividends per share (in dollars per share) | $ 2 |
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation [Text Block] | 1. Basis of Presentation LyondellBasell Industries N.V., together with its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “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. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell N.V. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-1 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . |
Accounting and Reporting Change
Accounting and Reporting Changes | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] | |
Accounting and reporting changes [Text Block] | 2. Accounting and Reporting Changes Standard Description Period of Adoption Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements Recently Adopted Guidance Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (including subsequent amendments: ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20) Under this guidance, entities should recognize revenues to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods and services. This guidance also enhanced related disclosures and was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 See Note 3 for disclosures related to the adoption of this guidance. ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities This guidance includes a requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This guidance was effective for annual and interim periods on or after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 We adopted this guidance prospectively and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $15 million to beginning retained earnings. ASU 2018-03 , Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10) This ASU was issued as part of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s ongoing agenda to make improvements clarifying the Accounting Standards Codification and provides technical corrections and improvements related to ASU 2016-01. This ASU was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 No material impact upon adoption. Standard Description Period of Adoption Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements ASU 2016-16, Accounting for Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory This ASU is aimed at reducing complexity in accounting standards. Under current GAAP, the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers (intercompany sales) are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or otherwise recovered through use. This new guidance eliminates the exception for all intra-entity sales of assets other than inventory. A reporting entity would be required to recognize tax expense from the sale of assets in the seller’s tax jurisdiction when the transfer occurs, even though the pre-tax effects of that transaction are eliminated in consolidation. Any deferred tax asset that arises in the buyer’s jurisdiction would also be recognized at the time of the transfer. This guidance was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 We adopted this guidance using the modified-retrospective method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $9 million to beginning retained earnings. ASU 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income This guidance permits entities to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of the U.S.-enacted “H.R.1,” also known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Tax Act”) to retained earnings. This amendment will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. First quarter of 2018 (early adopted) We adopted this guidance using the specific identification method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $52 million to beginning retained earnings. ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business This ASU clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition or disposal of an asset or a business. This amendment was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 The prospective adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact. ASU 2017-05, Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets This guidance provides clarification about the term in substance nonfinancial asset , other aspects of the scope of Subtopic 610-20 Other Income , and how an entity should account for partial sales of nonfinancial assets once the amendments in ASU 2014-09 become effective. This amendment was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 The retrospective adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact. ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost This guidance requires changes in presentation of current service cost and other components of net benefit cost. This amendment was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 The retrospective adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact. ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities This guidance makes more financial and nonfinancial hedging strategies eligible for hedge accounting and amends the presentation and disclosure requirements while changing how companies assess effectiveness. These amendments will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. First quarter of 2018 (early adopted) No material impact upon adoption. Standard Description Period of Adoption Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of June 30, 2018 ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (including subsequent amendments: ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842 , and ASU 2018-11, Leases, Targeted Improvements ) This guidance, as amended, requires lessee leases with a term longer than 12 months to be recognized as a lease liability and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Topic 842 retains a classification distinction between finance leases and operating leases, with the classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Enhanced disclosures are also required. January 1, 2019 We are currently assessing the impact of this guidance, as amended, on our Consolidated Financial Statements through review of existing lease contracts and other purchase obligations that contain embedded lease features, which are generally classified as operating leases under the existing guidance. We will complete any required changes to our systems and processes, including updating our internal controls during 2018. ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments This guidance, as amended, modifies the current incurred loss model of recognizing credit losses and requires a current expected credit loss model which requires utilizing historical, current and forecasted information to develop a current estimate of credit losses for financial assets recorded either at amortized costs, or fair valued through Other Comprehensive Income. The guidance will be effective for public entities for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. January 1, 2020 (early adoption permitted) We are currently assessing the impact of the amendment of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Revenues
Revenues | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenues [Text Block] | 3. Revenues Adoption of new revenue accounting guidance— On January 1, 2018, we adopted the accounting standard ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all related amendments using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. We recognized an $18 million adjustment to the beginning retained earnings balance for the cumulative effect of initially applying the new standard. Comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. The impact of the adoption of this new guidance was immaterial for the six months ended June 30, 2018 , and we expect the impact to be immaterial to our Consolidated Financial Statements on an ongoing basis. Revenue Recognition— Substantially all our revenues are derived from contracts with customers. We account for contracts when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform, the rights of the parties and payment terms have been identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability is probable. Payments are typically required within a short period following the transfer of control over the product to the customer. We occasionally require customers to prepay purchases to ensure collectability. Such prepayments do not represent financing arrangements, and payment and fulfillment of the performance obligation occurs within a short time frame. We elected to apply the practical expedient, which permits us not to adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component when, at contract inception, we expect that payment will occur in one year or less. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. This generally occurs at the point in time when performance obligations are fulfilled and control transfers to the customer. In most instances, control transfers upon transfer of risk of loss and title to the customer, which usually occurs when we ship products to the customer from our manufacturing facility. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Customer incentives are generally based on volumes purchased and recognized over the period earned. Sales, value added, and other taxes that we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from the transaction price as they represent amounts collected on behalf of third parties. Incidental costs incurred to obtain a contract are immaterial in the context of the contract and are recognized as expense. We have elected the practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment cost and not a separate performance obligation. Contract Balances— Contract balances typically arise when a difference in timing between the transfer of control to the customer and receipt of consideration occurs. Our contract liabilities, which are reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements as Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities, consist primarily of customer payments for products or services received before the transfer of control to the customer occurs. These contract liabilities were $121 million as of June 30, 2018 . Revenue recognized in the reporting period included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period was immaterial. Disaggregation of Revenues —We participate globally across the petrochemical value chain and are an industry leader in many of our product lines. Our chemicals businesses consist primarily of large processing plants that convert large volumes of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon feedstocks into plastic resins and other chemicals. Our chemical products tend to be basic building blocks for other chemicals and plastics, while our plastic products are typically used in large volume applications. Our refining business consists of our Houston refinery, which processes crude oil into refined products such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Petrochemical products generally follow global price trends of crude oil, natural gas liquids and/or natural gas. Price volatility significantly affects our revenues, as our sales contracts are tied to global commodity indexes. Other factors such as global industry capacities and operating rates, foreign exchange rates and worldwide geopolitical trends also affect our revenues. The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by key products for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 : Millions of dollars Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sales and other operating revenues: Olefins & co-products $ 946 $ 1,966 Polyethylene 1,957 3,935 Polypropylene 2,277 4,608 PO & derivatives 658 1,307 Oxyfuels and related products 941 1,736 Intermediate chemicals 921 1,769 Refined products 2,298 4,300 Other 208 352 Total $ 10,206 $ 19,973 The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 : Millions of dollars Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sales and other operating revenues: United States $ 4,864 $ 9,517 Germany 764 1,585 Italy 433 827 France 397 747 Mexico 600 1,078 The Netherlands 300 576 Other 2,848 5,643 Total $ 10,206 $ 19,973 Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations —We have elected to exclude contracts which have an initial term of one year or less from this disclosure. Our contracts with customers are commodity supply arrangements that settle based on market prices at future delivery dates; therefore, transaction prices are entirely variable. Transaction prices are known at the time revenue is recognized since they are generally determined by the commodity price index at a specific date, at month-end or at the month average once products are shipped to our customers. Future estimates of transaction prices for disclosure purposes are substantially constrained as they are highly susceptible to factors outside our influence, including volatility in commodity markets, industry production capacities and operating rates, planned and unplanned industry operating interruptions, foreign exchange rates and worldwide geopolitical trends. |
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Accounts Receivable [Text Block] | 4. Accounts Receivable Our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, which is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a reduction of accounts receivable, was $17 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . |
Inventories
Inventories | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories [Text Block] | 5. Inventories Inventories consisted of the following components: Millions of dollars June 30, December 31, Finished goods $ 2,724 $ 2,932 Work-in-process 164 142 Raw materials and supplies 1,208 1,143 Total inventories $ 4,096 $ 4,217 |
Debt
Debt | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt [Text Block] | 6. Debt Long-term loans, notes and other long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance cost, consisted of the following: Millions of dollars June 30, December 31, Senior Notes due 2019, $1,000 million, 5.0% ($2 million of debt issuance cost) $ 971 $ 961 Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0% ($6 million of debt issuance cost) 962 981 Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($7 million of debt issuance cost) 993 992 Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($16 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost) 973 973 Guaranteed Notes due 2022, €750 million, 1.875% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) 870 894 Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($6 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) 741 740 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($9 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) 943 984 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1% 300 300 Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($21 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) 722 722 Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($11 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost) 980 979 Other 9 25 Total 8,464 8,551 Less current maturities (974 ) (2 ) Long-term debt $ 7,490 $ 8,549 Fair value hedging adjustments associated with the fair value hedge accounting of our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps for the applicable periods are as follows: Gains (Losses) Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt Inception Year Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, December 31, Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Senior Notes due 2019, 5.0% 2014 $ (8 ) $ (6 ) $ (9 ) $ (42 ) $ 27 $ 36 Senior Notes due 2021, 6.0% 2016 6 (5 ) 20 (3 ) 32 12 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5% 2017 11 (9 ) 42 (10 ) 41 (1 ) Guaranteed Notes due 2022, 1.875% 2018 (1 ) — (1 ) — (1 ) — Total $ 8 $ (20 ) $ 52 $ (55 ) $ 99 $ 47 The cumulative fair value hedging adjustments remaining at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 associated with our Senior Notes due 2019 includes $19 million and $31 million , respectively, for hedges that have been discontinued. The $42 million loss in the six months ended June 30, 2017 included a $44 million charge for the write-off of the cumulative fair value hedging adjustment related to our 5% Senior Notes due 2019 described below. These fair value adjustments are recognized in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Short-term loans, notes, and other short-term debt consisted of the following: Millions of dollars June 30, December 31, $2,500 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ — $900 million U.S. Receivables Facility — — Commercial paper — — Precious metal financings 73 64 Other 3 4 Total short-term debt $ 76 $ 68 Long-Term Debt Guaranteed Notes due 2027— In March 2017 , LYB International Finance II B.V. (“LYB Finance II”), a direct, 100% owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., as defined in Rule 3-10(b) of Regulation S-X, issued $1,000 million of 3.5% guaranteed notes due 2027 at a discounted price of 98.968% . Senior Notes due 2019 —In March 2017, we redeemed $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding 5% senior notes due 2019 , and paid $65 million in make-whole premiums. In conjunction with the redemption of these notes, we recognized non-cash charges of $4 million for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and $44 million for the write-off of the cumulative fair value hedge accounting adjustment related to the redeemed notes. The remaining balance of these notes is due in April 2019 and is reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets in Current maturities of long-term debt. Short-Term Debt Senior Revolving Credit Facility —Our $2,500 million revolving credit facility, which expires in June 2022 , may be used for dollar and euro denominated borrowings, has a $500 million sublimit for dollar and euro denominated letters of credit, a $1,000 million uncommitted accordion feature, and supports our commercial paper program. The aggregate balance of outstanding borrowings, including amounts outstanding under our commercial paper program, and letters of credit under this facility may not exceed $2,500 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 fiscal 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 June 30, 2018 . Commercial Paper Program —We have a commercial paper program under which we may issue up to $2,500 million of privately placed, unsecured, short-term promissory notes (“commercial paper”). This program is backed by our $2,500 million senior revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper may be used for general corporate purposes, including dividends and share repurchases. U.S. Receivables Facility —In July 2018, we amended our U.S. accounts receivable facility to, among other things, extend the term of the facility to July 2021 . The facility has a purchase limit of $900 million in addition to a $300 million uncommitted accordion feature. This facility provides liquidity through the sale or contribution of trade receivables by certain of our U.S. subsidiaries to a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary on an ongoing basis and without recourse. The bankruptcy-remote subsidiary may then, at its option and subject to a borrowing base of eligible receivables, sell undivided interests in the pool of trade receivables to financial institutions participating in the facility. In the event of 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. This facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $200 million . The term of the facility may be extended in accordance with the terms 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 the parent company. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. At June 30, 2018 , there were no borrowings or letters of credit under the facility. Weighted Average Interest Rate —At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , our weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt was 4.4% and 1.8% , respectively. Debt Discount and Issuance Costs —In the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs resulted in amortization expense of $7 million and $ 12 million , respectively, which is included in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Other Information —On December 28, 2016 , LYB International Finance III, LLC was formed as a private company with limited liability in Delaware . LYB International Finance III, LLC is a direct, 100% owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell N.V., as defined in Rule 3-10(b) of Regulation S-X. Any debt securities issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by LyondellBasell N.V. |
