Fair Value Measurements Level 3 Inputs (Details)	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Embedde Derivatives, Significant Unobservable Input, Credit Spread	3.57%
Fair Value, Embedded Derivatives, Significant Unobservable Input, Volatility	24.90%

The estimated midpoint between the option adjusted spreads (OAS) of the Company's traded bonds and the Company's cost of equity after subtracting the risk free rate.

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Namespace Prefix:	ete_
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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant