XML 105 R89.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.8.0.1

Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Asset impairment and related charges | $ 49.8 | $ 53.5 | $ 162.6
Impairment of other current assets | 12.0 | 1.2 |
Loss due to Pascagoula fire |  | 7.1 |
Impairment of long-lived assets disposed of other than by sale | 16.7 | 29.9 | 81.4
Impairment of long-lived assets held and used | 15.4 | 2.2 |
Impairment of long-lived assets held for sale | 2.5 |  | 14.2
Impairment of long-lived assets disposed of by sale | 3.2 | 13.1 | 67.0
Impairment of long-lived assets | 37.8 | 45.2 | 162.6
Offshore Business [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets disposed of by sale |  |  | 54.8
Certain storage and pipeline assets in Texas [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 12.4 |  |
Natural gas pipeline laterals and other pipelines in Texas [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 13.0 |  |
NGL Pipelines and Services [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 11.5 | 21.0 | 20.8
Crude Oil Pipelines & Services [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 10.2 | 2.3 | 33.5
Natural Gas Pipelines & Services [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 14.3 | 12.3 | 21.6
Petrochemical and Refined Products Services [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 1.8 | 9.6 | 28.2
Offshore Pipelines And Services [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 0.0 | 0.0 | 58.5
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of Other Than By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 1.5 | 8.0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held For Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 2.5 |  | 18.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of Other Than By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 8.0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held For Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 |  | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of Other Than By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held For Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 |  | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of Other Than By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held For Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | 2.5 |  | 18.0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Disposed of By Sale [Member] |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Assets, fair value | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0

X
- Definition The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | epd_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssets
Namespace Prefix: | epd_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of other current assets due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | epd_ImpairmentOfOtherCurrentAssets
Namespace Prefix: | epd_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68055307&loc=d3e2420-110228 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_AssetImpairmentChargesAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 820 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66048111&loc=d3e19207-110258 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosure
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_AssetsFairValueDisclosureAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount, before tax, of (gain) loss recognized for the (reversal of write-down) write-down to fair value, less cost to sell, of a disposal group. Excludes discontinued operations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84176398&loc=d3e2941-110230 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68055307&loc=d3e2443-110228 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationLossGainOnWriteDown
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 958 -SubTopic 225 -Section 45 -Paragraph 11 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84241808&loc=d3e92212-112881 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68055307&loc=d3e2420-110228 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84176398&loc=d3e2921-110230 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsHeldForUse
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 15 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68055307&loc=d3e2611-110228 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The charge against earnings in the period for the uninsured portion of a loss from a fire, explosion, or natural disaster (hurricane, earthquake). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.9) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=63488584&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LossFromCatastrophes
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of long lived assets other than goodwill due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 360 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84176398&loc=d3e2921-110230 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_OtherAssetImpairmentCharges
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis=epd_OffshoreGulfOfMexicoBusinessMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ImpairedAssetsToBeDisposedOfByMethodOtherThanSaleByTypeAxis=epd_CertainStorageAndPipelineAssetsInTexasMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ImpairedLongLivedAssetsHeldAndUsedByTypeAxis=epd_NaturalGasPipelineLateralsAndOtherPipelinesInTexasMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=epd_NglPipelinesAndServicesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=epd_OnshoreCrudeOilPipelinesAndServicesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=epd_OnshoreNaturalGasPipelinesAndServicesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=epd_PetrochemicalAndRefinedProductsServicesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=epd_OffshorePipelinesAndServicesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_FairValueByMeasurementFrequencyAxis=us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementsNonrecurringMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis=epd_LongLivedAssetsDisposedOfOtherThanBySaleMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis=epd_LongLivedAssetsHeldAndUsedMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis=us-gaap_DisposalGroupHeldforsaleNotDiscontinuedOperationsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis=epd_LongLivedAssetsDisposedOfBySaleMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis=us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis=us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis=us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |