Leases Schedule of Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Property, plant and equipment	$ 1,827
Less accumulated depreciation	284
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,543
Natural gas gathering and NGL transportation pipelines and facilities
Property, plant and equipment	1,039
Natural gas processing facilities
Property, plant and equipment	633
Terminal and related assets
Property, plant and equipment	111
Land, building, office equipment and other
Property, plant and equipment	$ 44

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