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December 31, 2016

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 18, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Baker Hughes a GE Co LLC
Entity Central Index Key	0000808362
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Common Units, Units Outstanding		1,145,286,805

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenue:
Sales of goods	$ 3,097	$ 2,182	$ 7,541	$ 6,889
Sales of services	2,278	842	3,955	2,864
Total revenue	5,375	3,024	11,496	9,753
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	2,589	1,800	6,341	5,760
Cost of services sold	1,766	494	2,818	1,680
Selling, general and administrative expenses	792	475	1,750	1,476
Restructuring, impairment and other	191	77	292	452
Merger and related costs	159	2	310	10
Total costs and expenses	5,497	2,848	11,511	9,378
Operating income (loss)	(122)	176	(15)	375
Other non operating income (loss), net	(3)	6	65	18
Interest expense, net	(42)	(21)	(75)	(74)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate	(167)	161	(25)	319
Equity in loss of affiliate	(13)	0	(13)	0
Provision for income taxes	(96)	(70)	(125)	(132)
Net income (loss)	(276)	91	(163)	187
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	(5)	5	(68)
Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC	$ (277)	$ 96	$ (168)	$ 255
Cash dividend
Costs and expenses:
Cash distribution per Common Unit (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.17		$ 0.17

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (276)	$ 91	$ (163)	$ 187
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	(5)	5	(68)
Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC	(277)	96	(168)	255
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Investment securities	1	0	2	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	272	(140)	207	(161)
Cash flow hedges	9	(1)	17	(5)
Benefit plans	(4)	31	(6)	69
Other comprehensive income (loss)	278	(110)	220	(97)
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	3	4	2
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC	278	(113)	216	(99)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2	(19)	57	90
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	(2)	9	(66)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC	$ 1	$ (17)	$ 48	$ 156

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Sep. 30, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Current assets:

Cash and equivalents (a)

^[1]

$ 4,775

$ 981

Current receivables, net

5,310

2,563

Inventories, net

5,309

3,224

All other current assets

1,279

633

Total current assets

16,673

7,401

Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation

6,255

2,325

Goodwill

20,086

6,680

Other intangible assets, net

6,826

2,449

Contract assets

2,761

1,967

All other assets

1,654

573

Deferred income taxes

338

326

Total assets

54,593

21,721

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

3,217

1,898

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (a)

^[1]

1,866

239

Progress collections

1,543

1,596

All other current liabilities

2,119

1,201

Total current liabilities

8,745

4,934

Long-term debt

3,039

Deferred income taxes

341

880

Liabilities for pensions and other postretirement benefits

1,262

519

All other liabilities

996

495

Members' equity:

Members' capital (Common Units 1,145 & Nil, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively )

42,024

Parent's net investment

16,582

Retained loss

(277)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,678)

(1,894)

Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC members' equity

40,069

14,688

Noncontrolling interests

141

167

Total equity

40,210

14,855

Total liabilities and equity

$ 54,593

$ 21,721

[1]	Cash and equivalents includes $1,267 million of cash at September 30, 2017 held on behalf of GE, and a corresponding liability is reported in short-term borrowings. See "Note 14. Related Party Transactions" for further details.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash held on behalf of GE	$ 1,267
Common units issued (in units)	1,145	0
Common units outstanding (in units)	1,145	0

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Unitholders	Parent's Net Investment	Retained Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Non-controlling Interests
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 14,545		$ 15,920		$ (1,532)	$ 157
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	187		255			(68)
Other comprehensive income	(97)				(99)	2
Changes in Parent's net investment	542		542
Other	87					87
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 15,264		16,717		(1,631)	178
Beginning Balance (in units) at Dec. 31, 2016	0	0
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 14,855	$ 0	16,582	0	(1,894)	167
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	(163)
Other comprehensive income	$ 220
Ending balance (in units) at Sep. 30, 2017	1,145	1,145
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 40,210	$ 42,024	$ 0	$ (277)	$ (1,678)	$ 141

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Sep. 30, 2016

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$ (163)

$ 187

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

(68)

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC

(168)

255

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

716

439

Provision for deferred income taxes

(17)

(40)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Current receivables

(366)

343

Inventories

162

Accounts payable

(271)

Progress collections

(126)

(566)

Deferred charges

(600)

(217)

Other operating items, net

(284)

(149)

Net cash flows used in operating activities

(585)

(195)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Expenditures for capital assets

(417)

(330)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

Net cash paid for acquisitions

(3,365)

(1)

Other investing items, net

(173)

(36)

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(3,879)

(346)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net repayments of short-term debt and other borrowings

(325)

(188)

Distribution to members

(198)

Contribution received from GE

7,400

Net transfers from Parent

1,574

552

Other financing items, net

(241)

(135)

Net cash flows from financing activities

8,210

229

Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

(122)

Increase/ (decrease) in cash and equivalents

3,794

(434)

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

981

^[1]

1,432

Cash and equivalents, end of period

4,775

^[1]

998

Supplemental cash flows disclosures:

Income taxes paid (refunded), net

122

(7)

Interest paid

$ 31

$ 29

[1]	Cash and equivalents includes $1,267 million of cash at September 30, 2017 held on behalf of GE, and a corresponding liability is reported in short-term borrowings. See "Note 14. Related Party Transactions" for further details.

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Company, BHGE LLC, we, us, or our ) and the successor to Baker Hughes Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (Baker Hughes) is a fullstream oilfield technology provider that has a unique mix of equipment and service capabilities. We conduct business in more than 120 countries and employ over 65,000 employees.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

On July 3, 2017, we closed our previously announced business combination (the Transactions) to combine the oil and gas business (GE O&G) of General Electric Company (GE) and Baker Hughes (refer to "Note 2. Business Acquisition" for further details on the Transactions). In connection with the Transactions, we entered into and are governed by an Amended & Restated Operating Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2017 (the BHGE LLC Agreement). Under the BHGE LLC Agreement, EHHC Newco, LLC (EHHC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), is our sole managing member and BHGE is the sole managing member of EHHC. As our managing member, EHHC conducts, directs and exercises full control over all our activities, including our day-to-day business affairs and decision-making, without the approval of any other member. As such, EHHC is responsible for all our operational and administrative decisions and the day-to-day management of our business. GE owns approximately 62.5% of our Common Units and BHGE owns approximately 37.5% of our Common Units indirectly through two wholly owned subsidiaries.

The Transactions were treated as a "reverse acquisition" for accounting purposes and, as such, the historical financial statements of the accounting acquirer, GE O&G, are the historical financial statements of the Company.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated and combined financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. and such principles, U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim financial information. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated and combined financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries for the periods presented and are not indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year.

The Company's financial statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis, effective July 3, 2017. Under this basis of presentation, our financial statements consolidate all of our subsidiaries (entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, most often because we hold a majority voting interest). All subsequent periods will also be presented on a consolidated basis. For all periods prior to July 3, 2017, the Company's financial statements were prepared on a combined basis. The combined financial statements combine certain accounts of GE and its subsidiaries that were historically managed as part of its Oil & Gas business. The condensed consolidated and combined statements of income reflect intercompany expense allocations made to us by GE for certain corporate functions and for shared services provided by GE. Where possible, these allocations were made on a specific identification basis, and in other cases, these expenses were allocated by GE based on relative percentages of net operating costs or some other basis depending on the nature of the allocated cost. See "Note 14. Related Party Transactions" for further information on expenses allocated by GE. The historical financial results in the condensed consolidated and combined financial statements presented may not be indicative of the results that would have been achieved had GE O&G operated as a separate, stand-alone entity during those periods.

The GE O&G numbers in the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss) have been reclassed to conform to the current presentation. We believe that the current presentation is a more appropriate presentation of the combined businesses. Merger and related costs includes all costs associated with the Transactions described in Note 2. Refer to "Note 2. Business Acquisition" for further details.

In the notes to unaudited condensed consolidated and combined financial statements, all dollar and unit amounts in tabulations are in millions of dollars and units, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets or liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions and information that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be perceived with certainty, and accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. While we believe that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated and combined financial statements are appropriate, actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but are not limited to, determining the following: allowance for doubtful accounts and inventory valuation reserves; recoverability of long-lived assets, including revenue recognition on long term contracts, valuation of goodwill; useful lives used in depreciation and amortization; income taxes and related valuation allowances; accruals for contingencies; actuarial assumptions to determine costs and liabilities related to employee benefit plans; stock-based compensation expense, valuation of derivatives and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions, and expense allocations for certain corporate functions and shared services provided by GE.

Foreign Currency

Assets and liabilities of non‑U.S. operations with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar have been translated into U.S. dollars at the quarterly exchange rates, and revenues, expenses, and cash flows have been translated at average rates for the respective periods. Any resulting translation gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income (loss).

Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, such as those resulting from the settlement of receivables or payables in the non-functional currency and those resulting from remeasurements of monetary items, are included in the condensed consolidated and combined statement of income (loss).

Cost and Equity Method Investment

Investments in privately held companies in which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence, most often because we hold a voting interest of 0% to 20% are accounted for using the cost method.

Associated companies are entities in which we do not have a controlling financial interest, but over which we have significant influence, most often because we hold a voting interest of 20% to 50%. Associated companies are accounted for as equity method investments. Results of associated companies are presented on a one-line basis in the caption "Equity in loss of affiliate" in our condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss). Investments in, and advances to, associated companies are presented on a one-line basis in the caption "All other assets" in our condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position.

Sales of Goods and Services

We record all sales of goods and services only when a firm sales agreement is in place, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered and collectability of the fixed or determinable sales price is reasonably assured.

Except for goods sold under long-term construction type contracts and service agreements, we recognize sales of goods under the provisions of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 104, Revenue Recognition. In situations where arrangements include customer acceptance provisions based on seller or customer-specified objective criteria, we recognize revenue when we have reliably demonstrated that all specified acceptance criteria have been met or when formal acceptance occurs, respectively. We do not provide for anticipated losses before we record sales.

We recognize revenue on larger construction and equipment contracts using long-term construction accounting. We estimate total long-term contract revenue net of price concessions as well as total contract costs. For larger construction and equipment contracts, we recognize sales based on our progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred in relation to our estimate of total expected costs. We routinely update our estimates of future costs for agreements in process and report any cumulative effects of such adjustments in current operations. We provide for any loss that we expect to incur on these agreements when that loss is probable.

We sell product services under long-term product maintenance agreements, where costs of performing services are incurred on an other than straight-line basis. We recognize related sales based on the extent of our progress toward completion measured by actual costs incurred in relation to our estimate of total expected costs. We routinely update our estimates of future costs for agreements in process and report any cumulative effects of such adjustments in current operations.

For our long-term product maintenance agreements, we regularly assess customer credit risk inherent in the carrying amounts of receivables and contract costs and estimated earnings, including the risk that contractual penalties may not be sufficient to offset our accumulated costs in the event of customer termination. We gain insight into future utilization and cost trends, as well as credit risk, through our knowledge of the installed base of equipment and the close interaction with our customers that comes with supplying critical services and parts over extended periods. Revisions, after applying the cumulative catch up basis of accounting, may affect a product services agreement's total estimated profitability resulting in an adjustment of earnings. We provide for probable losses when they become evident.

Arrangements for the sale of goods and services sometimes include multiple components. Our arrangements with multiple components usually involve an upfront deliverable of equipment and future service deliverables such as installation, commissioning, training or the future delivery of ancillary products. In most cases, the relative values of the undelivered components are not significant to the overall arrangement and are typically delivered within three to six months after the core product has been delivered. In such agreements, selling price is determined for each component and any difference between the total of the separate selling prices and total contract consideration (i.e., discount) is allocated pro rata across each of the components in the arrangement. The value assigned to each component is objectively determined and obtained primarily from sources such as the separate selling price for that or a similar item or from competitor prices for similar items. If such evidence is not available, we use our best estimate of selling price, which is established consistent with the pricing strategy of the business and considers product configuration, geography, customer type, and other market specific factors.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and relate to the research and development of new products and services. These costs amounted to $162 million and $343 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $87 million and $253 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Research and development expenses were reported in cost of goods sold and cost of services sold.

Cash and Equivalents

Short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less are included in cash equivalents unless designated as available-for-sale and classified as investment securities.

As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, $1,247 million, of which approximately $1 billion is related to cash held on behalf of GE, and $752 million, respectively, of cash and equivalents were held in bank accounts and cannot be released, transferred or otherwise converted into a currency that is regularly transacted internationally, due to lack of market liquidity, capital controls or similar monetary or exchange limitations limiting the flow of capital out of the jurisdiction. Cash and equivalents includes $1,267 million of cash at September 30, 2017 held on behalf of GE and a corresponding liability is reported in short term borrowings. See "Note 14. Related Party Transactions" for further details.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on various factors including the payment history and financial condition of our debtors and the economic environment. Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded based on the aging status of the debtor accounts or when it becomes evident that the debtor will not make the required payments at either contractual due dates or in the future.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We grant credit to our customers who primarily operate in the oil and natural gas industry. Although this concentration affects our overall exposure to credit risk, our current receivables are spread over a diverse group of customers across many countries, which mitigates this risk. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial conditions, including monitoring our customers' payment history and current credit worthiness to manage this risk. We do not generally require collateral in support of our current receivables, but we may require payment in advance or security in the form of a letter of credit or a bank guarantee.

Inventories

All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable values and they are measured on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost basis. As necessary, we record provisions and maintain reserves for excess, slow moving and obsolete inventory. To determine these reserve amounts, we regularly review inventory quantities on hand and compare them to estimates of future product demand, market conditions, production requirements and technological developments.

Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E)

Property, plant and equipment is initially stated at cost and is depreciated over its estimated economic life. Subsequently, property, plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. We manufacture a substantial portion of our tools and equipment and the cost of these items, which includes direct and indirect manufacturing costs, is capitalized and carried in inventory until it is completed.

Other Intangible Assets

We amortize the cost of other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives unless such lives are deemed indefinite. The cost of intangible assets is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset's estimated economic life. Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In these circumstances, they are tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either discounted cash flows or appraised values. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment and written down to fair value as required. Refer to the Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets accounting policy.

Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-lived Assets

We perform an annual impairment test of goodwill on a qualitative or quantitative basis for each of our reporting units as of July 1, or more frequently when circumstances indicate an impairment may exist at the reporting unit level. When performing the annual impairment test we have the option of first performing a qualitative assessment to determine the existence of events and circumstances that would lead to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If such a conclusion is reached, we would then be required to perform a quantitative impairment assessment of goodwill. However, if the assessment leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then no further assessments are required. A quantitative assessment for the determination of impairment is made by comparing the carrying amount of each reporting unit with its fair value, which is generally calculated using a combination of market, comparable transaction and discounted cash flow approaches. See "Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" for further information on valuation methodology and impairment of goodwill.

We review PP&E, intangible assets and certain other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable and at least annually for indefinite-lived intangible assets. When testing for impairment, we group our long-lived assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (or asset group). The determination of recoverability is made based upon the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows. The amount of impairment loss, if any, is determined by comparing the fair value, as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis, with the carrying value of the related assets.

Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents, current receivables, investments, accounts payables, short and long-term debt, and derivative financial instruments.

We monitor our exposure to various business risks including commodity prices and foreign currency exchange rates and we regularly use derivative financial instruments to manage these risks. At the inception of a new derivative, we designate the derivative as a hedge or we determine the derivative to be undesignated as a hedging instrument. We document the relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. We assess whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged item at both the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis.

We have a program that utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risks associated with the effects of certain foreign currency exposures. Under this program, our strategy is to have gains or losses on the foreign currency forward contracts mitigate the foreign currency transaction and translation gains or losses to the extent practical. These foreign currency exposures typically arise from changes in the value of assets (for example, current receivables) and liabilities (for example, current payables) which are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective entity. We record all derivatives as of the end of our reporting period in our consolidated and combined statement of financial position at fair value. For the forward contracts held as undesignated hedging instruments, we record the changes in fair value of the forward contracts in our condensed consolidated and combined statements of income along with the change in the fair value, related to foreign exchange movements, of the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. If derivatives designated as a cash flow hedge are determined to be ineffective, the ineffective portion of that derivative's change in fair value is recognized in earnings.

Fair Value Measurements

For financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date.

Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:


•	Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.


•	Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.


•	Level 3 - Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

We maintain policies and procedures to value instruments using the best and most relevant data available. In addition, we perform reviews to assess the reasonableness of the valuations. With regard to Level 3 valuations (including instruments valued by third parties), we perform a variety of procedures to assess the reasonableness of the valuations. Such reviews include an evaluation of instruments whose fair value change exceeds predefined thresholds (and/or does not change) and consider the current interest rate, currency and credit environment, as well as other published data, such as rating agency market reports and current appraisals.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Derivatives

We use closing prices for derivatives included in Level 1, which are traded either on exchanges or liquid over-the-counter markets. The majority of our derivatives are valued using internal models. The models maximize the use of market observable inputs including interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities. Derivative assets and liabilities included in Level 2 primarily represent foreign currency and commodity forward contracts for the Company.

Investments in Debt and Equity Securities

When available, we use quoted market prices to determine the fair value of investment securities, and they are included in Level 1. Level 1 securities primarily include publicly traded equity securities.

For investment securities for which market prices are observable for identical or similar investment securities but not readily accessible for each of those investments individually (that is, it is difficult to obtain pricing information for each individual investment security at the measurement date), we use pricing models that are consistent with what other market participants would use. The inputs and assumptions to the models are derived from market observable sources including: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and other market-related data. Thus, certain securities may not be priced using quoted prices, but rather determined from market observable information. These investments are included in Level 2. When we use valuations that are based on significant unobservable inputs, we classify the investment securities in Level 3.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. These assets can include long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale, cost and equity method investments and long-lived assets that are written down to fair value when they are impaired and the remeasurement of retained investments in formerly consolidated subsidiaries upon a change in control that results in a deconsolidation of a subsidiary, if we sell a controlling interest and retain a noncontrolling stake in the entity. Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired and retained investments are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs.

Cost and Equity Method Investments

Cost and equity method investments are valued using market observable data such as quoted prices when available. When market observable data is unavailable, investments are valued using a discounted cash flow model, comparative market multiples or a combination of both approaches as appropriate and other third-party pricing sources.

Long-lived Assets

Fair values of long-lived assets, including real estate, are primarily derived internally and are based on observed sales transactions for similar assets. In other instances, for example, collateral types for which we do not have comparable observed sales transaction data, collateral values are developed internally and corroborated by external appraisal information. Adjustments to third-party valuations may be performed in circumstances where market comparables are not specific to the attributes of the specific collateral or appraisal information may not be reflective of current market conditions due to the passage of time and the occurrence of market events since receipt of the information.

Income Taxes

We are treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As such, we will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax under current U.S. tax laws. Non-U.S. current and deferred income taxes owed by our subsidiaries are reflected in the financial statements.

We account for taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities as well as from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when taxes actually are paid or recovered and other provisions of the tax law. The effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is enacted. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for any portion of a deferred tax asset that management believes may not be realized.

We currently intend to indefinitely reinvest substantially all earnings of our foreign subsidiaries with operations outside the U.S. Most of these earnings have been reinvested in active non-U.S. business operations and we do not intend to repatriate these earnings to fund U.S. operations. If the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries were repatriated, the tax consequence would be applicable at the partner level as we are treated as a pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Significant judgment is required in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties. We operate in more than 120 countries and our tax filings are subject to audit by the tax authorities in the jurisdictions where we conduct business. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are resolved with the tax authorities or through the courts. We have provided for the amounts that we believe will ultimately result from these proceedings. We recognize uncertain tax positions that are “more likely than not” to be sustained if the relevant tax authority were to audit the position with full knowledge of all the relevant facts and other information. For those tax positions that meet this threshold, we measure the amount of tax benefit based on the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% chance of realizing in a final settlement with the relevant authority. We classify interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. The effects of tax adjustments and settlements from taxing authorities are presented in the combined financial statements in the period they are recorded.

Environmental Liabilities

We are involved in numerous remediation actions to clean up hazardous waste as required by federal and state laws. Liabilities for remediation costs exclude possible insurance recoveries and, when dates and amounts of such costs are not known, are not discounted. When there appears to be a range of possible costs with equal likelihood, liabilities are based on the low end of such range. It is reasonably possible that our environmental remediation exposure will exceed amounts accrued. However, due to uncertainties about the status of laws, regulations, technology and information related to individual sites, such amounts are not reasonably estimable. The determination of the required accruals for remediation costs is subject to uncertainty, including the evolving nature of environmental regulations and the difficulty in estimating the extent and type of remediation activity that is necessary.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADOPTED

On January 1, 2017, we adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which was intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory held by an entity not measured using last-in, first-out (LIFO) or retail inventory method. The amendments eliminated the requirement that entities consider the replacement cost of inventory and the net realizable value less a normal profit margin, which was historically used to establish a floor and ceiling for an assessment of market value. The adoption of this standard was immaterial to our financial statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The ASU will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition requirements in U.S. GAAP and will require entities to recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The new standard also requires significantly expanded disclosures regarding the qualitative and quantitative information of an entity's nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period.

The standard permits either a full retrospective method of adoption, in which the standard is applied to all the periods presented, or a modified retrospective method of adoption, in which the standard is applied only to the current period with a cumulative-effect adjustment reflected in retained earnings. We will adopt the standard on January 1, 2018, will apply it retrospectively to all periods presented, and will elect the practical expedient for contract modifications.

The new standard requires companies to identify contractual performance obligations and determine whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time based on when control of goods and services transfer to a customer. As a result, we expect changes in the presentation of our financial statements, including: (1) timing of revenue recognition, and (2) changes in classification between revenue and costs. The new standard will have no cash impact and, as such, does not affect the economics of our underlying customer contracts. The effect of applying the new guidance to our existing book of contracts will result in lower reported earnings in 2018 (and comparative periods previously reported) and in the early years after adoption. However, we expect to experience an increase in reported earnings, on that existing book of contracts, as they mature.

We expect that the timing of revenue recognition on our long-term product service agreements will be significantly affected. Although we expect to continue to recognize revenue over time on these contracts, we also expect that there will be changes to how contract modifications, termination clauses and purchase options are accounted for by us. In particular, under our existing processes, the cumulative impact from a contract modification on revenue already recorded is recognized in the period in which the modification is agreed. Under the new standard, we expect the impact from certain types of modifications to be recognized over the remaining life of the contract.

Based on our assessment and best estimates to date, we expect a non-cash charge to our January 1, 2016 retained earnings balance of approximately $500 million. This amount includes significant estimates and will remain subject to change as we complete our evaluation of the new standard and reflect actual activity for 2017. We do not currently believe that the adoption of the ASU will have any material impact on post acquisition revenue and operating profits of legacy Baker Hughes, and will validate the impact as we continue the integration of the acquired business.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition. Similarly, lessors will be required to classify leases as sales-type, finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of income recognition. Classification for both lessees and lessors will be based on an assessment of whether risks and rewards as well as substantive control have been transferred through a lease contract. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. While we continue to evaluate the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting, we anticipate that the adoption of the ASU may materially affect our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Accounting for Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory. The ASU eliminates the deferral of tax effects of intra-entity asset transfers other than inventory. As a result, the tax expense from the intercompany sale of assets, other than inventory, and associated changes to deferred taxes will be recognized when the sale occurs even though the pre-tax effects of the transaction have not been recognized. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods. The effect of the adoption of the standard will depend on the nature and amount of future transactions but is currently expected as an increase to retained earnings of approximately $300 million. Future earnings will be reduced in total by this amount. The effect of the change on future transactions will depend on the nature and amount of future transactions as it will affect the timing of recognition of both tax expenses and tax benefits, with no change in the associated cash flows.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which changes the income statement presentation of net periodic benefit cost by requiring separation between the service cost component and all other components. The service cost component is required to be presented as an operating expense with other similar compensation costs arising for services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The non-operating components must be presented outside of income from operations. This pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and the presentation disclosure should be applied using a retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements and related disclosures.

All other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet effective are currently being evaluated and at this time are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Business Acquisition

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisition

NOTE 2. BUSINESS ACQUISITION

On July 3, 2017, we closed the Transactions to combine GE O&G and Baker Hughes, creating a fullstream oilfield technology provider that has a unique mix of equipment and service capabilities. The Transactions were executed using a partnership structure, pursuant to which GE O&G and Baker Hughes each contributed their operating assets to the Company. As a partnership, we will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax under current US tax laws and, accordingly, will not incur any material current or deferred U.S. federal income taxes. Our foreign subsidiaries, however, are expected to incur current and deferred foreign income taxes. GE holds an approximate 62.5% interest in us and former Baker Hughes shareholders hold an approximate 37.5% interest through the ownership of 100% of Class A Common Stock of BHGE. GE holds its voting interest through Class B Common Stock in BHGE and its economic interest through a corresponding number of our Common Units. Former Baker Hughes shareholders immediately after the completion of the Transactions also received a Special Dividend of $17.50 per share paid by BHGE to holders of record of the Company's Class A Common Stock. GE contributed $7.4 billion to us to fund substantially all of the Special Dividend.

Prior to the Transactions, shares of Baker Hughes common stock were registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) and listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Shares of Baker Hughes common stock were suspended from trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange prior to the open of trading on July 5, 2017. The New York Stock Exchange filed a Form 25 on Baker Hughes' behalf to provide notice to the SEC regarding the withdrawal of shares of Baker Hughes common stock from listing and to terminate the registration of such shares under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.

As a result of the Transactions, on July 3, 2017, the Company issued 428 million Common Units to BHGE and 717 million Common Units to GE.

Based on the relative voting rights of former Baker Hughes shareholders and GE immediately following completion of the Transactions, and after taking into consideration all relevant facts, GE O&G is considered to be the "acquirer" for accounting purposes. As a result,the Transactions are reported as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting with GE O&G treated as the "acquirer" and Baker Hughes treated as the "acquired" company.

The tables below present the fair value of the consideration exchanged and the preliminary estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the associated fair value of the noncontrolling interest related to the acquired net assets of Baker Hughes. The final determination of fair value for certain assets and liabilities will be completed as soon as the information necessary to complete the analysis is obtained. These amounts, which may differ materiality from these preliminary estimates, will be finalized as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. The primary areas of the preliminary estimates that are not yet finalized relate to inventory, property, plant and equipment, identifiable intangible assets, deferred income taxes, uncertain tax positions and contingencies.



Purchase consideration
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)	July 3, 2017
Baker Hughes shares outstanding	426,097,407
Restricted stock units vested upon closing	1,611,566
Total Baker Hughes shares outstanding for purchase consideration	427,708,973
Baker Hughes share price on July 3, 2017 per share	$	57.68
Purchase consideration	$	24,670
Rollover of outstanding options into options to purchase Class A shares of BHGE (fair value)	114
Precombination service of restricted stock units (fair value)	$	14
Total purchase consideration	$	24,798



Preliminary identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed	Estimated fair value at July 3, 2017
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$	4,133
Current receivables	2,378
Inventories	1,975
Property, plant and equipment	4,048
Other intangible assets ^(a)	4,400
All other assets	1,395
Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	(1,115	)
Borrowings	(3,373		)
Liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits	(684		)
All other liabilities ^(b)	(1,426		)
Total identifiable net assets	$	11,731
Noncontrolling interest associated with net assets acquired	(77		)
Goodwill ^(c)	13,144
Total purchase consideration	$	24,798

^(a)

Intangible assets, as provided in the table below, are recorded at estimated fair value, as determined by management based on available information which includes a preliminary valuation. The estimated useful lives for intangible assets were determined based upon the remaining useful economic lives of the intangible assets that are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. We consider the Baker Hughes trade name to be an indefinite life intangible asset, which will not be amortized and will be subject to an annual impairment test.



