Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Asset Retirement Obligation	$ 5,000,000		$ 5,000,000			$ 5,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price					1,500,000,000
Issuance of common units and Class F units in connection with SUGS Acquisition	6,274,483	0	6,274,483	0
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid					600,000,000
Estimated Closing Adjustments					107,000,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	20,000,000		20,000,000			23,000,000
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			3,000,000	1,000,000
Current Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			1,000,000	1,000,000
May Twenty Six Service Agreement | ETE
Annual Fees To Affiliates	$ 10,000,000
Common Units [Member]
Issuance of common units and Class F units in connection with SUGS Acquisition			31,372,419