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Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Williams Companies Inc [Member] | Power Innovation JV |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner | 49.00%
Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures | $ 5,340
Williams Companies Inc [Member] | Capital in excess of par value [Member] | Power Innovation JV |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Changes in ownership of consolidated subsidiaries, net (Note 2) | 3,750
Williams Companies Inc [Member] | Noncontrolling Interests | Power Innovation JV |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Changes in ownership of consolidated subsidiaries, net (Note 2) | 3,750
Momentum Midstream Acquisition [Axis] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | 5,500
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest | $ 2,000

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