CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets
Accounts receivable, related party	$ 12	$ 10
Total current assets	12	10
Deferred income taxes	10	0
Total Assets	3,476	2,732
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	4	3
Accrued other current liabilities	8	7
Total current liabilities	12	10
Deferred income taxes	0	218
Shareholders' Equity
Retained deficit	(1,755)	(1,256)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	18	0
Total Shareholders' Equity	3,464	2,504
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	3,476	2,732
Voting Shares [Member]
Shareholders' Equity
Common shares	0	0
Listed Shares [Member]
Shareholders' Equity
Common shares	5,201	3,760
KMP [Member]
Current Assets
Investment in Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.	$ 3,454	$ 2,722