Income Taxes (Details) (Trunkline LNG [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Trunkline LNG [Member]
Incremental Income Tax Related to Transaction	$ 87

The amount of incremental income taxes incurred related to a transaction.

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