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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Preferred Unit Distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 15, 2023 | Feb. 14, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Series B Preferred Units | Other current liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Dividends payable |  |  | $ 9 |  |
Cash Distribution | Series A Preferred Units |  |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Preferred unit dividends |  |  | 149 | $ 149 | $ 149
Cash Distribution | Series A Preferred Units | Other current liabilities | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Preferred unit dividends |  | $ 37 |  |  |
Cash Distribution | Series B Preferred Units |  |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Preferred unit dividends |  |  | $ 49 | $ 49 | $ 49
Cash Distribution | Series B Preferred Units | Other current liabilities | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Preferred unit dividends | $ 18 |  |  |  |

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