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Organization and Basis of Consolidation and Presentation (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) segment shares | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Organization and basis of presentation |  |
Operating segments number | segment | 3 |
Deferred tax asset | $ | $ 1,444 | $ 1,280
Consolidated Entity Excluding VIE |  |
Organization and basis of presentation |  |
Deferred tax asset | $ | $ 1,444 | $ 1,280
AAP |  |
Organization and basis of presentation |  |
Consolidated subsidiary, ownership interest (as a percent) | 79.00% |
Consolidated subsidiary, ownership interest (in units) | 193.1 |
AAP | GP LLC |  |
Organization and basis of presentation |  |
Consolidated subsidiary, ownership interest (in units) | 1.0 |
PAA | AAP |  |
Organization and basis of presentation |  |
Consolidated subsidiary, ownership interest (as a percent) | 31.00% |
Consolidated subsidiary, ownership interest (in units) | 245.8 |
GP LLC |  |
Organization and basis of presentation |  |
Consolidated subsidiary, ownership interest (as a percent) | 100.00% |

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