Document and Entity Information Document
Jul. 21, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 21, 2020
Entity Registrant Name EOG RESOURCES, INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000821189
Amendment Flag false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-9743
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-0684736
Entity Address, Address Line One 1111 Bagby
Entity Address, Address Line Two Sky Lobby 2
Entity Address, City or Town Houston
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77002
City Area Code 713
Local Phone Number 651-7000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol EOG
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false