Schlumberger Limited (SLB) 10-Q 27 Oct 21 2021 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021shares
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2021
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED/NV
Entity Central Index Key	0000087347
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,402,632,586
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity File Number	1-4601
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-0684746
Entity Address, Address Line One	5599 San Felipe
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	P8
Entity Address, Country	US
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77056
City Area Code	713
Local Phone Number	513-2000
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Title of 12(b) Security	common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Trading Symbol	SLB

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue
Total Revenue	$ 5,847	$ 5,258	$ 16,704	$ 18,069
Interest & other income	56	22	91	94
Expenses
Research & engineering	140	137	409	452
General & administrative	80	85	231	293
Impairments & other		350		12,596
Interest	130	138	402	419
Income (loss) before taxes	691	(54)	1,618	(11,769)
Tax expense (benefit)	129	19	301	(901)
Net income (loss)	562	(73)	1,317	(10,868)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	12	9	37	24
Net income (loss) attributable to Schlumberger	$ 550	$ (82)	$ 1,280	$ (10,892)
Basic income (loss) per share of Schlumberger	$ 0.39	$ (0.06)	$ 0.92	$ (7.84)
Diluted income (loss) per share of Schlumberger	$ 0.39	$ (0.06)	$ 0.90	$ (7.84)
Average shares outstanding:
Basic	1,402	1,391	1,399	1,389
Assuming dilution	1,424	1,391	1,422	1,389
Services
Revenue
Total Revenue	$ 4,020	$ 3,666	$ 11,291	$ 12,812
Expenses
Cost of services and sales	3,334	3,127	9,588	11,236
Product
Revenue
Total Revenue	1,827	1,592	5,413	5,257
Expenses
Cost of services and sales	$ 1,528	$ 1,497	$ 4,547	$ 4,936

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 562	$ (73)	$ 1,317	$ (10,868)
Currency translation adjustments
Unrealized net change arising during the period	30	(94)	6	(200)
Cash flow hedges
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(9)	36	13	(195)
Reclassification to net income (loss) of net realized (gain) loss	(2)	7	(7)	12
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Amortization to net income (loss) of net actuarial loss	69	48	202	150
Amortization to net income (loss) of net prior service credit	(6)	(2)	(17)	(13)
Impact of curtailment				(69)
Income taxes on pension and other postretirement benefit plans	(3)		(6)	10
Other			(4)
Comprehensive income (loss)	641	(78)	1,504	(11,173)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	12	9	37	24
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Schlumberger	$ 629	$ (87)	$ 1,467	$ (11,197)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current Assets
Cash	$ 1,569	$ 844
Short-term investments	1,373	2,162
Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2021 - $320; 2020 - $301)	5,349	5,247
Inventories	3,296	3,354
Other current assets	800	1,312
Current assets total	12,387	12,919
Investments in Affiliated Companies	2,110	2,061
Fixed Assets less accumulated depreciation	6,375	6,826
Goodwill	12,990	12,980
Intangible Assets	3,265	3,455
Other Assets	3,911	4,193
Total Assets	41,038	42,434
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7,615	8,442
Estimated liability for taxes on income	907	1,015
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt	1,025	850
Dividends payable	188	184
Current Liabilities Total	9,735	10,491
Long-term Debt	14,370	16,036
Postretirement Benefits	905	1,049
Other Liabilities	2,363	2,369
Total Liabilities	27,373	29,945
Equity
Common stock	12,571	12,970
Treasury stock	(2,287)	(3,033)
Retained earnings	7,775	7,018
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,697)	(4,884)
Schlumberger stockholders’ equity	13,362	12,071
Noncontrolling interests	303	418
Total equity	13,665	12,489
Liabilities and stockholders equity	$ 41,038	$ 42,434

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts on receivable	$ 320	$ 301

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$ 1,317	$ (10,868)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Impairments and other charges & credits		(47)	12,596
Depreciation and amortization	[1]	1,588	1,983
Deferred taxes		(33)	(1,147)
Stock-based compensation expense		229	318
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received		6	(18)
Change in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables	[2]	(97)	2,159
Decrease (increase) in inventories	[2]	54	(24)
Decrease in other current assets	[2]	506	202
(Increase) decrease in other assets	[2]	(9)	25
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	[2]	(660)	(2,898)
Decrease in estimated liability for taxes on income	[2]	(124)	(261)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	[2]	1	(14)
Other	[2]	(12)	13
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		2,719	2,066
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(694)	(858)
APS investments		(305)	(252)
Multiclient seismic data costs capitalized		(21)	(86)
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired		(134)	(33)
Proceeds from divestitures			325
Sale (purchase) of investments, net		790	(1,597)
Other		(29)	(98)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES		(393)	(2,599)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid		(524)	(1,560)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan		137	146
Stock repurchase program			(26)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		34	5,837
Repayment of long-term debt		(1,076)	(3,811)
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings		(94)	96
Other		(81)	(51)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(1,604)	631
Net increase in cash before translation effect		722	98
Translation effect on cash		3	(16)
Cash, beginning of period		844	1,137
Cash, end of period		$ 1,569	$ 1,219
[1]	Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, multiclient seismic data costs, and APS investments.
[2]	Net of the effect of business acquisitions and divestitures.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCK

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock Issued	Common Stock In Treasury	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 24,176	$ 13,078	$ (3,631)	$ 18,751	$ (4,438)	$ 416
Net income (loss)	(10,868)			(10,892)		24
Currency translation adjustments	(198)				(200)	2
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(183)				(183)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	78				78
Vesting of restricted stock		(152)	152
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	146	(298)	444
Stock repurchase program	(26)		(26)
Stock-based compensation expense	318	318
Dividends declared	(1,041)			(1,041)
Other	(33)	(25)	6			(14)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	12,369	12,921	(3,055)	6,818	(4,743)	428
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	12,456	13,044	(3,339)	7,073	(4,738)	416
Net income (loss)	(73)			(82)		9
Currency translation adjustments	(90)				(94)	4
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	43				43
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	46				46
Vesting of restricted stock		(21)	21
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	61	(203)	264
Stock-based compensation expense	105	105
Dividends declared	(173)			(173)
Other	(6)	(4)	(1)			(1)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	12,369	12,921	(3,055)	6,818	(4,743)	428
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 12,489	$ 12,970	$ (3,033)	7,018	(4,884)	418
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2020	1,392	1,434
Treasury shares, Balance at Dec. 31, 2020			(42)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,317			1,280		37
Currency translation adjustments	4				6	(2)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	6				6
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	$ 179				179
Vesting of restricted stock		$ (227)	$ 227
Vesting of restricted stock, shares	3		3
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	$ 137	(377)	$ 514
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan, shares	8		8
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 229	229
Dividends declared	(523)			(523)
Deconsolidation of subsidiary	(123)					(123)
Other	(50)	(24)	$ 5		(4)	(27)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 13,665	$ 12,571	$ (2,287)	7,775	(4,697)	303
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2021	1,403	1,434
Treasury shares, Balance at Sep. 30, 2021			(31)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021	$ 13,059	$ 12,730	$ (2,591)	7,399	(4,776)	297
Net income (loss)	562			550		12
Currency translation adjustments	30				30
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	(11)				(11)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans	60				60
Vesting of restricted stock		(53)	53
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	75	(175)	250
Stock-based compensation expense	73	73
Dividends declared	(174)			(174)
Other	(9)	(4)	1			(6)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 13,665	$ 12,571	$ (2,287)	$ 7,775	$ (4,697)	$ 303
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2021	1,403	1,434
Treasury shares, Balance at Sep. 30, 2021			(31)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Retained Earnings
Dividends declared, per share	$ 0.125	$ 0.125	$ 0.375	$ 0.75

