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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Contributions from Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Jul. 31, 2022
Partners' Capital and Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contributions received | $ 26 | $ 1 | $ 12 |
Noncontrolling Interests |  |  |  |
Partners' Capital and Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contributions received | 26 | $ 1 | 12 |
Noncontrolling Interests | Plains Oryx Permian Basin LLC |  |  |  |
Partners' Capital and Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contributions received | $ 26 |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interests | Red River |  |  |  |
Partners' Capital and Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contributions received |  |  | $ 12 |
Advantage Pipeline Holdings LLC |  |  |  |
Partners' Capital and Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additional interest acquired |  |  |  | 50.00%
Advantage Pipeline Holdings LLC | Noncontrolling Interests | Plains Oryx Permian Basin LLC |  |  |  |
Partners' Capital and Distributions [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additional interest acquired |  |  |  | 50.00%

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