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Halliburton Co – ‘10-K’ for 12/31/10 – ‘XML’

On:  Thursday, 2/17/11, at 10:33am ET   ·   For:  12/31/10   ·   Accession #:  45012-11-87   ·   File #:  1-03492

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  As Of               Filer                 Filing    For·On·As Docs:Size

 2/17/11  Halliburton Co                    10-K       12/31/10   70:20M

Annual Report   —   Form 10-K   —   Sect. 13 / 15(d) – SEA’34
Filing Table of Contents

Document/Exhibit                   Description                      Pages   Size 

 1: 10-K        December 31, 2010 Form 10K                          HTML   1.67M 
 2: EX-10.41    Amendment No. 1 to 2008 Hal Elective Deferral Plan  HTML     32K 
 3: EX-10.42    Executive Agreement (Joseph F. Andolino)            HTML     88K 
 4: EX-10.43    Executive Agreement (Joe D. Rainey)                 HTML     88K 
 6: EX-21.1     Subsidiaries of the Registrant                      HTML     27K 
 7: EX-23.1     Consent of Kpmg LLP                                 HTML     21K 
 8: EX-24.1     Powers of Attorney for the Directors                HTML     46K 
13: EX-99.1     Mine Safety Disclosure                              HTML     97K 
 5: EX-12.1     Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to    HTML     53K 
                Fixed Charges                                                    
 9: EX-31.1     302 Certification for Dave Lesar, CEO               HTML     25K 
10: EX-31.2     302 Certification for Mark McCollum, CFO            HTML     25K 
11: EX-32.1     906 Certification for Dave Lesar, CEO               HTML     21K 
12: EX-32.2     906 Certification for Mark McCollum, CFO            HTML     21K 
53: XML         IDEA XML File -- Definitions and References          XML    278K 
62: XML         IDEA XML File -- Filing Summary                      XML    211K 
59: XML.R1      Consolidated Statements of Operations                XML    446K 
60: XML.R2      Consolidated Statements of Operations                XML     83K 
                (Parenthetical)                                                  
38: XML.R3      Consolidated Balance Sheets                          XML    353K 
43: XML.R4      Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)          XML    111K 
51: XML.R5      Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity      XML    177K 
50: XML.R6      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                XML    445K 
67: XML.R7      Description of company and significant accounting    XML     67K 
                policies                                                         
27: XML.R8      Business Segment and Geographic Information          XML    169K 
49: XML.R9      Receivables                                          XML     62K 
25: XML.R10     Inventories                                          XML     55K 
24: XML.R11     Property Plant and Equipment                         XML     77K 
37: XML.R12     Debt                                                 XML     69K 
56: XML.R13     KBR Separation                                       XML     51K 
39: XML.R14     Commitments and Contingencies                        XML    111K 
40: XML.R15     Income Tax                                           XML    179K 
47: XML.R16     Shareholders' Equity And Stock Incentive Plans       XML    581K 
70: XML.R17     Income per Share                                     XML     60K 
34: XML.R18     Financial Instruments and Risk Management            XML     86K 
20: XML.R19     Retirement Plans                                     XML    331K 
42: XML.R20     Accounting Standards Recently Adopted                XML     46K 
55: XML.R21     Description of company and significant accounting    XML    173K 
                policies (Policies)                                              
30: XML.R22     Inventories (Policies)                               XML     45K 
52: XML.R23     Business Segment and Geographic Information          XML    181K 
                (Tables)                                                         
41: XML.R24     Receivables (Tables)                                 XML     61K 
66: XML.R25     Inventories (Tables)                                 XML     53K 
58: XML.R26     Property Plant and Equipment (Tables)                XML     83K 
44: XML.R27     Debt (Tables)                                        XML     69K 
48: XML.R28     Income Tax (Tables)                                  XML    204K 
23: XML.R29     Shareholders' Equity And Stock Incentive Plans       XML    581K 
                (Tables)                                                         
26: XML.R30     Income per Share (Tables)                            XML     59K 
31: XML.R31     Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)   XML     77K 
35: XML.R32     Retirement Plans (Tables)                            XML    324K 
46: XML.R33     Description of company and significant accounting    XML    154K 
                policies (Details)                                               
57: XML.R34     Business Segment and Geographic Information          XML   1.04M 
                (Details)                                                        
22: XML.R35     Receivables (Details)                                XML    248K 
28: XML.R36     Inventories (Details)                                XML    121K 
61: XML.R37     Property Plant and Equipment (Details)               XML    523K 
65: XML.R38     Debt (Details)                                       XML    605K 
45: XML.R39     KBR Separation (Details)                             XML     86K 
68: XML.R40     Commitments and Contingencies (Details)              XML    833K 
29: XML.R41     Income Tax (Details)                                 XML   1.09M 
69: XML.R42     Shareholders' Equity And Stock Incentive Plans       XML   4.22M 
                (Details)                                                        
33: XML.R43     Income per Share (Details)                           XML    193K 
21: XML.R44     Financial Instruments and Risk Management            XML    296K 
                (Details)                                                        
32: XML.R45     Retirement Plans (Details)                           XML   4.58M 
54: XML.R46     Document Information                                 XML     50K 
64: XML.R47     Entity Information                                   XML    165K 
63: EXCEL       IDEA Workbook of Financial Reports (.xls)            XLS   2.73M 
14: EX-101.INS  XBRL Instance -- hal-20101231                        XML   3.82M 
16: EX-101.CAL  XBRL Calculations -- hal-20101231_cal                XML    266K 
