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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2026
Transmission, Power & Gulf [Member] | Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC [Member] |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00%
Northeast G & P [Member] | Blue Racer Midstream LLC [Member] |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00%
Northeast G & P [Member] | Williams Companies Inc [Member] | Northeast JV [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Variable Interest Entity Ownership Percentage | 65.00%
Northeast G & P [Member] | Williams Companies Inc [Member] | Cardinal Gas Services LLC [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Variable Interest Entity Ownership Percentage | 66.00%
West [Member] | Overland Pass Pipeline Company LLC [Member] |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00%
West [Member] | Williams Companies Inc [Member] | Conway Fractionator [Member] |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest | 50.00%
Gas & NGL Marketing Services | Cogentrix Co-Investment Fund, LP | Indirect Ownership Interest |
General and Description Of Business [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 10.00%

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