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Document and Entity Information Document
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Entity Central Index Key 0001276187
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Amendment Flag false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes