v3.5.0.2

Related-Party Transactions Related-Party Transactions, Summary of Transactions Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Omnibus Agreement
Payment for Administrative Fees	$ 10
Secondment and Logistics Services Agreement
Annual Service Fee	$ 2

X

- Definition

The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitment.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

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- Definition

Amount paid to managing member or general partner, affiliate of managing member or general partner, or affiliate of limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP) for administrative services provided to the LLC or LP, for example, but not limited to, salaries, rent, or overhead costs.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 850
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6457730&loc=d3e39549-107864

+ Details

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- Details

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X

- Details

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