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Disposal group deferred gain on disposal after tax.

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Amount of divestiture of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Acquisitions and Dispositions (Disposition of Gas Transmission & Storage Operations to BHE) (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Nov. 30, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
GT&S Transaction
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Operating revenue	$ 1	$ 2
GT&S Transaction \| BHE
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Disposal group, total value of consideration					$ 10,000
Disposal group, cash consideration					$ 4,000
GT&S Transaction \| BHE \| General Partner Interest
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Percentage ownership in total units					100.00%
GT&S Transaction \| BHE \| Limited Partner Interests
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Percentage ownership in total units					25.00%
GT&S Transaction \| Transition Service Agreement \| BHE
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Operating revenue	5
Q-Pipe Transaction \| BHE
Business Acquisition And Dispositions [Line Items]
Disposal group, cash consideration				$ 1,300
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, deposits			$ 1,300
Disposal group, recognized a pre-tax gain upon closing	450
Disposal group, recognized a gain on disposal after tax	320
Goodwill write-off	$ 191