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Dispositions (Details) (AES Cartagena [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2013 MW | Feb. 29, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
AES Cartagena [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Dispositions |  |  |  |  |
Cartagena generation capacity (MW) | 1,199 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of ownership interest in Cartagena | $ 24 |  |  |  |
Pre-tax gain on disposal |  |  | $ 20 |  | $ 178
Cartagena ownership interest sold |  | 80.00% |  |  | 80.00%
Cartagena ownership interest prior to sale |  |  |  |  | 70.81%
Acquirer's option to purchase additional ownership interest in Cartagena |  |  |  |  | 20.00%
Term of buyer option to purchase Company's remaining interest |  |  |  | 5 months |
Company's continuing ownership interest extension period (beyond one year) |  | 1 year |  |  |

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