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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	$ 386	$ 325
Permian JV
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (as a percent)	35.00%
Cactus II
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (as a percent)	30.00%
Red River
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (as a percent)	33.00%
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	$ 100	78
Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution | Consolidated Joint Venture Entities
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	100	78
Permian JV | Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	74	58
Cactus II | Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	20	14
Red River | Noncontrolling Interests | Cash Distribution
Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions paid	$ 6	$ 6

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