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Acquisitions And Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Apr. 01, 2015
General Partner And EnLink [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Close date of acquisition Mar. 07, 2014  
GeoSouthern Intermediate Holdings, LLC [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Close date of acquisition Feb. 28, 2014  
EnLink [Member] | Victoria Express Pipeline [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Aggregate purchase price   $ 180us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
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EnLink [Member] | Victoria Express Pipeline [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Forecast [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Estimated construction costs assumed   $ 35us-gaap_CapitalizedCostsSupportEquipmentAndFacilities
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