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EPO Junior Subordinated Notes F [Member] EPO Junior Subordinated Notes F due February 2078 [Member] Oiltanking Partners L.P. owns marine terminals located on the Houston Ship Channel and at the Port of Beaumont. Oiltanking Partners L.P. [Member] Customer relationships acquired in connection with acquisition ofSan Juan gas gathering systems. San Juan Gathering [Member] Customer relationships acquired in connection with acquisition of Encinal. Encinal [Member] The aggregation and reporting of combined amounts of business combinations that were completed during the period. State Line and Fairplay [Member] Customer relationships acquired in connection with acquisition of Jonah gas gathering systems. Jonah Gas Gathering [Member] EFS Midstream provides gas gathering, treating, compression and condensate processing services in the Eagle Ford Shale. Eagle Ford Midstream Assets [Member] EFS Midstream [Member] This element represents an investment in Delaware Basin Gas Processing LLC. Delaware Basin Gas Processing LLC [Member] Petrochemical and Refined Products and Services business segment. Petrochemical and Refined Products Services [Member] Petrochemical & Refined Products Services [Member] NGL Pipelines and Services business segment. NGL Pipelines and Services [Member] NGL Pipelines & Services [Member] Onshore Crude Oil Pipelines and Services business segment. Onshore Crude Oil Pipelines and Services [Member] Crude Oil Pipelines & Services [Member] Crude Oil Pipelines & Services [Member] Onshore Natural Gas Pipelines and Services business segment. Onshore Natural Gas Pipelines and Services [Member] Natural Gas Pipelines & Services [Member] Natural gas liquids inventories that include, but are not limited to, ethane, propane, natural gasoline, butane and isobutane. Natural Gas Liquids [Member] NGLs [Member] The estimated commitments related to future capital expenditures outstanding at the balance sheet date. Capital Expenditure Commitments [Member] The estimated purchase obligations related to contracts for the purchase of petrochemicals and refined products. Petrochemicals And Refined Products [Member] The estimated commitments related to service obligations outstanding at the balance sheet date. Service Payment Commitments [Member] Total estimated cash payments to be made within five years and thereafter on purchase obligations outstanding. Purchase Obligations [Abstract] Purchase obligations: Total estimated cash payments to be made within five years and thereafter on product purchase obligations outstanding. Product Purchase Commitments [Abstract] Estimated payment obligations: Total estimated volumes to be received within five years and thereafter based on outstanding product purchase obligations. Volume Commitments Related To Purchase Obligations [Abstract] Underlying major volume commitments: The amount of product volumes committed for delivery during the twelve months following the balance sheet date. Purchase Obligation Volume Commitment On First Anniversary 2020 The amount of product volumes committed for delivery by the fourth anniversary of the balance sheet date. Purchase Obligation Volume Commitment On Fourth Anniversary 2022 The amount of product volumes committed for delivery by the third anniversary of the balance sheet date. Purchase Obligation Volume Commitment On Third Anniversary 2021 The total amount of product volumes committed for delivery at balance sheet date. Purchase Obligation Volume Commitment Total Estimated Cash Interest Payments [Abstract] Estimated cash interest payments [Abstract] Future estimated cash interest payments to be made in year three on debt obligations outstanding. Estimated Cash Interest Payments In Year Three 2022 The amount of product volumes committed for delivery by the fifth anniversary of the balance sheet date. Purchase Obligation Volume Commitment On Fifth Anniversary 2023 The estimated purchase obligations related to contracts for the purchase of other products. Estimated Payment Obligations Other [Member] Future estimated cash interest payments to be made after year five on debt obligations outstanding. Estimated Cash Interest Payments After Year Five Thereafter Total estimated cash interest payments to be made within five years and thereafter on debt obligations outstanding. Total Estimated Cash Interest Payments Total The amount of product volumes committed for delivery by the second anniversary of the balance sheet date. Purchase Obligation Volume Commitment On Second Anniversary 2020 Future estimated cash interest payments to be made in year five on debt obligations outstanding. 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EFS Midstream Contract with Producers [Member] EFS Midstream Contract with Producers [Member] Term of contract. Contract term Contract term Tabular disclosure of the allowance for doubtful accounts, including charges and other changes to the balance. Allowance for Doubtful accounts [Table Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity Tabular disclosure of material changes in the expected aggregate amount of environmental loss contingencies since the prior balance sheet date. This element may be used for an entity's entire roll forward of environmental loss contingencies. Environmental reserves activity [Table Text Block] Environmental Reserves Activity Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable to third parties for natural gas, NGLs and petrochemicals that has been sold but not delivered. For classified balance sheets, used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); for unclassified balance sheets, used to reflect the total liabilities (regardless of due date). Accrued product payables Tabular disclosure of information on lessee's operating leases, including carrying value of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, weighted-average remaining term and weighted-average discount rate. Lessee, Operating Lease Information [Table Text Block] Operating Leases Other changes in units during the period. Partners Capital Account Other Units Changes Other (in units) The total number of units sold in connection with our discount programs, the DRIP and EUPP. Partners Captial Account Units Sold in Discount Program Common units issued in connection with DRIP and EUPP (in units) The number of units sold in connection with at-the-market program of each class of partners' capital account. 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Partners Capital Account Units Converted Restricted Units To Common Units Common units issues in connection with the vesting of restricted common unit awards (in units) Expense (benefit) associated with the change in fair value of the Liquidity Option Agreement. Expense of Liquidity Option Agreement Change in fair market value of Liquidity Option Change in fair value of Liquidity Option Agreement Costs of sales and operating expenses for the period incurred from transactions with third parties. Third Party Operating Costs And Expenses Third parties General and administrative costs with third parties. General And Administrative Third Party Third parties Revenue from sale of goods and services rendered to third parties during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Third Party Revenue Third parties Revenues from third parties Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of petrochemicals and refined products inventories. Energy Related Inventory Petrochemicals And Refined Products Petrochemicals and refined products Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of natural gas inventories. Energy Related Inventory Natural Gas Natural gas Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of crude oil inventories. Energy Related Inventory Crude Oil Crude oil Tabular disclosure of the calculation of total segment gross operating margin. Total segment gross operating margin is defined as operating income before: (i) depreciation, amortization and accretion expense; (ii) non-cash consolidated asset impairment charges; (iii) operating lease expenses for which we do not have the payment obligation; (iv) gains and losses from asset sales and related transactions and (v) general and administrative costs. Total Segment Gross Operating Margin [Table Text Block] Measurement of Total Segment Gross Operating Margin Tabular disclosure of the components of consolidated revenue by segment and type. This element may also provide a detailed disclosure of consolidated costs and expenses. Consolidated Revenues And Expenses [Table Text Block] Consolidated Revenues and Expenses Disclosure of accounting policy for breaking out amounts on the balance sheet in other current assets and other current liabilities. Current Assets And Current Liabilities Policy [Policy Text Block] Current Assets and Current Liabilities Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Refers to number of natural gas processing plants. Number of natural gas processing plants Refers to number of barrels of storage capacity for petrochemicals, refined products, NGLs and crude oil. Number of barrels of storage capacity Refers to number of cubic feet of storage capacity. Number of cubic feet of storage capacity Refers to number of fractionators. Number of fractionators Refers to number of miles of onshore and offshore pipelines as a part of assets of the entity. Number of miles of onshore and offshore pipelines Number of miles of pipelines Represents information about Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. [Member] The number of common units owned (as a percentage) by an affiliate under common control. Outstanding Units Percentage Owned By Affiliates Under Common Control Percentage of Total Units Outstanding The number of days after the end of the accounting period in which available cash is required to be distributed. Number of days after quarter end to distribute available cash Distribution of first quarter 2019 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. First Quarter 2019 Distribution [Member] Distribution of fourth quarter 2019 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Fourth Quarter 2019 Distribution [Member] Distribution of second quarter 2019 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Second Quarter 2019 Distribution [Member] Forecasted rate of annual increase of distributions per unit. Forecasted rate of annual increase of distributions per unit Distribution of third quarter 2019 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Third Quarter 2019 Distribution [Member] Distribution of second quarter 2017 