Financial Instruments and Fair
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Text Block] | 7. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements 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. A summary of our financial instruments, risk management policies, derivative instruments, hedging activities and fair value measurement can be found in Notes 2 and 14 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . If applicable, updates have been included in the respective sections below. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , we had marketable securities classified as Cash and cash equivalents of $1,985 million and $1,035 million , respectively. Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) —Other income, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income reflected foreign currency gains of $3 million and $9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , respectively, and foreign currency losses of less than $1 million and $6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis —The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Classification Assets– Derivatives designated as hedges: Commodities $ 50 $ 2 $ — $ — Prepaid expenses and other current assets Foreign currency 235 27 — 26 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Foreign currency 2,000 49 2,000 25 Other assets Interest rates 1,000 45 — 20 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Interest rates 247 1 650 1 Other assets Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities 101 7 77 20 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Foreign currency 703 6 19 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets Non-derivatives: Available-for-sale debt securities 590 590 960 960 Short-term investments Equity securities 339 343 350 347 Short-term investments Total $ 5,265 $ 1,070 $ 4,056 $ 1,399 Liabilities– Derivatives designated as hedges: Commodities $ 2 $ — $ 97 $ 8 Accrued liabilities Commodities 2 — 5 — Other liabilities Foreign currency 374 24 139 29 Accrued liabilities Foreign currency 950 102 950 140 Other liabilities Interest rates 1,000 12 — 5 Accrued liabilities Interest rates 2,200 73 3,350 58 Other liabilities Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities 101 6 108 29 Accrued liabilities Foreign currency 513 1 995 11 Accrued liabilities Non-derivatives: Performance share awards 32 32 23 23 Accrued liabilities Performance share awards 2 2 27 27 Other liabilities Total $ 5,176 $ 252 $ 5,694 $ 330 All derivatives and available-for-sale debt securities in the tables above are classified as Level 2. Our limited partnership investments included in our equity securities discussed below, are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. At June 30, 2018 , our outstanding foreign currency and commodity contracts not designated as hedges mature from July 2018 to August 2018 and from July 2018 to June 2019 , respectively. Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis —The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Short-term loans receivable, which represent our repurchase agreements, and short-term and long-term debt are recorded at amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying fair values of short-term and long-term debt exclude capital leases and commercial paper. June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Non-derivatives: Assets: Short-term loans receivable $ 554 $ 554 $ 570 $ 570 Liabilities: Short-term debt $ 73 $ 69 $ 64 $ 75 Long-term debt 8,455 8,847 8,526 9,442 Total $ 8,528 $ 8,916 $ 8,590 $ 9,517 All financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2 . There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for any of our financial instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 . Net Investment Hedges— In March 2018 , we entered into €400 million of foreign currency contracts that were designated as net investment hedges. These foreign currency contracts expired on June 15, 2018 . Upon settlement of these contracts we paid €400 million ( $473 million at the expiry spot rate) to our counterparties and received $498 million from our counterparties. In June 2018, we entered into €400 million of foreign currency contracts that were designated as net investment hedges. In 2017 , we entered into €617 million of foreign currency contracts that were designated as net investment hedges. In 2016 , we issued euro denominated notes payable due 2022 with notional amounts totaling €750 million that were designated as a net investment hedge. In May 2018 , we dedesignated and redesignated a €125 million tranche of our euro denominated notes payable due 2022 as a net investment hedge. At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , we had outstanding foreign currency contracts with an aggregate notional value of €1,142 million ( $1,259 million ) and €742 million ( $789 million ), respectively, designated as net investment hedges. In addition, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 we had outstanding foreign-currency denominated debt, with notional amounts totaling €750 million ( $858 million ) and €750 million ( $899 million ), respectively, designated as a net investment hedge. There was no ineffectiveness recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 related to these hedging relationships. Cash Flow Hedges— The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Notional Value Notional Value Expiration Date Foreign currency $ 2,300 $ 2,300 2021 to 2027 Interest rates 1,300 1,000 2019 to 2021 Commodities 54 102 2018 to 2019 There was less than $1 million ineffectiveness recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 related to these hedging relationships. In June 2018 and July 2018 , we entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $300 million and $200 million , respectively, to mitigate the risk of variability in interest rates for an expected debt issuance by November 2021. These swaps were designated as cash flow hedges and will be terminated upon debt issuance. As of June 30, 2018 , less than $1 million (on a pretax basis) is scheduled to be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense and $2 million (on a pretax basis) is scheduled to be reclassified as a decrease to cost of sales over the next twelve months. Fair Value Hedges— In May 2018 , we entered into a euro fixed-for-floating interest rate swap to mitigate the change in the fair value of €125 million ( $147 million ) of our €750 million notes payable due 2022 associated with the risk of variability in the 6-month EURIBOR rate (the benchmark interest rate). The fixed-rate and variable-rate are settled annually and semi-annually, respectively. In February 2017, we entered into U.S. dollar fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps to mitigate changes in the fair value of our $1,000 million 3.5% guaranteed notes due 2027 associated with the risk of variability in the 3 Month USD LIBOR rate (the benchmark interest rate). The fixed-rate and variable-rate are settled semi-annually and quarterly, respectively. In March 2017, concurrent with the redemption of $1,000 million of our outstanding 5% senior notes due 2019, we dedesignated the related $2,000 million fair value hedge and terminated swaps in the notional amount of $1,000 million. At the same time, we redesignated the remaining $1,000 million notional amount of swaps as a fair value hedge of the remaining $1,000 million of 5% senior notes outstanding. We had outstanding interest rate contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $3,147 million and $3,000 million at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, designated as fair value hedges. Our interest rate contracts outstanding at June 30, 2018 mature from 2019 to 2027 . There was less than $1 million of ineffectiveness recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 related to these hedging relationships. Impact on Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income —The following table summarizes the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments on Other comprehensive income and earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Effect of Financial Instruments Three Months Ended June 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Income Statement Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Classification Derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Foreign currency $ 78 $ (91 ) $ — $ — $ 8 $ — Interest expense Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodities 9 (6 ) — — — — Cost of sales Foreign currency 134 (128 ) (124 ) 133 11 — Other income, net; Interest expense Interest rates 17 (24 ) — — — — Interest expense Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Interest rates — — — — (16 ) 19 Interest expense Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities — — — — (2 ) (2 ) Sales and other operating revenues Commodities — — — — 13 (7 ) Cost of sales Foreign currency — — — — 36 — Other income, net Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Long-term debt 50 (54 ) — — — — Other income, net Total $ 288 $ (303 ) $ (124 ) $ 133 $ 50 $ 10 Effect of Financial Instruments Six Months Ended June 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Income Statement Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Classification Derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Foreign currency $ 61 $ (114 ) $ — $ — $ 13 $ — Interest expense Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodities 6 (8 ) 4 — — — Cost of sales Foreign currency 26 (135 ) (62 ) 158 19 — Other income, net; Interest expense Interest rates 67 (17 ) — — — — Interest expense Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Interest rates — — — — (60 ) 18 Interest expense Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities — — — — (1 ) (3 ) Sales and other operating revenues Commodities — — — — 9 (37 ) Cost of sales Foreign currency — — — — 16 (1 ) Other income, net Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Long-term debt 25 (64 ) — — — — Other income, net Total $ 185 $ (338 ) $ (58 ) $ 158 $ (4 ) $ (23 ) The derivative amounts excluded from effectiveness testing for foreign currency contracts designated as net investment hedges recognized in other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were gains of $11 million and $15 million , respectively. The derivative amounts excluded from effectiveness testing for foreign currency contracts designated as net investment hedges recognized in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were gains of $8 million and $13 million , respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 , losses of $124 million and $62 million , respectively, for our foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges were reclassified from AOCI to Other income, net. The pre-tax effect of the periodic receipt of fixed interest and payment of variable interest associated with our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps resulted in a $1 million loss recognized in Interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2018 , a $6 million gain during the three months ended June 30, 2017 and gains of $2 million and $13 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These gains and losses are not included in the table above. Investments in Available-for-Sale Debt Securities —The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of our available-for-sale debt securities that are outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-sale debt securities: Bonds $ 590 $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 590 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 590 $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 590 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-sale securities: Commercial paper $ 180 $ — $ — $ 180 Bonds 630 — — 630 Certificates of deposit 150 — — 150 Limited partnership investments 350 2 (5 ) 347 Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,310 $ 2 $ (5 ) $ 1,307 No losses related to other-than-temporary impairments of our available-for-sale debt securities have been recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 . As of June 30, 2018 , bonds classified as available-for-sale debt securities had maturities between five and twenty-eight months . The proceeds from maturities and sales of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized in the following table: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Proceeds from maturities of securities $ 75 $ 149 $ 410 $ 487 Proceeds from sales of securities — — — — No gain or loss was realized in connection with the sales of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 . During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , we had maturities of our held-to-maturity securities of $31 million and $75 million , respectively. The following table summarizes the fair value and unrealized losses related to available-for-sale debt securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than and greater than twelve months as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, 2018 Less than 12 months Greater than 12 months Millions of dollars Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Available-for-sale debt securities: Bonds $ 338 $ (1 ) $ — $ — December 31, 2017 Less than 12 months Greater than 12 months Millions of dollars Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Available-for-sale securities: Limited partnership investments $ 117 $ (5 ) $ — $ — Investments in Equity Securities —Our equity securities primarily consist of our limited partnership investments, which include investments in, among other things, equities and equity related securities, debt securities, credit instruments, global interest rate products, currencies, commodities, futures, options, warrants and swaps. These investments may be redeemed at least monthly with advance notice ranging up to ninety days. These investments have a notional amount of $339 million and a fair value of $343 million at June 30, 2018. The following table summarizes the portion of unrealized gains and losses for the equity securities that are outstanding as of June 30, 2018 : Millions of dollars Net gains recognized during the period $ 9 Less: Net gains recognized during the period on securities sold 1 Unrealized gains recognized during the period $ 8 |
Pension and Other Postretiremen
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Text Block] | 8. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Net periodic pension benefits included the following cost components for the periods presented: U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 12 $ 12 $ 25 $ 24 Interest cost 15 15 30 30 Expected return on plan assets (31 ) (31 ) (61 ) (61 ) Actuarial and investment loss amortization 6 6 11 11 Net periodic benefit costs $ 2 $ 2 $ 5 $ 4 Non-U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 8 $ 10 $ 17 $ 19 Interest cost 8 6 16 11 Expected return on plan assets (6 ) (5 ) (12 ) (9 ) Settlement loss 1 — 1 — Actuarial and investment loss amortization 2 3 5 7 Net periodic benefit costs $ 13 $ 14 $ 27 $ 28 Net periodic other postretirement benefits included the following cost components for the periods presented: U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Interest cost 3 2 5 4 Net periodic benefit costs $ 3 $ 3 $ 6 $ 6 Non-U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 1 1 1 1 Actuarial loss amortization — — — 1 Net periodic benefit costs $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in Other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes [Text Block] | 9. Income Taxes Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was - 1.3% compared with 28.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 . For the six months ended June 30, 2018 , the effective income tax rate was 8.9% compared with 28.5% for the first six months ended June 30, 2017 . Our effective income tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, changes in statutory tax rates, changes in pretax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates, changes in valuation allowances, changes in foreign exchange gains/losses, the amount of exempt income, and changes in unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions. Compared with the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , the lower effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were primarily attributable to changes in unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions, the impact of the reduction to the U.S. federal statutory tax rate as a result of the Tax Act and increases in exempt income, partially offset by the repeal of the U.S. domestic production activity deduction. During the three months ended June 30, 2018 , we entered into an audit settlement impacting specific uncertain tax positions. This audit settlement resulted in a $346 million non-cash benefit to our effective tax rate consisting of the recognition of $288 million of previously unrecognized tax benefits as a reduction for tax positions of prior years and the release of $58 million of previously accrued interest. This non-cash reduction in unrecognized tax benefits is reflected on our Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other liabilities and on our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in Other operating activities. Tax benefits totaling $252 million and $544 million were unrecognized as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. We recognize interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Income tax expense includes a benefit of interest totaling $49 million in the six months ended June 30, 2018, and interest expense totaling $16 million in the year ended December 31, 2017. We had accrued approximately $14 million and $63 million for interest and penalties as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. We monitor income tax developments in countries where we conduct business. On December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was enacted with some provisions effective as early as 2017 while others were delayed until 2018. This change in U.S. tax law included a reduction in the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% for years beginning after 2017, which resulted in the remeasurement of our U.S. net deferred income tax liabilities. Our 2017 income tax provision included a provisional estimate of $819 million income tax benefit related to the remeasurement of our U.S. net deferred income tax liabilities. The impact of the Tax Act may differ from this reasonable estimate due to additional guidance that may be issued, changes in assumptions made, and the finalization of certain U.S. income tax positions with the filing of our 2017 U.S. income tax return which will allow for the ability to conclude whether any further adjustments are necessary to our deferred tax assets and liabilities. Any adjustments to these provisional amounts will be reported as a component of income tax expense in the reporting period in which any such adjustments are identified which will be no later than the fourth quarter of 2018. We will continue to analyze the Tax Act to determine the full effects of the new law. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block] | 10. Commitments and Contingencies 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 $95 million and $102 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. At June 30, 2018 , the accrued liabilities for individual sites range from less than $1 million to $18 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:” Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 102 $ 95 Changes in estimates 1 3 Amounts paid (6 ) (4 ) Foreign exchange effects (2 ) 5 Ending balance $ 95 $ 99 Access Indemnity Demand —In December 2010, one of our subsidiaries received demand letters from affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access Entities”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company , demanding indemnity for losses, including attorney’s fees and expenses, arising out of a 2007 management agreement and 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 sought recovery from Access all amounts earned by the Access Entities related to their purchase of shares of Lyondell Chemical Company (“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 Access Entities also demanded $100 million in management fees under the 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 $723,963.65 ” for the amounts allegedly owed under the 2007 management agreement. We did not believe that the 2007 management agreement was in effect or that the Company or any Company-affiliated entity owed any obligation under the management agreement, including for management fees or for indemnification. We defended our position in proceedings and against any claims or demands that were asserted. In April 2011, Lyondell Chemical filed an objection to the claim and brought a declaratory judgment action for a determination that the demands were not valid and the declaratory judgment action was stayed per the parties’ agreement pending the outcome of the Weisfelner lawsuit. The Weisfelner lawsuit went to trial in October 2016. In April 2017, the trial court awarded $12.6 million to the plaintiffs and denied all other relief, and in May 2017 the court issued its Final Judgment reflecting this ruling. The plaintiffs filed an appeal to the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York, which largely affirmed the Final Judgment on January 24, 2018. In April 2018, the Company and the Access Entities agreed to settle all claims, including under the 2009 Proof of Claim and 2007 Management Agreement, described in the April 2011 declaratory judgment action and the Access Entities’ December 2010 demand letters. No payments were required by either side under the settlement agreement; the declaratory judgment action was dismissed and the Proof of Claim was withdrawn. Indemnification —We are parties to various indemnification arrangements, including arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions, divestitures and the formation and dissolution 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 June 30, 2018 , 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. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity [Text Block] | 11. Stockholders’ Equity Dividend Distributions —The following table summarizes the dividends paid in the periods presented: Millions of dollars, except per share amounts Dividend Per Ordinary Share Aggregate Dividends Paid Date of Record March $ 1.00 $ 395 March 5, 2018 June 1.00 392 June 11, 2018 $ 2.00 $ 787 Share Repurchase Programs —In June 2018 , our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 57,844,016 of our ordinary shares through December 1, 2019 (“ June 2018 Share Repurchase Program ”), which superseded the remaining authorization under our May 2017 Share Repurchase Program. The timing and amount of these repurchases, which are determined based on our evaluation of market conditions and other factors, may be executed from time to time through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The repurchased shares, which are recorded at cost, are classified as Treasury stock and may be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans. The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the periods presented: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amounts Shares Repurchased Average Purchase Price Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions May 2017 Share Repurchase Program 4,004,753 $ 106.05 $ 425 June 2018 Share Repurchase Program 482,863 111.16 53 4,487,616 $ 106.60 $ 478 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amounts Shares Repurchased Average Purchase Price Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions May 2016 Share Repurchase Program 3,501,084 $ 85.71 $ 300 May 2017 Share Repurchase Program 3,450,559 80.89 279 6,951,643 $ 83.32 $ 579 Due to the timing of settlements, total cash paid for share repurchases for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $470 million and $570 million , respectively. Ordinary Shares —The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares are as follows: Six Months Ended 2018 2017 Ordinary shares outstanding: Beginning balance 394,512,054 404,046,331 Share-based compensation 264,671 304,566 Warrants exercised — 4,184 Employee stock purchase plan 54,174 53,953 Purchase of ordinary shares (4,487,616 ) (6,951,643 ) Ending balance 390,343,283 397,457,391 Treasury Shares— The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows: Six Months Ended 2018 2017 Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: Beginning balance 183,928,109 174,389,139 Share-based compensation (264,671 ) (304,566 ) Warrants exercised — 509 Employee stock purchase plan (54,174 ) (53,953 ) Purchase of ordinary shares 4,487,616 6,951,643 Ending balance 188,096,880 180,982,772 Following approval by our management and shareholders, we are in the process of canceling 178,229,883 ordinary shares held in our treasury account in accordance with cancellation requirements under Dutch law. Cancellation of these shares is expected to be effective during the third quarter of 2018. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) —The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the following table: Millions of dollars Financial Derivatives Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available -For-Sale Debt Securities Unrealized Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance – January 1, 2018 $ (120 ) $ — $ 17 $ (421 ) $ (761 ) $ (1,285 ) Adoption of accounting standards (2 ) — (17 ) (51 ) — (70 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 99 — — — (41 ) 58 Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications (18 ) — — — (14 ) (32 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (58 ) — — 17 — (41 ) Tax (expense) benefit 15 — — (3 ) — 12 Net other comprehensive income (loss) 38 — — 14 (55 ) (3 ) Balance – June 30, 2018 $ (84 ) $ — $ — $ (458 ) $ (816 ) $ (1,358 ) Millions of dollars Financial Derivatives Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available -For-Sale Debt Securities Unrealized Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance – January 1, 2017 $ (75 ) $ 1 $ — $ (498 ) $ (939 ) $ (1,511 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (160 ) (2 ) 2 — 101 (59 ) Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications 50 — 2 — 19 71 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 158 — — 19 — 177 Tax (expense) benefit (47 ) — — (6 ) — (53 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 1 (2 ) 4 13 120 136 Balance – June 30, 2017 $ (74 ) $ (1 ) $ 4 $ (485 ) $ (819 ) $ (1,375 ) The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Affected Line Item on the Consolidated Statements of Income Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Reclassification adjustments for: Financial derivatives – Foreign currency $ (124 ) $ 133 $ (62 ) $ 158 Other income, net Financial derivatives – Commodities — — 4 — Cost of sales Income tax (benefit) expense (30 ) 40 (15 ) 47 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Financial derivatives, net of tax (94 ) 93 (43 ) 111 Amortization of defined pension items: Actuarial loss 8 9 16 19 Settlement loss 1 — 1 — Income tax expense 2 3 3 6 Defined pension items, net of tax 7 6 14 13 Total reclassifications, before tax (115 ) 142 (41 ) 177 Income tax (benefit) expense (28 ) 43 (12 ) 53 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Total reclassifications, after tax $ (87 ) $ 99 $ (29 ) $ 124 Amount included in net income Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss is included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (see Note 8 ). |
Per Share Data
Per Share Data | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Per Share Data [Text Block] | 12. 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 option 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: Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 Millions of dollars Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Net income (loss) $ 1,655 $ (1 ) $ 1,134 $ (4 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests — — 1 — Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders 1,655 (1 ) 1,135 (4 ) Net income attributable to participating securities (1 ) — (1 ) — Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted $ 1,654 $ (1 ) $ 1,134 $ (4 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Basic weighted average common stock outstanding 391 391 401 401 Effect of dilutive securities: PSU awards 1 1 1 1 Potential dilutive shares 392 392 402 402 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 4.23 $ — $ 2.83 $ (0.01 ) Diluted $ 4.22 $ — $ 2.82 $ (0.01 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Participating securities 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 Dividends declared per share of common stock $ 1.00 $ — $ 0.90 $ — Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2018 2017 Millions of dollars Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Net income (loss) $ 2,886 $ (1 ) $ 1,939 $ (12 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests — — 1 — Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders 2,886 (1 ) 1,940 (12 ) Net income attributable to participating securities (2 ) — (2 ) — Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted $ 2,884 $ (1 ) $ 1,938 $ (12 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Basic weighted average common stock outstanding 393 393 402 402 Effect of dilutive securities: PSU awards 1 1 1 1 Potential dilutive shares 394 394 403 403 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 7.34 $ — $ 4.82 $ (0.03 ) Diluted $ 7.33 $ — $ 4.81 $ (0.03 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Participating securities 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 Dividends declared per share of common stock $ 2.00 $ — $ 1.75 $ — |
Segment and Related Information
Segment and Related Information | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment and Related Information [Text Block] | 13. 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 our operating segments is managed by a senior executive reporting directly to our Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker. Discrete financial information is available for each of the segments, and our Chief Executive Officer uses the operating results of each of the operating segments for performance evaluation and resource allocation. 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 and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene. • Olefins and Polyolefins–Europe, Asia, International (“O&P–EAI”). Our O&P–EAI segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene, and polypropylene, including polypropylene compounds. • Intermediates and Derivatives (“I&D”). Our I&D segment produces and markets propylene oxide and its co-products and derivatives, oxyfuels and related products and intermediate chemicals such as styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. • 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 into refined products, including gasoline and distillates. • Technology . Our Technology segment develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts. Our chief operating decision maker uses EBITDA as the primary measure for reviewing our segments’ profitability and therefore, in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting , we have presented EBITDA for all segments. We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization. “Other” includes intersegment eliminations and items that are not directly related or allocated to business operations, such as foreign exchange gains (losses) and components of pension and other postretirement benefit costs other than service cost. 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: Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars O&P– O&P– I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 1,804 $ 3,413 $ 2,541 $ 2,298 $ 150 $ — $ 10,206 Intersegment 863 68 43 271 32 (1,277 ) — 2,667 3,481 2,584 2,569 182 (1,277 ) 10,206 Income (loss) from equity investments 15 54 (1 ) — — — 68 EBITDA 700 447 642 104 113 4 2,010 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Millions of dollars O&P– O&P– I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 1,815 $ 2,966 $ 1,978 $ 1,565 $ 79 $ — $ 8,403 Intersegment 732 42 36 148 28 (986 ) — 2,547 3,008 2,014 1,713 107 (986 ) 8,403 Income from equity investments 11 67 — — — — 78 EBITDA 859 699 339 25 48 — 1,970 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars O&P– Americas O&P– EAI I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 3,686 $ 6,898 $ 4,851 $ 4,300 $ 238 $ — $ 19,973 Intersegment 1,739 145 76 526 59 (2,545 ) — 5,425 7,043 4,927 4,826 297 (2,545 ) 19,973 Income from equity investments 32 130 2 — — — 164 EBITDA 1,480 965 1,128 167 169 14 3,923 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Millions of dollars O&P– Americas O&P– EAI I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 3,814 $ 5,933 $ 4,099 $ 2,815 $ 172 $ — $ 16,833 Intersegment 1,337 99 65 251 55 (1,807 ) — 5,151 6,032 4,164 3,066 227 (1,807 ) 16,833 Income from equity investments 25 133 1 — — — 159 EBITDA 1,582 1,228 678 (5 ) 108 (4 ) 3,587 Our O&P–Americas results for the first six months of 2017 included a $31 million gain on the first quarter sale of our Lake Charles, Louisiana site. EBITDA for our O&P–EAI segment in the second quarter and first six months of 2017 included a $21 million non-cash gain stemming from the elimination of an obligation associated with a lease. Our I&D segment results for the first six months of 2017 included charges approximating $40 million primarily related to the settlement of precious metal financings. A reconciliation of EBITDA to Income from continuing operations before income taxes is shown in the following table for each of the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 EBITDA: Total segment EBITDA $ 2,006 $ 1,970 $ 3,909 $ 3,591 Other EBITDA 4 — 14 (4 ) Less: Depreciation and amortization expense (300 ) (286 ) (599 ) (582 ) Interest expense (91 ) (95 ) (182 ) (302 ) Add: Interest income 15 4 26 10 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 1,634 $ 1,593 $ 3,168 $ 2,713 |
