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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 segment | Sep. 30, 2012 | Oct. 21, 2013 PAGP Subsequent Event
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General partner ownership interest (as a percent) | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Related party ownership of general partner interest (as a percent) |  |  |  |  | 21.80%
Operating segments number |  |  | 3 |  |

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