	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Weighted Average Life (Years)
Customer relationships	$	1,300	15
Trade name - Baker Hughes	2,000		Indefinite-lived
Trade names - other	200		10
Developed technology	900		10
Total	$	4,400


^(b)	All other liabilities includes approximately $188 million of net deferred tax liabilities related to the estimated fair value of intangible assets included in the preliminary purchase consideration and approximately $134 million of other net deferred tax assets.

^(c)

Goodwill represents the excess of the total purchase consideration over fair value of the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of GE O&G and Baker Hughes, including expected future synergies and operating efficiencies. Goodwill resulting from the Transactions has been preliminarily allocated to the Oilfield Services segment of which $67 million is deductible for tax purposes.

INCOME TAXES

We are treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As such, we will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax under current U.S. tax laws. Our members will each be required to take into account for U.S. federal income tax purposes their distributive share of our items of income, gain, loss and deduction, which generally will include the U.S. operations of both Baker Hughes and GE O&G. BHGE and GE will each be taxed on their distributive share of income and gain, whether or not a corresponding amount of cash or other property is distributed to them. For assets held indirectly by us through subsidiaries, the taxes attributable to those subsidiaries will be reflected in our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements.

MERGER AND RELATED COSTS

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, acquisition costs of $159 million and $310 million, respectively, were expensed as incurred and were reported as merger and related costs. Such costs include severance and other separation payments made to certain executive officers of Baker Hughes related to change-in-control with double trigger provisions in their existing employment agreements, professional fees of advisors and integration and synergy costs related to the combination of Baker Hughes and GE O&G. The double-trigger provisions resulted in payments to executives of Baker Hughes following two events: a change-in-control and termination or reduction in the responsibilities of the executives. We terminated the employment of certain executives following the business combination.

UNAUDITED ACTUAL AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma information has been presented as if the Transactions occurred on January 1, 2016. This information has been prepared by combining the historical results of GE O&G and historical results of Baker Hughes. The unaudited pro forma combined financial data for all periods presented were adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that 1) are directly attributable to the aforementioned Transactions, 2) factually supportable, and 3) expected to have a continuing impact on the consolidated results of operations. The adjustments are based on information available to the Company at this time. Accordingly, the adjustments are subject to change and the impact of such changes may be material. The unaudited pro forma results do not include any incremental cost savings that may result from the integration.

The unaudited combined pro forma information is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the combined company's results actually would have been had the acquisition been completed as of the beginning of the periods as indicated. In addition, the unaudited pro forma information does not purport to project the future results of the combined company.

Significant adjustments to the pro forma information below include recognition of non-recurring direct incremental acquisition costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and exclusion of those costs from all other periods presented; amortization associated with an estimate of the acquired intangible assets; and the reduction of interest expense for fair value adjustments to debt. A non-recurring contractually obligated termination fee of $3,500 million ($3,320 million net of related costs incurred) received by Baker Hughes due to an inability to obtain antitrust related approvals from a prior merger agreement is recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenue	$	5,375		$	5,375		$	16,158		$	17,178
Net loss	(116		)	(363		)	(320		)	(2,317		)
Net loss attributable to the Company	(117		)	(357		)	(324		)	(2,248		)

Current Receivables

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Receivables [Abstract]

Current Receivables

CURRENT RECEIVABLES

Current receivables are summarized in the table below:



	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Customer receivables	$	3,808		$	1,699
Related parties	696			236
Other	1,037			814
Total current receivables	5,541			2,749
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(231		)	(186		)
Total current receivables, net	$	5,310		$	2,563

Customer receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount. Beyond factoring activities with related parties (as described in "Note 14. Related Party Transactions"), the Company also sells certain current receivables externally, which are accounted for in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing. The "Other" category primarily consists of advance payments to suppliers, indirect taxes and other tax receivables.

Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventories

INVENTORIES

Inventories, net of reserves, are comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Finished goods	$	3,037	$	1,585
Work in process and raw material	2,272		1,639
Total inventories, net	$	5,309	$	3,224

Property, Plant and Equipment

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment are compromised of the following:



	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Land and improvements	$	348		$	130
Buildings, structures and related equipment	2,793			1,344
Machinery and equipment	5,700			2,916
Total cost	8,841			4,390
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,586		)	(2,065		)
Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation	$	6,255		$	2,325

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment was $266 million and $67 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $405 million and $242 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. See "Note 18. Restructuring, impairment and other" for additional information on property, plant and equipment impairments.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill are detailed below by segment:



	Oilfield Services			Oilfield Equipment			Turbo-machinery & Process Solutions		Digital Solutions			Total
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross	$	3,203		$	3,428		$	1,814	$	1,989		$	10,434
Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2016	(2,997		)	(503		)	—		(254		)	(3,754		)
Balance at December 31, 2016	206			2,925			1,814		1,735			6,680
Acquisitions ^(a)	13,144			—			—		—			13,144
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	(47		)	142			105		62			262
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	13,303		$	3,067		$	1,919	$	1,797		$	20,086


^(a)	Includes goodwill associated with the acquisition of Baker Hughes. This amount and its allocations to segments are preliminary.

Subsequent to the close of the acquisition of Baker Hughes, we realigned our reporting units to Oilfield Services (OFS), Oilfield Equipment (OFE), Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) and Digital Solutions (DS) (refer to "Note 13. Segment Information") and reallocated the goodwill that existed as of June 30, 2017 to the new reportable segments for all historical periods presented.The majority of Baker Hughes business was combined with the GE O&G Surface business to create the new Oilfield Services reporting segment.

We test goodwill for impairment annually in the third quarter of each year using data as of July 1 of that year. The impairment test consists of two steps: in step one, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared with its fair value; in step two, which is applied only when the carrying value is more than its fair value, the amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is derived by deducting the fair value of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities from the fair value of its equity, and comparing that amount with the carrying amount of goodwill. We determined fair values for each of the reporting units using a combination of the market approach and the income approach. We assessed the valuation methodologies based upon the relevance and available data and have weighted the results appropriately.

Valuations using the market approach were derived from metrics of publicly traded companies or historically completed transactions of comparable businesses. The selection of comparable businesses was based on the markets in which the reporting units operate giving consideration to risk profiles, size, geography, and diversity of products and services. A market approach is limited to reporting units for which there are publicly traded companies that have the characteristics similar to our businesses.

Under the income approach, fair value was determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. We used our internal forecasts to estimate future cash flows and included an estimate of long-term future growth rates based on our most recent views of the long-term outlook for each business. Actual results may differ from those assumed in our forecasts. We derived our discount rates using a capital asset pricing model and analyzing published rates for industries relevant to our reporting units to estimate the cost of equity financing. We used discount rates that are commensurate with the risks and uncertainty inherent in the respective businesses and in our internally developed forecasts. Discount rates used in our reporting unit valuations ranged from 10% to 11%. Estimating the fair value of reporting units requires the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. It is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods.

We performed our annual impairment test of goodwill as of July 1, 2017 for all of our reporting units. Based on the results of our step one testing, the fair values of each of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values; therefore, the second step of the impairment test was not required to be performed for any of our reporting units and no goodwill impairment was recognized.

As of September 30, 2017, we believe that the goodwill is recoverable for all the reporting units; however, there can be no assurances that the goodwill will not be impaired in future periods.

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets are comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Technology	$	1,538	$	(451	)	$	1,087	$	596	$	(371	)	$	225
Customer relationships	3,267		(771		)	2,496		1,920		(660		)	1,260
Capitalized software	1,120		(664		)	456		896		(535		)	361
Trade names and trademarks	890		(156		)	734		681		(130		)	551
Other	2		(1		)	1		1		(1		)	—
Finite-lived intangible assets	6,817		(2,043		)	4,774		4,094		(1,697		)	2,397
Indefinite-lived intangible assets ^(a)	2,052		—			2,052		52		—			52
Total intangible assets	$	8,869	$	(2,043	)	$	6,826	$	4,146	$	(1,697	)	$	2,449


^(a)	Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally comprise trade names and trademarks acquired in business combinations.

Finite-lived intangible assets increased by $2,377 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, primarily as a result of the acquired Baker Hughes intangible assets offset by amortization during the periods (refer to "Note 2. Business Acquisition").

Intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from 1 to 30 years. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $115 million and $237 million, respectively, as compared to $65 million and $192 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. We incurred additional amortization expense of $49 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 due to the acquisition of Baker Hughes.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets increased in September 30, 2017 as a result of the acquisition of the Baker Hughes trade name which was preliminarily valued at $2 billion using the relief-from-royalty method. Indefinite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2016 comprise trademarks acquired in previous years (Vetco and Bently Nevada trademarks for $42 million and $10 million, respectively).

Amortization expense of intangible assets over the remainder of 2017 and for each of the subsequent five fiscal years is expected to be as follows:



Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2017	$	108
2018	422
2019	397
2020	361
2021	345
2022	329

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Contract Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]

Contract Assets

CONTRACT ASSETS

Contract assets are comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Long-term product service agreements ^(a)	$	1,408	$	1,046
Long-term equipment contract revenue ^(b)	1,050		703
Total revenue in excess of billings	2,458		1,749
Deferred inventory costs ^(c)	303		218
Contract assets	$	2,761	$	1,967


^(a)	Reflects revenues earned in excess of billings on our long-term product service agreements.


^(b)	Reflects revenues earned in excess of billings on our long-term contracts to construct technically complex equipment.


^(c)	Represents cost deferral for shipped goods and other costs for which the criteria for revenue recognition has not yet been met.

Borrowings

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

BORROWINGS

Short-term and long-term borrowings consisted of the following:



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Short-term borrowings
Short-term bank borrowings	$	202	$	79
Current portion of long-term borrowings	274		34
Short-term borrowings from GE	1,364		121
Other short-term borrowings	26		5
Total short-term borrowings	$	1,866	$	239

Long-term borrowings
7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018	$	557	$	—
3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021	527		—
8.55% Debentures due June 2024	142		—
6.875% Notes due January 2029	387		—
5.125% Notes due September 2040	1,310		—
Capital leases	89		1
Other long-term borrowings	27		37
Total long-term borrowings	3,039		38
Total borrowings	$	4,905	$	277

On July 3, 2017, in connection with the Transactions, we entered into a new five-year $3 billion committed unsecured revolving credit facility (the 2017 Credit Agreement) with commercial banks maturing in July 2022. The 2017 Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, certain affirmative covenants and no negative covenants. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, our obligations under the 2017 Credit Agreement may be accelerated. Such events of default include payment defaults to lenders under the 2017 Credit Agreement, and other customary defaults. No such events of default have occurred. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, there were no direct borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement.

Concurrent with the Transactions associated with the acquisition of Baker Hughes on July 3, 2017, Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. became a co-obligor, jointly and severally with us, on our registered debt securities. This co-obligor is our 100%-owned finance subsidiary that was incorporated for the sole purpose of serving as a co-obligor of debt securities and has no assets or operations other than those related to its sole purpose.

Our acquisition of Baker Hughes assumed all the outstanding borrowings including all notes, senior notes, and debentures. A step-up adjustment of $364 million was recorded upon the acquisition of Baker Hughes to present these borrowings at fair value.

The estimated fair value of total borrowings at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $4,975 million and $303 million, respectively. For a majority of our borrowings the fair value was determined using quoted period-end market prices. Where market prices are not available, we estimate fair values based on valuation methodologies using current market interest rate data adjusted for our non-performance risk.

See "Note 14. Related Party Transactions" for additional information on the short-term borrowings from GE, and see "Note 12. Financial Instruments" for additional information about borrowings and associated swaps.

Employee Benefit Plans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Benefits Plans

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Certain U.S. employees are covered under various U.S. GE employee benefit plans, including GE's retirement plans (pension, retiree health and life insurance, and savings benefit plans). In addition, certain United Kingdom (UK) employees participate in the GE UK Pension Plan. We are allocated relevant participation costs for these GE employee benefit plans as part of multiemployer plans. As such, we have not recorded any liabilities associated with our participation in these plans. Expenses associated with our participation in these plans was $22 million and $25 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $67 million and $73 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In addition to the GE Plans, we have both funded and unfunded noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (Pension Benefits) covering certain employees primarily in the U.S., UK, Germany and Canada. Our pension plans include seven U.S. and six non-U.S. pension plans with pension assets or obligations greater than $20 million. We also provide certain postretirement health care benefits (Other Postretirement Benefits), through unfunded plans, to a closed group of U.S. employees who, when they retire, have met certain age and service requirements.

The components of net periodic cost of plans sponsored by us are as follows for the three months ended September 30:



	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017			2016
Service cost	$	12		$	3		$	4		$	1		$	1		$	—
Interest cost	12			5			6			2			2			—
Expected return on plan assets	(20		)	(8		)	(11		)	(1		)	—			—
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—			—			—			(1		)	1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2			2			2			1			—			—
Other	—			—			—			—			—			(3		)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	6		$	2		$	1		$	3		$	2		$	(2	)

The components of net periodic cost of plans sponsored by us are as follows for the nine months ended September 30:



	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017			2016
Service cost	$	17		$	8		$	7		$	5		$	2		$	1
Interest cost	23			17			9			9			4			4
Expected return on plan assets	(38		)	(25		)	(13		)	(10		)	—			—
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—			—			—			(2		)	(2		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	4			6			5			5			(2		)	—
Curtailment/settlement gain ^(a)	—			—			—			(26		)	(3		)	(2		)
Other	—			—			—			—			—			(8		)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	6		$	6		$	8		$	(17	)	$	(1	)	$	(7	)


^(a)	The curtailment/settlement gain for the non-U.S. pension benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is primarily associated with two UK plans merging into the GE UK Pension Plan.

For all pension plans sponsored by us, we make annual contributions to the plans in amounts equal to or greater than amounts necessary to meet minimum government funding requirements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we contributed approximately $49 million to our pension and postretirement benefit plans. For our defined contribution plans (including GE sponsored plans) during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 we contributed approximately $69 million.

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Income tax expense was $96 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $70 million for the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to us not being subject to U.S. tax after the Transactions and unable to recognize a tax benefit on U.S. losses as those losses are passed through to our members. Consequently, the tax expense is primarily attributable to non-U.S. taxes related to our foreign subsidiaries. The positive impact of foreign tax rates lower than the U.S. rate of 35% is offset by adjustments to prior estimates, increased valuation allowances and withholding taxes. The prior year quarter reflects 100% of the taxes associated with U.S. and non-U.S. earnings of the historic GE O&G business. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our income tax expense was $125 million compared to income tax expense of $132 million in the first nine months of 2016. The $7 million net decrease in tax expense is due to lower income before taxes partially offset by U.S. losses incurred in the current quarter that we are not able to benefit from as those losses are passed through to our member. The positive impact of foreign tax rates lower than the U.S. rate of 35% is offset by adjustments to prior estimates, increased valuation allowances and withholding taxes. The prior year nine months reflects 100% of the taxes associated with U.S. and non-U.S. earnings of the historic GE O&G business.

Members' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Members' Equity

MEMBERS' EQUITY

COMMON UNITS

The BHGE LLC Agreement provides that initially there is one class of Common Units, which are held currently by BHGE, indirectly through EHHC and CFC Holdings, LLC (CFC Holdings), and by GE or GE's affiliates. If BHGE issues a share of Class A Common Stock, including in connection with an equity incentive or similar plan, BHGE LLC will also issue a corresponding Common Unit to BHGE or one of its direct subsidiaries. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 0.45 million Common Units to BHGE in connection with the issuance of Class A Common Stock by BHGE. As of September 30, 2017, GE owns approximately 62.5% of our Common Units and BHGE owns approximately 37.5% of the remaining Common Units.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:



	Investment Securities			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Benefit Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	—		$	(1,801	)	$	(10	)	$	(83	)	$	(1,894	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	40			217			12			(12		)	257
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(39		)	—			9			—			(30		)
Deferred taxes	1			(10		)	(4		)	6			(7		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2			207			17			(6		)	220
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1			1			—			2			4
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	1		$	(1,595	)	$	7		$	(91	)	$	(1,678	)



	Investment Securities		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Benefit Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	—	$	(1,384	)	$	(2	)	$	(146	)	$	(1,532	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—		(158		)	(39		)	120			(77		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—			33			2			35
Deferred taxes	—		(3		)	1			(53		)	(55		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		(161		)	(5		)	69			(97		)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(4		)	—			6			2
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	—	$	(1,541	)	$	(7	)	$	(83	)	$	(1,631	)

The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 represent realized gains on investment securities, foreign exchange contracts on our cash flow hedges (see "Note 12. Financial Instruments" for additional details) and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit, and curtailments which are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see "Note 9. Employee Benefit Plans" for additional details). These reclassifications are recorded across the various cost and expense line items within the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).

Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consists of derivative instruments and investment securities.



	September 30, 2017										December 31, 2016
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Net Balance			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Net Balance
Assets
Derivatives	$	—	$	212		$	—	$	212		$	—	$	318		$	—	$	318
Investment securities	99		—			171		270			—		—			—		—
Total assets	99		212			171		482			—		318			—		318

Liabilities
Derivatives	—		(196		)	—		(196		)	—		(375		)	—		(375		)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(196	)	$	—	$	(196	)	$	—	$	(375	)	$	—	$	(375	)

There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

The following table provides a reconciliation of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements:



Balance at December 31, 2016	$	—
Additions as a result of business combination	179
Purchases	65
Proceeds at maturity	(71		)
Unrealized losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2		)
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	171

There are no unrealized gains or losses recognized in the condensed consolidated and combined statement of income (loss) on account of any Level 3 instrument still held at the reporting date.

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents, current receivables, investments, accounts payable, short and long-term debt, and derivative financial instruments. Except for long-term debt, the estimated fair value of these financial instruments at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 approximates their carrying value as reflected in our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements. For further information on the fair value of our debt, see "Note 8. Borrowings."

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

In this section, we explain how we use derivatives to manage our risks and how these financial instruments are reflected in our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements. Our use of derivatives relates solely to risk management; we do not use derivatives for speculation.

The table below summarizes the fair value of all derivatives, including hedging instruments and embedded derivatives.



	September 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
	Assets		(Liabilities)			Assets		(Liabilities)
Derivatives accounted for as hedges
Currency exchange contracts	$	10	$	—		$	2	$	(9	)

Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Currency exchange contracts	202		(196		)	316		(366		)
Total derivatives	$	212	$	(196	)	$	318	$	(375	)

Derivatives are classified in the captions "All other current assets," "All other assets," "All other current liabilities," and "All other liabilities" depending on their respective maturity date.

RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

We buy, manufacture and sell components and products as well as provide services across global markets. These activities expose us to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, which can adversely affect revenues earned and costs of operating our business. When the currency in which we sell equipment differs from the primary currency (known as its functional currency) and the exchange rate fluctuates, it will affect the revenue we earn on the sale. These sales and purchase transactions also create receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies, along with other monetary assets and liabilities, which expose us to foreign currency gains and losses based on changes in exchange rates. Changes in the price of a raw material that we use in manufacturing can affect the cost of manufacturing. We use derivatives to mitigate or eliminate these exposures.

FORMS OF HEDGING

In this section, we explain the hedging methods we use and their effects on our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements.

Cash flow hedges

We use cash flow hedging primarily to reduce or eliminate the effects of foreign exchange rate changes on purchase and sale contracts. Accordingly, the vast majority of our derivative activity in this category consists of currency exchange contracts. We also use commodity derivatives to reduce or eliminate price risk on raw materials purchased for use in manufacturing.

Under hedge accounting, the derivative carrying amount is measured at fair value each period and any resulting gain or loss is recorded in a separate component of equity. Differences between the derivative and the hedged item may cause changes in their fair values to not offset completely, which is referred to as ineffectiveness. When the hedged transaction occurs, these amounts are released from equity, in order that the transaction will be reflected in earnings at the rate locked in by the derivative. The effect of the hedge is reported in the same financial statement line item as the earnings effects of the hedged transaction. The table below summarizes how the derivative is reflected in the condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position and income (loss) under hedge accounting. The effect of the hedged forecasted transaction is not presented in this table but offsets the earnings effect of the derivative.



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
Financial statement effects - cash flow hedges	2017			2016			2017			2016
Condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position changes:
Fair value of derivatives increase (decrease)	$	9		$	(4	)	$	12		$	(39	)
Equity (increase) decrease	(9		)	4			(12		)	39

Income (loss) related to ineffectiveness	—			—			—			—
Income (loss) effect of derivatives ^(a)	—			(3		)	(9		)	(33		)


^(a)	Offsets earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transaction

The following table explains the effect of changes in market rates on the fair value of derivatives we use most commonly in cash flow hedging arrangements.



Currency forwards/swaps	U.S. dollar strengthens	U.S. dollar weakens
Pay U.S. dollars/receive foreign currency	Fair value decreases	Fair value increases

We expect to transfer $4 million to earnings as an expense in the next 12 months contemporaneously with the earnings effects of the related forecast transactions. At September 30, 2017 and 2016, the maximum term of derivative instruments that hedge forecast transactions was three-years and two-years, respectively. See "Note 11. Members' Equity" for additional information about reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income.

For cash flow hedges, the amount of ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship and amount of the changes in fair value of the derivatives that are not included in the measurement of ineffectiveness were insignificant for each reporting period.

Economic Hedges

These derivatives are not designated as hedges from an accounting standpoint (and therefore we do not apply hedge accounting to the relationship) but otherwise serve the same economic purpose as other hedging arrangements. Some economic hedges are used when changes in the carrying amount of the hedged item are already recorded in earnings in the same period as the derivative, making hedge accounting unnecessary. For some other types of economic hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in earnings currently but changes in the value of the forecasted foreign currency cash flows are only recognized in earnings when they occur. As a result, even though the derivative is an effective economic hedge, there is a net effect on earnings in each period due to differences in the timing of earnings recognition between the derivative and the hedged item.

The table below provides information about the earnings effects of all derivatives that serve as economic hedges. These derivatives are marked to fair value through earnings each period. The effects are reported in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the condensed consolidated and combined statement of income (loss). In general, the income (loss) effects of the hedged item are recorded in the same condensed consolidated and combined financial statement line as the derivative. The income (loss) effect of economic hedges, after considering offsets related to income (loss) effects of hedged assets and liabilities, is substantially offset by changes in the fair value of forecasted transactions that have not yet affected income (loss).



	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
Financial statement effects - economic hedges ^(a)	2017		2016			2017		2016
Condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position changes:
Change in fair value of economic hedge increase (decrease) ^(b)	$	59	$	(41	)	$	60	$	(126	)
Change in fair value of economic hedges which has current earnings offset from hedged assets/liabilities increase (decrease)	53		(1		)	53		(3		)
Income (loss) effect of economic hedges on forecasted transactions with no current period earnings offset ^(c)	$	6	$	(40	)	$	7	$	(123	)


^(a)	Include both the realized and unrealized movements, as well as those which cover future cash flows yet to be recognized on the condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position.


^(b)	Include fair value changes in embedded derivatives


^(c)	Offset by the future earnings effects of economically hedged item.

The table below explains the effects of market rate changes on the fair value of derivatives we use most commonly as economic hedges.



Currency forwards/swaps	U.S. dollar strengthens	U.S. dollar weakens
Pay U.S. dollars/receive foreign currency	Fair value decreases	Fair value increases
Receive U.S. dollars/pay foreign currency	Fair value increases	Fair value decreases

Commodity derivatives	Price increases	Price decreases
Receive commodity/ pay fixed price	Fair value increases	Fair value decreases

NOTIONAL AMOUNT OF DERIVATIVES

The notional amount of a derivative is the number of units of the underlying (for example, the notional principal amount of the debt in an interest rate swap). We generally disclose derivative notional amounts on a gross basis. A substantial majority of the outstanding notional amount of $11.5 billion and $7.1 billion at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, is related to hedges of anticipated sales and purchases in foreign currency, commodity purchases, contractual terms in contracts that are considered embedded derivatives and for intercompany borrowings in foreign currencies.

The table below provides additional information about how derivatives are reflected in our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements.



Carrying amount related to derivatives	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Derivative assets	$	212		$	318
Derivative liabilities	(196		)	(375		)
Net derivatives	$	16		$	(57	)

EFFECTS OF DERIVATIVES ON EARNINGS

All derivatives are marked to fair value on our condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position, whether they are designated in a hedging relationship for accounting purposes or are used as economic hedges. As discussed in the previous sections, each type of hedge affects the financial statements differently. In some economic hedges, both the hedged item and the hedging derivative offset in earnings in the same period. In other economic hedges, the hedged item and the hedging derivative offset in earnings in different periods. In cash flow, the effective portion of the hedging derivative is offset in separate components of equity and ineffectiveness is recognized in earnings.

COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK

Fair values of our derivatives can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, market movements and changes in our positions. We manage counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties will default and not make payments to us according to the terms of our agreements) on an individual counterparty basis.

Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our operating segments are organized based on the nature of markets and customers. Following the Transactions, we revised our segment structure and began to manage and report our operating results through four operating segments as defined below. We have reflected this revised structure for all historical periods presented.

OILFIELD SERVICES

Oilfield Services provides equipment and services ranging from well evaluation to decommissioning. Products and services include diamond and tri-cone drill bits, drilling services (including directional drilling technology, measurement while drilling & logging while drilling), downhole completion tools and systems, wellbore intervention tools and services, wireline services, drilling and completions fluids, oilfield and industrial chemicals, pressure pumping, and artificial lift technologies (including electrical submersible pumps).

OILFIELD EQUIPMENT

Oilfield Equipment provides a broad portfolio of products and services required to facilitate the safe and reliable flow of hydrocarbons from the subsea wellhead to the surface. Products and services include pressure control equipment and services, Subsea production systems and services, drilling equipment, and flexible pipeline systems. Oilfield Equipment operation designs and manufactures onshore and offshore drilling and production systems and equipment for floating production platforms and provides a full range of services related to onshore and offshore drilling activities.

TURBOMACHINERY & PROCESS SOLUTIONS

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions provides equipment and related services for mechanical-drive, compression and power-generation applications across the oil and gas industry as well as products and services to serve the downstream segments of the industry including refining, petrochemical, distributed gas, flow and process control and other industrial applications. The Turbomachinery & Process Solutions portfolio includes drivers (aero-derivative gas turbines, heavy-duty gas turbines and synchronous and induction electric motors), compressors (centrifugal and axial, direct drive high speed, integrated, subsea compressors, turbo expanders and reciprocating), turn-key solutions (industrial modules and waste heat recovery), pumps, valves, and compressed natural gas (CNG) and small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions used primarily for shale oil and gas field development.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Digital Solutions provides equipment and services for a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, metals, and transportation. The offerings include sensor-based measurement, non-destructive testing and inspection, turbine, generator and plant controls and condition monitoring, as well as pipeline integrity solutions.

