XML 28 R7.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.6.0.2

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Noncontrolling Interests [Member] | Limited Partners [Member]
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | $ 15,440.4 | $ (359.0) | $ 225.6 | $ 15,573.8
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Net income | 2,833.5 | 0.0 | 46.1 | 2,787.4
Cash distributions paid to limited partners | (2,638.1) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (2,638.1)
Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights | (3.7) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (3.7)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests | (48.6) | 0.0 | (48.6) | 0.0
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests | 4.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0
Common units issued and noncontrolling interests acquired in connection with Step 1 of Oiltanking acquisition | 3,568.7 | 0.0 | 1,397.2 | 2,171.5
Net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units | 388.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 388.8
Amortization of fair value of equity-based awards | 87.0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 81.8
Cash flow hedges | 117.0 | 117.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Other | (56.8) | 0.4 | (0.5) | (56.7)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 19,692.2 | (241.6) | 1,629.0 | 18,304.8
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Net income | 2,558.4 | 0.0 | 37.2 | 2,521.2
Cash distributions paid to limited partners | (2,943.7) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (2,943.7)
Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights | (7.7) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (7.7)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests | (48.0) | 0.0 | (48.0) | 0.0
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests | 54.0 | 0.0 | 54.0 | 0.0
Common units issued in connection with Step 2 of Oiltanking acquisition | 0.0 | 0.0 | (1,408.7) | 1,408.7
Removal of noncontrolling interests in connection with sale of Offshore Business | (62.1) | 0.0 | (62.1) | 0.0
Net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units | 1,188.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1,188.6
Amortization of fair value of equity-based awards | 92.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 92.4
Cash flow hedges | 22.0 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Other | (45.0) | 0.4 | 4.6 | (50.0)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | 20,501.1 | (219.2) | 206.0 | 20,514.3
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Net income | 2,553.0 | 0.0 | 39.9 | 2,513.1
Cash distributions paid to limited partners | (3,300.5) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (3,300.5)
Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights | (11.7) | 0.0 | 0.0 | (11.7)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interests | (47.4) | 0.0 | (47.4) | 0.0
Cash contributions from noncontrolling interests | 20.4 | 0.0 | 20.4 | 0.0
Net cash proceeds from the issuance of common units | 2,542.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2,542.8
Amortization of fair value of equity-based awards | 90.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 90.2
Cash flow hedges | (60.7) | (60.7) | 0.0 | 0.0
Other | (21.2) | (0.1) | 0.1 | (21.2)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016 | $ 22,266.0 | $ (280.0) | $ 219.0 | $ 22,327.0

X
- Definition Issuance of common units pursuant to Oiltanking acquisition. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | epd_IssuanceOfCommonUnitsInConnectionWithOiltankingAcquisition
Namespace Prefix: | epd_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance because of a sale of assets that occurred during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | epd_NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromSaleOfAssets
Namespace Prefix: | epd_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Total cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | epd_PartnersCapitalDistributionEquivalentRightsPaid
Namespace Prefix: | epd_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPartnersCapitalRollForward
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of increase in noncontrolling interest from subsidiary issuance of equity interests to noncontrolling interest holders. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1A -Subparagraph (c)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64809438&loc=SL4573702-111684 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 23 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68079674&loc=SL4569655-111683 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromSubsidiaryEquityIssuance
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 10A -Subparagraph (d) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66004124&loc=SL7669646-108580 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDerivativesQualifyingAsHedgesNetOfTax
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Change in the different classes of partners' capital accounts during the year due to acquisitions. Partners include general, limited and preferred partners. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB Topic 4.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnersCapitalAccountAcquisitions
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Total distributions to each class of partners (i.e., general, limited and preferred partners). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 5 -Subparagraph (SAB Topic 4.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187171-122770 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnersCapitalAccountDistributions
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Total change in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to the sale of units. All partners include general, limited and preferred partners. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 5 -Subparagraph (SAB Topic 4.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187171-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnersCapitalAccountSaleOfUnits
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Total change in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to unit-based compensation. All partners include general, limited and preferred partners. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 5 -Subparagraph (SAB Topic 4.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187171-122770 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnersCapitalAccountUnitBasedCompensation
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of partners' capital (deficit), including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27012166&loc=d3e187085-122770 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 272 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6373374&loc=d3e70478-108055 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnersCapitalIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in partners' capital classified as other. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnersCapitalOther
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 55 -Paragraph 4K -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=65897068&loc=SL4591552-111686 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 19 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68079674&loc=SL4569616-111683 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1A -Subparagraph (c)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64809438&loc=SL4573702-111684 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 55 -Paragraph 4J -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=65897068&loc=SL4591551-111686 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 810 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1A -Subparagraph (a)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64809438&loc=SL4573702-111684 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ProfitLoss
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnerCapitalComponentsAxis=us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnerCapitalComponentsAxis=us-gaap_NoncontrollingInterestMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_PartnerTypeOfPartnersCapitalAccountAxis=us-gaap_LimitedPartnerMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |