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Operating Segments (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of segment profit to net income attributable to PAA                      
Segment profit                 $ 2,167 $ 1,945 $ 1,560
Depreciation and amortization                 (375) (482) (249)
Interest expense                 (303) (288) (253)
Other income/(expense), net                 1 6 (19)
Income tax expense                 (99) (54) (45)
NET INCOME 318 237 300 536 330 173 386 237 1,391 1,127 994
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                 (30) (33) (28)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PAA $ 309 $ 231 $ 292 $ 528 $ 320 $ 165 $ 378 $ 230 $ 1,361 $ 1,094 $ 966