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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries | $ 143 |
Natural gas processing and transportation agreement | 15 years | 5 years

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