Distributions Made to Members or Limited Partners [Abstract]
Distributions
Distributions Disclosure [Text Block]
Distributions Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
5.15% Notes Due 2043 [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]
6.45% Notes Due 2014 [Member]
Six Point Four Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Six Point Four Five Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Debt Offering [Axis]
Debt Offering [Axis]
Debt Offering [Axis]
Debt Offering [Domain]
Debt Offering [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Offering [Axis]
Debt Offering Part Two [Member]
Debt Offering Part Two [Member]
Debt Offering Part Two [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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
After Underwriting Discounts
After Underwriting Discounts
After Underwriting Discounts
Debt placement costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Unused commitment fee
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Obligation for letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Gains Included in AOCI [Roll Forward]
Derivative Gains Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Derivative Gains Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of net loss (gain) on cash flow hedges to income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Ending balance
Schedule Of Distributions
Distributions Made to Limited Partner, by Distribution [Table Text Block]
Product Sales Revenue [Abstract]
Product Sales Revenue [Abstract]
Product Sales Revenues
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.
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward purchase contracts, Amount
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Forward purchase contracts, Barrels
Barrels Accounted for Forward Purchase Contract for Product Purchases
Barrels Accounted for Forward Purchase Contract for Product Purchases
Forward sale contracts, Amount
Supply Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Forward sale contracts, Barrels
Barrels Accounted for Forward Sale Contract for Product Sales
Barrels Accounted for Forward Sale Contract for Product Sales
5.65% Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Five Point Six Five Percentage Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Five Point Six Five Percentage Notes due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
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]
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]
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Economic Hedges [Member]
Economic Hedges [Member]
Economic Hedges [Member]
Economic Hedges Futures [Member]
Economic Hedges Futures [Member]
Economic Hedges Futures [Member]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other accounts receivable
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs
Inventory
Energy Related Inventory
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
Equity Method Investments
Long-term receivables
Long-term Investments and Receivables, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles (less accumulated amortization of $8,809 and $10,168 at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014, respectively)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Debt placement costs (less accumulated amortization of $9,113 and $7,820 at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014, respectively)
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Tank bottom inventory
Other Inventory, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Liabilities and Equity [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
Current portion of long-term debt
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 (226,679 units and 227,068 units outstanding at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014, 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
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]
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Refined Products [Member]
Refined Products Segment [Member]
Refined Products Segment [Member]
Crude Oil Pipeline and Terminals [Member]
Crude Oil Pipeline and Terminals Segment [Member]
Crude Oil Pipeline and Terminals Segment [Member]
Marine Storage [Member]
Marine Storage Segment [Member]
Marine Storage Segment [Member]
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]
Pipeline Length
Pipeline, Length
Pipeline, length
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
Leaseable Storage Capacity
Leaseable Storage Capacity
Leasable Storage Capacity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
NYMEX Commodity Contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Butane Futures Agreements [Member]
Butane Futures Agreements [Member]
Butane Futures Agreements [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Operating Expenses [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
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
Schedule of Distributions Made to Member or Limited Partner [Table]
Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Per Unit Cash Distribution Amount
Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Per Unit of Limited Partner Interest
Total Cash Distribution to Limited Partners
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Distribution Amount
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction Type [Axis]
Transaction [Domain]
Transaction [Domain]
Exchange Traded [Member]
Exchange Traded [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability Amount Not Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
Margin Deposit Net of Commodity Contract
Margin Deposit Net of Commodity Contract
Margin Deposit Net of Commodity Contract
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Consolidated Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Plains Pipeline Acquisition [Member]
Plains Pipeline Acquisition [Member]
Plains Pipeline Acquisition [Member]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Location [Domain]
New Mexico System [Member]
New Mexico System [Member]
New Mexico System [Member]
Rocky Mountains [Member]
Rocky Mountains [Member]
Rocky Mountains [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidated Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
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]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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]
Certain Pipeline [Member]
Certain Pipeline [Member]
Certain Pipeline [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Pipelines [Member]
Pipelines [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability
Long-term receivables
Receivables, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Texas Frontera Llc [Member]
Texas Frontera Llc [Member]
Texas Frontera LLC [Member]
Osage Pipeline Co [Member]
Osage Pipeline Co [Member]
Osage Pipeline Co. [Member]
Double Eagle Pipeline Llc [Member]
Double Eagle Pipeline Llc [Member]
Double Eagle Pipeline LLC [Member]
BridgeTex [Member]
BridgeTex [Member]
bridgetex [Member]
All Other Equity Investments [Member]
All Other Equity Investments [Member]
All Other Equity Investments [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Sale of Emission Reduction Credits [Member]
Sale of Emission Reduction Credits [Member]
Sale of Emission Reduction Credits [Member]
Sale of Easement Rights [Member]
Sale of Easement Rights [Member]
Sale of Easement Rights [Member]
Financial Statement Classification [Axis]
Financial Statement Classification [Axis]
Financial Statement Classification [Axis]
Financial Statement Classification [Domain]
Financial Statement Classification [Domain]
[Domain] for Financial Statement Classification [Axis]
Income Statement [Member]
Income Statement [Member]
Income Statement [Member]
Deferred Income [Member]
Deferred Income [Member]
Deferred Income [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest in equity method investment
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Change in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Change in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Change in Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]
Investment at December 31, 2013
Additional investment
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Other adjustment to investment
Other Adjustment to Equity Investment
Other Adjustment to Equity Investment
Proportionate share of earnings (loss)
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
Earnings (losses) of non-controlled entities
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Distributions of earnings 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
Investment at June 30, 2014
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)
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Benefits
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Post-Retirement Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of Union Pension Plans
Number of Union Pension Plans
Number of Union Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Components of net periodic benefit costs:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of actuarial loss(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Settlement cost(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash distribution per unit
Total cash distributions
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income
Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
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]
Depreciation, amortization and impairments
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Debt placement fee amortization expense
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Loss on sale and retirement of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Earnings of non-controlled entities
Distributions from investments in non-controlled entities
Equity-based incentive compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Changes in employee benefit plan assets and benefit obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
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
Accrued product purchases
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
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
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
Decrease in accounts payable related to capital expenditures
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable
Investments in non-controlled entities
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
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Borrowings under long-term notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payments on notes
Maturities of Senior Debt
Net payment on financial derivatives
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Financing Activities
Settlement of tax withholdings on long-term 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
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Issuance of limited partner units in settlement of equity-based incentive plan awards
Stock Issued
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Targa Resource Partners, L.P.
