CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ 47	$ (3)	$ 191	$ (63)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities
Deferred income taxes			149	(31)
Equity in (earnings) loss of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.	(69)	9	(340)	94
Changes in components of working capital
Accounts receivable, related party			(3)	(3)
Other current assets			(1)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable			0	2
Accrued other current liabilities			4	1
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities			0	0
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments			(145)	(727)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities			(145)	(727)
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	145		145	727
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities			145	727
Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents			0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period			0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0