Revenue (Policies)
Revenue (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from contract with customer [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition— Substantially all our revenues are derived from contracts with customers. We account for contracts when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform, the rights of the parties and payment terms have been identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability is probable. Payments are typically required within a short period following the transfer of control over the product to the customer. We occasionally require customers to prepay purchases to ensure collectability. Such prepayments do not represent financing arrangements, and payment and fulfillment of the performance obligation occurs within a short time frame. We elected to apply the practical expedient, which permits us not to adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component when, at contract inception, we expect that payment will occur in one year or less. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied. This generally occurs at the point in time when performance obligations are fulfilled and control transfers to the customer. In most instances, control transfers upon transfer of risk of loss and title to the customer, which usually occurs when we ship products to the customer from our manufacturing facility. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Customer incentives are generally based on volumes purchased and recognized over the period earned. Sales, value added, and other taxes that we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from the transaction price as they represent amounts collected on behalf of third parties. Incidental costs incurred to obtain a contract are immaterial in the context of the contract and are recognized as expense. We have elected the practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment cost and not a separate performance obligation. |
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Accounting and Reporting Changes (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] | |
Schedule of accounting and reporting changes [Table Text Block] | Standard Description Period of Adoption Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements Recently Adopted Guidance Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (including subsequent amendments: ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20) Under this guidance, entities should recognize revenues to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods and services. This guidance also enhanced related disclosures and was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 See Note 3 for disclosures related to the adoption of this guidance. ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities This guidance includes a requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. This guidance was effective for annual and interim periods on or after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 We adopted this guidance prospectively and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $15 million to beginning retained earnings. ASU 2018-03 , Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10) This ASU was issued as part of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s ongoing agenda to make improvements clarifying the Accounting Standards Codification and provides technical corrections and improvements related to ASU 2016-01. This ASU was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 No material impact upon adoption. Standard Description Period of Adoption Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements ASU 2016-16, Accounting for Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory This ASU is aimed at reducing complexity in accounting standards. Under current GAAP, the tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers (intercompany sales) are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or otherwise recovered through use. This new guidance eliminates the exception for all intra-entity sales of assets other than inventory. A reporting entity would be required to recognize tax expense from the sale of assets in the seller’s tax jurisdiction when the transfer occurs, even though the pre-tax effects of that transaction are eliminated in consolidation. Any deferred tax asset that arises in the buyer’s jurisdiction would also be recognized at the time of the transfer. This guidance was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 We adopted this guidance using the modified-retrospective method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $9 million to beginning retained earnings. ASU 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income This guidance permits entities to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of the U.S.-enacted “H.R.1,” also known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Tax Act”) to retained earnings. This amendment will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. First quarter of 2018 (early adopted) We adopted this guidance using the specific identification method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $52 million to beginning retained earnings. ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business This ASU clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether a transaction should be accounted for as an acquisition or disposal of an asset or a business. This amendment was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 The prospective adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact. ASU 2017-05, Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets This guidance provides clarification about the term in substance nonfinancial asset , other aspects of the scope of Subtopic 610-20 Other Income , and how an entity should account for partial sales of nonfinancial assets once the amendments in ASU 2014-09 become effective. This amendment was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 The retrospective adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact. ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost This guidance requires changes in presentation of current service cost and other components of net benefit cost. This amendment was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. First quarter of 2018 The retrospective adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact. ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities This guidance makes more financial and nonfinancial hedging strategies eligible for hedge accounting and amends the presentation and disclosure requirements while changing how companies assess effectiveness. These amendments will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. First quarter of 2018 (early adopted) No material impact upon adoption. Standard Description Period of Adoption Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of June 30, 2018 ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (including subsequent amendments: ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842 , and ASU 2018-11, Leases, Targeted Improvements ) This guidance, as amended, requires lessee leases with a term longer than 12 months to be recognized as a lease liability and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Topic 842 retains a classification distinction between finance leases and operating leases, with the classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Enhanced disclosures are also required. January 1, 2019 We are currently assessing the impact of this guidance, as amended, on our Consolidated Financial Statements through review of existing lease contracts and other purchase obligations that contain embedded lease features, which are generally classified as operating leases under the existing guidance. We will complete any required changes to our systems and processes, including updating our internal controls during 2018. ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments This guidance, as amended, modifies the current incurred loss model of recognizing credit losses and requires a current expected credit loss model which requires utilizing historical, current and forecasted information to develop a current estimate of credit losses for financial assets recorded either at amortized costs, or fair valued through Other Comprehensive Income. The guidance will be effective for public entities for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. January 1, 2020 (early adoption permitted) We are currently assessing the impact of the amendment of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Revenues (Tables)
Revenues (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] | The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by key products for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 : Millions of dollars Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sales and other operating revenues: Olefins & co-products $ 946 $ 1,966 Polyethylene 1,957 3,935 Polypropylene 2,277 4,608 PO & derivatives 658 1,307 Oxyfuels and related products 941 1,736 Intermediate chemicals 921 1,769 Refined products 2,298 4,300 Other 208 352 Total $ 10,206 $ 19,973 The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 : Millions of dollars Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sales and other operating revenues: United States $ 4,864 $ 9,517 Germany 764 1,585 Italy 433 827 France 397 747 Mexico 600 1,078 The Netherlands 300 576 Other 2,848 5,643 Total $ 10,206 $ 19,973 |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of inventory, current [Table Text Block] | Inventories consisted of the following components: Millions of dollars June 30, December 31, Finished goods $ 2,724 $ 2,932 Work-in-process 164 142 Raw materials and supplies 1,208 1,143 Total inventories $ 4,096 $ 4,217 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of long-term debt [Table Text Block] | Long-term loans, notes and other long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance cost, consisted of the following: Millions of dollars June 30, December 31, Senior Notes due 2019, $1,000 million, 5.0% ($2 million of debt issuance cost) $ 971 $ 961 Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0% ($6 million of debt issuance cost) 962 981 Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($7 million of debt issuance cost) 993 992 Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($16 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost) 973 973 Guaranteed Notes due 2022, €750 million, 1.875% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) 870 894 Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($6 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) 741 740 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($9 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) 943 984 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1% 300 300 Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($21 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) 722 722 Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($11 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost) 980 979 Other 9 25 Total 8,464 8,551 Less current maturities (974 ) (2 ) Long-term debt $ 7,490 $ 8,549 Fair value hedging adjustments associated with the fair value hedge accounting of our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps for the applicable periods are as follows: Gains (Losses) Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in Carrying Amount of Debt Inception Year Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, December 31, Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Senior Notes due 2019, 5.0% 2014 $ (8 ) $ (6 ) $ (9 ) $ (42 ) $ 27 $ 36 Senior Notes due 2021, 6.0% 2016 6 (5 ) 20 (3 ) 32 12 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5% 2017 11 (9 ) 42 (10 ) 41 (1 ) Guaranteed Notes due 2022, 1.875% 2018 (1 ) — (1 ) — (1 ) — Total $ 8 $ (20 ) $ 52 $ (55 ) $ 99 $ 47 The cumulative fair value hedging adjustments remaining at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 associated with our Senior Notes due 2019 includes $19 million and $31 million , respectively, for hedges that have been discontinued. The $42 million loss in the six months ended June 30, 2017 included a $44 million charge for the write-off of the cumulative fair value hedging adjustment related to our 5% Senior Notes due 2019 described below. These fair value adjustments are recognized in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. |
Schedule of short-term debt [Table Text Block] | Short-term loans, notes, and other short-term debt consisted of the following: Millions of dollars June 30, December 31, $2,500 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ — $900 million U.S. Receivables Facility — — Commercial paper — — Precious metal financings 73 64 Other 3 4 Total short-term debt $ 76 $ 68 |
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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Financial Instruments and Fair Value [Abstract] | |
Summary of fair value of outstanding financial instruments [Table Text Block] | Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis —The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Classification Assets– Derivatives designated as hedges: Commodities $ 50 $ 2 $ — $ — Prepaid expenses and other current assets Foreign currency 235 27 — 26 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Foreign currency 2,000 49 2,000 25 Other assets Interest rates 1,000 45 — 20 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Interest rates 247 1 650 1 Other assets Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities 101 7 77 20 Prepaid expenses and other current assets Foreign currency 703 6 19 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets Non-derivatives: Available-for-sale debt securities 590 590 960 960 Short-term investments Equity securities 339 343 350 347 Short-term investments Total $ 5,265 $ 1,070 $ 4,056 $ 1,399 Liabilities– Derivatives designated as hedges: Commodities $ 2 $ — $ 97 $ 8 Accrued liabilities Commodities 2 — 5 — Other liabilities Foreign currency 374 24 139 29 Accrued liabilities Foreign currency 950 102 950 140 Other liabilities Interest rates 1,000 12 — 5 Accrued liabilities Interest rates 2,200 73 3,350 58 Other liabilities Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities 101 6 108 29 Accrued liabilities Foreign currency 513 1 995 11 Accrued liabilities Non-derivatives: Performance share awards 32 32 23 23 Accrued liabilities Performance share awards 2 2 27 27 Other liabilities Total $ 5,176 $ 252 $ 5,694 $ 330 All derivatives and available-for-sale debt securities in the tables above are classified as Level 2. Our limited partnership investments included in our equity securities discussed below, are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. At June 30, 2018 , our outstanding foreign currency and commodity contracts not designated as hedges mature from July 2018 to August 2018 and from July 2018 to June 2019 , respectively. |
Schedule of the carrying value and estimated fair value of non-derivative financial instruments [Table Text Block] | Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis —The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Short-term loans receivable, which represent our repurchase agreements, and short-term and long-term debt are recorded at amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying fair values of short-term and long-term debt exclude capital leases and commercial paper. June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Non-derivatives: Assets: Short-term loans receivable $ 554 $ 554 $ 570 $ 570 Liabilities: Short-term debt $ 73 $ 69 $ 64 $ 75 Long-term debt 8,455 8,847 8,526 9,442 Total $ 8,528 $ 8,916 $ 8,590 $ 9,517 All financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2 . There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for any of our financial instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 . |
Summary of cash flow hedges [Table Text Block] | Cash Flow Hedges— The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Notional Value Notional Value Expiration Date Foreign currency $ 2,300 $ 2,300 2021 to 2027 Interest rates 1,300 1,000 2019 to 2021 Commodities 54 102 2018 to 2019 There was less than $1 million ineffectiveness recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 related to these hedging relationships. In June 2018 and July 2018 , we entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps with a total notional amount of $300 million and $200 million , respectively, to mitigate the risk of variability in interest rates for an expected debt issuance by November 2021. These swaps were designated as cash flow hedges and will be terminated upon debt issuance. |
Summary of the impact of financial instruments on earnings and other comprehensive income [Table Text Block] | Impact on Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income —The following table summarizes the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments on Other comprehensive income and earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Effect of Financial Instruments Three Months Ended June 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Income Statement Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Classification Derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Foreign currency $ 78 $ (91 ) $ — $ — $ 8 $ — Interest expense Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodities 9 (6 ) — — — — Cost of sales Foreign currency 134 (128 ) (124 ) 133 11 — Other income, net; Interest expense Interest rates 17 (24 ) — — — — Interest expense Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Interest rates — — — — (16 ) 19 Interest expense Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities — — — — (2 ) (2 ) Sales and other operating revenues Commodities — — — — 13 (7 ) Cost of sales Foreign currency — — — — 36 — Other income, net Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Long-term debt 50 (54 ) — — — — Other income, net Total $ 288 $ (303 ) $ (124 ) $ 133 $ 50 $ 10 Effect of Financial Instruments Six Months Ended June 30, Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Income Statement Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Classification Derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Foreign currency $ 61 $ (114 ) $ — $ — $ 13 $ — Interest expense Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Commodities 6 (8 ) 4 — — — Cost of sales Foreign currency 26 (135 ) (62 ) 158 19 — Other income, net; Interest expense Interest rates 67 (17 ) — — — — Interest expense Derivatives designated as fair value hedges: Interest rates — — — — (60 ) 18 Interest expense Derivatives not designated as hedges: Commodities — — — — (1 ) (3 ) Sales and other operating revenues Commodities — — — — 9 (37 ) Cost of sales Foreign currency — — — — 16 (1 ) Other income, net Non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges: Long-term debt 25 (64 ) — — — — Other income, net Total $ 185 $ (338 ) $ (58 ) $ 158 $ (4 ) $ (23 ) The derivative amounts excluded from effectiveness testing for foreign currency contracts designated as net investment hedges recognized in other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were gains of $11 million and $15 million , respectively. The derivative amounts excluded from effectiveness testing for foreign currency contracts designated as net investment hedges recognized in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were gains of $8 million and $13 million , respectively. |
Schedule of available-for-sale debt securities reconciliation [Table Text Block] | Investments in Available-for-Sale Debt Securities —The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of our available-for-sale debt securities that are outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-sale debt securities: Bonds $ 590 $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 590 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 590 $ 1 $ (1 ) $ 590 December 31, 2017 Millions of dollars Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Available-for-sale securities: Commercial paper $ 180 $ — $ — $ 180 Bonds 630 — — 630 Certificates of deposit 150 — — 150 Limited partnership investments 350 2 (5 ) 347 Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,310 $ 2 $ (5 ) $ 1,307 No losses related to other-than-temporary impairments of our available-for-sale debt securities have been recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 . As of June 30, 2018 , bonds classified as available-for-sale debt securities had maturities between five and twenty-eight months . |
Summary of proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale debt securities [Table Text Block] | The proceeds from maturities and sales of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized in the following table: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Proceeds from maturities of securities $ 75 $ 149 $ 410 $ 487 Proceeds from sales of securities — — — — No gain or loss was realized in connection with the sales of our available-for-sale debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 . During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , we had maturities of our held-to-maturity securities of $31 million and $75 million , respectively. |
Summary of available-for-sale debt securities, continuous unrealized loss position, fair value [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the fair value and unrealized losses related to available-for-sale debt securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than and greater than twelve months as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : June 30, 2018 Less than 12 months Greater than 12 months Millions of dollars Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Available-for-sale debt securities: Bonds $ 338 $ (1 ) $ — $ — December 31, 2017 Less than 12 months Greater than 12 months Millions of dollars Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Available-for-sale securities: Limited partnership investments $ 117 $ (5 ) $ — $ — |
Summary of the portion of unrealized gains and losses for equity securities outstanding [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the portion of unrealized gains and losses for the equity securities that are outstanding as of June 30, 2018 : Millions of dollars Net gains recognized during the period $ 9 Less: Net gains recognized during the period on securities sold 1 Unrealized gains recognized during the period $ 8 |
Pension and Other Postretirem28
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Schedule of the components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) [TableText Block] | Net periodic pension benefits included the following cost components for the periods presented: U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 12 $ 12 $ 25 $ 24 Interest cost 15 15 30 30 Expected return on plan assets (31 ) (31 ) (61 ) (61 ) Actuarial and investment loss amortization 6 6 11 11 Net periodic benefit costs $ 2 $ 2 $ 5 $ 4 Non-U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 8 $ 10 $ 17 $ 19 Interest cost 8 6 16 11 Expected return on plan assets (6 ) (5 ) (12 ) (9 ) Settlement loss 1 — 1 — Actuarial and investment loss amortization 2 3 5 7 Net periodic benefit costs $ 13 $ 14 $ 27 $ 28 Net periodic other postretirement benefits included the following cost components for the periods presented: U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 Interest cost 3 2 5 4 Net periodic benefit costs $ 3 $ 3 $ 6 $ 6 Non-U.S. Plans Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 1 1 1 1 Actuarial loss amortization — — — 1 Net periodic benefit costs $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [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:” Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 102 $ 95 Changes in estimates 1 3 Amounts paid (6 ) (4 ) Foreign exchange effects (2 ) 5 Ending balance $ 95 $ 99 |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Dividends declared [Table Text Block] | Dividend Distributions —The following table summarizes the dividends paid in the periods presented: Millions of dollars, except per share amounts Dividend Per Ordinary Share Aggregate Dividends Paid Date of Record March $ 1.00 $ 395 March 5, 2018 June 1.00 392 June 11, 2018 $ 2.00 $ 787 |
Schedule of share repurchase programs [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the periods presented: Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amounts Shares Repurchased Average Purchase Price Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions May 2017 Share Repurchase Program 4,004,753 $ 106.05 $ 425 June 2018 Share Repurchase Program 482,863 111.16 53 4,487,616 $ 106.60 $ 478 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amounts Shares Repurchased Average Purchase Price Total Purchase Price, Including Commissions May 2016 Share Repurchase Program 3,501,084 $ 85.71 $ 300 May 2017 Share Repurchase Program 3,450,559 80.89 279 6,951,643 $ 83.32 $ 579 Due to the timing of settlements, total cash paid for share repurchases for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $470 million and $570 million , respectively. |
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 are as follows: Six Months Ended 2018 2017 Ordinary shares outstanding: Beginning balance 394,512,054 404,046,331 Share-based compensation 264,671 304,566 Warrants exercised — 4,184 Employee stock purchase plan 54,174 53,953 Purchase of ordinary shares (4,487,616 ) (6,951,643 ) Ending balance 390,343,283 397,457,391 Treasury Shares— The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows: Six Months Ended 2018 2017 Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: Beginning balance 183,928,109 174,389,139 Share-based compensation (264,671 ) (304,566 ) Warrants exercised — 509 Employee stock purchase plan (54,174 ) (53,953 ) Purchase of ordinary shares 4,487,616 6,951,643 Ending balance 188,096,880 180,982,772 |
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 loss as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the following table: Millions of dollars Financial Derivatives Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available -For-Sale Debt Securities Unrealized Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance – January 1, 2018 $ (120 ) $ — $ 17 $ (421 ) $ (761 ) $ (1,285 ) Adoption of accounting standards (2 ) — (17 ) (51 ) — (70 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 99 — — — (41 ) 58 Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications (18 ) — — — (14 ) (32 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (58 ) — — 17 — (41 ) Tax (expense) benefit 15 — — (3 ) — 12 Net other comprehensive income (loss) 38 — — 14 (55 ) (3 ) Balance – June 30, 2018 $ (84 ) $ — $ — $ (458 ) $ (816 ) $ (1,358 ) Millions of dollars Financial Derivatives Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available -For-Sale Debt Securities Unrealized Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balance – January 1, 2017 $ (75 ) $ 1 $ — $ (498 ) $ (939 ) $ (1,511 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (160 ) (2 ) 2 — 101 (59 ) Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications 50 — 2 — 19 71 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 158 — — 19 — 177 Tax (expense) benefit (47 ) — — (6 ) — (53 ) Net other comprehensive income (loss) 1 (2 ) 4 13 120 136 Balance – June 30, 2017 $ (74 ) $ (1 ) $ 4 $ (485 ) $ (819 ) $ (1,375 ) |
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Table Text Block] | The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Affected Line Item on the Consolidated Statements of Income Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 Reclassification adjustments for: Financial derivatives – Foreign currency $ (124 ) $ 133 $ (62 ) $ 158 Other income, net Financial derivatives – Commodities — — 4 — Cost of sales Income tax (benefit) expense (30 ) 40 (15 ) 47 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Financial derivatives, net of tax (94 ) 93 (43 ) 111 Amortization of defined pension items: Actuarial loss 8 9 16 19 Settlement loss 1 — 1 — Income tax expense 2 3 3 6 Defined pension items, net of tax 7 6 14 13 Total reclassifications, before tax (115 ) 142 (41 ) 177 Income tax (benefit) expense (28 ) 43 (12 ) 53 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Total reclassifications, after tax $ (87 ) $ 99 $ (29 ) $ 124 Amount included in net income Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss is included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (see Note 8 ). |
Per Share Data (Tables)
Per Share Data (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [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: Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 2017 Millions of dollars Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Net income (loss) $ 1,655 $ (1 ) $ 1,134 $ (4 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests — — 1 — Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders 1,655 (1 ) 1,135 (4 ) Net income attributable to participating securities (1 ) — (1 ) — Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted $ 1,654 $ (1 ) $ 1,134 $ (4 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Basic weighted average common stock outstanding 391 391 401 401 Effect of dilutive securities: PSU awards 1 1 1 1 Potential dilutive shares 392 392 402 402 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 4.23 $ — $ 2.83 $ (0.01 ) Diluted $ 4.22 $ — $ 2.82 $ (0.01 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Participating securities 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 Dividends declared per share of common stock $ 1.00 $ — $ 0.90 $ — Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 2018 2017 Millions of dollars Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Net income (loss) $ 2,886 $ (1 ) $ 1,939 $ (12 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests — — 1 — Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders 2,886 (1 ) 1,940 (12 ) Net income attributable to participating securities (2 ) — (2 ) — Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted $ 2,884 $ (1 ) $ 1,938 $ (12 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Basic weighted average common stock outstanding 393 393 402 402 Effect of dilutive securities: PSU awards 1 1 1 1 Potential dilutive shares 394 394 403 403 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 7.34 $ — $ 4.82 $ (0.03 ) Diluted $ 7.33 $ — $ 4.81 $ (0.03 ) Millions of shares, except per share amounts Participating securities 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 Dividends declared per share of common stock $ 2.00 $ — $ 1.75 $ — |
Segment and Related Informati32
Segment and Related Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following table for the periods presented: Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars O&P– O&P– I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 1,804 $ 3,413 $ 2,541 $ 2,298 $ 150 $ — $ 10,206 Intersegment 863 68 43 271 32 (1,277 ) — 2,667 3,481 2,584 2,569 182 (1,277 ) 10,206 Income (loss) from equity investments 15 54 (1 ) — — — 68 EBITDA 700 447 642 104 113 4 2,010 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Millions of dollars O&P– O&P– I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 1,815 $ 2,966 $ 1,978 $ 1,565 $ 79 $ — $ 8,403 Intersegment 732 42 36 148 28 (986 ) — 2,547 3,008 2,014 1,713 107 (986 ) 8,403 Income from equity investments 11 67 — — — — 78 EBITDA 859 699 339 25 48 — 1,970 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Millions of dollars O&P– Americas O&P– EAI I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 3,686 $ 6,898 $ 4,851 $ 4,300 $ 238 $ — $ 19,973 Intersegment 1,739 145 76 526 59 (2,545 ) — 5,425 7,043 4,927 4,826 297 (2,545 ) 19,973 Income from equity investments 32 130 2 — — — 164 EBITDA 1,480 965 1,128 167 169 14 3,923 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Millions of dollars O&P– Americas O&P– EAI I&D Refining Technology Other Total Sales and other operating revenues: Customers $ 3,814 $ 5,933 $ 4,099 $ 2,815 $ 172 $ — $ 16,833 Intersegment 1,337 99 65 251 55 (1,807 ) — 5,151 6,032 4,164 3,066 227 (1,807 ) 16,833 Income from equity investments 25 133 1 — — — 159 EBITDA 1,582 1,228 678 (5 ) 108 (4 ) 3,587 |
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes [Table Text Block] | A reconciliation of EBITDA to Income from continuing operations before income taxes is shown in the following table for each of the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Millions of dollars 2018 2017 2018 2017 EBITDA: Total segment EBITDA $ 2,006 $ 1,970 $ 3,909 $ 3,591 Other EBITDA 4 — 14 (4 ) Less: Depreciation and amortization expense (300 ) (286 ) (599 ) (582 ) Interest expense (91 ) (95 ) (182 ) (302 ) Add: Interest income 15 4 26 10 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 1,634 $ 1,593 $ 3,168 $ 2,713 |
Accounting and Reporting Chan33
Accounting and Reporting Changes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
New accounting pronouncements or change in accounting principle [Line Items] | ||
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, cumulative effect of change on equity or net assets | $ (70) | |
ASU 2016-01 adoption [Member] | ASU 2016-01 prospective adoption [Member] | ||
New accounting pronouncements or change in accounting principle [Line Items] | ||
New accounting pronouncement, description of prospective transition impact | We adopted this guidance prospectively and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $15 million to beginning retained earnings. | |
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, cumulative effect of change on equity or net assets | $ 15 | |
ASU 2016-16 adoption [Member] | ||
New accounting pronouncements or change in accounting principle [Line Items] | ||
New accounting pronouncement, description of retrospective transition impact | We adopted this guidance using the modified-retrospective method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $9 million to beginning retained earnings. | |
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, cumulative effect of change on equity or net assets | 9 | |
ASU 2018-02 adoption [Member] | New accounting pronouncement, early adoption, effect [Member] | ASU 2018-02 prospective adoption [Member] | ||
New accounting pronouncements or change in accounting principle [Line Items] | ||
New accounting pronouncement, description of prospective transition impact | We adopted this guidance using the specific identification method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $52 million to beginning retained earnings. | |
New accounting pronouncement or change in accounting principle, cumulative effect of change on equity or net assets | $ 52 |
Revenues (Details)
Revenues (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018USD ($) | |
Contract with customer, liability [Abstract] | |
Contract with customer, liability, current | $ 121 |