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries (“Schlumberger”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of Schlumberger management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement have been included in the accompanying unaudited financial statements. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2021. The December 31, 2020 balance sheet information has been derived from the Schlumberger 2020 audited financial statements. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Charges and Credits

Charges and Credits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Charges and Credits	2. Charges and Credits During the third quarter of 2021, a start-up company that Schlumberger previously invested in was acquired. As a result of this transaction, Schlumberger’s ownership interest was converted into shares of a publicly traded company. Schlumberger recognized an unrealized pretax gain of $47 million ($36 million after-tax) to increase the carrying value of this investment to its estimated fair value of approximately $55 million. This unrealized gain is reflected in Interest & other income Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) During the first nine months of 2020, Schlumberger recorded the following charges and credits, all of which are classified as Impairments & other Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) (Stated in millions) Pretax Tax Net First quarter: Goodwill $ 3,070 $ - $ 3,070 Intangible assets 3,321 815 2,506 Asset Performance Solutions investments 1,264 (4 ) 1,268 North American pressure pumping 587 133 454 Severance 202 7 195 Other 79 9 70 Valuation allowance - (164 ) 164 Second quarter: - Workforce reductions 1,021 71 950 Asset Performance Solutions investments 730 15 715 Fixed asset impairments 666 52 614 Inventory write-downs 603 49 554 Right-of-use asset impairments 311 67 244 Costs associated with exiting certain activities 205 (25 ) 230 Multiclient seismic data impairment 156 2 154 Repurchase of bonds 40 2 38 Postretirement benefits curtailment gain (69 ) (16 ) (53 ) Other 60 4 56 Third quarter: Facility exit charges 254 39 215 Workforce reductions 63 - 63 Other 33 1 32 $ 12,596 $ 1,057 $ 11,539 First quarter 2020: • Geopolitical events that increased the supply of low-priced oil to the global market occurred at the same time that demand weakened due to the worldwide effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a collapse in oil prices during March 2020. As a result, Schlumberger’s market capitalization deteriorated significantly compared to the end of 2019. Schlumberger’s stock price reached a low during the first quarter of 2020 not seen since 1995. Additionally, the Philadelphia Oil Services Sector index, which is comprised of companies involved in the oil services sector, reached an all-time low. As a result of these facts, Schlumberger determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of certain of its reporting units were less than their carrying value. Therefore, Schlumberger performed an interim goodwill impairment test that resulted in a $3.1 billion goodwill impairment charge. Schlumberger used the income approach to estimate the fair value of its reporting units, but also considered the market approach to validate the results. The income approach estimates the fair value by discounting each reporting unit’s estimated future cash flows using Schlumberger’s estimate of the discount rate, or expected return, that a marketplace participant would have required as of the valuation date. The market approach includes the use of comparative multiples to corroborate the discounted cash flow results. The market approach involves significant judgement involved in the selection of the appropriate peer group companies and valuation multiples. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the income approach include the estimated future net annual cash flows for each reporting unit and the discount rate. Schlumberger selected the assumptions used in the discounted cash flow projections using historical data supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions and estimated growth rates. Schlumberger’s estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable. However, given the inherent uncertainty in determining the assumptions underlying a discounted cash flow analysis, particularly in the current volatile market, actual results may differ from those used in Schlumberger’s valuations which could result in additional impairment charges in the future. The discount rates utilized to value Schlumberger’s reporting units were between 12.0% and 13.5%, depending on the risks and uncertainty inherent in the respective reporting unit as well as the size of the reporting unit. Assuming all other assumptions and inputs used in each of the respective discounted cash flow analysis were held constant, a 50-basis point increase or decrease in the discount rate assumptions would have changed the fair value of the seven reporting units, on average, by less than 5%. • The negative market indicators described above were triggering events that indicated that certain of Schlumberger’s long-lived intangible and tangible assets may have been impaired. Recoverability testing indicated that certain long-lived assets were impaired. The estimated fair value of these assets was determined to be below their carrying value. As a result, Schlumberger recorded the following impairment charges: - $3.3 billion relating to intangible assets, of which $2.2 billion related to Schlumberger’s 2016 acquisition of Cameron International Corporation and $1.1 billion related to Schlumberger’s 2010 acquisition of Smith International, Inc. Following this impairment charge, the carrying value of the impaired intangible assets was approximately $0.9 billion. - $1.3 billion relating to the carrying value of certain Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”) projects in North America. - $0.6 billion of fixed assets associated with the pressure pumping business in North America. • $202 million of severance. • $79 million of other restructuring charges, primarily consisting of the impairment of an equity method investment that was determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired. • $164 million relating to a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets. Second quarter 2020: • As previously noted, late in the first quarter of 2020, geopolitical events that increased the supply of low-priced oil to the global market occurred at the same time as demand weakened due to the worldwide effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a collapse in oil prices. As a result, the second quarter of 2020 was the most challenging quarter in decades. Schlumberger responded to these market conditions by taking actions to restructure its business and rationalize its asset base during the second quarter of 2020. These actions included reducing headcount, closing facilities and exiting business lines in certain countries. Additionally, due to the resulting activity decline, Schlumberger had assets that would no longer be utilized. As a consequence of these circumstances and decisions, Schlumberger recorded the following restructuring and asset impairment charges: - $1.021 billion of severance associated with reducing its workforce by more than 21,000 employees. - $730 million relating to the carrying value of certain APS projects in Latin America. - $666 million of fixed asset impairments primarily relating to equipment that would no longer be utilized and facilities it exited. - $603 million write-down of the carrying value of inventory to its net realizable value. - $311 million write-down of right-of-use assets under operating leases associated with leased facilities Schlumberger exited and excess equipment. - $205 million of costs associated with exiting certain activities. - $156 million impairment of certain multiclient seismic data. - $60 million of other costs, including a $42 million increase in the allowance for the doubtful accounts. • During the second quarter of 2020, Schlumberger repurchased certain Senior Notes which resulted in a $40 million charge. • As a consequence of the workforce reductions described above, Schlumberger recorded a curtailment gain of $69 million relating to its US postretirement medical plan. See Note 11 – Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans for further details. The fair value of the impaired intangible assets, fixed assets, APS investments, right-of-use assets and multiclient seismic data was estimated based on the present value of projected future cash flows that the underlying assets were expected to generate. Such estimates included unobservable inputs that required significant judgement. Third quarter 2020: • During the third quarter of 2020, Schlumberger recorded the following restructuring charges: - $254 million of facility exit charges as Schlumberger continued to rationalize its real estate footprint relating to both leased and owned facilities. - $63 million of severance. - $33 million of other charges.