Summarized financial information is shown in the following tables. Consistent accounting policies have been applied by all segments within the Company, for all reporting periods.

The performance of our operating segments is evaluated based on segment operating income (loss), which is defined as income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate and before the following: net interest expense, net other non operating income (loss), corporate expenses, restructuring, impairment and other charges, inventory impairments, merger and related costs, and certain gains and losses not allocated to the operating segments.



	Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017					September 30, 2016
Segments	Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes			Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
Oilfield Services	$	2,635	$	75		$	192	$	(66	)
Oilfield Equipment	600		(43		)	829		61
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	1,511		210			1,480		258
Digital Solutions	629		87			523		101
Total segment	5,375		329			3,024		354
Corporate	—		(89		)	—		(75		)
Inventory impairment ^(a)	—		(12		)	—		(24		)
Restructuring, impairment and other	—		(191		)	—		(77		)
Merger and related costs	—		(159		)	—		(2		)
Other non operating income (loss), net	—		(3		)	—		6
Interest expense, net	—		(42		)	—		(21		)
Total	$	5,375	$	(167	)	$	3,024	$	161



	Nine Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017					September 30, 2016
Segments	Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes			Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
Oilfield Services	$	3,077	$	(42	)	$	599	$	(164	)
Oilfield Equipment	1,965		9			2,693		190
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	4,841		707			4,950		942
Digital Solutions	1,613		226			1,511		240
Total segment	11,496		900			9,753		1,208
Corporate	—		(282		)	—		(240		)
Inventory impairment ^(a)	—		(31		)	—		(131		)
Restructuring, impairment and other	—		(292		)	—		(452		)
Merger and related costs	—		(310		)	—		(10		)
Other non operating income (loss), net	—		65			—		18
Interest expense, net	—		(75		)	—		(74		)
Total	$	11,496	$	(25	)	$	9,753	$	319


^(a)	Charges for inventory impairments are reported in the "Cost of goods sold" caption of the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).

The following table presents total assets by segment:



Segments	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Oilfield Services ^(a)	$	33,505		$	3,266
Oilfield Equipment	8,887			9,406
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	9,075			8,565
Digital Solutions	3,644			3,113
Total segment	55,111			24,350
Corporate and eliminations ^(b)	(518		)	(2,629		)
Total	$	54,593		$	21,721


^(a)	Goodwill acquired as a result of the Baker Hughes acquisition have preliminarily been allocated to Oilfield Services. See "Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" for further details.

^(b)Corporate and eliminations in total segment assets include adjustments of intercompany investments and receivables that are reflected within the total assets of the four reportable segments.

Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Related Party Transactions

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Our most significant related party transactions are transactions that we have entered into with our members and their affiliates. GE and its affiliates have provided and continue to provide a variety of services to us. We also enter into certain transactions with BHGE as provided in the BHGE LLC Agreement.

In connection with the Transactions on July 3, 2017, we entered into various agreements with GE and its affiliates that govern our relationship with GE following the Transactions including an Intercompany Services Agreement pursuant to which GE and its affiliates and the Company will provide certain services to each other. GE will provide certain administrative services, GE proprietary technology and use of certain GE trademarks in consideration for a payment of $55 million per year. Costs of $14 million related to the Intercompany Services Agreement were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. GE may also provide us with certain additional administrative services under the Intercompany Services Agreement, not included as consideration for the $55 million per year payment, and the fees for such services are based on actual usage of such services and historical GE intercompany pricing. In addition, we will provide GE and its affiliates with confidential access to certain of our proprietary technology and related developments and enhancements thereto related to GE's operations, products or service offerings.

Prior to the Transactions, GE and its affiliates provided a variety of services and funding to us. The cost of these services was either (a) recognized through our allocated portion of GE's corporate overhead; or (b) billed directly to us (such as most of our employee benefit costs).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Certain of our employees are covered under various GE sponsored employee benefit plans, including GE's retirement plans (pension, retiree health and life insurance, and savings benefit plans) and active health and life insurance benefit plans. Further details are provided in "Note 9. Employee Benefit Plans."

RELATED PARTY BALANCES

In connection with the Transactions, as of July 3, 2017, we were required to repay any cash in excess of $100 million, net of any third-party debt in GE O&G, to GE. Due to the restricted nature of the majority of this excess cash, we continue to hold this cash on behalf of GE until such cash is unrestricted and available for repayment to GE. The restriction arises as the majority of the cash cannot be released, transferred or otherwise converted into a non-restricted market currency due to the lack of market liquidity, capital controls or similar monetary or exchange limitations by a Government entity of the jurisdiction in which such cash is situated. Accordingly, on July 3, 2017, we executed a promissory note with GE. There is no maturity date on the promissory note, but we remain obligated to repay GE such excess cash together with any income or loss we may incur on it, therefore, this obligation is reflected as short-term borrowings. As of September 30, 2017, $1,267 million of such cash was held on behalf of GE, and a corresponding liability is reported in short-term borrowings both in the condensed consolidated and combined statements of financial position.

RECEIVABLES MONETIZATION

We monetize a portion of our current receivables through programs established for GE and various GE subsidiaries. We account for receivables monetized as true sales in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing.

Our current receivables are legally transferred through receivable factoring programs established for GE and various GE subsidiaries administered by Working Capital Solutions (WCS), an operating unit of GE Capital.

We factor U.S. and non‑U.S. receivables to GE Capital on a recourse and nonrecourse basis pursuant to various factoring and services agreements, purchased directly by WCS, GE Capital or sold to external investors through WCS agent arranger or buy/sell structures. Under the factoring programs, GE Capital performs a risk analysis and allocates a nonrecourse credit limit for each customer. If the portfolio exceeds this credit limit, then the receivable is factored with recourse. The evaluation of whether recourse transactions qualify for accounting derecognition is based, in part, upon the legal jurisdiction of the sales, as such, the majority of recourse transactions outside the U.S. qualify for sale treatment. The Company has $147 million and $198 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, of accounts payable to GE that relate to cash collected on current receivables under this monetization program.

In addition, prior to the Transactions, we participated in the GE Accounts Receivable (GEAR) program, in which we transferred our receivables into a securitization structure administered by GE Capital through the GE Receivables and Sale Contribution Agreement.

Transfers of receivables under WCS administered programs are generally accounted for as sales.

Under the programs, we retain the responsibility for servicing the receivables and remitting collections to the owner and the lenders for a fee equal to the prevailing market rate for such services. We have outsourced our servicing responsibilities to GE Capital for a market-based fee and accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded on the condensed consolidated and combined statements of financial position as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Under the programs, we incurred interest expense and finance charges of $17 million and $22 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $57 million and $66 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is reflected on the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).

TRADE PAYABLES ACCELERATED PAYMENT PROGRAM

Our North American operations participate in accounts payable programs with GE Capital. We settle invoices with vendors per our payment terms to obtain cash discounts. GE Capital provides funding for the period from the date at which an invoice is eligible for a cash discount through the final termination date for invoice settlement. Our liability associated with the funded participation in the accounts payable programs, which is presented as accounts payable within the condensed consolidated and combined statements of financial position, was $139 million and $104 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

PARENT'S NET INVESTMENT

At December 31, 2016, the remainder of GE's total investment in excess of our debt from GE is reflected as equity under the caption "Parent's net investment" in our condensed consolidated and combined statements of financial position. At September 30, 2017, GE's equity ownership is reflected in noncontrolling interest in our condensed consolidated and combined statements of financial position.

OTHER

The Company has $516 million and $228 million of accounts payable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, for services provided by GE in the ordinary course of business.

Prior to the Transactions, GE provided guarantees, letters of credit, and other support arrangements on our behalf. We provide guarantees to GE Capital on behalf of some customers who have entered into financing arrangements with GE Capital.

Prior to the Transactions, a certain number of our employees were granted GE stock options and RSUs under GE's 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements include compensation expense related to these awards for the portion of an employee's vesting period that accrued during employment with us.

INCOME TAXES

At closing, BHGE, GE and BHGE LLC entered into a Tax Matters Agreement. The Tax Matters Agreement governs the administration and allocation between the parties of tax liabilities and benefits arising prior to, as a result of, and subsequent to the Transactions, including certain restructuring transactions in connection therewith, and the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of GE and BHGE, with respect to various other tax matters. GE will be responsible for certain taxes related to the formation of the transaction undertaken by GE and Baker Hughes and their respective subsidiaries. GE has assumed approximately $35 million of tax obligations of Baker Hughes related to the formation of the transaction.

Following the closing of the Transactions, BHGE or BHGE LLC (or their respective subsidiaries) may be included in group tax returns with GE. To the extent included in such group tax returns, (i) BHGE or BHGE LLC will be required to make tax sharing payments to GE in an amount intended to approximate the amount that such entity would have paid if it had not been included in such group tax returns and had filed separate tax returns, and (ii) GE will be required to pay BHGE or BHGE LLC to the extent such separate tax returns include net operating losses that are used to reduce taxes payable by GE with respect to the applicable group tax return.

The Tax Matters Agreement also provides for the sharing of certain tax benefits (i) arising from the Transactions, including restructuring transactions, and (ii) resulting from allocations of tax items by BHGE LLC. GE is entitled to 100% of these tax benefits to the extent that GE has borne certain taxes related to the formation of the transaction. Thereafter, these tax benefits will be shared by GE and BHGE in accordance with their economic ownership of BHGE LLC, which will initially be approximately 62.5% and approximately 37.5%, respectively. The sharing of tax benefits generally is expected to result in cash payments by BHGE LLC to its members. Any such cash payments may be subject to adjustment based on certain subsequent events, including tax audits or other determinations as to the availability of the tax benefits with respect to which such cash payments were previously made.

Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LITIGATION

We are subject to a number of lawsuits and claims arising out of the conduct of our business. The ability to predict the ultimate outcome of such matters involves judgments, estimates and inherent uncertainties. We record a liability for those contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, including accruals for self-insured losses which are calculated based on historical claim data, specific loss development factors and other information.

A range of total possible losses for all litigation matters cannot be reasonably estimated. Based on a consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, we do not expect the ultimate outcome of currently pending lawsuits or claims against us, other than those discussed below, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these matters.

With respect to the litigation matters below, if there was an adverse outcome individually or collectively, there could be a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations expected for the year. These litigation matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. Therefore, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these matters.

During 2014, we received notification from a customer related to a possible equipment failure in a natural gas storage system in Northern Germany, which includes certain of our products. We are currently investigating the cause of the possible failure and, if necessary, possible repair and replacement options for our products. Similar products were utilized in other natural gas storage systems for this and other customers. The customer initiated arbitral proceedings against us on June 19, 2015, under the rules of the German Institute of Arbitration e.V. (DIS). On August 3, 2016, the customer amended its claims and now alleges damages of approximately $224 million plus interest at an annual rate of prime + 5%. Hearings before the arbitration panel were held January 16, 2017 through January 23, 2017, and March 20, 2017 through March 21, 2017. In addition, on September 21, 2015, TRIUVA Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division against the Company and Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. alleging that the plaintiff is the owner of gas storage caverns in Etzel, Germany in which the Company provided certain equipment in connection with the development of the gas storage caverns. The plaintiff further alleges that the Company supplied equipment that was either defectively designed or failed to warn of risks that the equipment posed, and that these alleged defects caused damage to the plaintiff's property. The plaintiff seeks recovery of alleged compensatory and punitive damages of an unspecified amount, in addition to reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest. The allegations in this lawsuit are related to the claims made in the June 19, 2015 German arbitration referenced above. At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of these claims.

On April 30, 2015, a class and collective action lawsuit alleging that we failed to pay a nationwide class of workers overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and North Dakota law was filed titled Williams et al. v. Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. On February 8, 2016, the Court conditionally certified certain subclasses of employees for collective action treatment. The parties have agreed in principle to a settlement of the class claims, subject to Court approval. The amount of the class settlement, if approved by the Court, will not have a material impact in the financial results reported by the Company.

On July 31, 2015, Rapid Completions LLC filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas against Baker Hughes Incorporated, Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., and others claiming infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,907,936; 7,134,505; 7,543,634; 7,861,774; and 8,657,009. On August 6, 2015, Rapid Completions amended its complaint to allege infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,074,451. On September 17, 2015, Rapid Completions and Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. sued Baker Hughes Canada Company in the Canada Federal Court on the related Canadian patent 2,412,072. On April 1, 2016, Rapid Completions removed U.S. Patent No. 6,907,936 from its claims in the lawsuit. On April 5, 2016, Rapid Completions filed a second lawsuit in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas against Baker Hughes Incorporated, Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. and others claiming infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,303,501. These patents relate primarily to certain specific downhole completions equipment. The plaintiff has requested a permanent injunction against further alleged infringement, damages in an unspecified amount, supplemental and enhanced damages, and additional relief such as attorney's fees and costs. During August and September 2016, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) agreed to institute an inter-partes review of U.S. Patent Nos 7,861,774; 7,134,505; 7,534,634; 6,907,936; 8,657,009; and 9,074,451. On August 29, 2017, the USPTO issued its final written decisions in the inter-partes reviews of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,657,009; and 9,074,451 finding that all claims of those patents were unpatentable. On August 31, 2017, the USPTO issued its final written decision in the inter-partes review of U.S. Patent 6,907,936 - the patent dropped from the lawsuit by the plaintiffs - finding that all claims of this patent were patentable. Trial on the validity of asserted claims from Canada patent 2,412,072, was completed March 9, 2017, with no decision from the Court. At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of these claims.

