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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | $ 8
Noncontrolling Interests |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 8
Red River LLC | Noncontrolling Interests |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | $ 8

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