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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	$ 322	$ 264	$ 646	$ 500
Permian JV
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (as a percent)	35.00%		35.00%
Cactus II
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (as a percent)	30.00%		30.00%
Red River
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (as a percent)	33.00%		33.00%
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	$ 73	62	$ 151	121
Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	73	62	151	121
Permian JV | Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	53	58	111	112
Cactus II | Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	15		29
Red River | Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	$ 5	$ 4	$ 11	$ 9

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