Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other accounts receivable
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
Inventory
Energy Related Inventory
Energy commodity derivatives contracts, net
Commodity Contract Asset, Current
Energy commodity derivatives deposits
Good Faith and Margin Deposits with Broker-Dealers
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Investments in non-controlled entities
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Long-term receivables
Long-term Investments and Receivables, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles (less accumulated amortization of $13,709 and $2,136 at December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable
Accrued taxes other than income
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Environmental liabilities
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Accrued product purchases
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Energy commodity derivatives contracts, net
Energy Marketing Contract Liabilities, Current
Energy commodity derivatives deposits
Deposit Liability, Current
Current portion of long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term pension and benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Environmental liabilities
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Partners' capital:
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Limited partner unitholders (227,427 units and 227,784 units outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively)
Limited Partners' Capital Account
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total partners’ capital
Partners' Capital
Total liabilities and partners' capital
Liabilities and Equity
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Direct Financing Lease [Table]
Direct Financing Lease [Table]
Direct Financing Lease [Table]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Location [Domain]
Texas and New Mexico Pipeline (Leased) [Member]
Texas and New Mexico Pipeline (Leased) [Member]
Texas and New Mexico Pipeline (Leased)
Direct Financing Lease [Line Items]
Direct Financing Lease [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Direct Financing Lease [Table]
Pipeline, Length
Pipeline, Length
Pipeline, length
Direct Financing Lease, Minimum Payments to be Received
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received
Direct Financing Lease, Unearned Income
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Deferred Income
Direct Financing Lease, Net Investment
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases
Direct Financing Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Next Twelve Months
Direct Financing Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
Direct Financing Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Direct Financing Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
Direct Financing Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Changes In Outstanding Limited Partner Units
Schedule of Capital Units [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2022 through 2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction [Domain]
Transaction [Domain]
Exchange Traded [Member]
Exchange Traded [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Amount After Offset
Amount After Offset
Amount After Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Actual plan asset allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Target plan asset allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Total Unit Award Accrual Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Vested Number, As Adjusted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments, Other Than Options, Vested Number, As Adjusted
Fair Value of Unit Awards on Vesting Date (in millions)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability
Long-term receivables
Receivables, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases [Table]
Operating Leases [Table]
Operating Leases [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leases [Line Items]
Operating Leases [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Operating Leases [Table]
Total rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Condensate Splitter [Member]
Condensate Splitter [Member]
Condensate Splitter [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Equity investments, unamortized excess net investment
Equity Method Investments Unamortized Excess Investment Net
Equity Method Investments Unamortized Excess Investment, Net
Intangible asset estimated useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Interest capitalization threshold for construction in process
Interest Costs Threshold For Capitalization Construction In Process
Interest Costs Threshold For Capitalization Construction In Process
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Number of Pension Plans
number of pension plans
number of pension plans
Deferred Cost Multiplier
Deferred Cost Multiplier
Deferred Cost Multiplier
Equity-based compensation, award payout percentage, minimum
Equity Based Compensation, Award Payout Percentage, Minimum
Equity Based Compensation, Award Payout Percentage, Minimum
Equity-based compensation, award payout percentage, maximum
Equity Based Compensation, Award Payout Percentage, Maximum
Equity Based Compensation, Award Payout Percentage, Maximum
Equity Based Compensation Award Payout Fluctuation Of Award Market
Equity Based Compensation Award Payout Fluctuation Of Award Market
Equity Based Compensation Award Payout Fluctuation Of Award Market
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Board of Director Deferred Award Days to Payment
Board of Director Deferred Award Days to Payment
Board of Director Deferred Award Days to Payment
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Four Point Two Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Five Point Six Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Five Point Six Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Five Point Six Five Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
4.20% Notes Due 2045 [Member]
Four Point Two Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Five [Member]
Four Point Two Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Five [Member]
5.00% Notes Due 2046 [Member]
Five Point Zero Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Five Point Zero Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Notes At Price
Notes At Price
Notes At Price
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt Instrument, Consolidated Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Debt Instrument, Consolidated Debt to EBITDA Ratio
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt
Cash Payments for Interest
Interest Paid
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Distributions Made to Members or Limited Partners [Abstract]
Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member [Table]
Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member [Line Items]
Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Distributions Made to Limited Liability Company (LLC) Member [Table]
Per unit cash distribution amount (in dollars per unit)
Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Per Unit of Limited Partner Interest
Limited partner units
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Amount
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Product Sales Revenue [Abstract]
Product Sales Revenue [Abstract]
Product Sales Revenue
Product Sales Revenue Text Block [Text Block]
The amounts reported as product sales revenues on the income statement, including revenues from the physical sale of petroleum products, adjustments to revenues from the closing value of commodity derivatives that qualified as cash flow hedges and adjustments to revenues from the period change in fair value of commodity derivatives that did not qualify for hedge accounting.
