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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired	$ (678)	$ (45)	$ (71)
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash paid to acquire Drop Down Assets	(680)	(173)	(71)
Cash acquired from the acquisition of Drop Down Assets	2	128	0
Acquisition of Drop Down Assets, net of cash acquired	$ (678)	$ (45)	$ (71)

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The cash inflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period (for example, cash that was held by the acquired business).

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