DEBT - Long Term Debt Issuance (Details) - Enbridge Inc. $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt	$ 3,000
5.70% sustainability-linked senior notes due March 2033
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.70%
Principal amount of debt	$ 2,300
5.70% sustainability-linked senior notes due March 2033 \| Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms Period One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (as a percent)	35.00%
5.70% sustainability-linked senior notes due March 2033 \| Debt Instrument Interest Rate Terms Period Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.70%
Spread on variable rate (percent)	0.50%
5.97% senior note due March 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.97%
Principal amount of debt	$ 700
Term of fixed rate	3 years
Debt instrument maturity period (in year)	1 year

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