Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Eliminations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Weatherford Ireland Weatherford Ireland Parent Company [Member] The registrant that controls, directly or indirectly, another entity (or entities). The usual condition for control is ownership of a majority (over 50%) of the outstanding voting stock. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders or by court decree. Weatherford Bermuda Guarantor Subsidiaries, Weatherford Bermuda [Member] Refers to Subsidiaries Of the Parent in Other Countries In this Case it is in Bermuda. Weatherford Delaware Guarantor Subsidiaries, Weatherford Delaware [Member] Refers To Subsidiaries Of the Parent in Other Countries In this Case it is in Delaware. Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Other Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Parent Company [Member] Parent Company [Member] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted Cash, Current Restricted Cash, Current Other Current Assets Other Assets, Current, Consolidating Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Amount used on consolidating schedule. Total Current Assets Assets, Current Equity Investments in Affiliates Equity Method Investments In Affiliates This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its equity investment in the entity's affiliates. Intercompany Receivables, Net Intercompany Receivables, Net Net carrying amount of intercompany receivables, other than from customers, as of balance sheet date. Amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent, Consolidating Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Amount used on consolidating schedule. Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Debtor in Possession Financing, Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt Debtor in Possession Financing, Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt Debtor in Possession Financing, Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt Debt, Current Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities, Current Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received and other liabilities not separately disclosed in balance sheet that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term Debt Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation Intercompany Payables, Net Intercompany Payables Net Net carrying amount of intercompany payables, other than from external vendors, as of balance sheet date. Amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Other Long-term Liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Liabilities Not Subject to Compromise Liabilities Liabilities Subject to Compromise Liabilities Subject to Compromise Weatherford Shareholders’ Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling Interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficiency Liabilities and Equity Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value and Carrying Value of Long-term Debt [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Value Reported Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity Fair value of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Fair Value Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations and Divestitures Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Borrowing Availability Disclosure [Abstract] Borrowing Availability Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] A&R Credit Agreement A&R Credit Agreement [Member] A&R Credit Agreement [Member] 364 Day Secured RCF [Member] 364 Day Secured RCF [Member] 364 Day Secured RCF [Member] Committed Letters of Credit [Member] Committed Letters of Credit [Member] Committed Letters of Credit [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Credit agreement, maximum capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Short-term debt Short-term Debt Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Reorganizations [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Restructuring Support Agreement Restructuring Support Agreement [Member] Restructuring Support Agreement [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Exit Notes Exit Notes [Member] Exit Notes [Member] Exit Notes, Takeback Notes Exit Notes, Takeback Notes [Member] Exit Notes, Takeback Notes [Member] Exit Notes, Rights Offering Notes Exit Notes, Rights Offering Notes [Member] Exit Notes, Rights Offering Notes [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Shares held under amendment two of RSA (in shares) Restructuring Support Agreement, Shares Held Under Amendment Two Restructuring Support Agreement, Shares Held Under Amendment Two Warrants Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding Face amount of debt Debt Instrument, Face Amount Stated interest rate on debt Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Percent of common stock exchanged for existing equity Plan Of Reorganization, Pro Rata Share Of Subscription Rights, Note Holders, Percent Plan Of Reorganization, Pro Rata Share Of Subscription Rights, Note Holders, Percent Percent of cash flow prong removed Restructuring Support Agreement, Consolidated Cash Flow Prong Removal, Percentage Restructuring Support Agreement, Consolidated Cash Flow Prong Removal, Percentage Percent of ordinary shares exchanged for cancelled notes Plan Of Reorganization, Pro Rata Share Of Common Stock, Note Holders, Percent Plan Of Reorganization, Pro Rata Share Of Common Stock, Note Holders, Percent Percent of common stock exchanged for warrants Plan Of Reorganization, Pro Rata Share Of Warrants, Note Holders, Percent Plan Of Reorganization, Pro Rata Share Of Warrants, Note Holders, Percent Amount arranged under DIP Agreement Debtor-in-Possession Financing, Amount Arranged Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Neff v. Brady, et al. Neff v. Brady, et al. [Member] Neff v. Brady, et al. [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other Current Liabilities [Member] Other Noncurrent Liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Number of actions filed (in lawsuits) Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits Filed Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits Filed Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number Estimated litigation liability Estimated Litigation Liability Recorded unconditional purchase obligation Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Charges from Parent or Subsidiary Adjustments Noncash Items Intercompany Charges To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Intercompany charges that are eliminated in consolidation. Equity in (Earnings) Loss of Affiliates Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Reorganization Items Debtor Reorganization Items, Impairment Loss Other Adjustments Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Operating Activities, Consolidating Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Operating Activities, Consolidating Net Cash Used in Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisition of Intellectual Property Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Proceeds from Sale of Assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from Sale of Businesses, Net Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Borrowings (Repayments) of Debtor in Possession Credit Agreement, Net ProceedsFromDebtorInPossessionFinancingFacility ProceedsFromDebtorInPossessionFinancingFacility Debtor in Possession Financing Payments and Payments on Backstop Agreement Debtor in Possession Financing Payments and Payments on Backstop Agreement Debtor in Possession Financing Payments and Payments on Backstop Agreement Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Borrowings (Repayments) of Short-term Debt, Net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Borrowings (Repayments) Long-term Debt, Net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities Borrowings (Repayments) Between Subsidiaries, Net Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt from Subsidiaries, Net The cash inflow (outflow) from borrowings between subsidiaries of a common parent. Other, Net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities, Consolidating The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities, including the exercise of warrants. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Intercompany Payables, Net Other Non-Current Liabilities Other Assets Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Capital in Excess of Par Value Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other, Net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign currency forward contracts Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Stock issued during period, shares, new issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Number of securities called by each warrant or right Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right Exercise price of warrants or rights Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights Warrants and rights outstanding Warrants and Rights Outstanding Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative, Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Unamortized Debt Issuance and Discount Expensed Debtor Reorganization Items, Write-off of Debt Issuance Costs and Debt Discounts Unamortized Interest Rate Derivative Loss Expensed Debtor Reorganization Items, Unamortized Gain (Loss) On Derivative Debtor Reorganization Items, Unamortized Gain (Loss) On Derivative Reorganization Items Backstop Commitment Fees Debtor Reorganization Items, Backstop Commitment Fees Debtor Reorganization Items, Backstop Commitment Fees DIP Financing Fees Debtor Reorganization Items, DIP Financing Fees Debtor Reorganization Items, DIP Financing Fees Professional Fees Debtor Reorganization Items, Legal and Advisory Professional Fees Reorganization Items (Fees) Debtor Reorganization Items, Fees Debtor Reorganization Items, Fees Total Reorganization Items Reorganization Items Reorganization Items (Fees) Unpaid Debtor Reorganization Items, Fees, Unpaid Debtor Reorganization Items, Fees, Unpaid Reorganization Items (Fees) Paid Debtor Reorganization Items, Fees, Paid Debtor Reorganization Items, Fees, Paid Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Performance units Performance Shares [Member] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis] Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis] Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain] Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unrecognized compensation expense Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Revenues Revenues Costs and Expenses Costs and Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating Income (Loss) Other Income (Expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest Expense, Net (Unrecognized Contractual Interest Expense was $133 million for three months ended September 30, 2019) Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Reorganization Items Intercompany Charges, Net Intercompany Charges, Net Net amount of intercompany charges, other than from external customers. Amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Income (Loss) from Subsidiary Income (Loss) from Subsidiary This item represents the portion of the entity's net income (loss) from its subsidiaries Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Including Foreign Currency Devaluation Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Including Foreign Currency Devaluation Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Including Foreign Currency Devaluation Loss Before Income Taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest (Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net Loss Noncontrolling Interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Receivables [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Factoring and Other Receivables Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Senior Notes, 6.80% due 2037 Senior Notes, 6.80 Percent due 2037 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 6.80 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2037. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 6.50% due 2036 Senior Notes, 6.50 Percent due 2036 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 6.50 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2036. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 7.00% due 2038 Senior Notes, 7.00 Percent due 2038 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 7.00 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2038. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 9.625% due 2019 Senior Notes, 9.625 Percent due 2019 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 9.625 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2019. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 9.875% due 2039 Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2039 [Member] Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of 9.875 percent Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, maturing in 2039. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 5.125% due 2020 Senior Notes, 5.125 Percent due 2020 [Member] Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), excluding current portion due in the year 2020. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 6.75% due 2040 Senior Notes, 6.75 Percent due 2040 [Member] Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), excluding current portion due in the year 2040. Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Senior Notes, 4.50% due 2022 Senior Notes, 4.50 Percent due 2022 [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Senior Notes, 5.95% due 2042 Senior Notes, 5.95 Percent due 2042 [Member] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Exchangeable Senior Notes, 5.875 Percent due 2021 Exchangeable Senior Notes, 5.875 Percent due 2021 [Member] Exchangeable Senior Notes, 5.875 Percent due 2021 [Member] Senior Notes, 7.75 Percent due 2021 Senior Notes, 7.75 Percent due 2021 [Member] Senior Notes, 7.75 Percent due 2021 [Member] Senior Notes, 8.25 Percent due 2023 Senior Notes, 8.25 Percent due 2023 [Member] Senior Notes, 8.25 Percent due 2023 [Member] Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2024 Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2024 [Member] Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2024 [Member] [Axis] Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2025 Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2025 [Member] Senior Notes, 9.875 Percent due 2025 [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document [Domain] Document [Domain] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Common Shares, Par Value (in USD) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, Country Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Leases [Abstract] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] Accumulated Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Chapter 11 Proceedings and Ability to Continue as a Going Concern Reorganization under Chapter 11 of US Bankruptcy Code Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Short-term Debt and Other Debt Obligations Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Fair Value,of Short and Long-term Borrowings Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Transformation Plan [Member] Transformation Plan [Member] Transformation Plan [Member] 2016-17 and Prior Plan [Member] 2016-17 and Prior Plan [Member] 2016-17 and Prior Plan [Member] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Severance Employee Severance [Member] Other Restructuring Other Restructuring [Member] Severance and Other Restructuring Liabilities [Member] Severance and Other Restructuring Liabilities [Member] Severance and Other Restructuring Liabilities [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Eastern Hemisphere Eastern Hemisphere [Member] Eastern Hemisphere [Member] Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere [Member] Western Hemisphere [Member] Corporate, Non-Segment Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Accrued balance at beginning of period Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost Cash Payments Payments for Restructuring Other Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Accrued balance at end of period Operating Lease, Payments Operating Lease, Payments Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Finance Lease, Principal Payments Finance Lease, Principal Payments Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Liabilities Subject To Compromise, Debt Liabilities Subject To Compromise, Debt Liabilities Subject To Compromise, Debt Liabilities Subject To Compromise, Accrued Interest Liabilities Subject To Compromise, Accrued Interest Liabilities Subject To Compromise, Accrued Interest Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt and Accrued Interest Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt and Accrued Interest Contractual interest expense on Notes in excess of recorded interest expense Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Expense (Reversal of Expense) for Liabilities 2016-17 Plan [Member] 2016-17 Plan [Member] 2016-17 Plan [Member] Other Restructuring excluding write-downs [Member] Other Restructuring excluding write-downs [Member] Other Restructuring excluding write-downs [Member] Other Restructuring Less Asset Write-Offs [Member] Other Restructuring Less Asset Write-Offs [Member] Other Restructuring Less Asset Write-Offs Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Asset Name [Domain] Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Asset Name [Domain] Severance, asset impairment and other restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Severance costs Severance Costs Other restructuring costs Other Restructuring Costs Term Loan Agreement Term Loan Agreement [Member] Term Loan Agreement [Member] Forbearance Agreement Credit Agreement Forbearance Agreement [Member] Credit Agreement Forbearance Agreement [Member] Interest payment on debt Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest Quarterly payment on debt Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Ratable account fee, percentage Credit Agreement Forbearance Agreement, Ratable Account Fee, Percentage Credit Agreement Forbearance Agreement, Ratable Account Fee, Percentage Maximum exposure under the credit agreement Guaranteed Obligations, Maximum Exposure Under Forbearance Agreement Guaranteed Obligations, Maximum Exposure Under Forbearance Agreement Financial information by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Other Non-Current Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Liabilities, Current Other Liabilities, Current Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Currency Translation Adjustment Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Defined Benefit Pension Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Deferred Loss on Derivatives Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, 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