Revenue recognized included in beginning contract liability | Revenue recognized in the reporting period included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period was immaterial. |
ASU 2014-09 adoption effect [Member] | |
Revenue, initial application period cumulative effect transition [Line Items] | |
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, after tax | $ 18 |
Revenues, Key product revenues
Revenues, Key product revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 10,206 | $ 8,403 | $ 19,973 | $ 16,833 |
Olefins & co-products [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 946 | 1,966 | ||
Polyethylene [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 1,957 | 3,935 | ||
Polypropylene [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,277 | 4,608 | ||
PO & derivatives [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 658 | 1,307 | ||
Oxyfuels and related products [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 941 | 1,736 | ||
Intermediate chemicals [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 921 | 1,769 | ||
Refined products [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,298 | 4,300 | ||
Other [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 208 | $ 352 |
Revenues, Geographic location (
Revenues, Geographic location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 10,206 | $ 8,403 | $ 19,973 | $ 16,833 |
United States [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 4,864 | 9,517 | ||
Germany [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 764 | 1,585 | ||
Italy [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 433 | 827 | ||
France [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 397 | 747 | ||
Mexico [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 600 | 1,078 | ||
The Netherlands [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 300 | 576 | ||
Other [Member] | ||||
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax [Abstract] | ||||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 2,848 | $ 5,643 |
Accounts Receivable (Details)
Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $ 17 | $ 17 |
Inventories (Details)
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Inventory, finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials and supplies [Abstract] | ||
Finished goods | $ 2,724 | $ 2,932 |
Work-in-process | 164 | 142 |
Raw materials and supplies | 1,208 | 1,143 |
Total inventories | $ 4,096 | $ 4,217 |
Debt, Long-term debt (Details)
Debt, Long-term debt (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 8,464 | $ 8,551 | ||
Current maturities of long-term debt | (974) | (2) | ||
Long-term debt, non-current portion | $ 7,490 | 8,549 | ||
Senior Notes due 2019, $1,000 million, 5.0% ($2 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,019 | 2,019 | ||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
Unamortized debt issuance cost | $ 2 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 971 | 961 | ||
Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0% ($6 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,021 | |||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 6.00% | 6.00% | ||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | $ 6 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 962 | 981 | ||
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($7 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,024 | |||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 5.75% | 5.75% | ||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | $ 7 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 993 | 992 | ||
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($16 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,055 | |||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 4.625% | 4.625% | ||
Unamortized discount | $ 16 | |||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | 11 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 973 | 973 | ||
Guaranteed Notes due 2022, euro 750 million, 1.875% ($2 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,022 | |||
Face amount | € | € 750 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 1.875% | 1.875% | ||
Unamortized discount | $ 2 | |||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | 3 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 870 | 894 | ||
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($6 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,023 | |||
Face amount | $ 750 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 4.00% | 4.00% | ||
Unamortized discount | $ 6 | |||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | 3 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 741 | 740 | ||
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($9 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,027 | 2,027 | ||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | ||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | |
Unamortized discount | $ 9 | |||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | 7 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 943 | 984 | ||
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1% [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,027 | |||
Face amount | $ 300 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 8.10% | 8.10% | ||
Long-term debt | $ 300 | 300 | ||
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($21 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,043 | |||
Face amount | $ 750 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 5.25% | 5.25% | ||
Unamortized discount | $ 21 | |||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | 7 | |||
Long-term debt | $ 722 | 722 | ||
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($11 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost) [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity year | 2,044 | |||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | |||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 4.875% | 4.875% | ||
Unamortized discount | $ 11 | |||
Unamortized debt issuance cost | 9 | |||
Long-term debt | 980 | 979 | ||
Other long-term debt [Member] | ||||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt | $ 9 | $ 25 |
Debt, Description of fair value
Debt, Description of fair value adjustments for senior and guaranteed notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 18 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended | 30 Months Ended | 48 Months Ended | 54 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of the hedged item related to interest rate swaps | $ 8 | $ (20) | $ 52 | $ (55) | $ 47 | $ 99 | |||||
Senior Notes due 2019, $1,000 million, 5.0% [Member] | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Maturity year | 2,019 | 2,019 | |||||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | |||||
Inception Year | 2,014 | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of the hedged item related to interest rate swaps | $ (8) | (6) | $ (9) | (42) | $ 36 | $ 27 | |||||
Cumulative fair value hedging adjustment remaining for discontinued hedges | $ 19 | $ 31 | |||||||||
Charges associated with the redemption of Senior Notes due 2019 | $ (44) | (44) | |||||||||
Senior Notes due 2021, $1,000 million, 6.0% [Member] | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Maturity year | 2,021 | ||||||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | ||||||
Inception Year | 2,016 | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of the hedged item related to interest rate swaps | $ 6 | (5) | $ 20 | (3) | $ 12 | $ 32 | |||||
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.50% [Member] | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Maturity year | 2,027 | 2,027 | |||||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | |||||
Inception Year | 2,017 | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of the hedged item related to interest rate swaps | $ 11 | $ (9) | $ 42 | $ (10) | $ (1) | $ 41 | |||||
Guaranteed Notes due 2022, euro 750 million, 1.875% [Member] | |||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Maturity year | 2,022 | ||||||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875% | ||||||
Inception Year | 2,018 | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of the hedged item related to interest rate swaps | $ (1) | $ (1) |
Debt, Short-term debt (Details)
Debt, Short-term debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Short-term debt | $ 76 | $ 68 |
$2,500 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit | 2,500 | |
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 |
$900 million U.S. Receivables Facility [Member] | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit | 900 | |
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 |
Commercial paper [Member] | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit | 2,500 | |
Short-term debt | 0 | 0 |
Precious metal financings [Member] | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Short-term debt | 73 | 64 |
Other short-term debt [Member] | ||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ||
Short-term debt | $ 3 | $ 4 |
Debt, Description of long-term
Debt, Description of long-term debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Long-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Redemption of 5% Senior Notes due 2019 | $ 0 | $ 1,000 | |
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.50% [Member] | |||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Issuance date | March 2,017 | ||
Percentage ownership by parent of finance subsidiary (in hundredths) | 100.00% | ||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | |
Interest rate (in hundredths) | 3.50% | 3.50% | |
Maturity year | 2,027 | 2,027 | |
Discounted price at which long-term debt was issued | 98.968% | ||
Senior Notes due 2019, $1,000 million, 5.0% [Member] | |||
Long-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | ||
Interest rate (in hundredths) | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
Maturity year | 2,019 | 2,019 | |
Premium paid on redemption of Senior Notes due 2019 | $ 65 | ||
Write-off of debt issuance costs | 4 | ||
Charges associated with the redemption of Senior Notes due 2019 | $ (44) | $ (44) |
Debt, Description of short-term
Debt, Description of short-term debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Jul. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Description of short-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average interest rate, short-term debt (in hundredths) | 4.40% | 1.80% | |
$2,500 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |||
Description of short-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,500 | ||
Expiration date | June 2,022 | ||
Maximum allowed letters of credit | $ 500 | ||
Additional borrowing capacity, uncommitted loans | $ 1,000 | ||
Terms of debt covenants | 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 fiscal quarter of 3.50 to 1.00 or less for the period covering the most recent four quarters. | ||
Commercial paper program [Member] | |||
Description of short-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,500 | ||
$900 million U.S. Receivables Facility [Member] | |||
Description of short-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Maximum borrowing capacity | 900 | ||
Maximum allowed letters of credit | 200 | ||
Additional borrowing capacity, uncommitted loans | $ 300 | ||
Terms of debt covenants | The term of the facility may be extended in accordance with the terms 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 the parent company. | ||
Outstanding borrowings | $ 0 | ||
Outstanding letters of credit | $ 0 | ||
Subsequent event [Member] | $900 million U.S. Receivables Facility [Member] | |||
Description of short-term debt [Line Items] | |||
Expiration date | July 2,021 |
Debt, Debt discount and issuanc
Debt, Debt discount and issuance costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Debt discount and issuance costs [Abstract] | ||
Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs | $ 7 | $ 12 |
Debt, Formation of LYB Internat
Debt, Formation of LYB International Finance III, LLC (Details) | 1 Months Ended |
Dec. 28, 2016 | |
Formation of direct, 100% owned finance subsidiary [Abstract] | |
LYB International Finance III, LLC formation date | Dec. 28, 2016 |
LYB International Finance III, LLC state of formation | Delaware |
LYB International Finance III, LLC business activities and description | LYB International Finance III, LLC is a direct, 100% owned finance subsidiary of LyondellBasell N.V., as defined in Rule 3-10(b) of Regulation S-X. Any debt securities issued by LYB International Finance III, LLC will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by LyondellBasell N.V. |
Financial Instruments and Fai46
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Market risks, commodity prices and foreign currency rates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Foreign currency [Abstract] | |||||
Foreign currency gains (losses) | $ 3 | $ 9 | $ (6) | ||
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | |||||
Amount of marketable securities classified as cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,985 | $ 1,985 | $ 1,035 | ||
Minimum [Member] | |||||
Foreign currency [Abstract] | |||||
Foreign currency gains (losses) | $ 0 | ||||
Maximum [Member] | |||||
Foreign currency [Abstract] | |||||
Foreign currency gains (losses) | $ (1) |
Financial Instruments and Fai47
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Summary of derivative and non-derivative financial instruments outstanding measured at fair value on a recurring basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | $ 5,265 | $ 4,056 |
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 5,176 | 5,694 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 1,070 | 1,399 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | $ 252 | 330 |
Derivatives and available-for-sale debt securities, fair value level description | All derivatives and available-for-sale debt securities in the tables above are classified as Level 2. Our limited partnership investments included in our equity securities discussed below, are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. | |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | $ 50 | 0 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 2 | 0 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Accrued liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 2 | 97 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 0 | 8 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Other liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 2 | 5 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 235 | 0 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 27 | 26 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Other assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 49 | 25 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Accrued liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 374 | 139 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 24 | 29 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Other liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 950 | 950 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 102 | 140 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 1,000 | 0 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 45 | 20 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Other assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 247 | 650 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 1 | 1 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Accrued liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 1,000 | 0 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 12 | 5 |
Derivative [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Other liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 2,200 | 3,350 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 73 | 58 |
Derivative [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 101 | 77 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 7 | 20 |
Derivative [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Accrued liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 101 | 108 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 6 | 29 |
Derivative [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 703 | 19 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 6 | 0 |
Derivative [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Accrued liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 513 | 995 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 1 | 11 |
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Available-for-sale debt securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 590 | 960 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 590 | 960 |
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 339 | 350 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets | 343 | 347 |
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Performance share awards [Member] | Accrued liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 32 | 23 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 32 | 23 |
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Performance share awards [Member] | Other liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract] | ||
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | 2 | 27 |
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities | $ 2 | $ 27 |
Financial Instruments and Fai48
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Outstanding foreign currency and commodity contracts (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Foreign currency rates [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, maturity date | July 2,018 |
Foreign currency rates [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, maturity date | August 2,018 |
Commodities [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, maturity date | July 2,018 |
