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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details 5) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 Continuous Offering Program | Dec. 31, 2012 Continuous Offering Program | Dec. 31, 2012 Continuous Offering Program Minimum | Dec. 31, 2013 Continuous Offering Program Maximum | Mar. 31, 2012 Other Equity Offerings | Nov. 30, 2011 Other Equity Offerings | Mar. 31, 2011 Other Equity Offerings | Dec. 31, 2012 Other Equity Offerings | Dec. 31, 2011 Other Equity Offerings
Partners Capital and Distribution |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum aggregate offer price of common stock |  |  |  |  |  | $ 300 | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |
Units Issued |  |  |  | 8,600,000 | 12,000,000 |  |  | 11,500,000 | 12,000,000 | 15,870,000 | 11,500,000 | 27,870,000
Gross Unit Price (in dollars per unit) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 40.015 | $ 32.515 | $ 32.000 |  |
Proceeds from Sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 460 | 390 | 508 | 460 | 898
Contribution from general partner |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 19
Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (14) | (13) | (15) | (14) | (28)
Net proceeds from Sale | 477 | 979 | 889 | 477 | 524 |  |  | 455 | 386 | 503 | 455 | 889
Commissions paid |  |  |  | $ 5 | $ 6 |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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