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Equity Compensation Plans (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Other Consolidated Equity Compensation Information
Equity compensation expense	$ 27	$ 14	$ 46	$ 33
LTIP unit vestings	23	25	23	25
LTIP cash settled vestings	18	10	18	10
DER cash payments	1	1	2	2
PNG LTIP Awards Including Transaction Grants
Other Consolidated Equity Compensation Information
LTIP unit vestings	$ 1		$ 1

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Aggregate cash payments made towards distribution equivalent rights during the reporting period that have been earned by satisfying service and performance requirements.

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Aggregate cash paid by the entity during the period to settle equity instruments granted under share-based payment arrangements.

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The total fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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