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Commitments And Contingencies (MPG Site Estimated Future Costs And Recorded Liabilities) (Details) - Natural Gas Processing Plant [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Current and non-current environmental liabilities | $ 13
IPL [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Current and non-current environmental liabilities | 9
Minimum [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Range of estimated future costs | 9
Minimum [Member] | IPL [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Range of estimated future costs | 7
Maximum [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Range of estimated future costs | 25
Maximum [Member] | IPL [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Range of estimated future costs | $ 19

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