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PAYROLL EXPENSE (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) employee | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Analysis of income and expense [abstract] |  |  |
Partnership, number of key employees or directors | employee | 0 |  |
Payroll expense | $ 519 | $ 309 | $ 212
Payroll Expense [Line Items] |  |  |
Directors' remuneration expense | 1 | 1 | 1
General Partner |  |  |
Payroll Expense [Line Items] |  |  |
Directors' remuneration expense | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1

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