Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012 Successor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Predecessor [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Investment in ETP	$ 105,000	$ 0
Accounts receivable - affiliates	30,951	10,467
Notes payable - ETE	221,217	0
Accounts payable - affiliates	$ 15,262	$ 178

The aggregate amount of receivables to be collected from related parties where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth, at the financial statement date. which are usually due within one year (or one business cycle).

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The amount for notes payable (written promise to pay), due to related parties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Receivables to be collected from (obligations owed to) related parties, net as of the balance sheet date within one year where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth.

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Receivables to be collected from (obligations owed to) related parties, net as of the balance sheet date where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth.

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