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Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
GP |  |  |
Related Party Transactions |  |  |
Costs reimbursed to general partner | $ 546 | $ 476 | $ 467
Principal Owner | AAP | Minimum |  |  |
Related Party Transactions |  |  |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 10.00% |  |
Class C Shares | PAGP |  |  |
Related Party Transactions |  |  |
Ownership interest (in units) | 539,445,289 | 528,442,538 |

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