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Property, Plant and Equipment Impairment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Impairment [Abstract]      
Asset Impairment Charges $ 272us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges $ 0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges $ 0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
CO2 [Member] | Katz Strawn [Member]      
Impairment [Abstract]      
Asset Impairment Charges $ 235us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
/ us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis
= kmi_KatzStrawnMember
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= kmi_Co2Member