v3.6.0.2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Capital leases and other | $ 2 | $ 0 | $ 4
Predecessors’ net liabilities not assumed by Tesoro Logistics LP | 22 | 3 | 1
Receivable from affiliate for capital expenditures | 4 | 6 | 3
Accounts Payable [Member] |  |  |
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid | 30 | 54 | 50
AffiliatePayable [Member] |  |  |
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid | $ 8 | $ 0 | $ 17

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