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Partners' Capital
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information By Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments in Non-Controlled Entities
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest Capitalized
Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension And Postretirement Medical And Life Benefit Obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Reporting of Derivative Activity [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Transportation Revenues And Costs
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Pipeline Over/Short Product
Pipeline Over/Short Product [Policy Text Block]
Pipeline Over/Short Product [Policy Text Block]
Excise Taxes Charged To Customers
Excise Taxes Charged To Customers [Policy Text Block]
Excise Taxes Charged To Customers [Policy Text Block]
Equity-Based Incentive Compensation Awards
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contingencies And Environmental
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Income Per Unit
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Table]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Table]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Line Items]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Line Items]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Line Items]
Limited partners' capital account, units issued
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Authorized for Issuance
Limited partner unitholders, units remaining available
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Period Within Change-In-Control
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Period Within Change-In-Control
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Period Within Change-In-Control
Equity Based Compensation, Award Payout Percentage, Minimum
Equity Based Compensation, Award Payout Percentage, Maximum
Change in benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Plan amendment
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Storage Tanks [Member]
Containers [Member]
Pipelines [Member]
Pipelines [Member]
Processing Equipment [Member]
Other Energy Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated depreciable life, years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in long-term pension and benefits liability
Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations
Operating Expenses [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Future Debt Issuance 2018 [Member]
Future Debt Issuance 2018 [Member]
Future Debt Issuance 2018 [Member]
5.15% Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Three [Member]
Five Point One Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Three [Member]
Five Point One Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Three
[Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Net payment on financial derivatives
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Financing Activities
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness, Net
Major Customers and Concentration Of Risks [Abstract]
Major Customers and Concentration Of Risks [Abstract]
Major Customers and Concentration Of Risks
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
BridgeTex [Member]
BridgeTex [Member]
bridgetex [Member]
Double Eagle Pipeline Llc [Member]
Double Eagle Pipeline Llc [Member]
Double Eagle Pipeline LLC [Member]
HoustonLink Pipeline Company LLC [Member]
HoustonLink Pipeline Company LLC [Member]
HoustonLink Pipeline Company LLC [Member]
Powder Springs Logistics, LLC [Member]
Powder Springs Logistics, LLC [Member]
Powder Springs Logistics, LLC [Member]
Saddlehorn Pipeline Company [Member]
Saddlehorn Pipeline Company [Member]
Saddlehorn Pipeline Company [Member]
Seabrook Logistics, LLC [Member]
Seabrook Logistics, LLC [Member]
Seabrook Logistics, LLC [Member]
Texas Frontera Llc [Member]
Texas Frontera Llc [Member]
Texas Frontera LLC [Member]
Osage Pipeline Co [Member]
Osage Pipeline Co [Member]
Osage Pipeline Co. [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Nontrade Receivables
Nontrade Receivables
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gain on exchange of interest in non-controlled entity
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Transportation and terminals revenue
Revenue, Oil and Gas Services
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Change in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Change in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Change in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Investments at December 31, 2015
Additional Investments
Additional Investment in NonControlled Entities
Additional Investment in NonControlled Entities
Other Adjustment to Equity Investment
Other Adjustment to Equity Investment
Other Adjustment to Equity Investment
Proportionate Share of Equity Earnings
Proportionate Share of Equity Earnings
Proportionate Share of Equity Earnings
Amortization of Excess Investment and Capitalized Interest
Amortization of Excess Investment and Capitalized Interest
Amortization of Excess Investment and Capitalized Interest
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Distributions from investments in non-controlled entities
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Distributions in excess of earnings of non-controlled entities
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital
Investments at December 31, 2016
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Consolidated Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Time-Based Awards [Member]
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested units - 1/1/2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Units granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Units vested during 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Units forfeited during 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested units - 12/31/16
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested units - 1/1/2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units granted during 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units vested during 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units forfeited during 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested units - 12/31/16
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive loss:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Changes in AOCL [Roll Forward]
Changes in AOCL [Roll Forward]
Changes in AOCL [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Beginning Balance
Net actuarial loss(2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Plan amendment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Amortization of prior service credit(2)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax
Amortization of actuarial loss(2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Settlement cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Ending Balance
Physical sale of petroleum products
Sales Revenue, Energy Services
NYMEX Adjustments Included in Product Sales
NYMEX Adjustments Included in Product Sales
NYMEX Adjustments Included in Product Sales
Total product sales revenues
Sales Revenue from Energy Commodities and Services
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Supplemental Disclosures
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Leases
Leases [Text Block]
Leases [Text block]
Schedule Of NYMEX Contracts And Butane Price Swap Purchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of NYMEX Contracts And Butane Price Swap Purchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of NYMEX Contracts And Butane Price Swap Purchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Derivatives and Offset Amounts [Table Text Block]
Derivatives and Offset Amounts [Table Text Block]
Derivatives and Offset Amounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivatives and Hedging-Overall-Subsequent Measurement [Table Text block]
Schedule of Derivatives and Hedging-Overall-Subsequent Measurement [Table Text block]
Tabular disclosure for other derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Refined Products Segment [Member]
Refined Products Segment [Member]
Refined Products Segment [Member]
Crude Oil Pipeline and Terminals Segment [Member]
Crude Oil Pipeline and Terminals Segment [Member]
Crude Oil Pipeline and Terminals Segment [Member]
Marine Storage Segment [Member]
Marine Storage Segment [Member]
Marine Storage Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product sales revenue
Affiliate management fee revenue
Revenue from Related Parties
Total revenue
Revenues
Operating expenses
Direct Operating Costs
Cost of product sales
Cost of Goods and Services, Energy Commodities and Services
Earnings of non-controlled entities
Operating margin
Operating margin (loss)
Operating margin (loss)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
G&A expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Additions to long-lived assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Total assets
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating margin (loss)
Net income
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic, Net of Tax
Diluted net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)
Net Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Targa Resource Partners L P [Member]
Targa Resource Partners L P [Member]
Targa Resource Partners, L.P. [Member]
Methvin Company [Member]
Methvin Company [Member]
Methvin Company [Member]
Director [Member]
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Description of Business [Table]
Organization and Description of Business [Table]
Organization and Description of Business [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Refined Products Transportation Services [Member]
Refined Products Transportation Services [Member]
Refined Products Transportation Services [Member]
Ammonia Transportation Services [Member]
Ammonia Transportation Services [Member]
Ammonia Transportation Services [Member]
Organization and Description of Business [Line Items]
Organization and Description of Business [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Organization and Description of Business [Table]
Number of Pipeline Terminals
Number of Pipeline Terminals
Number of PipelineTerminals
Number of Independent Terminals
Number of Independent Terminals
Number of Independent Terminals
Storage Capacity
Storage Capacity
Storage Capacity
Contracted Storage
Contracted Storage
Contracted Storage
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Management [Member]
Management [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Cash distribution per limited partner unit
Total cash distributions
Distributions
Distributions Disclosure [Text Block]
Distributions Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Loss on sale and retirement of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Equity-based incentive compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Settlement cost, amortization of prior service credit and actuarial loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Changes in components of operating assets and liabilities (Note 3)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale and disposition of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Acquisition of assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Acquisition of business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Investments in non-controlled entities
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Net cash used by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Distributions paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends
Net commercial paper borrowings (repayments)
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Borrowings under long-term notes
Payments on notes
Maturities of Senior Debt
Debt placement costs
Net payment on financial derivatives
Settlement of tax withholdings on equity-based incentive compensation
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Net cash used by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Contribution of property, plant and equipment to a non-controlled entity
Contribution of Property
Issuance of limited partner units in settlement of equity-based incentive plan awards
Stock Issued
(1) Additions to property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Changes in accounts payable and other current liabilities related to capital expenditures
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable
Additions to property, plant and equipment, net
Schedule of Distributions Made to Members or Limited Partners, by Distribution
Distributions Made to Limited Partner, by Distribution [Table Text Block]
Changes In Benefit Obligations And Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Amounts Recognized In Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Consolidated Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Other Changes In Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized In Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Rate Assumptions Used For Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
2012 Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Awards [Member].
