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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
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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