CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 182	$ (3)	$ 6
Net income (loss)	258	(20)	13
Earnings (loss) per share basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.16	$ (0.19)	$ 0.14
Number of shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted	120	105	95
KMP [Member]
Equity in earnings (loss) of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.	$ 440	$ (23)	$ 19