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Acquisitions and Divestitures Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
APT and SCT, Copano and the Goldsmith Landreth Unit acquisitions occurred as of beginning of reporting period [Member] |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] |
Revenues | $ 3,610
Income from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax | 630
Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | (2)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (356)
Net Income Attributable to Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 272
APT and SCT, Copano and the Goldsmith Landreth Unit acquisitions occurred as of beginning of reporting period [Member] | Class P [Member] |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] |
Diluted Earnings Per Class P Share | $ 0.26
KMP's Copano and Goldsmith acquisitions [Member] |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] |
Net Income | $ 628

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