Label	Element	Value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassifications Between Permanent And Temporary Equity	enlc_ReclassificationsBetweenPermanentAndTemporaryEquity	$ 7,000,000

Represents an increase (decrease) in equity due to reclassifications between permanent and temporary equity recorded during the period. Amounts reclassified from permanent equity to temporary equity relate to an agreement that gives the non-controlling interest holder a contingent option to put a portion of its interest to the reporting entity. Amounts reclassified from temporary equity to permanent equity relate to the portion of the put option that lapses during the period thereby reducing the amount that may be put to the reporting entity.

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Namespace Prefix:	enlc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration