Debt Obligations (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Debt Obligations (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Obligations	DEBT OBLIGATIONS: Based on the estimated borrowing rates currently available to the Company and its subsidiaries for loans with similar terms and average maturities, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s consolidated debt obligations at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $1.26 billion and $2.38 billion, respectively. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the aggregate carrying amount of the Company’s consolidated debt obligations was $1.20 billion and $2.34 billion, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Assumption of Southern Union Debt In connection with the consummation of the Panhandle Merger, Panhandle assumed Southern Union’s long-term debt obligations. As of September 30, 2014, the long-term debt assumed in the Panhandle Merger consisted of $83 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.6% Senior Notes due 2024, $33 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.25% Senior Notes due 2029 and $54 million in aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2066. The amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet also reflected unamortized fair value adjustments, which were $13 million in the aggregate at September 30, 2014. In connection with the Lake Charles LNG Transaction, the $1.09 billion note payable to ETP that was assumed by the Company in the merger with Southern Union on January 10, 2014 was canceled. Compliance With Our Covenants The Company’s notes are subject to certain requirements, such as the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio, which if not maintained, restrict the ability of the Company to make certain payments and impose limitations on the ability of the Company to subject its property to liens. Other covenants impose limitations on restricted payments, including dividends and loans to affiliates, and additional indebtedness. As of September 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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