CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net (loss) income	$ (20)	$ 13	$ 74
Adjustments to reconcile net (income) loss to net cash flows from operating activities
Deferred income taxes	(3)	6	45
Changes in components of working capital
Accounts receivable - related party	(2)	1	0
Other current assets	0	0	1
Accounts payable	1	0	0
Accrued other current liabilities	1	(1)	(1)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	0	0	0
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(727)	0	0
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Shares issued	727	0	0
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	727	0	0
Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	0	0	0
KMP [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net (income) loss to net cash flows from operating activities
Equity in loss (earnings) of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.	23	(19)	(119)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchase of i-units of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.	$ (727)	$ 0	$ 0