2013 Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Awards [Member]
2014 Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Awards [Member]
2015 Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Awards [Member]
2016 Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Sixteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Sixteen Awards [Member]
G&A Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Allocation of LTIP expense on Consolidated Statements of Income
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Unionized Employees Concentration Risk [Member]
Unionized Employees Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Benchmark Percentage
Concentration Risk, Benchmark Percentage
Concentration Risk, Benchmark Percentage
Number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Trade accounts receivable and other accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Energy commodity derivatives contracts, net of derivatives deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Commodity Contract Assets and Liabilities
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued payroll and benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Accrued interest payable
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net
Accrued taxes other than income
Increase (Decrease) in Property and Other Taxes Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Accrued product purchases
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Current and noncurrent environmental liabilities
Environmental Expense and Liabilities
Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Changes in components of operating assets and liabilities
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan Names [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan Names [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan Names [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan Names [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Names [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan Names [Domain]
Salaried and USW [Member]
Salaried and USW [Member]
Salaried and USW [Member]
I U O E Plan [Member]
I U O E Plan [Member]
IUOE Plan [Member]
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Defined contribution plan, expenses
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Number of Union Pension Plans
Number of Union Pension Plans
Number of Union Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Contributions estimated to be paid
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Changes In Non-Vested Unit Awards
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Total Non-Vested Unit Awards
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Vested Unit Awards
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Cash Flow Effects Of Long Term Incentive Plan Settlements [Table Text Block]
Cash Flow Effects Of Long Term Incentive Plan Settlements [Table Text Block]
Cash Flow Effects Of Long Term Incentive Plan Settlements [Table Text Block]
Equity-Based Incentive Compensation Expense
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Limited Partner [Member]
Limited Partner [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Distributions
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions
Equity-based incentive compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Issuance of limited partner units in settlement of equity-based incentive plan awards
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation
Settlement of tax withholdings on equity-based incentive compensation
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Other
Partners' Capital, Other
Balance
Small-Cap Fund [Member]
Small Cap Fund [Member]
Small-cap Fund [Member]
Mid-Cap Fund [Member]
Mid Cap Fund [Member]
Mid-Cap Fund [Member]
Large-Cap Fund [Member]
Large Cap Fund [Member]
Large-Cap Fund [Member]
International Equity Fund [Member]
International Equity Fund [Member]
International Equity Fund [Member]
Short-Term Bond Fund [Member]
Short Term Bond Fund [Member]
Short-Term Bond Fund
Intermediate-Term Bond Funds [Member]
Intermediate Term Bond Funds [Member]
Intermediate-Term Bond Funds [Member]
Long-Term Investment Grade Bond Fund [Member]
Long Term Investment Grade Bond Fund [Member]
Long-Term Investment Grade Bond Fund [Member]
Short-Term Investment Fund [Member]
Short Term Investment Fund [Member]
Short-Term Investment Fund [Member]
Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Reclassification of net loss (gain) on cash flow hedges to income(1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Lessee, Future Minimum Rental Payments
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Lessor, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Leases, Investment in Direct Financing Lease
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Settlement of tax withholdings on long-term incentive compensation
Payments for Other Taxes
Payments for Other Taxes
Total Cash Taxes Paid (in millions)
Total Cash Taxes Paid Associated With Award Settlement
Total Cash Taxes Paid Associated With Award Settlement
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Environmental Remediation Expense
Environmental Remediation Expense
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries Receivable
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries Receivable
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Amount
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries, Amount
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Retention Awards Vesting 2017 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2017 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2017 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2018 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2018 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2018 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2020 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2020 [Member]
Retention Awards Vesting 2020 [Member]
Non-vested units
Adjustment to Unit Awards in Anticipation of Achieving Above- Target Financial Results
Adjustment To Unit Awards
Adjustment To Unit Awards
Total Unit Award Accrual
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Total Unit Award Accrual Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Total Unit Award Accrual Number
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition of business
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows
Cash Flow, Operating Capital [Table Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments in Non-Controlled Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit expense:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Net periodic expense (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Capital Units [Table]
Schedule of Capital Units [Table]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Roll Forward]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Roll Forward]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Roll Forward]
Limited partner unitholders, units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Limited partner unitholders, units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Right to Receive Distribution in Cash, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Right to Receive Distribution in Cash, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Right to Receive Distribution in Cash, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Removal of Magellan GP, LLC, Percentage Vote
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Removal of Magellan GP, LLC, Percentage Vote
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Removal of Magellan GP, LLC, Percentage Vote
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Annual Report Available, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Annual Report Available, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Annual Report Available, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Tax Reporting Information, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Tax Reporting Information, Period
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Tax Reporting Information, Period
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total revenue
Costs and expenses:
Cost of Services [Abstract]
Operating
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative
Total costs and expenses
Earnings of non-controlled entities
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Interest capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Other expense (income)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Provision for income taxes
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Net income
Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding used for basic net income per unit calculation (in units)
Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding used for diluted net income per unit calculation (in units)
Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Diluted
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Net loss on cash flow hedges(1)
Plan amendment(2)
Settlement cost(2)
Total other comprehensive loss
Comprehensive income
Segment Disclosures
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
6.40% Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Six Point Four Zero Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Six Point Four Zero Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
6.55% Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Six Point Five Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Ninteen [Member]
Six Point Five Five Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Ninteen [Member]
4.25% Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
3.20% Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Three Point Two Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Three Point Two Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
6.40% Notes Due 2037 [Member]
Six Point Four Zero Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Thirty Seven [Member]
Six Point Four Zero Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Thirty Seven [Member]
4.20% Notes Due 2042 [Member]
Four Point Two Zero Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Fourty Two [Member]
Four Point Two Zero Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Fourty Two [Member]
5.15% Notes Due 2043 [Member]
Five Point One Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Fourty Three [Member]
Five Point One Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Three
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Refined petroleum products
Energy Related Inventory, Petroleum
Liquefied petroleum gases
Energy Related Inventory, Natural Gas Liquids
Transmix
Energy Related Inventory, Transmix
Energy Related Inventory, Transmix
Crude oil
Energy Related Inventory, Crude Oil, Products and Merchandise
Additives
Energy Related Inventory, Chemicals
Total inventory
Disclosure Of Product Sales Revenue
Schedule of Product Information [Table Text Block]
Organization And Description Of Business
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Salaried Plan [Member]
Salaried Plan [Member]
Salaried Plan [Member]
U S W Plan [Member]
U S W Plan [Member]
USW Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Asset Category
Defined Benefit Plan, Investment Strategies, Investment Fund Category
Fund's Investment Strategy
Defined Benefit Plan, Investment Goals
Capitalized Interest [Member]
Capitalized Interest [Member]
Capitalized Interest [Member]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment and Other Intangibles
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Current accrued benefit cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Long-term pension and benefit cost
Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Amount of Liabilities and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet
Amount of Liabilities and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet
Amount of Liabilities and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Price Risk Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Price Risk Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Price Risk Fair Value Hedge
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Price Risk Fair Value Hedge
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Limited partner unitholders, units outstanding
Economic Hedges [Member]
Economic Hedges [Member]
Economic Hedges [Member]
Economic Hedges Futures [Member]
Economic Hedges Futures [Member]
Economic Hedges Futures [Member]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]