Commodities [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Derivative, maturity date | June 2,019 |
Financial Instruments and Fai49
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Carrying value and estimated fair value of non-derivative financial instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Short-term debt, carrying value | $ 76 | $ 68 |
Non-derivatives, fair value level description | Level 2 | |
Amount of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy | $ 0 | 0 |
Nonrecurring [Member] | Non-derivatives: [Member] | ||
Assets: [Abstract] | ||
Short-term loans receivable, carrying value | 554 | 570 |
Short-term loans receivable, fair value | 554 | 570 |
Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Short-term debt, carrying value | 73 | 64 |
Long-term debt, carrying value | 8,455 | 8,526 |
Total liabilities, carrying value | 8,528 | 8,590 |
Short-term debt, fair value | 69 | 75 |
Long-term debt, fair value | 8,847 | 9,442 |
Total liabilities, fair value | $ 8,916 | $ 9,517 |
Financial Instruments and Fai50
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Summary of net investment hedges (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€) | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€) | Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€) | May 31, 2018EUR (€) | Mar. 31, 2018EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€) | |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges | $ 473 | $ 0 | ||||||||
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges | 498 | 0 | ||||||||
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | ||||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized related to the ineffectiveness of net investment hedging relationship | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||||||
Derivative [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency contracts [Member] | ||||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Notional amounts, initial value of derivatives | € | € 400 | € 400 | € 617 | |||||||
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges | 473 | € 400 | ||||||||
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges | 498 | |||||||||
Notional amounts value | 1,259 | 1,142 | $ 789 | 742 | ||||||
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign-currency denominated debt [Member] | ||||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Notional amounts value | $ 858 | € 750 | $ 899 | € 750 | ||||||
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Euro denominated notes payable due 2022 [Member] | ||||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Notional amounts value | € | € 750 | |||||||||
Maturity year | 2,022 | |||||||||
Notional amount of net investment hedge dedesignated as foreign-currency denominated debt and redesignated | € | € 125 |
Financial Instruments and Fai51
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Summary of cash flow hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Pre-tax unrealized gain (loss) to be reclassified to cost of sales over the next twelve months | $ (2) | |||
Minimum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Pre-tax deferred gains (losses) scheduled to be reclassified from AOCI to interest expense over the next twelve months | 0 | |||
Maximum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Pre-tax deferred gains (losses) scheduled to be reclassified from AOCI to interest expense over the next twelve months | (1) | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized related to the ineffectiveness of cash flow hedging relationships | $ (1) | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amounts value | $ 2,300 | $ 2,300 | ||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration Date | 2,021 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration Date | 2,027 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amounts value | $ 1,300 | 1,000 | ||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration Date | 2,019 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration Date | 2,021 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Commodities [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amounts value | $ 54 | $ 102 | ||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration Date | 2,018 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration Date | 2,019 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Forward-starting interest rate swaps [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amounts value | $ 300 | |||
Cash-flow hedge [Member] | Forward-starting interest rate swaps [Member] | Subsequent event [Member] | ||||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
Notional amounts value | $ 200 |
Financial Instruments and Fai52
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Summary of fair value hedges (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€) | May 31, 2018USD ($) | May 31, 2018EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Guaranteed Notes due 2022, euro 750 million, 1.875% [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Face amount | € | € 750 | ||||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 1.875% | 1.875% | |||||||
Maturity year | 2,022 | ||||||||
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.50% [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | |||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | ||||||
Maturity year | 2,027 | 2,027 | |||||||
Senior Notes due 2019 [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Face amount | $ 1,000 | ||||||||
Stated interest rate (in hundredths) | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | ||||||
Maturity year | 2,019 | 2,019 | |||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized related to the ineffectiveness of fair value hedging relationships | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized related to the ineffectiveness of fair value hedging relationships | $ (1) | $ (1) | |||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Notional amounts value | $ 3,147 | $ 3,000 | |||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Derivative, maturity date | 2,019 | ||||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Derivative, maturity date | 2,027 | ||||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Guaranteed Notes due 2022, euro 750 million, 1.875% [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Notional amounts value | $ 147 | € 125 | |||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.50% [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dedesignation of fixed-for-floating interest rate swap hedging arrangement | In February 2017, we entered into U.S. dollar fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps to mitigate changes in the fair value of our $1,000 million 3.5% guaranteed notes due 2027 associated with the risk of variability in the 3 Month USD LIBOR rate (the benchmark interest rate). The fixed-rate and variable-rate are settled semi-annually and quarterly, respectively. | ||||||||
Fair value hedge [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Senior Notes due 2019 [Member] | |||||||||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dedesignation of fixed-for-floating interest rate swap hedging arrangement | In March 2017, concurrent with the redemption of $1,000 million of our outstanding 5% senior notes due 2019, we dedesignated the related $2,000 million fair value hedge and terminated swaps in the notional amount of $1,000 million. At the same time, we redesignated the remaining $1,000 million notional amount of swaps as a fair value hedge of the remaining $1,000 million of 5% senior notes outstanding. |
Financial Instruments and Fai53
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Pretax effect of derivative instruments charged directly to income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | $ 288 | $ (303) | $ 185 | $ (338) |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | (124) | 133 | (58) | 158 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 50 | 10 | (4) | (23) |
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative amount excluded for effectiveness testing | 11 | 15 | ||
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative amount excluded for effectiveness testing | 8 | 13 | ||
Pretax effect of the periodic receipt of fixed interest and payment of variable interest | (1) | 6 | 2 | 13 |
Derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as net investment hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Interest expense [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 78 | (91) | 61 | (114) |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as cash flow hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Cost of sales [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 9 | (6) | 6 | (8) |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as cash flow hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | (124) | (62) | ||
Derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as cash flow hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Other income (expense), net; Interest expense [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 134 | (128) | 26 | (135) |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | (124) | 133 | (62) | 158 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as cash flow hedges: [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Interest expense [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 17 | (24) | 67 | (17) |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as fair value hedges [Member] | Interest rates [Member] | Interest expense [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | (16) | 19 | (60) | 18 |
Derivatives: [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Sales and other operating revenues [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | (2) | (2) | (1) | (3) |
Derivatives: [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Cost of sales [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 13 | (7) | 9 | (37) |
Derivatives: [Member] | Not designated as hedges: [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Other income (expense), net [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | 36 | 0 | 16 | (1) |
Non-derivatives: [Member] | Designated as hedges: [Member] | Designated as net investment hedges: [Member] | Long-term debt [Member] | Other income (expense), net [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | 50 | (54) | 25 | (64) |
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Financial Instruments and Fai54
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Summary of available-for-sale debt securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract] | |||||
Cost | $ 590 | $ 590 | $ 1,310 | ||
Gross unrealized gains | 1 | 2 | |||
Gross unrealized losses | (1) | (5) | |||
Fair value | 590 | 590 | 1,307 | ||
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, additional information [Abstract] | |||||
Amount of losses related to other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale debt securities | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and the related gross realized gains and losses [Abstract] | |||||
Proceeds from maturities of securities | 75 | $ 149 | 410 | $ 487 | |
Proceeds from sales of securities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Gross realized gains | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Gross realized losses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities | $ 31 | $ 75 | |||
Commercial paper [Member] | |||||
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract] | |||||
Cost | 180 | ||||
Gross unrealized gains | 0 | ||||
Gross unrealized losses | 0 | ||||
Fair value | 180 | ||||
Bonds [Member] | |||||
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract] | |||||
Cost | 590 | 590 | 630 | ||
Gross unrealized gains | 1 | 0 | |||
Gross unrealized losses | (1) | 0 | |||
Fair value | 590 | 590 | 630 | ||
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract] | |||||
Fair value of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | 338 | 338 | |||
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | (1) | ||||
Fair value of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months | $ 0 | 0 | |||
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months | $ 0 | ||||
Bonds [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, additional information [Abstract] | |||||
Investment maturity period | 5 months | ||||
Bonds [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, additional information [Abstract] | |||||
Investment maturity period | 28 months | ||||
Certificates of deposit [Member] | |||||
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract] | |||||
Cost | 150 | ||||
Gross unrealized gains | 0 | ||||
Gross unrealized losses | 0 | ||||
Fair value | 150 | ||||
Limited partnership investments [Member] | |||||
Available-for-sale securities [Abstract] | |||||
Cost | 350 | ||||
Gross unrealized gains | 2 | ||||
Gross unrealized losses | (5) | ||||
Fair value | 347 | ||||
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract] | |||||
Fair value of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | 117 | ||||
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months | (5) | ||||
Fair value of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months | 0 | ||||
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months | $ 0 |
Financial Instruments and Fai55
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, Equity securities (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018USD ($) | |
Unrealized gains and losses for equity securities [Abstract] | |
Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period | $ 9 |
Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period on securities sold | 1 |
Unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the period | 8 |
Equity securities [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Notional amount | 339 |
Fair value | $ 343 |
Pension and Other Postretirem56
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
U.S. [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | ||||
Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (credits): [Abstract] | ||||
Service cost | $ 12 | $ 12 | $ 25 | $ 24 |
Interest cost | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 |
Expected return on plan assets | (31) | (31) | (61) | (61) |
Actuarial and investment loss amortization | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 |
Net periodic benefit costs (credits) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
U.S. [Member] | Other postretirement benefits plan [Member] | ||||
Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (credits): [Abstract] | ||||
Service cost | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Interest cost | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Net periodic benefit costs (credits) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Non-U.S. [Member] | Pension Plan [Member] | ||||
Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (credits): [Abstract] | ||||
Service cost | 8 | 10 | 17 | 19 |
Interest cost | 8 | 6 | 16 | 11 |
Expected return on plan assets | (6) | (5) | (12) | (9) |
Settlement loss | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Actuarial and investment loss amortization | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Net periodic benefit costs (credits) | 13 | 14 | 27 | 28 |
Non-U.S. [Member] | Other postretirement benefits plan [Member] | ||||
Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (credits): [Abstract] | ||||
Service cost | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Interest cost | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Actuarial and investment loss amortization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Net periodic benefit costs (credits) | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 2 | $ 3 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent [Abstract] | ||||
Effective income tax rate (in hundredths) | (1.30%) | 28.80% | 8.90% | 28.50% |
Income Taxes, Unrecognized tax
Income Taxes, Unrecognized tax benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits [Abstract] | |||
Non-cash benefit of reductions for tax positions of prior years including released interest | $ 346 | ||
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | 288 | ||
Released interest expense recognized on uncertain tax positions | 58 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 252 | $ 252 | $ 544 |
Interest and penalties recognized on uncertain tax positions | (49) | 16 | |
Interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions | $ 14 | $ 14 | $ 63 |
Income Taxes, Components of inc
Income Taxes, Components of income tax provision (Details) - United States [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Corporate income tax rate [Line Items] | |
Corporate income tax rate (in hundredths) | 35.00% |
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, new statutory tax rate effective 1/1/2018 (in hundredths) | 21.00% |
Remeasurement of U.S. net deferred tax liability | $ 819 |
Commitments and Contingencies60
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Environmental remediation [Abstract] | ||||
Total accrued liability for future environmental remediation costs | $ 95 | $ 102 | $ 99 | $ 95 |
Minimum [Member] | ||||
Site Contingency [Line Items] | ||||
Accrued liability for individual site range | less than $1 million | |||
Maximum [Member] | ||||
Site Contingency [Line Items] | ||||
Accrued liability for individual site range | $18 million |
Commitments and Contingencies,
Commitments and Contingencies, Accrued environmental liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 102 | $ 95 |
Changes in estimates | 1 | 3 |
Amounts paid | (6) | (4) |
Foreign exchange effects | (2) | 5 |
Ending balance | $ 95 | $ 99 |
Commitments and Contingencies62
Commitments and Contingencies, Loss contingencies (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2009 | Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Minimum [Member] | ||||
Loss contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Technology licensing contracts indemnification period | 5 years | |||
Maximum [Member] | ||||
Loss contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Technology licensing contracts indemnification period | 10 years | |||
Pending or threatened litigation [Member] | Affiliates of Access Industries indemnity demand letter [Member] | ||||
Loss contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Description of parties who issued the demand letters | affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access Entities”), 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 2007 management agreement and 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 | |||
Award to plaintiffs in lawsuit | $ 12,600,000 | |||
Pending or threatened litigation [Member] | Affiliates of Access Industries management agreement fee demand letters [Member] | ||||
Loss contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Description of parties who issued the demand letters | affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access Entities”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company | |||
Amount of management fees demanded | $ 100,000,000 | |||
Pending or threatened litigation [Member] | Affiliates of Access Industries management agreement fee demand letters [Member] | Predecessor [Member] | ||||
Loss contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
Description of parties who issued the demand letters | affiliates of Access Industries (collectively, “Access Entities”), a more than five percent shareholder of the Company | |||
Proof of claim for management fees previously filed in Bankruptcy Court | $ 723,963.65 |
Stockholders' Equity, Dividend
Stockholders' Equity, Dividend distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Summary of dividend payments [Abstract] | |||
Dividend per ordinary share (per share) | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 2 |
Aggregate dividends paid | $ 392 | $ 395 | $ 787 |
Date of record | Jun. 11, 2018 | Mar. 5, 2018 |
Stockholders' Equity, Share rep
Stockholders' Equity, Share repurchase programs (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Share repurchase programs [Line Items] | |||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 4,487,616 | 6,951,643 | |
Average purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ 106.60 | $ 83.32 | |
Total purchase price, including commissions | $ 478 | $ 579 | |
Cash paid for shares repurchased | $ 470 | $ 570 | |
May 2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | |||
Share repurchase programs [Line Items] | |||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 3,501,084 | ||
Average purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ 85.71 | ||
Total purchase price, including commissions | $ 300 | ||
June 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | |||
Share repurchase programs [Line Items] | |||
Approval date of share repurchase program | June 2,018 | ||
Stock repurchase program shares authorized to be repurchased | 57,844,016 | 57,844,016 | |
The date through which shares are authorized for repurchase under a share repurchase program | December 1, 2019 | ||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 482,863 | ||
Average purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ 111.16 | ||
Total purchase price, including commissions | $ 53 | ||
May 2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | |||
Share repurchase programs [Line Items] | |||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 4,004,753 | 3,450,559 | |
Average purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ 106.05 | $ 80.89 | |
Total purchase price, including commissions | $ 425 | $ 279 |
Stockholders' Equity, Ordinary
Stockholders' Equity, Ordinary shares (Details) - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Ordinary share outstanding [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 394,512,054 | |
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) | (4,487,616) | (6,951,643) |
Ending balance (in shares) | 390,343,283 | |
Ordinary shares [Member] | ||
Ordinary share outstanding [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 394,512,054 | 404,046,331 |
Share-based compensation (in shares) | 264,671 | 304,566 |
Warrants exercised (in shares) | 0 | 4,184 |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) | 54,174 | 53,953 |
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) | (4,487,616) | (6,951,643) |
Ending balance (in shares) | 390,343,283 | 397,457,391 |
Stockholders' Equity, Treasury
Stockholders' Equity, Treasury shares (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract] | |||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 188,096,880 | 183,928,109 | |
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) | 4,487,616 | 6,951,643 | |
Ending balance (in shares) | 188,096,880 | ||
Treasury shares [Member] | |||
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract] | |||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 188,096,880 | 183,928,109 | 174,389,139 |
Share-based compensation (in shares) | (264,671) | (304,566) | |
Warrants exercised (in shares) | 0 | 509 | |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) | (54,174) | (53,953) | |
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares) | 4,487,616 | 6,951,643 | |
Ending balance (in shares) | 188,096,880 | 180,982,772 | |
Subsequent event [Member] | Treasury shares [Member] | |||
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract] | |||
Treasury stock, shares, retired | 178,229,883 |
Stockholders' Equity, Component
Stockholders' Equity, Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period | $ (1,285) | $ (1,511) | ||
Adoption of accounting standards | $ (70) | (70) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 58 | (59) | ||
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications | (32) | 71 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (41) | 177 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit | 12 | (53) | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (57) | $ 63 | (3) | 136 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period | (1,358) | (1,375) | (1,358) | (1,375) |
Financial derivatives [Member] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period | (120) | (75) | ||
Adoption of accounting standards | (2) | (2) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 99 | (160) | ||
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications | (18) | 50 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (58) | 158 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit | 15 | (47) | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 38 | 1 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period | (84) | (74) | (84) | (74) |
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities [Member] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period | 0 | 1 | ||
Adoption of accounting standards | 0 | 0 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 0 | (2) | ||
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications | 0 | 0 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 0 | 0 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit | 0 | 0 | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | (2) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period | 0 | (1) | 0 | (1) |
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and equity securities held by equity investees [Member] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period | 17 | 0 | ||
Adoption of accounting standards | (17) | (17) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 0 | 2 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications | 0 | 2 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 0 | 0 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit | 0 | 0 | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | 4 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Member] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period | (421) | (498) | ||
Adoption of accounting standards | (51) | (51) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 0 | 0 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications | 0 | 0 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 17 | 19 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit | (3) | (6) | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 14 | 13 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period | (458) | (485) | (458) | (485) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period | (761) | (939) | ||
Adoption of accounting standards | 0 | 0 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (41) | 101 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications | (14) | 19 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 0 | 0 | ||
Tax (expense) benefit | 0 | 0 | ||
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (55) | 120 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period | $ (816) | $ (819) | $ (816) | $ (819) |
Stockholders' Equity, Reclassif
Stockholders' Equity, Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Other income (expense), net | $ 16 | $ 29 | $ 40 | $ 59 |
Cost of sales | 8,290 | 6,601 | 16,302 | 13,592 |
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | 1,634 | 1,593 | 3,168 | 2,713 |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (21) | 459 | 282 | 774 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | 1,654 | 1,131 | 2,885 | 1,928 |
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member] | ||||
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (115) | 142 | (41) | 177 |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (28) | 43 | (12) | 53 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | (87) | 99 | (29) | 124 |
Financial derivatives [Member] | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member] | ||||
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (30) | 40 | (15) | 47 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | (94) | 93 | (43) | 111 |
Financial derivatives [Member] | Foreign currency [Member] | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member] | ||||
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Other income (expense), net | (124) | 133 | (62) | 158 |
Financial derivatives [Member] | Commodities [Member] | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member] | ||||
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Cost of sales | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Amortization of defined pension items [Member] | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member] | ||||
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss | 8 | 9 | 16 | 19 |
Settlement loss | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | $ 7 | $ 6 | $ 14 | $ 13 |
Per Share Data (Details)
Per Share Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ 1,654 | $ 1,130 | $ 2,885 | $ 1,927 |
Less: net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | $ 1,654 | $ 1,131 | $ 2,885 | $ 1,928 |
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract] | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 4.23 | $ 2.82 | $ 7.34 | $ 4.79 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 4.22 | $ 2.81 | 7.33 | $ 4.78 |
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, other disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
Dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 2 | |||
Continuing operations [Member] | ||||
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ 1,655 | $ 1,134 | $ 2,886 | $ 1,939 |
Less: net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | 1,655 | 1,135 | 2,886 | 1,940 |
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities | (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) |
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic | 1,654 | 1,134 | 2,884 | 1,938 |
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Diluted | $ 1,654 | $ 1,134 | $ 2,884 | $ 1,938 |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares) | 391 | 401 | 393 | 402 |
Effect of dilutive securities: [Abstract] | ||||
PSU awards | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Potential dilutive shares (in shares) | 392 | 402 | 394 | 403 |
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract] | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 4.23 | $ 2.83 | $ 7.34 | $ 4.82 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 4.22 | $ 2.82 | $ 7.33 | $ 4.81 |
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, other disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
Participating securities (in shares) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 1 | $ 0.90 | $ 2 | $ 1.75 |
Discontinued operations [Member] | ||||
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ (1) | $ (4) | $ (1) | $ (12) |
Less: net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders | (1) | (4) | (1) | (12) |
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic | (1) | (4) | (1) | (12) |
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Diluted | $ (1) | $ (4) | $ (1) | $ (12) |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract] | ||||
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares) | 391 | 401 | 393 | 402 |
Effect of dilutive securities: [Abstract] | ||||
PSU awards | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Potential dilutive shares (in shares) | 392 | 402 | 394 | 403 |
Earnings (loss) per share: [Abstract] | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ (0.01) | $ 0 | $ (0.03) |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ (0.01) | $ 0 | $ (0.03) |
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, other disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
Participating securities (in shares) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Segment and Related Informati70
Segment and Related Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2018USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)OperatingSegments | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||
Number of Reportable Segments | OperatingSegments | 5 | ||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | $ 10,206 | $ 8,403 | $ 19,973 | $ 16,833 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | 68 | 78 | 164 | 159 | |
EBITDA | 2,010 | 1,970 | 3,923 | 3,587 | |
O&P - Americas [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 1,804 | 1,815 | 3,686 | 3,814 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | 15 | 11 | 32 | 25 | |
EBITDA | 700 | 859 | 1,480 | 1,582 | |
Gain on sale of assets | $ 31 | 31 | |||
O&P - EAI [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 3,413 | 2,966 | 6,898 | 5,933 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | 54 | 67 | 130 | 133 | |
EBITDA | 447 | 699 | 965 | 1,228 | |
Noncash gain on elimination of a lease obligation | 21 | 21 | |||
I&D [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,541 | 1,978 | 4,851 | 4,099 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | (1) | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
EBITDA | 642 | 339 | 1,128 | 678 | |
Gain (loss) on precious metal catalysts | (40) | ||||
Refining [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,298 | 1,565 | 4,300 | 2,815 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
EBITDA | 104 | 25 | 167 | (5) | |
Technology [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 150 | 79 | 238 | 172 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
EBITDA | 113 | 48 | 169 | 108 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | O&P - Americas [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,667 | 2,547 | 5,425 | 5,151 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | O&P - EAI [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 3,481 | 3,008 | 7,043 | 6,032 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | I&D [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,584 | 2,014 | 4,927 | 4,164 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Refining [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 2,569 | 1,713 | 4,826 | 3,066 | |
Operating Segments [Member] | Technology [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 182 | 107 | 297 | 227 | |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | (1,277) | (986) | (2,545) | (1,807) | |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | O&P - Americas [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | (863) | (732) | (1,739) | (1,337) | |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | O&P - EAI [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | (68) | (42) | (145) | (99) | |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | I&D [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | (43) | (36) | 76 | 65 | |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Refining [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | (271) | (148) | (526) | (251) | |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Technology [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | (32) | (28) | (59) | (55) | |
Other [Member] | |||||
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract] | |||||
Sales and other operating revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Income (loss) from equity investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
EBITDA | $ 4 | $ 0 | $ 14 | $ (4) |
Segment and Related Informati71
Segment and Related Information, Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
EBITDA: [Abstract] | ||||
Total segment EBITDA | $ 2,006 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,909 | $ 3,591 |
Other EBITDA | 4 | 0 | 14 | (4) |
Less: [Abstract] | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | (300) | (286) | (599) | (582) |
Interest expense | (91) | (95) | (182) | (302) |
Add: [Abstract] | ||||
Interest income | 15 | 4 | 26 | 10 |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 1,634 | $ 1,593 | $ 3,168 | $ 2,713 |