Targa Resource Partners L P [Member]
Targa Resource Partners, L.P. [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
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Long-Term Incentive Plan
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Investments in Non-Controlled Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Management [Member]
Management [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Performance Based Awards [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Retention Awards [Member]
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Two Thousand Ten Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Ten Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Ten Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Eleven Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Eleven Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Eleven Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Awards [Member].
Two Thousand Thirteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Thirteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Awards [Member]
Two Thousand Fourteen Awards [Member]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Accounting Treatment [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Accounting Treatment [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Accounting Treatment [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Accounting Treatment [Domain]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Accounting Treatment [Domain]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Accounting Treatment [Domain]
Equity Method [Member]
Equity Method [Member]
Equity Method [Member]
Liability Method [Member]
Liability Method [Member]
Liability Method [Member]
G&A Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocation of LTIP expense on consolidated statements of income
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Director [Member]
Director [Member]
Limited partners' capital account, units authorized for issuance
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, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Organization, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Refined 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
Schedule Of Forward Purchase And Sales Contracts
Schedule Of Forward Purchase And Sales Contracts [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Forward Purchase And Sales Contracts [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of NYMEX Contracts And Butane Price Swap Purchase Agreements
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]
Derivative Gains Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives And Hedging-Cash Flow Hedges
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives And Hedging-Overall-Subsequent Measurement
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.
Derivatives And Hedging-Designated
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivatives And Hedging-Nondesignated
Schedule of Derivatives and Hedging-Nondesignated [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure for other derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments of the location and fair value amounts of the instruments reported in the statement of financial position.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Transportation and terminals revenue
Revenue, Oil and Gas Services
Product sales revenue
Sales Revenue from Energy Commodities and Services
Affiliate management fee revenue
Revenue from Related Parties
Total revenue
Revenues
Costs and expenses:
Cost of Services [Abstract]
Operating
Direct Operating Costs
Cost of product sales
Cost of Goods and Services, Energy Commodities and Services
Depreciation, amortization and impairments
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Earnings of non-controlled entities
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Interest capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Debt placement fee amortization expense
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Provision for income taxes
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Net income
Basic and diluted net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit, Basic and Diluted, Net of Tax
Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding used for basic and diluted net income per unit calculation (in units)
Weighted Average Number of Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Segment Disclosures
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Project [Axis]
Project [Axis]
Project [Domain]
Project [Domain]
Texas and New Mexico [Member]
Texas and New Mexico Pipeline (Leased) [Member]
Texas and New Mexico Pipeline (Leased)
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Clean Air Act Section 185 [Member]
Clean Air Act Section 185 [Member]
Clean Air Act Section 185 [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Liabilities recognized for estimated environmental costs
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Estimated environmental liabilities, years
Estimated Environmental Liabilities Over A Period
Estimated Environmental Liabilities Over A Period
Environmental expenses
Environmental Remediation Expense
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Receivables from insurance carriers related to environmental matters
Recorded Third-Party Environmental Recoveries Receivable
Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases
Original Construction Costs
Original Construction Costs
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]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating expenses
Operating margin
Operating margin (loss)
Operating margin (loss)
G&A expenses
Components of Product Sales Revenues
Schedule of Product Information [Table Text Block]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Debt placement costs, accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization of Noncurrent Deferred Finance Costs
Limited partner unitholders, units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Components of Product Sales Revenue [Table]
Product Sales Revenue [Table]
Product Sales Revenue [Table]
Butane Blending and Fractionation Activities [Member]
Butane Blending And Fractionation Activities [Member]
Butane Blending and Fractionation Activities [Member]
Other Commodity Activities [Member]
Other Product Sale Revenue [Member]
Other Product Sale Revenue [Member]
Product Sales Revenue [Line Items]
Product Sales Revenue [Line Items]
Product Sales Revenue [Line Items]
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 revenue
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net loss on cash flow hedges(1)
Reclassification of net loss (gain) on cash flow hedges to income(1)
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(2)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule Of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Unrealized Gain (Loss) From Fair Value Hedge Agreements
Unrealized Gain (Loss) From Fair Value Hedge Agreements
Unrealized Gain (Loss) From Fair Value Hedge Agreements
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months