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Debt Obligations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Oct. 02, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding $ 21,389.2us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount $ 17,357.7us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount    
Total other, non-principal amounts (25.4)epd_LongTermDebtTotalOtherNonPrincipalAmounts (6.2)epd_LongTermDebtTotalOtherNonPrincipalAmounts    
Less current maturities of debt (2,206.4)us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent [1] (1,125.0)us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent [1]    
Total long-term debt 19,157.4us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent 16,226.5us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Letters of credit outstanding for facilities and motor fuel tax obligations 2.5epd_LetterOfCreditOutstandingForFacilitiesAndMotorFuelTaxObligations      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 19,856.5us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 15,825.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | Commercial Paper Notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 906.5us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_CommercialPaperNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 [2] 475.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_CommercialPaperNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 [2]    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms variable      
Maximum borrowing capacity 2,000.0us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_CommercialPaperNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | Commercial Paper Notes [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 0.22%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_CommercialPaperNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
/ us-gaap_RangeAxis
= us-gaap_MinimumMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | Commercial Paper Notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 0.77%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_CommercialPaperNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
/ us-gaap_RangeAxis
= us-gaap_MaximumMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO $1.5 Billion 364-Day Credit Agreement [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		   1,500.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms variable      
Maturity Date Sep. 29, 2015      
Maximum borrowing capacity 1,500.0us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maximum bank commitments increase 200.0epd_MaximumBankCommitmentsIncrease
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Information regarding variable interest rates paid [Abstract]        
Variable Interest Rates Paid, Minimum (in hundredths) 1.15%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateEffectivePercentageRateRangeMinimum
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Variable Interest Rates Paid, Maximum (in hundredths) 1.15%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateEffectivePercentageRateRangeMaximum
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Weighted-Average Interest Rate Paid (in hundredths) 1.15%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateDuringPeriod
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_Epo2014364DayCreditAgreementMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes O [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesOMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 500.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesOMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 9.75%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesOMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Jan. 31, 2014      
Repayment of senior notes 500.0us-gaap_MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesOMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes G [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 650.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.60%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Oct. 15, 2014      
Repayment of senior notes 650.0us-gaap_MaturitiesOfSeniorDebt
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes I [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 250.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 250.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Mar. 01, 2015      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes X [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 400.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesXMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 400.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesXMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 3.70%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesXMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Jun. 01, 2015      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes FF [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 650.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesFfMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 650.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesFfMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 1.25%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesFfMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Aug. 13, 2015      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes AA [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 750.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesAaMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 750.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesAaMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 3.20%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesAaMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 01, 2016      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes L [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 800.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 800.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.30%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Sep. 01, 2017      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes V [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 349.7us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesVMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 349.7us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesVMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.65%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesVMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Apr. 15, 2018      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO $3.5 Billion Multi-Year Revolving Credit Facility [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoMultiYearRevolvingCreditFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoMultiYearRevolvingCreditFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms variable      
Maturity Date Jun. 19, 2018      
Maximum borrowing capacity 3,500.0us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoMultiYearRevolvingCreditFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Information regarding variable interest rates paid [Abstract]        
Variable Interest Rates Paid, Minimum (in hundredths) 1.13%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateEffectivePercentageRateRangeMinimum
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoMultiYearRevolvingCreditFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Variable Interest Rates Paid, Maximum (in hundredths) 1.14%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateEffectivePercentageRateRangeMaximum
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoMultiYearRevolvingCreditFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Weighted-Average Interest Rate Paid (in hundredths) 1.13%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateDuringPeriod
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoMultiYearRevolvingCreditFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes N [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 700.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 700.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.50%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Jan. 31, 2019      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes LL [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 800.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLlMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLlMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 2.55%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLlMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Oct. 15, 2019      
Aggregate debt principal issued 800.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLlMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Debt issued as percent of principal amount (in hundredths) 99.981%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageOfPrincipalAmountRedeemed
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesLlMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes Q [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 500.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesQMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 500.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesQMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.25%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesQMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Jan. 31, 2020      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes Y [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 1,000.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesYMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 1,000.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesYMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.20%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesYMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Sep. 01, 2020      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes CC [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 650.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesCcMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 650.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesCcMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 4.05%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesCcMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 15, 2022      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes HH [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 1,250.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesHhMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 1,250.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesHhMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 3.35%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesHhMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Mar. 15, 2023      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes JJ [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 850.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJjMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJjMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 3.90%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJjMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 15, 2024      
Aggregate debt principal issued 850.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJjMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Debt issued as percent of principal amount (in hundredths) 99.811%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageOfPrincipalAmountRedeemed
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJjMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes MM [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 1,150.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesMmMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesMmMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 3.75%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesMmMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 15, 2025      
Aggregate debt principal issued 1,150.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesMmMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Debt issued as percent of principal amount (in hundredths) 99.681%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageOfPrincipalAmountRedeemed
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesMmMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes D [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 500.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesDMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 500.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesDMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.875%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesDMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Mar. 01, 2033      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes H [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 350.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesHMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 350.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesHMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.65%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesHMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Oct. 15, 2034      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes J [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 250.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 250.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.75%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesJMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Mar. 01, 2035      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes W [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 399.6us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesWMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 399.6us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesWMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 7.55%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesWMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Apr. 15, 2038      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes R [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 600.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesRMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 600.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesRMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.125%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesRMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Oct. 15, 2039      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes Z [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 600.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesZMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 600.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesZMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.45%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesZMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Sep. 01, 2040      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes BB [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 750.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesBbMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 750.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesBbMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.95%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesBbMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 01, 2041      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes DD [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 600.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesDdMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 600.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesDdMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.70%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesDdMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 15, 2042      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes EE [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 750.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesEeMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 750.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesEeMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 4.85%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesEeMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Aug. 15, 2042      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes GG [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 1,100.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGgMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 1,100.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGgMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 4.45%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesGgMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 15, 2043      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes II [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 1,400.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIiMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 1,000.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIiMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 4.85%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIiMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Mar. 15, 2044      
Aggregate debt principal issued 400.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIiMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Debt issued as percent of principal amount (in hundredths) 100.836%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageOfPrincipalAmountRedeemed
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesIiMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes KK [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 1,150.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesKkMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesKkMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 5.10%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesKkMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Feb. 15, 2045      
Aggregate debt principal issued 1,150.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesKkMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Debt issued as percent of principal amount (in hundredths) 99.845%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageOfPrincipalAmountRedeemed
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesKkMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Senior Notes NN [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 400.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNnMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNnMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 4.95%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNnMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Oct. 15, 2054      
Aggregate debt principal issued 400.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNnMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Debt issued as percent of principal amount (in hundredths) 98.356%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageOfPrincipalAmountRedeemed
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoSeniorNotesNnMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | TEPPCO Senior Notes 4 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 0.3us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoSeniorNotes4Member
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0.3us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoSeniorNotes4Member
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 6.65%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoSeniorNotes4Member
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Apr. 15, 2018      
Senior Debt Obligations [Member] | TEPPCO Senior Notes 5 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 0.4us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoSeniorNotes5Member
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		 0.4us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoSeniorNotes5Member
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 7.55%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoSeniorNotes5Member
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorDebtObligationsMember		      
Maturity Date Apr. 15, 2038      
Junior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Junior Subordinated Notes A [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 550.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [3] 550.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [3]    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed/variable      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 8.375%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [4]      
Maturity Date Aug. 31, 2066      
Date through which interest rate is fixed 8/1/2016 [4]      
Variable annual interest rate thereafter, variable rate basis 3-month LIBOR      
Variable interest rate (in hundredths) 3.7075%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [5]      
Junior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Junior Subordinated Notes C [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 285.8us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesCMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [6] 285.8us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesCMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [6]    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed/variable      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 7.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesCMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [7]      
Maturity Date Jun. 01, 2067      
Date through which interest rate is fixed 9/1/2017      
Variable annual interest rate thereafter, variable rate basis 3-month LIBOR      
Variable interest rate (in hundredths) 2.7775%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesCMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [8]      
Junior Debt Obligations [Member] | EPO Junior Subordinated Notes B [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 682.7us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesBMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [9] 682.7us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesBMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [9]    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed/variable      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 7.034%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesBMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [10]      
Maturity Date Jan. 15, 2068      
Date through which interest rate is fixed 1/15/2018 [10]      
Variable annual interest rate thereafter, variable rate basis 3-month LIBOR      
Variable interest rate (in hundredths) 2.68%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentBasisSpreadOnVariableRate1
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesBMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [11]      
Minimum variable annual interest rate (in hundredths) 7.034%epd_DebtInstrumentMinimumVariableAnnualInterestRate
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_EpoJuniorSubordinatedNotesBMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [11]      
Junior Debt Obligations [Member] | TEPPCO Junior Subordinated Notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 14.2us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 14.2us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		    
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Interest Rate Terms fixed/variable      
Interest Rate, stated percentage (in hundredths) 7.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= epd_TeppcoJuniorSubordinatedNotesMember
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubordinatedDebtObligationsMember		 [7]      
Maturity Date Jun. 01, 2067      
Senior Notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Principal Outstanding 18,950.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorNotesMember		      
Debt Obligations Terms [Abstract]        
Aggregate debt principal issued $ 4,750.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorNotesMember		 $ 2,250.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorNotesMember		 $ 2,500.0epd_SeniorNotesIssuedUnderUniversalShelfRegistration
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SeniorNotesMember		  
[1] We expect to refinance the current maturities of our debt obligations at or prior to their maturity.
[2] Principal amounts outstanding at December 31, 2014 have interest rates ranging from 0.22% and 0.77% and are due in January 2015.
[3] Fixed rate of 8.375% through August 1, 2016; thereafter, variable rate based on 3-month LIBOR plus 3.7075%
[4] Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year, which commenced in February 2007.
[5] Interest is payable quarterly in arrears in February, May, August and November of each year commencing in November 2016.
[6] Fixed rate of 7.00% through September 1, 2017; thereafter, variable rate based on 3-month LIBOR plus 2.7775%.
[7] Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in June and December of each year, which commenced in December 2009.
[8] Interest is payable quarterly in arrears in March, June, September and December of each year commencing in June 2017.
[9] Fixed rate of 7.034% through January 15, 2018; thereafter, the rate will be the greater of 7.034% or a variable rate based on 3-month LIBOR plus 2.68%.
[10] Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in January and July of each year, which commenced in January 2008.
[11] Interest is payable quarterly in arrears in January, April, July and October of each year commencing in April 2018.