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Organization and Basis of Consolidation and Presentation - Simplification Transactions (Details) - Simplification Transactions shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Nov. 15, 2016 USD ($) shares
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PAA GP |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Economic general partner interest converted into non-economic interest | 2.00%
AAP |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Units agreed to be issued in connection with the Simplification Transactions | 245.5
Units to be issued in the future | 0.8
AAP Senior Secured Credit Agreement | AAP |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Debt Assumed | $ | $ 642

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