Income (loss) Per Share

Income (loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (loss) Per Share	3. Income (loss) Per Share The following is a reconciliation from basic income (loss) per share of Schlumberger to diluted income (loss) per share of Schlumberger: (Stated in millions, except per share amounts) 2021 2020 Schlumberger Net Income Average Shares Outstanding Income per Share Schlumberger Net Loss Average Shares Outstanding Loss per Share Third Quarter Basic $ 550 1,402 $ 0.39 $ (82 ) 1,391 $ (0.06 ) Unvested restricted stock - 22 - - Diluted $ 550 1,424 $ 0.39 $ (82 ) 1,391 $ (0.06 ) 2021 2020 Schlumberger Net Income Average Shares Outstanding Income per Share Schlumberger Net Loss Average Shares Outstanding Loss per Share Nine Months Basic $ 1,280 $ 1,399 $ 0.92 $ (10,892 ) $ 1,389 $ (7.84 ) Unvested restricted stock - 23 - - Diluted $ 1,280 $ 1,422 $ 0.90 $ (10,892 ) $ 1,389 $ (7.84 ) The number of outstanding options to purchase shares of Schlumberger common stock that were not included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share, because to do so would have had an antidilutive effect, was as follows: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 Employee stock options 43 49 43 49 Unvested restricted stock - 18 - 18

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	4. Inventories A summary of inventories, which are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, is as follows: (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020 Raw materials & field materials $ 1,548 $ 1,573 Work in progress 491 464 Finished goods 1,257 1,317 $ 3,296 $ 3,354

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Fixed Assets	5. Fixed Assets A summary of fixed assets follows: (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020 Property, plant & equipment $ 29,071 $ 29,744 Less: Accumulated depreciation 22,696 22,918 $ 6,375 $ 6,826 Depreciation expense relating to fixed assets was as follows: (Stated in millions) 2021 2020 Third Quarter $ 350 $ 385 Nine Months $ 1,057 $ 1,251

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	6. Intangible Assets The gross book value, accumulated amortization and net book value of intangible assets were as follows: (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2020 Gross Accumulated Net Book Gross Accumulated Net Book Book Amortization Value Book Value Amortization Value Customer relationships $ 1,690 $ 530 $ 1,160 $ 1,744 $ 485 $ 1,259 Technology/technical know-how 1,273 545 728 1,284 488 796 Tradenames 767 190 577 767 166 601 Other 1,551 751 800 1,488 689 799 $ 5,281 $ 2,016 $ 3,265 $ 5,283 $ 1,828 $ 3,455 Amortization expense charged to income was as follows: (Stated in millions) 2021 2020 Third Quarter $ 75 $ 79 Nine Months $ 226 $ 292 Based on the net book value of intangible assets at September 30, 2021, amortization expense for the subsequent five years is estimated to be: fourth quarter of 2021—$76 million; 2022—$292 million; 2023—$285 million; 2024—$264 million; 2025—$248 million; and 2026—$244 million.

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt	7. Long-term Debt A summary of Long-term Debt (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020 3.65% Senior Notes due 2023 $ 1,497 $ 1,496 3.90% Senior Notes due 2028 1,456 1,450 2.65% Senior Notes due 2030 1,250 1,250 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 1,164 1,221 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032 1,157 1,214 0.25% Notes due 2027 1,049 1,100 0.50% Notes due 2031 1,047 1,099 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 930 930 4.30% Senior Notes due 2029 846 846 3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 748 746 1.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 701 736 0.00% Notes due 2024 583 611 2.65% Senior Notes due 2022 599 598 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025 498 498 3.63% Senior Notes due 2022 295 295 7.00% Notes due 2038 204 206 5.95% Notes due 2041 113 114 5.13% Notes due 2043 98 99 4.00% Notes due 2023 80 80 3.70% Notes due 2024 55 55 2.40% Senior Notes due 2022 - 999 Commercial paper borrowings - 393 $ 14,370 $ 16,036 The estimated fair value of Schlumberger’s Long-term Debt, During the second quarter of 2021, Schlumberger replaced its €1.54 billion one-year committed facility with a €750 million three-year June 2024 In addition to the revolving credit facility described above, at September 30, 2021, Schlumberger had separate committed credit facility agreements aggregating $5.75 billion with commercial banks, all of which was available and unused. These committed facilities support commercial paper programs in the United States and Europe, of which $2.75 billion matures in February 2023, $2.0 billion matures in February 2025 and $1.0 billion matures in July 2026. Interest rates and other terms of borrowing under these lines of credit vary by facility. There were no borrowings under the commercial paper programs at September 30, 2021. Borrowings under the commercial paper programs at December 31, 2020 were $0.4 billion, all of which was classified in Long-term debt Consolidated Balance Sheet During the second quarter of 2021, Schlumberger repurchased all $665 million of its 3.30% Senior Notes due 2021. During the first quarter of 2020, Schlumberger issued €400 million of 0.25% Notes due 2027 and €400 million of 0.50% Notes due 2031. During the second quarter of 2020, Schlumberger issued €1.0 billion of 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026, $900 million of 2.65% Senior Notes due 2030 and €1.0 billion of 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032. During the second quarter of 2020, Schlumberger repurchased all $600 million of its 4.20% Senior Notes due 2021 and $935 million of its 3.30% Senior Notes due 2021. Schlumberger paid a premium of approximately $40 million in connection with these repurchases. This premium was classified in Impairments & other Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) Charges and Credits During the third quarter of 2020, Schlumberger issued $500 million of 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025 and $350 million of 2.65% Senior Notes due 2030. Schlumberger Limited fully and unconditionally guarantees the securities issued by certain of its subsidiaries, including securities issued by Schlumberger Investment SA and Schlumberger Finance Canada Ltd., both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Schlumberger.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	8. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities As a multinational company, Schlumberger conducts its business in over 120 countries. Schlumberger’s functional currency is primarily the US dollar. Schlumberger is exposed to risks on future cash flows to the extent that the local currency is not the functional currency and expenses denominated in local currency are not equal to revenues denominated in local currency. Schlumberger uses foreign currency forward contracts to provide a hedge against a portion of these cash flow risks. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges, with the changes in the fair value of the hedge recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schlumberger is also exposed to risks on future cash flows relating to certain of its fixed rate debt denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. Schlumberger uses cross-currency swaps to provide a hedge against these cash flow risks. Included in Other Assets Other Liabilities During 2019, a US-dollar functional currency subsidiary of Schlumberger issued €1.5 billion of Euro-denominated debt. Schlumberger entered into cross-currency swaps for an aggregate notional amount of €1.5 billion in order to hedge changes in the fair value of its €0.5 billion 0.00% Notes due 2024, €0.5 billion 0.25% Notes due 2027 and €0.5 billion 0.50% Notes due 2031. These cross-currency swaps effectively convert the Euro-denominated notes to US-dollar denominated debt with fixed annual interest rates of 2.29%, 2.51% and 2.76%, respectively. During the first quarter of 2020, a US-dollar functional currency subsidiary of Schlumberger issued €0.8 billion of Euro-denominated debt. Schlumberger entered into cross-currency swaps for an aggregate notional amount of €0.8 billion in order to hedge changes in the fair value of its €0.4 billion of 0.25% Notes due 2027 and €0.4 billion of 0.50% Notes due 2031. These cross-currency swaps effectively convert the Euro-denominated notes to US-dollar denominated debt with fixed annual interest rates of 1.87% and 2.20%, respectively. During the second quarter of 2020, a US-dollar functional currency subsidiary of Schlumberger issued €2.0 billion of Euro-denominated debt. Schlumberger entered into cross-currency swaps for an aggregate notional amount of €2.0 billion in order to hedge changes in the fair value of its €1.0 billion of 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 and €1.0 billion of 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032. These cross-currency swaps effectively convert the swapped portion of the Euro-denominated notes to US-dollar denominated debt with fixed annual interest rates of 2.77% and 3.49%, respectively. During the third quarter of 2020, a Canadian dollar functional currency subsidiary of Schlumberger issued $0.5 billion of US dollar denominated debt. Schlumberger entered into cross-currency swaps for an aggregate notional amount of $0.5 billion in order to hedge changes in the fair value of its $0.5 billion 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025. These cross-currency swaps effectively convert the US dollar notes to Canadian dollar denominated debt with a fixed annual interest rate of 1.73%. Schlumberger is exposed to changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. While Schlumberger uses foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge this exposure as it relates to certain currencies, these contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Instead, the fair value of the contracts is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss), At September 30 , 2021, contracts were outstanding for the US dollar equivalent of $ 8.3 billion in various foreign currencies, of which $ 6.1 billion relates to hedges of debt denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. Other than the previously mentioned cross-currency swaps, the fair value of the other outstanding derivatives was not material at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, and those not designated as hedges, on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) (Stated in millions) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) Classification Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Cross currency swaps $ (89 ) $ 197 $ (267 ) $ 347 Cost of services/sales Foreign exchange contracts 2 (7 ) 7 (12 ) Cost of services/sales $ (87 ) $ 190 $ (260 ) $ 335 Derivatives not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts $ (45 ) $ (14 ) $ (19 ) $ (12 ) Cost of services/sales

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	9. Contingencies Schlumberger is party to various legal proceedings from time to time. A liability is accrued when a loss is both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that the probability of a material loss with respect to any currently pending legal proceeding is remote. However, litigation is inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate disposition of any of these proceedings.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	10. Segment Information (Stated in millions) Third Quarter 2021 Third Quarter 2020 Income Income (Loss) Before Before Revenue Taxes Revenue Taxes Digital & Integration $ 812 $ 284 $ 738 $ 201 Reservoir Performance 1,192 190 1,215 103 Well Construction 2,273 345 1,837 173 Production Systems 1,674 166 1,532 132 Eliminations & other (104 ) (77 ) (64 ) (34 ) 908 575 Corporate & other (1) (145 ) (151 ) Interest income 8 3 Interest expense (2) (127 ) (131 ) Charges and credits (3) 47 (350 ) $ 5,847 $ 691 $ 5,258 $ (54 ) (1) Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items. ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Charges and Credits (Stated in millions) Nine Months 2021 Nine Months 2020 Income Income (Loss) Before Before Revenue Taxes Revenue Taxes Digital & Integration $ 2,401 $ 805 $ 2,235 $ 458 Reservoir Performance 3,312 448 4,354 259 Well Construction 6,319 827 6,747 687 Production Systems 4,946 475 5,001 467 Eliminations & other (274 ) (176 ) (268 ) (124 ) 2,379 1,747 Corporate & other (1) (434 ) (548 ) Interest income (2) 17 25 Interest expense (3) (391 ) (397 ) Charges and credits (4) 47 (12,596 ) $ 16,704 $ 1,618 $ 18,069 $ (11,769 ) (1) Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items. (2) Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($1 million in 2021; $1 million in 2020). (3) (4) Charges and Credits Revenue by geographic area was as follows: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 North America $ 1,129 $ 1,034 $ 3,185 $ 4,311 Latin America 1,160 828 3,255 2,503 Europe/CIS/Africa 1,481 1,397 4,190 4,597 Middle East & Asia 2,034 1,986 5,952 6,559 Eliminations & other 43 13 122 99 $ 5,847 $ 5,258 $ 16,704 $ 18,069 North America and International revenue disaggregated by segment was as follows: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter 2021 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 196 $ 615 $ 1 $ 812 Reservoir Performance 79 1,112 1 1,192 Well Construction 382 1,839 52 2,273 Production Systems 469 1,205 - 1,674 Eliminations & other 3 (96 ) (11 ) (104 ) $ 1,129 $ 4,675 $ 43 $ 5,847 Third Quarter 2020 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 134 $ 603 $ 1 $ 738 Reservoir Performance 275 937 3 1,215 Well Construction 235 1,562 40 1,837 Production Systems 389 1,138 5 1,532 Eliminations & other 1 (29 ) (36 ) (64 ) $ 1,034 $ 4,211 $ 13 $ 5,258 (Stated in millions) Nine Months 2021 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 549 $ 1,850 $ 2 $ 2,401 Reservoir Performance 237 3,072 3 3,312 Well Construction 1,045 5,124 150 6,319 Production Systems 1,347 3,587 12 4,946 Eliminations & other 7 (236 ) (45 ) (274 ) $ 3,185 $ 13,397 $ 122 $ 16,704 Nine Months 2020 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 431 $ 1,799 $ 5 $ 2,235 Reservoir Performance 1,208 3,137 9 4,354 Well Construction 1,201 5,395 151 6,747 Production Systems 1,488 3,487 26 5,001 Eliminations & other (17 ) (159 ) (92 ) (268 ) $ 4,311 $ 13,659 $ 99 $ 18,069 Revenue in excess of billings related to contracts where revenue is recognized over time was $0.2 billion at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Such amounts are included within Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts Consolidated Balance Sheet Due to the nature of its business, Schlumberger does not have significant backlog. Total backlog was $3.0 billion at September 30, 2021, of which approximately 51% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months. Billings and cash collections in excess of revenue was $0.9 billion at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Such amounts are included within Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Consolidated Balance Sheet

Pension and Other Postretiremen

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	11. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net pension (credit) cost for the Schlumberger pension plans included the following components: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 US Int’l US Int’l US Int’l US Int’l Service cost $ 10 $ 24 $ 10 $ 31 $ 33 $ 91 $ 41 $ 105 Interest cost 32 67 36 76 95 199 111 226 Expected return on plan assets (63 ) (159 ) (58 ) (148 ) (190 ) (478 ) (175 ) (443 ) Amortization of prior service cost - - 2 - - - 6 - Amortization of net loss 11 58 9 39 33 169 31 119 $ (10 ) $ (10 ) $ (1 ) $ (2 ) $ (29 ) $ (19 ) $ 14 $ 7 The net periodic benefit credit for the Schlumberger US postretirement medical plan included the following components: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 Service cost $ 7 $ 5 $ 20 $ 23 Interest cost 8 7 24 27 Expected return on plan assets (23 ) (19 ) (49 ) (52 ) Amortization of prior service credit (6 ) (4 ) (17 ) (19 ) Curtailment gain - - - (69 ) $ (14 ) $ (11 ) $ (22 ) $ (90 ) Due to the actions taken by Schlumberger to reduce its global workforce during 2020, Schlumberger experienced a significant reduction in the expected aggregate years of future service of its employees in its US postretirement medical plan. Accordingly, Schlumberger recorded a curtailment gain of $69 million during the second quarter of 2020 relating to this plan. The curtailment gain includes recognition of the decrease in the benefit obligation as well as a portion of the previously unrecognized prior service credit, reflecting the reduction in expected years of future service. As a result of the curtailment, Schlumberger performed a remeasurement of the plan, which had an immaterial impact. This gain was classified in Impairments & other Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) Charges and Credits

Charges and Credits (Tables)

Charges and Credits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Charges and Credits	During the first nine months of 2020, Schlumberger recorded the following charges and credits, all of which are classified as Impairments & other Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) (Stated in millions) Pretax Tax Net First quarter: Goodwill $ 3,070 $ - $ 3,070 Intangible assets 3,321 815 2,506 Asset Performance Solutions investments 1,264 (4 ) 1,268 North American pressure pumping 587 133 454 Severance 202 7 195 Other 79 9 70 Valuation allowance - (164 ) 164 Second quarter: - Workforce reductions 1,021 71 950 Asset Performance Solutions investments 730 15 715 Fixed asset impairments 666 52 614 Inventory write-downs 603 49 554 Right-of-use asset impairments 311 67 244 Costs associated with exiting certain activities 205 (25 ) 230 Multiclient seismic data impairment 156 2 154 Repurchase of bonds 40 2 38 Postretirement benefits curtailment gain (69 ) (16 ) (53 ) Other 60 4 56 Third quarter: Facility exit charges 254 39 215 Workforce reductions 63 - 63 Other 33 1 32 $ 12,596 $ 1,057 $ 11,539

Income (loss) Per Share (Tables

Income (loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Income (Loss) Per Share	The following is a reconciliation from basic income (loss) per share of Schlumberger to diluted income (loss) per share of Schlumberger: (Stated in millions, except per share amounts) 2021 2020 Schlumberger Net Income Average Shares Outstanding Income per Share Schlumberger Net Loss Average Shares Outstanding Loss per Share Third Quarter Basic $ 550 1,402 $ 0.39 $ (82 ) 1,391 $ (0.06 ) Unvested restricted stock - 22 - - Diluted $ 550 1,424 $ 0.39 $ (82 ) 1,391 $ (0.06 ) 2021 2020 Schlumberger Net Income Average Shares Outstanding Income per Share Schlumberger Net Loss Average Shares Outstanding Loss per Share Nine Months Basic $ 1,280 $ 1,399 $ 0.92 $ (10,892 ) $ 1,389 $ (7.84 ) Unvested restricted stock - 23 - - Diluted $ 1,280 $ 1,422 $ 0.90 $ (10,892 ) $ 1,389 $ (7.84 )
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Income (Loss) Per Share	The number of outstanding options to purchase shares of Schlumberger common stock that were not included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share, because to do so would have had an antidilutive effect, was as follows: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 Employee stock options 43 49 43 49 Unvested restricted stock - 18 - 18

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory	A summary of inventories, which are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, is as follows: (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020 Raw materials & field materials $ 1,548 $ 1,573 Work in progress 491 464 Finished goods 1,257 1,317 $ 3,296 $ 3,354

Fixed Assets (Tables)

Fixed Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Fixed Assets	A summary of fixed assets follows: (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020 Property, plant & equipment $ 29,071 $ 29,744 Less: Accumulated depreciation 22,696 22,918 $ 6,375 $ 6,826
Depreciation Expense Relating To Fixed Assets	Depreciation expense relating to fixed assets was as follows: (Stated in millions) 2021 2020 Third Quarter $ 350 $ 385 Nine Months $ 1,057 $ 1,251

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class	The gross book value, accumulated amortization and net book value of intangible assets were as follows: (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2020 Gross Accumulated Net Book Gross Accumulated Net Book Book Amortization Value Book Value Amortization Value Customer relationships $ 1,690 $ 530 $ 1,160 $ 1,744 $ 485 $ 1,259 Technology/technical know-how 1,273 545 728 1,284 488 796 Tradenames 767 190 577 767 166 601 Other 1,551 751 800 1,488 689 799 $ 5,281 $ 2,016 $ 3,265 $ 5,283 $ 1,828 $ 3,455
Amortization Expense Charged to Income for Intangible Assets	Amortization expense charged to income was as follows: (Stated in millions) 2021 2020 Third Quarter $ 75 $ 79 Nine Months $ 226 $ 292

Long-term Debt (Tables)

Long-term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long-term Debt	A summary of Long-term Debt (Stated in millions) Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2021 2020 3.65% Senior Notes due 2023 $ 1,497 $ 1,496 3.90% Senior Notes due 2028 1,456 1,450 2.65% Senior Notes due 2030 1,250 1,250 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 1,164 1,221 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032 1,157 1,214 0.25% Notes due 2027 1,049 1,100 0.50% Notes due 2031 1,047 1,099 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 930 930 4.30% Senior Notes due 2029 846 846 3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 748 746 1.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 701 736 0.00% Notes due 2024 583 611 2.65% Senior Notes due 2022 599 598 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025 498 498 3.63% Senior Notes due 2022 295 295 7.00% Notes due 2038 204 206 5.95% Notes due 2041 113 114 5.13% Notes due 2043 98 99 4.00% Notes due 2023 80 80 3.70% Notes due 2024 55 55 2.40% Senior Notes due 2022 - 999 Commercial paper borrowings - 393 $ 14,370 $ 16,036

Derivative Instruments and He_2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Effect of Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges and Not Designated as Hedges on Consolidated Statement of (Loss) Income	The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, and those not designated as hedges, on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) (Stated in millions) Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) Classification Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Cross currency swaps $ (89 ) $ 197 $ (267 ) $ 347 Cost of services/sales Foreign exchange contracts 2 (7 ) 7 (12 ) Cost of services/sales $ (87 ) $ 190 $ (260 ) $ 335 Derivatives not designated as hedges: Foreign exchange contracts $ (45 ) $ (14 ) $ (19 ) $ (12 ) Cost of services/sales

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	(Stated in millions) Third Quarter 2021 Third Quarter 2020 Income Income (Loss) Before Before Revenue Taxes Revenue Taxes Digital & Integration $ 812 $ 284 $ 738 $ 201 Reservoir Performance 1,192 190 1,215 103 Well Construction 2,273 345 1,837 173 Production Systems 1,674 166 1,532 132 Eliminations & other (104 ) (77 ) (64 ) (34 ) 908 575 Corporate & other (1) (145 ) (151 ) Interest income 8 3 Interest expense (2) (127 ) (131 ) Charges and credits (3) 47 (350 ) $ 5,847 $ 691 $ 5,258 $ (54 ) (1) Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items. ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Charges and Credits (Stated in millions) Nine Months 2021 Nine Months 2020 Income Income (Loss) Before Before Revenue Taxes Revenue Taxes Digital & Integration $ 2,401 $ 805 $ 2,235 $ 458 Reservoir Performance 3,312 448 4,354 259 Well Construction 6,319 827 6,747 687 Production Systems 4,946 475 5,001 467 Eliminations & other (274 ) (176 ) (268 ) (124 ) 2,379 1,747 Corporate & other (1) (434 ) (548 ) Interest income (2) 17 25 Interest expense (3) (391 ) (397 ) Charges and credits (4) 47 (12,596 ) $ 16,704 $ 1,618 $ 18,069 $ (11,769 ) (1) Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items. (2) Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($1 million in 2021; $1 million in 2020). (3) (4) Charges and Credits
Revenue by Geographic Area	Revenue by geographic area was as follows: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 North America $ 1,129 $ 1,034 $ 3,185 $ 4,311 Latin America 1,160 828 3,255 2,503 Europe/CIS/Africa 1,481 1,397 4,190 4,597 Middle East & Asia 2,034 1,986 5,952 6,559 Eliminations & other 43 13 122 99 $ 5,847 $ 5,258 $ 16,704 $ 18,069
Summary of North America and International Revenue Disaggregated by Segment	North America and International revenue disaggregated by segment was as follows: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter 2021 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 196 $ 615 $ 1 $ 812 Reservoir Performance 79 1,112 1 1,192 Well Construction 382 1,839 52 2,273 Production Systems 469 1,205 - 1,674 Eliminations & other 3 (96 ) (11 ) (104 ) $ 1,129 $ 4,675 $ 43 $ 5,847 Third Quarter 2020 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 134 $ 603 $ 1 $ 738 Reservoir Performance 275 937 3 1,215 Well Construction 235 1,562 40 1,837 Production Systems 389 1,138 5 1,532 Eliminations & other 1 (29 ) (36 ) (64 ) $ 1,034 $ 4,211 $ 13 $ 5,258 (Stated in millions) Nine Months 2021 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 549 $ 1,850 $ 2 $ 2,401 Reservoir Performance 237 3,072 3 3,312 Well Construction 1,045 5,124 150 6,319 Production Systems 1,347 3,587 12 4,946 Eliminations & other 7 (236 ) (45 ) (274 ) $ 3,185 $ 13,397 $ 122 $ 16,704 Nine Months 2020 North Eliminations America International & other Total Digital & Integration $ 431 $ 1,799 $ 5 $ 2,235 Reservoir Performance 1,208 3,137 9 4,354 Well Construction 1,201 5,395 151 6,747 Production Systems 1,488 3,487 26 5,001 Eliminations & other (17 ) (159 ) (92 ) (268 ) $ 4,311 $ 13,659 $ 99 $ 18,069

Pension and Other Postretirem_2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Pension (Credit) Cost for Schlumberger Pension Plans and US Postretirement Medical Plan	Net pension (credit) cost for the Schlumberger pension plans included the following components: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 US Int’l US Int’l US Int’l US Int’l Service cost $ 10 $ 24 $ 10 $ 31 $ 33 $ 91 $ 41 $ 105 Interest cost 32 67 36 76 95 199 111 226 Expected return on plan assets (63 ) (159 ) (58 ) (148 ) (190 ) (478 ) (175 ) (443 ) Amortization of prior service cost - - 2 - - - 6 - Amortization of net loss 11 58 9 39 33 169 31 119 $ (10 ) $ (10 ) $ (1 ) $ (2 ) $ (29 ) $ (19 ) $ 14 $ 7 The net periodic benefit credit for the Schlumberger US postretirement medical plan included the following components: (Stated in millions) Third Quarter Nine Months 2021 2020 2021 2020 Service cost $ 7 $ 5 $ 20 $ 23 Interest cost 8 7 24 27 Expected return on plan assets (23 ) (19 ) (49 ) (52 ) Amortization of prior service credit (6 ) (4 ) (17 ) (19 ) Curtailment gain - - - (69 ) $ (14 ) $ (11 ) $ (22 ) $ (90 )

Charges and Credits - Additiona

Charges and Credits - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)Emp	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)Unit
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Unrealized gain on investments pretax	$ 47
Unrealized gain on investments after tax	36
Investments, fair value	$ 55
Goodwill impairment charge				$ 3,100
Expected increase/decrease in discount rate assumption				0.50%
Number of reporting units fair value to be impacted | Unit				7
Intangible assets				$ 3,300
Carrying Value Of Impaired Intangible Asset
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				900
Carrying Value Of Impaired Intangible Asset | North America
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				1,300
North America pressure pumping asset impairments | North America
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				600
Severance
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				202
Other Restructuring
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				79
Valuation allowance | North America
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				164
Workforce reductions
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 1,021
Reduction in workforce | Emp			21,000
Restructuring Charges		$ 63
Asset Performance Solutions Investments | Latin America
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 730
Fixed Asset Impairment
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			666
Inventory Write Down
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			603
Right-of-use Asset Impairments
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			311
Costs Associated With Exiting Certain Activities1
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			205
Multiclient Seismic Data Impairment
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			156
Other
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			60
Restructuring Charges		33
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			42
Repurchase of Bonds
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			40
Postretirement Benefits Curtailment Gain
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 69
Facility Exit Charges
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges		$ 254
Cameron
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				2,200
Smith International Inc Smith Aand Geoservices
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Intangible assets				$ 1,100
Minimum
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Discount rate utilized				12.00%
Maximum
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Discount rate utilized				13.50%
Expected percentage change in fair value of reporting units				5.00%

Charges and Credits - Summary o

Charges and Credits - Summary of Charges and Credits (Detail) - Impairment and Other - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax	$ 12,596
Charges and credits, Tax	1,057
Charges and credits, Net	11,539
Goodwill
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax			$ 3,070
Charges and credits, Net			3,070
Intangible assets
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax			3,321
Charges and credits, Tax			815
Charges and credits, Net			2,506
Asset Performance Solutions Investments
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		$ 730	1,264
Charges and credits, Tax		15	(4)
Charges and credits, Net		715	1,268
North America pressure pumping asset impairments
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax			587
Charges and credits, Tax			133
Charges and credits, Net			454
Severance
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax	63	1,021	202
Charges and credits, Tax		71	7
Charges and credits, Net	63	950	195
Other
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax	33	60	79
Charges and credits, Tax	1	4	9
Charges and credits, Net	32	56	70
Valuation allowance
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Tax			(164)
Charges and credits, Net			$ 164
Fixed Asset Impairment
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		666
Charges and credits, Tax		52
Charges and credits, Net		614
Inventory Write Down
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		603
Charges and credits, Tax		49
Charges and credits, Net		554
Right-of-use Asset Impairments
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		311
Charges and credits, Tax		67
Charges and credits, Net		244
Costs Associated With Exiting Certain Activities1
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		205
Charges and credits, Tax		(25)
Charges and credits, Net		230
Multiclient Seismic Data Impairment
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		156
Charges and credits, Tax		2
Charges and credits, Net		154
Repurchase of Bonds
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		40
Charges and credits, Tax		2
Charges and credits, Net		38
Postretirement Benefits Curtailment Gain
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax		(69)
Charges and credits, Tax		(16)
Charges and credits, Net		$ (53)
Facility Exit Charges
Charges And Credits [Line Items]
Charges and credits, Pretax	254
Charges and credits, Tax	39
Charges and credits, Net	$ 215

Income (loss) Per Share - Recon

Income (loss) Per Share - Reconciliation of Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Schlumberger Net Income (Loss)
Basic	$ 550	$ (82)	$ 1,280	$ (10,892)
Diluted	$ 550	$ (82)	$ 1,280	$ (10,892)
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic	1,402	1,391	1,399	1,389
Unvested restricted stock	22		23
Diluted	1,424	1,391	1,422	1,389
Earnings Income (loss) per Share
Basic	$ 0.39	$ (0.06)	$ 0.92	$ (7.84)
Diluted	$ 0.39	$ (0.06)	$ 0.90	$ (7.84)

Income (loss) Per Share - Sched

Income (loss) Per Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Employee Stock Options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount	43	49	43	49
Unvested Restricted Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount		18		18