19: EX-101.DEF  XBRL Definitions -- hal-20101231_def                 XML    744K 
17: EX-101.LAB  XBRL Labels -- hal-20101231_lab                      XML   2.62M 
18: EX-101.PRE  XBRL Presentations -- hal-20101231_pre               XML   1.27M 
15: EX-101.SCH  XBRL Schema -- hal-20101231                          XSD    221K 
36: ZIP         XBRL Zipped Folder -- 0000045012-11-000087-xbrl      Zip    293K 


‘XML’   —   IDEA XML File — Definitions and References


This Document is an XBRL XML File.


                                                                                                                                                                                
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> This element represents the offering period range for the employee stock purchase plan each year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_IntangibleAssetsFiniteLivedPolicyTextBlock">
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> Aggregate cash and stock dividends declared for all securities during the period. This also includes other transactions with shareholders including noncontrolling interests such as common stock repurchases during the period, share-based payment awards, and tax benefits related to the exercise of options and restricted stock. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> Share-based compensation cost during the period with respect to the award, which will be recognized in income (as well as the total recognized tax benefit) or capitalized as part of the cost of an asset, net of tax. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_GeneralLiabilityInsuranceProgram">
<definition> Amount held in a general liability insurance program to cover claims made in the event of property damage, injury, or death, and claims relating to environmental damage. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueConversionOfConvertibleDebtPremiumValue">
<definition> Value of stock issued during the period in order to settle the premium of the convertible debt, at cost. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_MaximumPercentageGrossTradeReceivablesFromOneGeographicSegment">
<definition> The maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one geographic segment at balance sheet date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_ArbitrationClaimAgainstFormerSubsidiary">
<definition> The initial amount claimed against our former subsidiary in arbitration to monitor and replace the defective bolts and all related costs and expenses of the arbitration for our former subsidiary's past project. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_AmountOfFinesPaidToFederalGovernmentOfNigeriaPursuantToAgreement">
<definition> The total amount of fines paid as a result of an investigation by the federal government of Nigeria relating to criminal charges filed in connection with the Nigeria LNG project against various companies and individuals including TSKJ Nigeria Limited. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> The maximum percentage of gross trade receivables from one customer at balance sheet date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_DepartmentOfJusticeFinesPaidToDate">
<definition> The amount of fines paid to date to the United States Department of Justice related to the settlement of its FCPA investigation that was pending as of the date of the master separation agreement and under our indemnification in favor of our former subsidiary. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_NumberOfSimilarClassActionLawSuitsRegardingChangeInRevenueRecognitionThatWereConsolidatedIntoOneSuit">
<definition> This element represents the number of class action law suits regarding the change in revenue recognition of long-term construction projects and related disclosures, that were consolidated into one claim. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<Element Id="hal_NumberOfLegalClaimsWrongfulDeath">
<definition> The number of legal claims that allege wrongful death and other personal injuries related to an offshore incident. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
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<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfGeneralRootCausesMacondoWell">
<definition> The number of general root causes of the Macondo well incident identified in the Investigation Report. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDeductionsQualifiedProductionActivities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfYearsAnnualBenefitPayments">
<definition> Number of years annual benefit payments are estimated to be made at the current level. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_TaxSharingAgreementSettlementAndForeignUnrecognizedTaxBenefits">
<definition> Amounts to be settled in accordance with tax sharing agreement with KBR and foreign unrecognized tax benefits that would give rise to a United States tax credit. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardVestingPeriodMinimumRange">
<definition> Description of the minimum period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToConversionOfDebtSecurities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedCompensationPlanNumberOfMonthsOfEachOfferingPeriod">
<definition> This element represents the number of months that each offering period lasts beginning on January 1 and July 1 of each fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_OperatingLeaseRentalExpenseNetOfSubleaseRentals">
<definition> Total rental expense, net of sublease rentals, incurred for the use of land, offices, equipment, manufacturing and field facilities and warehouses. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_CivilPenaltyPerViolationUnderEsa">
<definition> The maximum civil penalty that can be assessed per violation under the ESA for knowing violations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Liabilities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_StandardContractPeriodForRevenueRecognitionOfMaintenanceAndSupportFees">
<definition> Standard contract period (in years) over which maintenance and support fee revenue is ratably recognized. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_FormerSubsidiaryIndemnitiesGuaranteesTotal">
<definition> The total amount of our former subsidiary's indemnities and guarantees that are recorded on our consolidated balance sheet. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NotionalAmountOfForeignCurrencyDerivatives">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_MinorityInterest">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_MinimumNumberOfLawsuitsMacondoWellIncident">
<definition> The minimum number of lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident filed against the company and others. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_FormerSubsidiaryPastProjectUpperLevelRangeCostEstimate">
<definition> Our former subsidiary's initial estimate of the upper level of the cost estimate range for solutions related to our former subsidiary's past project. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAllocationPercentageOfAssetsEquitySecurities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodTotalFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfDecedentsInPersonalInjuryLawsuits">
<definition> Number of decedents in personal injury lawsuits filed against the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ConsolidationPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DebtInstrumentsWithoutCallFeatureDescription">
<definition> Debt instruments which may not be redeemed prior to maturity. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_LiabilityCapUnderOpa">
<definition> The liability cap under the OPA in addition to the full cost of removal of the discharged oil. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ComprehensiveIncomeOther">
<definition> Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity. Also, appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on, net of tax. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsSelfInsurance">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationDates">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxes">
<definition> Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and amount attributed to noncontrolling interest. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfSegmentReportingInformationBySegmentTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDefinedBenefitPensionAndOtherPostretirementPlansNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_PercentageUsEquitySecuritiesInCommonCollectiveTrustFunds">
<definition> Percentage of investments in United States equity securities included in common collective trust funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DividendsCash">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_EmployeeCompensationAndBenefits">
<definition> Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_StatementOfShareholdersEquityTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosures related to accounts rollforward and Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries comprising shareholders' equity. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExaminationYearSUnderExamination">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxOtherImpactOfForeignOperations">
<definition> The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by worthless stock deductions, foreign hybrid debt, subpart F dividends and foreign taxes scale back. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAllocationPercentageOfAssetsEquitySecuritiesRangeMaximum">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefits">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfMexicanStatesInPollutionComplaint">
<definition> The number of Mexican states involved in pollution complaints. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationTaxEffectOfDiscontinuedOperation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_SharesExchangedInSubsidaryExchangeOffer">
<definition> Value of KBR, Inc. shares exchanged for our own common stock in split of KBR, Inc. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_UseOfEstimates">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ScheduleOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosures related to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to the Parent and Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedBenefitObligation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss">
<definition> Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources, net of tax effect (except for foreign currency translation items), at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherAdjustmentsToObligation">
<definition> The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of the benefit obligation resulting from any other situation not specifically mentioned elsewhere. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationCashReceivedFromExerciseOfStockOptions">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ReceivableAllowanceRollforwardAndConcentrationDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> This is the entire disclosure for receivables which shows a roll forward of allowance for bad debt and disclosure of significant concentrations of credit risks. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLifeMinimum">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryWorkInProcess">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostRateOfCompensationIncrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodTotalIntrinsicValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_SegmentReportingOperatingIncomeLoss">
<definition> The total amount of profit or loss fro reportable segments, before unusual items, income taxes, and extraordinary items. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationOptionAndIncentivePlansPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> This element describes an entity's accounting policy for stock option and stock incentive plans. This disclosure may include (1) the types of stock option or incentive plans sponsored by the entity (2) the groups that participate in (or are covered by) each plan (3) significant plan provisions and (4) how stock compensation is measured, and the methodologies and significant assumptions used to determine that measurement. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_MaximumTermOfCurrencyDerivativeInstruments">
<definition> This item represents the maximum expiration date for currency derivative instruments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_RollforwardOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsTextBlock">
<definition> Rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchDevelopmentAndComputerSoftwarePolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DeferredTaxAssetsDeferredExpenseCapitalizedResearchAndDevelopmentCosts">
<definition> The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to research and experimentation costs capitalized for tax purposes but capitalized in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which will reverse in future periods when amortization of such capitalized costs can be deducted for tax purposes </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsInventory">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedGoodsAndNonemployeeServicesTransactionSharesApprovedForIssuance">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_MaximumImprisonmentTermUnderMbta">
<definition> The maximum prison term allowed under the MBTA for violators who are strictly liable. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedTerm">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationOtherAdjustments">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAnnualNumberOfSharesAwardedAsCompensation">
<definition> This element represents the number of units the plan awards the recipient on an annual basis </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_StrictLiabilityPerDayAssessmentUnderCwa">
<definition> The maximum civil penalty that can be assessed per day under the CWA for strict liability. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfProceedingsTreatedAsAssociatedCases">
<definition> The number of proceedings treated as associated cases. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_IndemnityUnderJointVentureSeparation">
<definition> The percentage of indemnity for penalties under the master separation agreement related to a joint venture. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_StrictLiabilityPerDayFineUnderMbta">
<definition> The maximum fine allowed per bird under the MBTA for violators who are strictly liable. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentBeforeTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfFatalitiesDeepwaterHorizonRigExplosion">
<definition> Number of deaths resulting from the Deepwater Horizon rig operating under contract with BP at the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico that exploded and sank. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockAcquiredAverageCostPerShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareholdersEquityAndStockIncentivePlansTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosure for shareholders' equity shown as amounts attributable to the company and to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries and ending balances for each classification of other comprehensive income(loss). Disclosure of share-based compensation costs, such as policies, compensation plan details, stock compensation allocations, incentive distributions, share-based arrangements, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansOtherAdjustmentsBeforeTax">
<definition> This element represents any other pretax adjustments made to other comprehensive income regarding the defined benefit plans during the period </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_KnowingDischargesPerDayAssessmentUnderCwa">
<definition> The maximum criminal sanctions that can be assessed per day under the CWA for knowing discharges. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_Employeeservicesharebasedcompensationunrecognizedcompensationcostsonnonvestedawardperiodofrecognitiondescription">
<definition> A description of the period of time over which unrecognized share-based compensation costs are expected to be reported. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfMonthsUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReasonableEstimateWillBeResolved">
<definition> The number of months a portion of the unrecognized tax benefit's remaining balance, which if resolved would impact the effective tax rate, and therefore, be recognized as additional tax benefits in statements of operations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfServices">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfCentralizersUsedByBp">
<definition> The number of centralizers used by BP. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesByGeographicAreaTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPlansWithBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateBenefitObligation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_TreasuryStockAcquiredRepurchaseAuthorizationAmount">
<definition> Maximum market value of shares, authorized by an entity's Board of Directors, allowed to purchase under existing share repurchase program. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLifeMaximum">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRateMaximum">
<definition> The maximum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_MinimumDojEstimateOfRemovalCostsAndDamages">
<definition> The minimum DOJ estimate of removal costs and damages incurred due to the discharge of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryLIFOReserve">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccrualForEnvironmentalLossContingencies">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_AmountOfAttorneyFeesAndOtherExpensesPaidToFederalGovernementOfNigeriaPursuantToAgreement">
<definition> The total amount of attorney's fees and other expenses paid to the federal government of Nigeria resulting from a criminal investigation in connection with the Nigeria LNG project. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableNumber">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitFromCompensationExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwards">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_PercentagesOfPropertyPlantEquipmentDepreciatedOverUsefulLivesTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosure of the percentages that building and property improvements, total machinery, equipment and other, excluding oil and natural gas investments, are depreciated over their useful lives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationForeignIncomeTaxRateDifferential">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesFairValueDisclosure">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCallFeature">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_AccrualForSuperfundSites">
<definition> Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies related to superfund sites. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockNumberOfSharesHeld">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateContinuingOperations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfLegalClaimsPollution">
<definition> The number of legal claims involving pollution damage related to an offshore incident. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_UnremittedEarningsInForeignInvestmentPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for its tax treatment of unremitted earnings in a foreign investment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsAccruedLiabilities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_EstimateOfAmountOfOilDischarged">
<definition> The federal government estimate of the amount of oil discharged from the well. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesPlanAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfLouisianaLawsuitsNotConsolidated">
<definition> The number of Louisiana lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident that are not consolidated. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedDividendRateMinimum">
<definition> The estimated minimum dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DefinedBenefitPlanOtherAdjustmentsToPlanAssets">
<definition> The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of the plan assets resulting from any other situation not specifically mentioned elsewhere. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberShareholderDerivativeLawsuitsFiledInHarrisCountyLaterConsolidatedIntoOne">
<definition> Number of shareholder derivative lawsuits involving us and our former subsidiary filed in Harris County in May 2009, later consolidated in District Court. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipment">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ComponentsOfProvisionBenefitForIncomeTaxContinuingOperationsTextBlock">
<definition> Components of the (provision)/benefit for income taxes on continuing operations for current and deferred income taxes. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_RatioOfDepreciationByUsefulAssetLifeOverTotalDepreciationOfAsset">
<definition> The ratio of depreciation by useful asset life in relation to the total depreciation of the asset during the period. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoodsNetOfReserves">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfLawsuitsNotConsolidated">
<definition> The number of lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident that are not yet consolidated. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DefinedBenefitPlanPercentageOfInternationalPensionPlanMadeUpByUnitedKingdomPensionPlanPercentage">
<definition> This element represents the percentage of the international pension plan that is made up of the United Kingdom pension plan. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxAttributableToReportingEntity">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateFairValueOfPlanAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitRealizedFromExerciseOfStockOptions">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationUnrecognizedCompensationCostsOnNonvestedAwards">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfSuperfundSites">
<definition> Number of federal and state superfund sites for which we have established a liability. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAllocationPercentageOfAssetsDebtSecuritiesRangeMinimum">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasLongLivedAssetsInIndividualForeignCountriesAmount">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_CommitmentsContingenciesOperatingLeasesDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> This element uses as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure of commitments and contingencies including data and tables. The element includes disclosure for operating leases (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and (b) total rentals, net of sublease rentals for each period for which an income statement is presented. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_PaymentsOfDepartmentOfJusticeAndSecuritiesAndExchangeCommissionSettlementAndIndemnity">
<definition> Payments to the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission related to the settlements with them and under the indemnity provided to KBR, Inc. upon separation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfItemsToContainHydrocarbonPressures">
<definition> The number of things identified by the National Commission that could have contained hydrocarbon pressures in the well. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanForeignCurrencyExchangeRateChangesBenefitObligation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativesPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEstimatedFutureEmployerContributionsInNextFiscalYear">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationDiscountRate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_InventoriesTableTextBlock">
<definition> Schedule itemizing total inventory by type including finished products and parts (net of obsolescence reserves), raw materials and supplies, and work in process. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodAvgCostPerShare">
<definition> Total cost of shares repurchased during the period (which have not been retired and are not held in treasury) divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfAllegedlyInjuredPersonsInPersonalInjuryLawsuits">
<definition> Number of allegedly injured persons in personal injury lawsuits filed against the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_KnowingEndangermentPerDayAssessmentUnderCwa">
<definition> The maximum criminal sanctions that can be assessed per day under the CWA for knowing endangerment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLongTermDebtNoncurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryValuationReserves">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostExpectedLongTermReturnOnAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DefinedBenefitPlanSettlementsCurtailments">
<definition> Curtailments are decreases related to an event that significantly reduces expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services. Settlements are decreases related to an irrevocable action that relieves the employer or plan of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DefinedBenefitPlansInterestCost">
<definition> The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedGoodsAndNonemployeeServicesTransactionQuantityOfSecuritiesIssued">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAllocationPercentageOfAssetsDebtSecuritiesRangeMaximum">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_TaxBenefitSecSettlement">
<definition> The tax benefit related to the SEC settlement that was recorded in discontinued operations during the period. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_TreasuryStockAcquiredRepurchaseAuthorizationValueRemainingAvailableForRepurchase">
<definition> This element represents the monetary amount remaining from the original repurchase program authorized by the board of directors to repurchase stock. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueTreasuryStockReissued">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_PercentageFixedIncomeSecuritiesInCommonCollectiveTrustFunds">
<definition> Percentage of investments in fixed income securities included in common collective trust funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardCompensationCost">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInvestmentInNoncontrolledAffiliates">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfPartiesOfInterest">
<definition> The number of parties-of-interest named in the Marine Board Investigation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfKeyFindingsInReport">
<definition> Number of key findings related to the possible causes of the well incident outlined in the accident investigation report assembled by BP. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAllocationPercentageOfAssetsDebtSecurities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicDilutedByCommonClassTextBlock">
<definition> This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingNetPeriodicBenefitCostDiscountRate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_BeneficialOwnerInterestInLimitedLiabilityCompany">
<definition> Approximate beneficial interest of our former subsidiary and other owners in a private limited liability company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsMaximumExposure">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_InterestExpenseNet">
<definition> The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period net of interest income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Revenues">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_FormerSubsidiaryIndemnitiesGuaranteesExcludingAmountsRelatedToDepartmentOfJusticeSecuritiesExchangeCommissionSettlements">
<definition> The estimate of the remaining obligation for other indemnities and guarantees provided to our former subsidiary upon separation, excluding the amount to resolve the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfInitialAdoptionOfNewAccountingPrinciple">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_CriminalPenaltyPerViolationUnderEsa">
<definition> The maximum criminal penalty that can be assessed per violation under the ESA for knowing violations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_FormerSubsidiaryBeneficialInterestInJointVenture">
<definition> Our former subsidiary's beneficial interest in a United Kingdom joint venture through which our former subsidiary held a portion of its interest in a private limited liability company at the time of the execution of the master separation agreement. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_PercentageNonUsEquitySecuritiesInCommonCollectiveTrustFunds">
<definition> Percentage of investments in Non-United States equity securities included in common collective trust funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DescriptionOfCompanyAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock">
<definition> Description of the basis of accounting used to prepare the financial statements (for example, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS). This element may be used to describe all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity as well as a description of the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardVestingPeriodMaximumRange">
<definition> Description of the maximum period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ReceivablesTradeAndOtherAccountsReceivableAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description should identify the factors that influenced management of the entity in establishing the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardToNonemployeeDirectorsAwardVestingPeriod">
<definition> Description of the minimum period of time over which a nonemployee director's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsGoodwillPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for goodwill. This accounting policy also may address how an entity assesses and measures impairment of goodwill, how reporting units are determined, how goodwill is allocated to such units, and how the fair values of the reporting units are determined. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ProfitLoss">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LIFOInventoryAmount">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_TreasuryStockPurchasedSinceInceptionOfShareRepurchaseProgramShares">
<definition> Number of common shares purchased since the inception of the existing share repurchase program. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_FairValueOfPensionPlanAssetsByCategoryTextBlock">
<definition> Summary of the fair value of pension plan assets by category as of the balance sheet date within the fair value hierarchy as defined by ASC 820. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ComponentsOfContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxByUsAndForeignTextBlock">
<definition> United States and foreign components of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before income taxes. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAssumptionsUsedCalculatingBenefitObligationRateOfCompensationIncrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NegligentDischargesPerDayAssessmentUnderCwa">
<definition> The maximum criminal sanctions that can be assessed per day under the CWA for negligent discharges. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfTexasLawsuitsNotConsolidated">
<definition> The number of Texas lawsuits related to the Macondo well incident that are not consolidated. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_NumberOfBusinessSegments">
<definition> The number of business segments into which the company's operations are divided. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForLegalSettlements">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterialsAndSupplies">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsDeferredIncome">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDebtInstrumentsTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTextBlock">
<definition> The primary components of deferred tax assets and liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedAnnualFutureBenefitPayments">
<definition> The expected annual amount of the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next ten years </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationUnrecognizedCompensationCostsOnNonvestedAwardsWeightedAveragePeriodOfRecognition">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="hal_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardExpirationFromDateOfGrant">
<definition> Reflects the dating as to when the share-based award expires in relation to the grant date, as specified in the award agreement. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
</DefinitionAndReference>


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