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Acquisitions and Divestitures Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
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