Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Fair Value Measurements, Other Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Value [Member]
Financial Liabilities: [Abstract]
Fixed-rate debt obligations	$ 20,850	$ 20,870
Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]
Financial Liabilities: [Abstract]
Fixed-rate debt obligations	$ 21,950	$ 19,510

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. This item represents the fair value of the principal balance of our fixed rate debt as of the balance sheet date.

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Name:	epd_FixedRateDebtPrincipalAmountFairValueDisclosure
Namespace Prefix:	epd_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant