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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Distributions paid |  | $ 1,083 | $ 729 | $ 863
Noncontrolling Interests |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Distributions paid |  | 298 | 14 | 10
Cash Distribution | Noncontrolling Interests |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Distributions paid |  | 298 | 14 | 10
Cash Distribution | Noncontrolling Interests | Plains Oryx Permian Basin LLC |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Distributions paid | $ 54 | 273 |  |
Cash Distribution | Noncontrolling Interests | Cactus II Pipeline LLC |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Distributions paid |  | 4 |  |
Cash Distribution | Noncontrolling Interests | Red River |  |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Distributions paid |  | $ 21 | $ 14 | $ 10

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