Inventories - Summary of Invent

Inventories - Summary of Inventory (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials & field materials	$ 1,548	$ 1,573
Work in progress	491	464
Finished goods	1,257	1,317
Inventories	$ 3,296	$ 3,354

Fixed Assets - Summary of Fixed

Fixed Assets - Summary of Fixed Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant & equipment	$ 29,071	$ 29,744
Less: Accumulated depreciation	22,696	22,918
Fixed assets less accumulated depreciation	$ 6,375	$ 6,826

Fixed Assets - Depreciation Exp

Fixed Assets - Depreciation Expense Relating to Fixed Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense relating to fixed assets	$ 350	$ 385	$ 1,057	$ 1,251

Intangible Assets - Schedule of

Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Book Value	$ 5,281	$ 5,283
Accumulated Amortization	2,016	1,828
Net Book Value	3,265	3,455
Customer Relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Book Value	1,690	1,744
Accumulated Amortization	530	485
Net Book Value	1,160	1,259
Technology/Technical Know-How
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Book Value	1,273	1,284
Accumulated Amortization	545	488
Net Book Value	728	796
Tradenames
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Book Value	767	767
Accumulated Amortization	190	166
Net Book Value	577	601
Other
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Book Value	1,551	1,488
Accumulated Amortization	751	689
Net Book Value	$ 800	$ 799

Intangible Assets - Amortizatio

Intangible Assets - Amortization Expense Charged to Income for Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 75	$ 79	$ 226	$ 292

Intangible Assets - Additional

Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, fourth quarter of 2021	$ 76
Estimated amortization expense, 2022	292
Estimated amortization expense, 2023	285
Estimated amortization expense, 2024	264
Estimated amortization expense, 2025	248
Estimated amortization expense, 2026	$ 244

Long-term Debt - Summary of Lon

Long-term Debt - Summary of Long-term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	$ 14,370	$ 16,036
3.65% Senior Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,497	1,496
3.90% Senior Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,456	1,450
2.65% Senior Notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,250	1,250
1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,164	1,221
2.0% Guaranteed Notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,157	1,214
0.25% Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,049	1,100
0.50% Notes due 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	1,047	1,099
4.00% Senior Notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	930	930
4.30% Senior Notes due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	846	846
3.75% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	748	746
1.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	701	736
0.00% Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	583	611
2.65% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	599	598
1.40% Senior Notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	498	498
3.63% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	295	295
7.00% Notes due 2038
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	204	206
5.95% Notes due 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	113	114
5.13% Notes due 2043
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	98	99
4.00% Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	80	80
3.70% Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount	$ 55	55
2.40% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount		999
Commercial paper borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount		$ 393

Long-term Debt - Summary of L_2

Long-term Debt - Summary of Long-term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
3.65% Senior Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				3.65%	3.65%
Debt instrument maturity date				2023	2023
3.90% Senior Notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				3.90%	3.90%
Debt instrument maturity date				2028	2028
2.65% Senior Notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				2.65%	2.65%
Debt instrument maturity date				2030	2030
1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate		1.375%		1.375%	1.375%
Debt instrument maturity date		2026		2026	2026
2.0% Guaranteed Notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate		2.00%		2.00%	2.00%
Debt instrument maturity date		2032		2032	2032
0.25% Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate			0.25%	0.25%	0.25%
Debt instrument maturity date			2027	2027	2027
0.50% Notes due 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate			0.50%	0.50%	0.50%
Debt instrument maturity date			2031	2031	2031
4.00% Senior Notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				4.00%	4.00%
Debt instrument maturity date				2025	2025
4.30% Senior Notes due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				4.30%	4.30%
Debt instrument maturity date				2029	2029
3.75% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				3.75%	3.75%
Debt instrument maturity date				2024	2024
1.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				1.00%	1.00%
Debt instrument maturity date				2026	2026
0.00% Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				0.00%	0.00%
Debt instrument maturity date				2024	2024
2.65% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				2.65%	2.65%
Debt instrument maturity date				2022	2022
1.40% Senior Notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate	1.40%			1.40%	1.40%
Debt instrument maturity date	2025			2025	2025
3.63% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				3.63%	3.63%
Debt instrument maturity date				2022	2022
7.00% Notes due 2038
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				7.00%	7.00%
Debt instrument maturity date				2038	2038
5.95% Notes due 2041
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				5.95%	5.95%
Debt instrument maturity date				2041	2041
5.13% Notes due 2043
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				5.13%	5.13%
Debt instrument maturity date				2043	2043
4.00% Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				4.00%	4.00%
Debt instrument maturity date				2023	2023
3.70% Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				3.70%	3.70%
Debt instrument maturity date				2024	2024
2.40% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate				2.40%	2.40%
Debt instrument maturity date				2022	2022

Long-term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2020EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2019EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value					$ 15,300	$ 17,300
Committed credit facility agreement aggregated					$ 5,750
Credit facility extended date	Jun. 30, 2024
Redemption Premium			$ 40
3.30% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount	$ 665		$ 935
Debt instrument interest rate			3.30%					3.30%
Debt instrument maturity date			2021
0.25% Notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €				€ 400					€ 500
Debt instrument interest rate				0.25%	0.25%	0.25%
Debt instrument maturity date				2027	2027	2027
0.50% Notes due 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €				€ 400					€ 500
Debt instrument interest rate				0.50%	0.50%	0.50%
Debt instrument maturity date				2031	2031	2031
1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €								€ 1,000
Debt instrument interest rate			1.375%		1.375%	1.375%		1.375%
Debt instrument maturity date			2026		2026	2026
2.65% Senior Notes due 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount		$ 350	$ 900
Debt instrument interest rate		2.65%	2.65%					2.65%
Debt instrument maturity date		2030	2030
2.0% Guaranteed Notes due 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €								€ 1,000
Debt instrument interest rate			2.00%		2.00%	2.00%		2.00%
Debt instrument maturity date			2032		2032	2032
4.20% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount			$ 600
Debt instrument interest rate			4.20%					4.20%
Debt instrument maturity date			2021
1.40% Senior Notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes, face amount		$ 500
Debt instrument interest rate		1.40%			1.40%	1.40%
Debt instrument maturity date		2025			2025	2025
Commercial paper programs mature in February 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Committed credit facility agreement aggregated					$ 2,750
Commercial paper programs mature in July 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Committed credit facility agreement aggregated					1,000
Commercial paper programs mature in February 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Committed credit facility agreement aggregated					2,000
Commercial paper borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt					0	$ 400
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Committed credit facility agreement aggregated | €							€ 1,540
Credit facility extended period	3 years
Reduced size of credit facility | €							€ 750
Credit facility drawn					$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He_3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)Country	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2020EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2019EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of countries in which Schlumberger generates revenue | Country	120
Denominated debt issued			$ 500,000,000	€ 2,000,000,000	€ 800,000,000	€ 1,500,000,000
Fair value of outstanding derivatives	$ 0	$ 0
0.00% Notes due 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €						€ 500,000,000
Derivative swap interest rate						0.00%
Promissory note interest rate	0.00%	0.00%
0.25% Notes due 2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €					€ 400,000,000	€ 500,000,000
Derivative swap interest rate					0.25%	0.25%
Promissory note interest rate	0.25%	0.25%			0.25%
0.50% Notes due 2031
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €					€ 400,000,000	€ 500,000,000
Derivative swap interest rate					0.50%	0.50%
Promissory note interest rate	0.50%	0.50%			0.50%
1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €				€ 1,000,000,000
Derivative swap interest rate				1.375%
2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes, face amount | €				€ 1,000,000,000
Derivative swap interest rate				2.00%
1.40% Senior Notes due 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes, face amount			$ 500,000,000
Derivative swap interest rate			1.40%
Promissory note interest rate	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%
Cross currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest rate swap			$ 500,000,000	€ 2,000,000,000	€ 800,000,000	€ 1,500,000,000
Cross currency swaps | 0.00% Notes due 2024
Derivative [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate						2.29%
Cross currency swaps | 0.25% Notes due 2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate					1.87%	2.51%
Cross currency swaps | 0.50% Notes due 2031
Derivative [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate					2.20%	2.76%
Cross currency swaps | 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
Derivative [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate				2.77%
Cross currency swaps | 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032
Derivative [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate				3.49%
Cross currency swaps | 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Promissory note interest rate			1.73%
Cross currency swaps | Other Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative assets	$ 193,000,000	$ 427,000,000
Cross currency swaps | Other Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	37,000,000	$ 13,000,000
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest rate swap	8,300,000,000
Foreign exchange contracts | Debt | Derivatives designated as hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of interest rate swap	$ 6,100,000,000

