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PARTNERSHIP CAPITAL - Non-controlling interest - Perpetual Subordinated Notes (Details) - Perpetual subordinated notes - $ / shares shares in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 21, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Partnership Units [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares outstanding (in shares) |  | 293 | 293 | 0 | 0
Issued for cash (in shares) | 293 | 0 | 293 | 0 |
Series 7 Preferred Units |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Partnership Units [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Issued for cash (in shares) | 12 |  |  |  |
Shares issued, price per share (usd per share) | $ 25 |  |  |  |
Series 14 Preferred Units |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Partnership Units [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Quarterly fixed distribution rate | 5.125% |  |  |  |

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