Debt Obligations	9 Months Ended
Debt Obligations	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Obligations	DEBT OBLIGATIONS: Based on the estimated borrowing rates currently available to the Company and its subsidiaries for loans with similar terms and average maturities, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s consolidated debt obligations at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $1.07 billion and $1.81 billion, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the aggregate carrying amount of the Company’s consolidated debt obligations was $1.03 billion and $1.76 billion, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Senior Notes Panhandle’s 6.05% Senior Notes in the amount of $250 million matured on August 15, 2013 and were repaid with intercompany borrowings. Term Loans In September 2013, ETP issued $1.50 billion total principal amount of Senior Notes. Proceeds from this offering were used to repay $455 million of borrowings under the LNG Holdings term loan due February 2015. Compliance With Our Covenants The Company's notes are subject to certain requirements, such as the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio, which if not maintained, restrict the ability of the Company to make certain payments and impose limitations on the ability of the Company to subject its property to liens. Other covenants impose limitations on restricted payments, including dividends and loans to affiliates, and additional indebtedness. As of September 30, 2013, the Company is in compliance with these covenants.

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