Derivative Instruments and He_4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect of Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges and Not Designated as Hedges on Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivatives not designated as hedges | Foreign exchange contracts | Cost of services/sales
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	$ (45)	$ (14)	$ (19)	$ (12)
Cash Flow Hedging | Derivatives designated as hedges
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	(87)	190	(260)	335
Cash Flow Hedging | Derivatives designated as hedges | Cross currency swaps | Cost of services/sales
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	(89)	197	(267)	347
Cash Flow Hedging | Derivatives designated as hedges | Foreign exchange contracts | Cost of services/sales
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	$ 2	$ (7)	$ 7	$ (12)

Segment Information - Schedule

Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021		Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 5,847	$ 5,258	$ 16,704		$ 18,069
Income (Loss) Before Taxes		691	(54)	1,618		(11,769)
Pretax segment operating income		908	575	2,379		1,747
Interest expense		130	138	402		419
Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		812	738	2,401		2,235
Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		1,192	1,215	3,312		4,354
Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		1,674	1,532	4,946		5,001
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		5,847	5,258	16,704		18,069
Interest income				1		1
Interest expense		3	7	11		22
Operating Segments | Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		812	738	2,401		2,235
Income (Loss) Before Taxes		284	201	805		458
Operating Segments | Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		1,192	1,215	3,312		4,354
Income (Loss) Before Taxes		190	103	448		259
Operating Segments | Well Construction
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		2,273	1,837	6,319		6,747
Income (Loss) Before Taxes		345	173	827		687
Operating Segments | Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		1,674	1,532	4,946		5,001
Income (Loss) Before Taxes		166	132	475		467
Eliminations & other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		(104)	(64)	(274)		(268)
Income (Loss) Before Taxes		(77)	(34)	(176)		(124)
Corporate & other	[1]	(145)	(151)	(434)		(548)
Interest income		8	3	17	[2]	25	[2]
Interest expense	[3]	(127)	(131)	(391)		(397)
Charges and credits	[4]	$ 47	$ (350)	$ 47		$ (12,596)
[1]	Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items.
[2]	Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($1 million in 2021; $1 million in 2020).
[3]	Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($3 million in 2021; $7 million in 2020).
[4]	See Note 2 – Charges and Credits

Segment Information - Schedul_2

Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 130	$ 138	$ 402	$ 419
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 3	$ 7	11	22
Interest income			$ 1	$ 1

Segment Information - Revenue b

Segment Information - Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 5,847	$ 5,258	$ 16,704	$ 18,069
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	5,847	5,258	16,704	18,069
Operating Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,129	1,034	3,185	4,311
Operating Segments | Latin America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,160	828	3,255	2,503
Operating Segments | Europe/CIS/Africa
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,481	1,397	4,190	4,597
Operating Segments | Middle East & Asia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	2,034	1,986	5,952	6,559
Eliminations & other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 43	$ 13	$ 122	$ 99

Segment Information - Summary o

Segment Information - Summary of North America and International Revenue Disaggregated by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 5,847	$ 5,258	$ 16,704	$ 18,069
Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	812	738	2,401	2,235
Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,192	1,215	3,312	4,354
Well Construction
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	2,273	1,837	6,319	6,747
Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,674	1,532	4,946	5,001
Eliminations & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(104)	(64)	(274)	(268)
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	5,847	5,258	16,704	18,069
Operating Segments | Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	812	738	2,401	2,235
Operating Segments | Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,192	1,215	3,312	4,354
Operating Segments | Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,674	1,532	4,946	5,001
Eliminations & other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	43	13	122	99
Eliminations & other | Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1	1	2	5
Eliminations & other | Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1	3	3	9
Eliminations & other | Well Construction
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	52	40	150	151
Eliminations & other | Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		5	12	26
Eliminations & other | Eliminations & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(11)	(36)	(45)	(92)
North America | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,129	1,034	3,185	4,311
North America | Operating Segments | Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	196	134	549	431
North America | Operating Segments | Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	79	275	237	1,208
North America | Operating Segments | Well Construction
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	382	235	1,045	1,201
North America | Operating Segments | Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	469	389	1,347	1,488
North America | Operating Segments | Eliminations & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	3	1	7	(17)
International | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	4,675	4,211	13,397	13,659
International | Operating Segments | Digital Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	615	603	1,850	1,799
International | Operating Segments | Reservoir Performance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,112	937	3,072	3,137
International | Operating Segments | Well Construction
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,839	1,562	5,124	5,395
International | Operating Segments | Production Systems
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	1,205	1,138	3,587	3,487
International | Operating Segments | Eliminations & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ (96)	$ (29)	$ (236)	$ (159)

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Billions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue in excess of billings	$ 0.2	$ 0.2
Total backlog	$ 3
Percentage of revenue expected to be recognized over next 12 months	51.00%
Billings and cash collections in excess of revenue	$ 0.9	$ 0.9

Pension and Other Postretirem_3

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Net Pension (Credit) Cost for Schlumberger Pension Plans and US Postretirement Medical Plan (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailment gain					$ 69
Postretirement medical plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 7	$ 5		$ 20	23
Interest cost	8	7		24	27
Expected return on plan assets	(23)	(19)		(49)	(52)
Amortization of prior service cost	(6)	(4)		(17)	(19)
Total pension (credit) cost	(14)	(11)		(22)	(90)
Curtailment gain			$ (69)		(69)
US
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10	10		33	41
Interest cost	32	36		95	111
Expected return on plan assets	(63)	(58)		(190)	(175)
Amortization of prior service cost		2			6
Amortization of net loss	11	9		33	31
Total pension (credit) cost	(10)	(1)		(29)	14
International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	24	31		91	105
Interest cost	67	76		199	226
Expected return on plan assets	(159)	(148)		(478)	(443)
Amortization of net loss	58	39		169	119
Total pension (credit) cost	$ (10)	$ (2)		$ (19)	$ 7

Pension and Other Postretirem_4

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact of curtailment		$ (69)
Postretirement medical plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact of curtailment	$ 69	$ 69