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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 Continuous Offering Program | Aug. 31, 2014 August 2014 Equity Distribution Agreement
Partners Capital and Distribution |  |  |  |
Maximum aggregate offer price of common stock |  |  |  | $ 900
Units Issued |  |  | 11.8 |
Net proceeds from sale | 669 | 400 | 669 |
Contribution from general partner |  |  | 14 |
Commissions paid |  |  | $ 7 |

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