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Derivatives and Risk Management Activities - Embedded Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Embedded Derivatives
Gain/(loss) recognized due to changes in fair value			$ (2)	$ 25
Preferred Distribution Rate Reset Option | Series A Preferred Units
Embedded Derivatives
Fair value of derivative liability	$ 35		35		$ 32
Gain/(loss) recognized due to changes in fair value	$ 2	$ 25	$ (2)	$ 25

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Fair value of the assets less the liabilities of a derivative or group of derivatives.

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Net Increase or Decrease in the fair value of the embedded derivative or group of embedded derivatives included in earnings in the period.

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