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Derivatives and Risk Management Activities - Commodity Price Risk Hedging (Details) bbl in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 TWh bbl MMBbls Bcf
Net long position associated with crude oil purchases |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | 10.2
Net short time spread position hedging anticipated crude oil lease gathering purchases |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | 9.0
Net crude oil grade basis position |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | 5.9
Net short position related to anticipated net sales of crude oil and NGL inventory |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | 17.9
Positions hedging risk of not utilizing storage capacity |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | 1.2
Long natural gas position for natural gas purchases |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | Bcf | 46.4
Short propane position related to subsequent sale of products |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | MMBbls | 3.8
Short butane position related to subsequent sale of products |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | MMBbls | 1.9
Short condensate WTI position related to subsequent sale of products |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in barrels or Bcf) | MMBbls | 0.7
Long power position for power supply requirements |
Commodity Price Risk Hedging: |
Derivative position notional amount (in terawatt hours) | TWh | 1.0

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