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Goodwill Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 3,666.2   $ 3,677.3
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill   11.0  
Northern Indiana Gas Distribution [Member]
     
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill 17.8    
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill   1.0  
Columbia Gas Transmission Operations [Member]
     
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill 2,000.0    
Columbia Distribution [Member]
     
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill 1,700.0    
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill   $ 10.0