On May 10, 2017, a putative class action complaint was filed on behalf of purported Baker Hughes stockholders in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas challenging the Transaction Agreement and Plan of Merger combining Baker Hughes with GE O&G. The complaint is captioned Booth Family Trust v. Baker Hughes Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 4:17-cv-01457 (S.D. Tex. 2017). The complaint asserted, among other things, claims under Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) against Baker Hughes and the members of its board of directors and challenged the adequacy of the disclosures made in the combined proxy statement/prospectus dated as of May 9, 2017. In addition to certain unspecified damages and reimbursement of costs, the plaintiff sought to enjoin the consummation of the Transactions. On June 21, 2017, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the Booth Family Trust litigation in exchange for the Company making certain additional disclosures. Those disclosures were contained in an 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2017. On September 14, 2017, the parties filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with the Court dismissing all remaining claims of the Booth Family Trust with prejudice. The parties agreed to an award of attorney’s fees in an amount that will not have a material impact on the financial results reported by the Company.

Following consummation of the Transactions, two purported holders of shares of Baker Hughes common stock, representing a total of 1,875,000 shares of common stock of Baker Hughes, filed petitions in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware seeking appraisal for their shares pursuant to Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. The action is captioned as follows: GKC Strategic Value Master Fund, LP F/K/A GKC Appraisal Rights Master Fund, LP and Walleye Trading LLC v. Baker Hughes Incorporated, Case No. 2017-0769. At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of this action.

On February 17, 2017, GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc. (now known as GE Infrastructure Sensing, LLC) (GEIS), a subsidiary of the Company, was served with a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of New York by a company named Saniteq LLC claiming compensatory damages totalling $500 million plus punitive damages of an unspecified amount. The complaint is captioned Saniteq LLC v. GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc., No. 17-cv-771 (E.D.N.Y 2017). The complaint generally alleges that GEIS breached a contract being negotiated between the parties and misappropriated unspecified trade secrets. At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of these claims.

In January 2013, INEOS and Naphtachimie initiated expertise proceedings in Aix-en-Provence, France arising out of a fire at a chemical plant owned by INEOS in Lavera, France which resulted in a 15-day plant shutdown and destruction of a steam turbine which was part of a compressor train owned by Naphtachimie. INEOS and Naphtachimie claim approximately €195 million in losses as a result of the incident. Two of the Company's subsidiaries (and 17 other companies) were notified to participate in the proceedings. The proceedings are ongoing, and at this time, there is no indication that the Company's subsidiaries were involved in the incident. At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of these claims.

We insure against risks arising from our business to the extent deemed prudent by our management and to the extent insurance is available, but no assurance can be given that the nature and amount of that insurance will be sufficient to fully indemnify us against liabilities arising out of pending or future legal proceedings or other claims. Most of our insurance policies contain deductibles or self-insured retentions in amounts we deem prudent and for which we are responsible for payment. In determining the amount of self-insurance, it is our policy to self-insure those losses that are predictable, measurable and recurring in nature, such as claims for automobile liability, general liability and workers compensation.

PRODUCT WARRANTIES

We provide for estimated product warranty expenses when we sell the related products. Because warranty estimates are forecasts that are based on the best available information, primarily historical claims experience, claims costs may differ from amounts provided. An analysis of changes in the liability for product warranties are as follows:



Balance at December 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively	$	74		$	100
Provisions	27			21
Expenditures	(33		)	(40		)
Other ^(a)	97			(1		)
Balance at September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively	$	165		$	80


^(a)	Includes an increase of $93 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as a result of the Baker Hughes acquisition.

OTHER

In the normal course of business with customers, vendors and others, we have entered into off-balance sheet arrangements, such as surety bonds for performance, letters of credit and other bank issued guarantees, which totalled approximately $3.6 billion at September 30, 2017. It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments. None of the off-balance sheet arrangements either has, or is likely to have, a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Restructuring, Impairment and Other

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring, Impairment and Other

RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

In the current and prior periods, we approved various restructuring plans globally, mainly to consolidate manufacturing and service facilities, rationalize product lines and rooftops, and reduce headcount across various functions. As a result, we recognized a charge of $191 million and $49 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $264 million and $255 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These restructuring initiatives will generate charges post September 30, 2017, and the related estimated remaining charges are approximately $80 million.

These charges are included as part of "Restructuring, impairment and other" in the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).

The amount of costs not included in the reported segment results is as follows:



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Oilfield Services	$	118	$	13	$	141	$	119
Oilfield Equipment	31		2		41		38
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	16		12		38		47
Digital Solutions	13		17		27		28
Corporate	13		5		17		23
Total	$	191	$	49	$	264	$	255

These costs were primarily related to product line terminations, plant closures and related expenses such as property, plant and equipment impairments, contract terminations and costs of assets' and employees' relocation, employee-related termination benefits, and other incremental costs that were a direct result of the restructuring plans.



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Property, plant & equipment, net ^(a)	$	68	$	13	$	80	$	84
Employee-related termination expenses	87		18		126		96
Asset relocation costs	2		6		7		14
EHS remediation costs	1		2		8		19
Contract termination fees	16		5		21		31
Other incremental costs	17		5		22		11
Total	$	191	$	49	$	264	$	255


^(a)	Includes $74 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 of accelerated depreciation related for certain activities associated with our restructuring plans.

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES

We conduct impairment tests on long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable based on estimated future cash flows. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we did not identify any indicators of potential impairment for assets still in use that would require further examination. Impairments related to assets removed from service are included in restructuring charges above.

OTHER CHARGES

Other charges included in "Restructuring, impairment and other" caption of the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss) was nil and $28 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $28 million and $197 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Other charges include currency devaluation charges of nil and $25 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $12 million and $124 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, largely driven by significant currency devaluations in Angola and Nigeria. These markets have minimal currency derivative liquidity which limits our ability to offset these exposures.

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Use of Estimates

Foreign Currency

Cost Method Investments

Equity Method Investments

Sales of Goods And Services

Sales of Goods and Services

Sales of Goods And Services

Sales of Goods and Services

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and relate to the research and development of new products and services.

Cash And Equivalents

Cash and Equivalents

Short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less are included in cash equivalents unless designated as available-for-sale and classified as investment securities.

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Concentration of Credit Risk

Inventories

Property, Plant And Equipment (PP&E)

Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E)

Other Intangible Assets

Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents, current receivables, investments, accounts payables, short and long-term debt, and derivative financial instruments.

Fair Value Measurements


•	Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.


•	Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.


•	Level 3 - Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Derivatives

Investments in Debt and Equity Securities

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Cost and Equity Method Investments

Long-lived Assets

Income Taxes

Environmental Liabilities

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADOPTED

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED

Business Acquisition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Purchase price consideration



Purchase consideration
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)	July 3, 2017
Baker Hughes shares outstanding	426,097,407
Restricted stock units vested upon closing	1,611,566
Total Baker Hughes shares outstanding for purchase consideration	427,708,973
Baker Hughes share price on July 3, 2017 per share	$	57.68
Purchase consideration	$	24,670
Rollover of outstanding options into options to purchase Class A shares of BHGE (fair value)	114
Precombination service of restricted stock units (fair value)	$	14
Total purchase consideration	$	24,798

Preliminary identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed



Preliminary identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed	Estimated fair value at July 3, 2017
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$	4,133
Current receivables	2,378
Inventories	1,975
Property, plant and equipment	4,048
Other intangible assets ^(a)	4,400
All other assets	1,395
Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	(1,115	)
Borrowings	(3,373		)
Liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits	(684		)
All other liabilities ^(b)	(1,426		)
Total identifiable net assets	$	11,731
Noncontrolling interest associated with net assets acquired	(77		)
Goodwill ^(c)	13,144
Total purchase consideration	$	24,798

^(a)



	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Weighted Average Life (Years)
Customer relationships	$	1,300	15
Trade name - Baker Hughes	2,000		Indefinite-lived
Trade names - other	200		10
Developed technology	900		10
Total	$	4,400


^(b)	All other liabilities includes approximately $188 million of net deferred tax liabilities related to the estimated fair value of intangible assets included in the preliminary purchase consideration and approximately $134 million of other net deferred tax assets.

^(c)

Pro forma information



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenue	$	5,375		$	5,375		$	16,158		$	17,178
Net loss	(116		)	(363		)	(320		)	(2,317		)
Net loss attributable to the Company	(117		)	(357		)	(324		)	(2,248		)

Current Receivables (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Receivables [Abstract]

Current receivables

Current receivables are summarized in the table below:



	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Customer receivables	$	3,808		$	1,699
Related parties	696			236
Other	1,037			814
Total current receivables	5,541			2,749
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(231		)	(186		)
Total current receivables, net	$	5,310		$	2,563

Inventories - (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventories, net of reserves

Inventories, net of reserves, are comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Finished goods	$	3,037	$	1,585
Work in process and raw material	2,272		1,639
Total inventories, net	$	5,309	$	3,224

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are compromised of the following:



	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Land and improvements	$	348		$	130
Buildings, structures and related equipment	2,793			1,344
Machinery and equipment	5,700			2,916
Total cost	8,841			4,390
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,586		)	(2,065		)
Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation	$	6,255		$	2,325

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill are detailed below by segment:



	Oilfield Services			Oilfield Equipment			Turbo-machinery & Process Solutions		Digital Solutions			Total
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross	$	3,203		$	3,428		$	1,814	$	1,989		$	10,434
Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2016	(2,997		)	(503		)	—		(254		)	(3,754		)
Balance at December 31, 2016	206			2,925			1,814		1,735			6,680
Acquisitions ^(a)	13,144			—			—		—			13,144
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	(47		)	142			105		62			262
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	13,303		$	3,067		$	1,919	$	1,797		$	20,086


^(a)	Includes goodwill associated with the acquisition of Baker Hughes. This amount and its allocations to segments are preliminary.

Schedule of Intangible assets

Intangible assets are comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Technology	$	1,538	$	(451	)	$	1,087	$	596	$	(371	)	$	225
Customer relationships	3,267		(771		)	2,496		1,920		(660		)	1,260
Capitalized software	1,120		(664		)	456		896		(535		)	361
Trade names and trademarks	890		(156		)	734		681		(130		)	551
Other	2		(1		)	1		1		(1		)	—
Finite-lived intangible assets	6,817		(2,043		)	4,774		4,094		(1,697		)	2,397
Indefinite-lived intangible assets ^(a)	2,052		—			2,052		52		—			52
Total intangible assets	$	8,869	$	(2,043	)	$	6,826	$	4,146	$	(1,697	)	$	2,449


^(a)	Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally comprise trade names and trademarks acquired in business combinations.

Schedule of Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets

Amortization expense of intangible assets over the remainder of 2017 and for each of the subsequent five fiscal years is expected to be as follows:



Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2017	$	108
2018	422
2019	397
2020	361
2021	345
2022	329

Contract Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]

Contract assets

Contract assets are comprised of the following:



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Long-term product service agreements ^(a)	$	1,408	$	1,046
Long-term equipment contract revenue ^(b)	1,050		703
Total revenue in excess of billings	2,458		1,749
Deferred inventory costs ^(c)	303		218
Contract assets	$	2,761	$	1,967


^(a)	Reflects revenues earned in excess of billings on our long-term product service agreements.


^(b)	Reflects revenues earned in excess of billings on our long-term contracts to construct technically complex equipment.


^(c)	Represents cost deferral for shipped goods and other costs for which the criteria for revenue recognition has not yet been met.

Borrowings (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Short-term and long-term borrowings

Short-term and long-term borrowings consisted of the following:



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Short-term borrowings
Short-term bank borrowings	$	202	$	79
Current portion of long-term borrowings	274		34
Short-term borrowings from GE	1,364		121
Other short-term borrowings	26		5
Total short-term borrowings	$	1,866	$	239

Long-term borrowings
7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018	$	557	$	—
3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021	527		—
8.55% Debentures due June 2024	142		—
6.875% Notes due January 2029	387		—
5.125% Notes due September 2040	1,310		—
Capital leases	89		1
Other long-term borrowings	27		37
Total long-term borrowings	3,039		38
Total borrowings	$	4,905	$	277

Employee Benefit Plans - (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Periodic Costs

The components of net periodic cost of plans sponsored by us are as follows for the three months ended September 30:



	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017			2016
Service cost	$	12		$	3		$	4		$	1		$	1		$	—
Interest cost	12			5			6			2			2			—
Expected return on plan assets	(20		)	(8		)	(11		)	(1		)	—			—
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—			—			—			(1		)	1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2			2			2			1			—			—
Other	—			—			—			—			—			(3		)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	6		$	2		$	1		$	3		$	2		$	(2	)

The components of net periodic cost of plans sponsored by us are as follows for the nine months ended September 30:



	U.S. Pension Benefits						Non-U.S. Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017			2016
Service cost	$	17		$	8		$	7		$	5		$	2		$	1
Interest cost	23			17			9			9			4			4
Expected return on plan assets	(38		)	(25		)	(13		)	(10		)	—			—
Amortization of prior service credit	—			—			—			—			(2		)	(2		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	4			6			5			5			(2		)	—
Curtailment/settlement gain ^(a)	—			—			—			(26		)	(3		)	(2		)
Other	—			—			—			—			—			(8		)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	6		$	6		$	8		$	(17	)	$	(1	)	$	(7	)

Members' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:



	Investment Securities			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Benefit Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	—		$	(1,801	)	$	(10	)	$	(83	)	$	(1,894	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	40			217			12			(12		)	257
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(39		)	—			9			—			(30		)
Deferred taxes	1			(10		)	(4		)	6			(7		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2			207			17			(6		)	220
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1			1			—			2			4
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	1		$	(1,595	)	$	7		$	(91	)	$	(1,678	)



	Investment Securities		Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Benefit Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	—	$	(1,384	)	$	(2	)	$	(146	)	$	(1,532	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	—		(158		)	(39		)	120			(77		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—			33			2			35
Deferred taxes	—		(3		)	1			(53		)	(55		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		(161		)	(5		)	69			(97		)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		(4		)	—			6			2
Balance at September 30, 2016	$	—	$	(1,541	)	$	(7	)	$	(83	)	$	(1,631	)

Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consists of derivative instruments and investment securities.



