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Earnings Per Share (Table 1) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation$ (368)$ 142$ (44)$ 687
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders(368)133(44)659
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:    
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders$ (0.48)$ 0.19$ (0.06)$ 0.95
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders$ (0.48)$ 0.19$ (0.06)$ 0.90
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Member]
    
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation(368)142(44)687
Preferred stock dividends of El Paso Corporation (9) (28)
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders(368)133(44)659
Weighted average common shares outstanding764699747698
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Weighted average common shares outstanding and dilutive securities764699747698
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:    
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders$ (0.48)$ 0.19$ (0.06)$ 0.95
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Member]
    
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation(368)142(44)687
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders$ (368)$ 142$ (44)$ 687
Weighted average common shares outstanding764699747698
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Options and restricted stock 5 5
Convertible preferred stock 58 58
Weighted average common shares outstanding and dilutive securities764762747761
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:    
Net income (loss) attributable to El Paso Corporation's common stockholders$ (0.48)$ 0.19$ (0.06)$ 0.90