	September 30, 2017										December 31, 2016
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Net Balance			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Net Balance
Assets
Derivatives	$	—	$	212		$	—	$	212		$	—	$	318		$	—	$	318
Investment securities	99		—			171		270			—		—			—		—
Total assets	99		212			171		482			—		318			—		318

Liabilities
Derivatives	—		(196		)	—		(196		)	—		(375		)	—		(375		)
Total liabilities	$	—	$	(196	)	$	—	$	(196	)	$	—	$	(375	)	$	—	$	(375	)

Reconciliation of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements

The following table provides a reconciliation of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements:



Balance at December 31, 2016	$	—
Additions as a result of business combination	179
Purchases	65
Proceeds at maturity	(71		)
Unrealized losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2		)
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	171

Schedule of derivatives

The table below provides additional information about how derivatives are reflected in our condensed consolidated and combined financial statements.



Carrying amount related to derivatives	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Derivative assets	$	212		$	318
Derivative liabilities	(196		)	(375		)
Net derivatives	$	16		$	(57	)

The table below summarizes the fair value of all derivatives, including hedging instruments and embedded derivatives.



	September 30, 2017					December 31, 2016
	Assets		(Liabilities)			Assets		(Liabilities)
Derivatives accounted for as hedges
Currency exchange contracts	$	10	$	—		$	2	$	(9	)

Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Currency exchange contracts	202		(196		)	316		(366		)
Total derivatives	$	212	$	(196	)	$	318	$	(375	)

Schedule of cash flow hedges

The effect of the hedged forecasted transaction is not presented in this table but offsets the earnings effect of the derivative.



	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
Financial statement effects - cash flow hedges	2017			2016			2017			2016
Condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position changes:
Fair value of derivatives increase (decrease)	$	9		$	(4	)	$	12		$	(39	)
Equity (increase) decrease	(9		)	4			(12		)	39

Income (loss) related to ineffectiveness	—			—			—			—
Income (loss) effect of derivatives ^(a)	—			(3		)	(9		)	(33		)


^(a)	Offsets earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transaction

Schedule of economic hedges



	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
Financial statement effects - economic hedges ^(a)	2017		2016			2017		2016
Condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position changes:
Change in fair value of economic hedge increase (decrease) ^(b)	$	59	$	(41	)	$	60	$	(126	)
Change in fair value of economic hedges which has current earnings offset from hedged assets/liabilities increase (decrease)	53		(1		)	53		(3		)
Income (loss) effect of economic hedges on forecasted transactions with no current period earnings offset ^(c)	$	6	$	(40	)	$	7	$	(123	)


^(a)	Include both the realized and unrealized movements, as well as those which cover future cash flows yet to be recognized on the condensed consolidated and combined statement of financial position.


^(b)	Include fair value changes in embedded derivatives


^(c)	Offset by the future earnings effects of economically hedged item.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of pertinent information about a derivative or group of derivatives on a disaggregated basis, such as for individual instruments, or small groups of similar instruments. May include a combination of the type of instrument, risks being hedged, notional amount, hedge designation, related hedged item, inception date, maturity date, or other relevant item.

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Financial Instruments - Reconciliation of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at December 31, 2016	$ 0
Additions as a result of business combination	179
Purchases	65
Proceeds at maturity	(71)
Unrealized losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)
Balance at September 30, 2017	$ 171

Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summarized financial information

Summarized financial information is shown in the following tables. Consistent accounting policies have been applied by all segments within the Company, for all reporting periods.



	Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2017					September 30, 2016
Segments	Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes			Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
Oilfield Services	$	2,635	$	75		$	192	$	(66	)
Oilfield Equipment	600		(43		)	829		61
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	1,511		210			1,480		258
Digital Solutions	629		87			523		101
Total segment	5,375		329			3,024		354
Corporate	—		(89		)	—		(75		)
Inventory impairment ^(a)	—		(12		)	—		(24		)
Restructuring, impairment and other	—		(191		)	—		(77		)
Merger and related costs	—		(159		)	—		(2		)
Other non operating income (loss), net	—		(3		)	—		6
Interest expense, net	—		(42		)	—		(21		)
Total	$	5,375	$	(167	)	$	3,024	$	161



	Nine Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017					September 30, 2016
Segments	Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes			Revenue		Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
Oilfield Services	$	3,077	$	(42	)	$	599	$	(164	)
Oilfield Equipment	1,965		9			2,693		190
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	4,841		707			4,950		942
Digital Solutions	1,613		226			1,511		240
Total segment	11,496		900			9,753		1,208
Corporate	—		(282		)	—		(240		)
Inventory impairment ^(a)	—		(31		)	—		(131		)
Restructuring, impairment and other	—		(292		)	—		(452		)
Merger and related costs	—		(310		)	—		(10		)
Other non operating income (loss), net	—		65			—		18
Interest expense, net	—		(75		)	—		(74		)
Total	$	11,496	$	(25	)	$	9,753	$	319


^(a)	Charges for inventory impairments are reported in the "Cost of goods sold" caption of the condensed consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).

Total assets by segment

The following table presents total assets by segment:



Segments	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Oilfield Services ^(a)	$	33,505		$	3,266
Oilfield Equipment	8,887			9,406
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	9,075			8,565
Digital Solutions	3,644			3,113
Total segment	55,111			24,350
Corporate and eliminations ^(b)	(518		)	(2,629		)
Total	$	54,593		$	21,721


^(a)	Goodwill acquired as a result of the Baker Hughes acquisition have preliminarily been allocated to Oilfield Services. See "Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" for further details.

^(b)Corporate and eliminations in total segment assets include adjustments of intercompany investments and receivables that are reflected within the total assets of the four reportable segments.

Related Party Transactions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

Transfers of receivables under WCS administered programs are generally accounted for as sales.

Commitments and Contingencies - (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Product Warranties

An analysis of changes in the liability for product warranties are as follows:



Balance at December 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively	$	74		$	100
Provisions	27			21
Expenditures	(33		)	(40		)
Other ^(a)	97			(1		)
Balance at September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively	$	165		$	80

Restructuring, Impairment and Other - (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment and Restructuring Charges

The amount of costs not included in the reported segment results is as follows:



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Oilfield Services	$	118	$	13	$	141	$	119
Oilfield Equipment	31		2		41		38
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions	16		12		38		47
Digital Solutions	13		17		27		28
Corporate	13		5		17		23
Total	$	191	$	49	$	264	$	255



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Property, plant & equipment, net ^(a)	$	68	$	13	$	80	$	84
Employee-related termination expenses	87		18		126		96
Asset relocation costs	2		6		7		14
EHS remediation costs	1		2		8		19
Contract termination fees	16		5		21		31
Other incremental costs	17		5		22		11
Total	$	191	$	49	$	264	$	255


^(a)	Includes $74 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 of accelerated depreciation related for certain activities associated with our restructuring plans.

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Details) Employee in Thousands, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 15, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Employee country	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Employee country	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2016 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Countries in which our business is conducted \| country		120		120
Number of our employees \| Employee		65		65
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Research and development expenses		$ 162	$ 87	$ 343	$ 253
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		1,247		1,247			$ 752
Cash held on behalf of GE		1,267		1,267
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Retained loss		(277)		(277)			$ 0
GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)						62.50%
GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)						37.50%
Pro Forma \| ASU 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Retained loss								$ 500
Expected \| ASU 2016-16
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, before tax	$ 300
General Electric Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,000		$ 1,000

Business Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Transaction related costs		$ 159	$ 2	$ 310	$ 10
Termination fee, gross					3,500
Termination fee, net					$ 3,320
General Electric Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Special dividend	$ 7,400
GE Transaction Agreement \| Common Class A
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)		100.00%		100.00%
GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)	62.50%
GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company \| Common Class B
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)		62.50%		62.50%
GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)	37.50%
GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated \| Common Class A
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)		37.50%		37.50%
Special dividend
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash distribution per Common Unit (in dollars per unit)				$ 17.5
Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE) \| Common Stock \| GE Transaction Agreement \| Common Class A
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock on business combination (in units)	428,000,000
General Electric Company \| Common Stock \| GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company \| Common Class B
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock on business combination (in units)				717,000,000

Business Acquisition - Purchase Price (Details) - GE Transaction Agreement $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Baker Hughes shares outstanding (in shares) \| shares	426,097,407
Restricted stock units vested at closing (in shares) \| shares	1,611,566
Total Baker Hughes shares for purchase price consideration (in shares) \| shares	427,708,973
Baker Hughes share price on July 3, 2017 per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 57.68
Total purchase consideration	$ 24,798
Options
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	114
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	14
Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase consideration	$ 24,670

Business Acquisition - Preliminary identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liabilities
Goodwill (c)	$ 20,086		$ 6,680
GE Transaction Agreement
Assets
Cash and equivalents		$ 4,133
Current receivables		2,378
Inventories		1,975
Property, plant and equipment		4,048
Other intangible assets (a)		4,400
All other assets		1,395
Liabilities
Accounts payable		1,115
Borrowings		3,373
Liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits		684
All other liabilities (b)		1,426
All other liabilities (b)		11,731
Noncontrolling interest associated with net assets acquired		(77)
Goodwill (c)		13,144
Total purchase consideration		24,798
Deferred tax assets		188
Deferred tax assets, loss carryforward		134
Tax deductible goodwill		$ 67

Business Acquisition - Estimated fair value and average life (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net		$ 6,826	$ 2,449
GE Transaction Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net	$ 4,400
Customer relationships \| GE Transaction Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 1,300
Estimated useful lives	15 years
Trade names - other \| GE Transaction Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 200
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Developed technology \| GE Transaction Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 900
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Trade name - Baker Hughes \| GE Transaction Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 2,000

Business Acquisition - Pro forma (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 02, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net loss attributable to the Company	$ (276)	$ (276)	$ 91	$ 113	$ (163)	$ 187
GE Transaction Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, pro forma revenue	5,375		5,375		16,158	17,178
Business acquisition, pro forma net income	(116)		(363)		(320)	(2,317)
Net loss attributable to the Company	$ (117)		$ (357)		$ (324)	$ (2,248)

Current Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current receivables	$ 5,541	$ 2,749
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(231)	(186)
Total current receivables, net	5,310	2,563
Customer receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current receivables	3,808	1,699
Related parties
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current receivables	696	236
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Current receivables	$ 1,037	$ 814

Inventories - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 3,037	$ 1,585
Work in process and raw material	2,272	1,639
Total inventories, net	$ 5,309	$ 3,224

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 8,841		$ 8,841		$ 4,390
Accumulated depreciation	(2,586)		(2,586)		(2,065)
Property, plant and equipment - less accumulated depreciation	6,255		6,255		2,325
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment	266	$ 67	405	$ 242
Land and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	348		348		130
Buildings, structures and related equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,793		2,793		1,344
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 5,700		$ 5,700		$ 2,916

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross		$ 10,434
Goodwill impairment		(3,754)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	$ 6,680
Goodwill, acquired	13,144
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	262
Goodwill, net, ending balance	20,086
Operating segments \| Oilfield Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross		3,203
Goodwill impairment		(2,997)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	206
Goodwill, acquired	13,144
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	(47)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	13,303
Operating segments \| Oilfield Equipment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross		3,428
Goodwill impairment		(503)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	2,925
Goodwill, acquired	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	142
Goodwill, net, ending balance	3,067
Operating segments \| Turbo-machinery & Process Solutions
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross		1,814
Goodwill impairment		0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,814
Goodwill, acquired	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	105
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,919
Operating segments \| Digital Solutions
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2016, gross		1,989
Goodwill impairment		$ (254)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,735
Goodwill, acquired	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and others	62
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 1,797

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets by Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 6,817	$ 4,094
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(2,043)	(1,697)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	4,774	2,397
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	2,052	52
Intangible assets, gross	8,869	4,146
Other intangible assets, net	6,826	2,449
Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,538	596
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(451)	(371)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	1,087	225
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	3,267	1,920
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(771)	(660)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	2,496	1,260
Capitalized software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	1,120	896
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(664)	(535)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	456	361
Trade names and trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	890	681
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(156)	(130)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	734	551
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	2	1
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(1)	(1)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$ 1	$ 0

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Future Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2017	$ 108
2018	422
2019	397
2020	361
2021	345
2022	$ 329

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease)			$ 2,380
Amortization expense for intangible assets included in net income	$ 115	$ 65	237	$ 192
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	2,052		$ 2,052		$ 52
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives			1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives			30 years
GE Transaction Agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense for intangible assets included in net income	49
Baker Hughes \| Trademark
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 2,000		$ 2,000
Vetco \| Trademark
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets					42
Bently Nevada \| Trademark
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets					$ 10
Income approach valuation technique \| Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Discount rates			10.00%
Income approach valuation technique \| Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Discount rates			11.00%

Contract Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Revenue in excess of billings	$ 2,458	$ 1,749
Deferred inventory costs (c)	303	218
Contract assets	2,761	1,967
Long-term product service agreements (a)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Revenue in excess of billings	1,408	1,046
Long-term equipment contract revenue (b)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Revenue in excess of billings	$ 1,050	$ 703

Borrowings - Short-term and long-term borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Sep. 30, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Short-term borrowings

Current portion of long-term borrowings

$ 274

$ 34

Total short-term borrowings

^[1]

1,866

239

Long-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

Capital leases

Total long-term borrowings

3,039

Total borrowings

$ 4,905

277

7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

7.50%

3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

3.20%

8.55% Debentures due June 2024

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

8.55%

6.875% Notes due January 2029

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

6.875%

5.125% Notes due September 2040

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Stated interest rate

5.125%

Senior Notes | 7.5% Senior Notes due November 2018

Long-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

$ 557

Senior Notes | 3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021

Long-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

527

Senior Notes | 6.875% Notes due January 2029

Long-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

387

Senior Notes | 5.125% Notes due September 2040

Long-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

1,310

Debentures | 8.55% Debentures due June 2024

Long-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

142

Short-term bank borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

202

Short-term borrowings from GE

Short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

1,364

121

Other short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings

$ 26

$ 5

[1]	Cash and equivalents includes $1,267 million of cash at September 30, 2017 held on behalf of GE, and a corresponding liability is reported in short-term borrowings. See "Note 14. Related Party Transactions" for further details.

Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)		9 Months Ended
Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of debt		$ 4,975,000,000	$ 303,000,000
2017 Credit Agreement \| Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 3,000,000,000
GE Transaction Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Business acquisition, step-up adjustment		$ 364,000,000

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Pension plan	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Pension plan	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) plan	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Multiemployer plan, contributions by employer	$ 22,000,000	$ 25,000,000	$ 67,000,000	$ 73,000,000
Pension assets or obligations, threshold, per plan	$ 20,000,000		20,000,000
Defined benefit plan, contributions by employer			49,000,000
Defined contribution plan, contributions by employer			$ 69,000,000
United States
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Plans \| plan			7
Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Plans \| plan			6
U.K.
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Plans \| plan				2

Employee Benefit Plans - Net period cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Other Postretirement Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 1	$ 0	$ 2	$ 1
Interest cost	2	0	4	4
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	(1)	1	(2)	(2)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	0	0	(2)	0
Curtailment/settlement gain (a)			(3)	(2)
Other	0	(3)	0	(8)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	2	(2)	(1)	(7)
United States \| Pension plan
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	12	3	17	8
Interest cost	12	5	23	17
Expected return on plan assets	(20)	(8)	(38)	(25)
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2	2	4	6
Curtailment/settlement gain (a)			0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Net periodic cost (benefit)	6	2	6	6
Non-U.S. Pension Benefits \| Pension plan
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	4	1	7	5
Interest cost	6	2	9	9
Expected return on plan assets	(11)	(1)	(13)	(10)
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2	1	5	5
Curtailment/settlement gain (a)			0	(26)
Other	0	0	0	0
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$ 1	$ 3	$ 8	$ (17)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes expense	$ 96	$ 70	$ 125	$ 132
U.S. income tax rate			35.00%
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]
Decrease in income tax expense			$ 7
General Electric Oil & Gas \| U.S. and Foreign Authorities
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]
Business combination, earnings attributable to tax, before tax, percent		100.00%

Members' Equity (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common units issued (in units)	1,145,000		0
GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)		62.50%
GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)		37.50%
Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common units issued (in units)	450

Members' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 02, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				$ 14,855	$ 14,855	$ 14,545
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 278	$ 278	$ (110)	(58)	220	(97)
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		3		4	2
Ending Balance	40,210	40,210	15,264		40,210	15,264
Investment Securities, Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				0	0	0
Ending Balance	1	1	0		1	0
Investment Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications					40	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					(39)	0
Deferred taxes					1	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)					2	0
Investment Securities, Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests					1	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				(1,801)	(1,801)	(1,384)
Ending Balance	(1,595)	(1,595)	(1,541)		(1,595)	(1,541)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications					217	(158)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					0	0
Deferred taxes					(10)	(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)					207	(161)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests					1	(4)
Cash Flow Hedges, Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				(10)	(10)	(2)
Ending Balance	7	7	(7)		7	(7)
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications					12	(39)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					9	33
Deferred taxes					(4)	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)					17	(5)
Cash Flow Hedges, Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests					0	0
Benefit Plans, Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				(83)	(83)	(146)
Ending Balance	(91)	(91)	(83)		(91)	(83)
Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications					(12)	120
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					0	2
Deferred taxes					6	(53)
Other comprehensive income (loss)					(6)	69
Benefit Plans, Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests					2	6
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance				(1,894)	(1,894)	(1,532)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		278		$ (62)		(99)
Ending Balance	$ (1,678)	$ (1,678)	$ (1,631)		(1,678)	(1,631)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications					257	(77)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					(30)	35
Deferred taxes					(7)	(55)
Other comprehensive income (loss)					220	(97)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests					$ 4	$ 2

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency transaction reclassification	$ 4
Derivative, notional amount	$ 11,500	$ 7,100
Cash flow hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, term	3 years	2 years

Financial Instruments - Recurring fair value measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	$ 212	$ 318
Assets, fair value	212	318
Derivative liabilities	(196)	(375)
Liabilities, fair value	(196)	(375)
Fair value, measurements, recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	212	318
Investment securities	270	0
Assets, fair value	482	318
Derivative liabilities	(196)	(375)
Liabilities, fair value	(196)	(375)
Fair value, measurements, recurring \| Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Investment securities	99	0
Assets, fair value	99	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Liabilities, fair value	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring \| Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	212	318
Investment securities	0	0
Assets, fair value	212	318
Derivative liabilities	(196)	(375)
Liabilities, fair value	(196)	(375)
Fair value, measurements, recurring \| Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Investment securities	171	0
Assets, fair value	171	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Liabilities, fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Financial Instruments - Derivatives and hedging (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets, fair value	$ 212	$ 318
Liabilities, fair value	(196)	(375)
Currency exchange contracts \| Designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets, fair value	10	2
Liabilities, fair value	0	(9)
Currency exchange contracts \| Not designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets, fair value	202	316
Liabilities, fair value	$ (196)	$ (366)

Financial Instruments - Cash flow hedges (Details) - Cash flow hedging - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Income (loss) related to ineffectiveness	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Income (loss) effect of derivatives (a)	0	(3)	(9)	(33)
Currency exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair value of derivatives increase (decrease)	9	(4)	12	(39)
Equity contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Equity (increase) decrease	$ (9)	$ 4	$ (12)	$ 39

Financial Instruments - Economic hedges (Details) - Not designated as hedging instrument - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in fair value of economic hedge increase (decrease) (b)	$ 59	$ (41)	$ 60	$ (126)
Change in fair value of economic hedges which has current earnings offset from hedged assets/liabilities increase (decrease)	53	(1)	53	(3)
Income (loss) effect of economic hedges on forecasted transactions with no current period earnings offset (c)	$ 6	$ (40)	$ 7	$ (123)

Financial Instruments - Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative assets	$ 212	$ 318
Derivative liabilities	(196)	(375)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ 16	$ (57)

Segment Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details)	Sep. 30, 2017 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	4

Segment Information - Operating profit (loss) by segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 5,375	$ 3,024	$ 11,496	$ 9,753
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(167)	161	(25)	319
Merger and related costs	(159)	(2)	(310)	(10)
Other non operating income (loss), net	(3)	6	65	18
Interest expense, net	(42)	(21)	(75)	(74)
Operating segments
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Revenue	5,375	3,024	11,496	9,753
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	329	354	900	1,208
Corporate
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(89)	(75)	(282)	(240)
Segment reconciling items
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Inventory impairment (a)	(12)	(24)	(31)	(131)
Restructuring, impairment and other	(191)	(77)	(292)	(452)
Merger and related costs	(159)	(2)	(310)	(10)
Other non operating income (loss), net	(3)	6	65	18
Interest expense, net	(42)	(21)	(75)	(74)
Oilfield Services \| Operating segments
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Revenue	2,635	192	3,077	599
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	75	(66)	(42)	(164)
Oilfield Equipment \| Operating segments
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Revenue	600	829	1,965	2,693
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	(43)	61	9	190
Turbo-machinery & Process Solutions \| Operating segments
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Revenue	1,511	1,480	4,841	4,950
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	210	258	707	942
Digital Solutions \| Operating segments
Summarized financial information [Abstract]
Revenue	629	523	1,613	1,511
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	$ 87	$ 101	$ 226	$ 240

Segment Information - Assets by segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 54,593	$ 21,721
Operating segments
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	55,111	24,350
Operating segments \| Oilfield Services
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	33,505	3,266
Operating segments \| Oilfield Equipment
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	8,887	9,406
Operating segments \| Turbo-machinery & Process Solutions
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	9,075	8,565
Operating segments \| Digital Solutions
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	3,644	3,113
Corporate and eliminations (b)
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ (518)	$ (2,629)

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash held on behalf of GE	$ 1,267	$ 1,267		$ 1,267
Income tax obligation	96		$ 70	125	$ 132
GE Transaction Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash repayment, threshold				100
GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)							62.50%
GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company \| Expected
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of tax benefits						100.00%
GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)							37.50%
Accounts payable amounts factored through monetization program (b)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable, related party	147	147		147				$ 198
WCS and GEAR
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest expense and finance charges	17		$ 22	57	$ 66
GE Capital accounts payable program
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable, related party	139	139		139				104
Accounts Payable, GE and its Affiliates [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable, related party	516	516		516				$ 228
GE \| GE’s corporate overhead
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses from transactions with related party, agreement		$ 55
GE \| Intercompany Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction	$ 14			$ 14
Common Class B \| GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)	62.50%	62.50%		62.50%
Common Class B \| GE Transaction Agreement \| General Electric Company \| Expected
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)						62.50%
Common Class A \| GE Transaction Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)	100.00%	100.00%		100.00%
Common Class A \| GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)	37.50%	37.50%		37.50%
Common Class A \| GE Transaction Agreement \| Baker Hughes Incorporated \| Expected
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Approximate interest to be acquired (percent)						37.50%
U.S. and Foreign Authorities \| General Electric Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income tax obligation				$ 35

Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
GE \| Working capital solutions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Transfers of receivables accounted for as sales	$ 1,452	$ 2,168

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions			9 Months Ended
	Feb. 17, 2017 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet arrangements				$ 3,600
Equipment failure \| Pending litigation \| Natural Gas Storage System in Northern Germany
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Marginal rate on annual prime rate (percent)		5.00%
Value of alleged damages sought		$ 224
Breach of contract \| Pending litigation \| Saniteq LLC v. GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Value of alleged damages sought	$ 500
Damage from Fire, Explosion or Other Hazard [Member] \| Pending litigation \| INOES and Naphtachimie [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Value of alleged damages sought \| €			€ 195
GE Transaction Agreement \| Pending litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding, appraisal rights (in shares) \| shares				1,875,000

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 74	$ 100
Provisions	27	21
Expenditures	(33)	(40)
Other (a)	97	(1)
Ending balance	165	$ 80
GE Transaction Agreement
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Other (a)	$ 93

Restructuring, Impairment and Other - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 191,000,000	$ 49,000,000	$ 264,000,000	$ 255,000,000
Estimated remaining charges	80,000,000		80,000,000
Restructuring, impairment and other charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other asset impairment charges and foreign currency translation gain (loss), realized	0	28,000,000	28,000,000	197,000,000
Currency gain (loss)	$ 0	$ (25,000,000)	$ (12,000,000)	$ (124,000,000)

Restructuring, Impairment and Other - Schedule of Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	$ 191	$ 49	$ 264	$ 255
Property, plant & equipment, net (a)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	68	13	80	84
Restructuring charges, accelerated depreciation			74
Employee-related termination expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	87	18	126	96
Asset relocation costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	2	6	7	14
EHS remediation costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	1	2	8	19
Contract termination fees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	16	5	21	31
Other incremental costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	17	5	22	11
Corporate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	13	5	17	23
Oilfield Services \| Operating segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	118	13	141	119
Oilfield Equipment \| Operating segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	31	2	41	38
Turbo-machinery & Process Solutions \| Operating segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	16	12	38	47
Digital Solutions \| Operating segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	$ 13	$ 17	$ 27	$ 28

Label	Element	Value
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)	us-gaap_MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease	$ (208,000,000)
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	23,000,000
Contribution from Parent	bhge_ContributionfromParent	7,400,000,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance	us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance	4,000,000
Parent Net Investment, Changes, Increase (Decrease)	bhge_ParentNetInvestmentChangesIncreaseDecrease	900,000,000
Member Units [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)	us-gaap_MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease	(92,000,000)
Stockholders' Equity, Other	us-gaap_StockholdersEquityOther	23,000,000
Retained Earnings [Member]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ProfitLoss	(277,000,000)
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)	us-gaap_MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease	(116,000,000)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ProfitLoss	4,000,000
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ProfitLoss	1,000,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance	us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance	4,000,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax	4,000,000
Parent [Member]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	us-gaap_ProfitLoss	109,000,000
Contribution from Parent	bhge_ContributionfromParent	7,400,000,000
Parent Net Investment, Changes, Increase (Decrease)	bhge_ParentNetInvestmentChangesIncreaseDecrease	900,000,000
Cash Dividend [Member]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash	198,000,000
Cash Dividend [Member] \| Member Units [Member]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash	198,000,000
Special Dividend [Member]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash	7,498,000,000
Special Dividend [Member] \| Member Units [Member]
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash	7,498,000,000
General Electric Company [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions	0
General Electric Company [Member] \| Member Units [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions	$ 24,991,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions	717,000,000
General Electric Company [Member] \| Parent [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions	$ (24,991,000,000)
Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE) [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions	24,875,000,000
Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE) [Member] \| Member Units [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions	$ 24,798,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesAcquisitions	428,000,000
Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE) [Member] \| Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueAcquisitions	$ 77,000,000