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Second Quarter 2017 Distribution [Member] Distribution of first quarter 2018 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. First Quarter 2018 Distribution [Member] Distribution of fourth quarter 2017 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Fourth Quarter 2017 Distribution [Member] Distribution of third quarter 2017 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Third Quarter 2017 Distribution [Member] Distribution of third quarter 2018 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Third Quarter 2018 Distribution [Member] Distribution of fourth quarter 2018 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Fourth Quarter 2018 Distribution [Member] Distribution of first quarter 2017 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. First Quarter 2017 Distribution [Member] Distribution of second quarter 2018 earnings declared by the board of directors to be distributed to unitholders. Second Quarter 2018 Distribution [Member] Forecasted quarterly increase in cash distributions per unit. Quarterly increase in cash distribution per unit Quarterly increase in cash distribution per unit (in dollars per unit) Redelivery commitments [Abstract] Redelivery commitments: Barrels of crude oil to be redelivered to their owners under various agreements. Crude Oil To Be Redelivered Redelivery commitments of crude oil Other claims [Abstract] Other claims: Claims made against joint ventures, partners, certain customers and suppliers related to contractual agreements by the company during the normal course of business. Claims Against Various Parties Related To Contractual Agreements Claims against various parties related to contractual agreements As part of our normal business activities we occasionally have claims made against us as a result of disputes related to contractual agreements or other communications. These matters are in various stages of assessment and the ultimate outcome of such disputes cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. However, in our opinion, the likelihood of a material adverse outcome to us resulting from such disputes is remote. Unasserted Claims Claims against us related to contractual agreements Natural gas to be redelivered to their owners under various agreements. Natural Gas To Be Redelivered Redelivery commitments of natural gas Interest accruing on the amount of a legal award from the time of the injury or damage to the time the judgment is entered by the court. Prejudgment interest The rate at which interest will accrue on legal award after the judgment has been entered by the court. Post-judgment interest rate Post-judgment interest rate The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter related to disgorgement. Loss contingency, disgorgement damages sought value Loss contingency, disgorgement damages sought Barrels of NGL and Petrochemical products to be redelivered to their owners under various agreements. Products To Be Redelivered Redelivery commitments of NGL and petrochemical products This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Centennial Pipeline LLC). Centennial Pipeline LLC [Member] Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the cash call agreement for certain unconsolidated affiliates. The cash call agreement has been entered into in lieu of insurance. Cash Call Guarantee Cash call guarantee Percentage of Centennial's debt guaranteed by Enterprise. Unconsolidated Affilated Debt Guaranteed Percentage Percentage of debt obligations guaranteed Represents the carrying value of the cash call guarantee liability as of the balance sheet date. Cash Call Guarantee Liability Fair value of cash call guarantee Represents lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners L.P. ("ETP") against us and a third party in September 2011. ETP Lawsuit [Member] Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other noncurrent obligations. Other noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Other liabilities noncurrent other Other Fair value of liquidity option agreement. Option Agreement Fair Value Disclosure Liquidity Option Liquidity Option liability Noncurrent portion of guarantee obligation as of balance sheet date. Guarantee obligation, noncurrent Centennial guarantees Tabular disclosure of the summary of costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered during the period. Discloses any lower of cost or market adjustment recorded during the period. Cost Of Sales And Lower of Cost or Market Adjustment Summary [Table Text Block] Cost of Sales and Lower of Cost or Market Adjustments A registration statement with the SEC authorizing the issuance of our common units in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions and other factors at the time of our offerings. Registration Atm [Member] At-the-Market Registration [Member] Current discount rate on units purchased through the distribution reinvestment plan. Distribution reinvestment plan discount rate Registration Statements and Equity Offerings [Table] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Registration Statements and Equity Offerings [Line Items] Gross proceeds from the sale of common units excluding any related fees. Amounts may be used to purchase units on the open market to satisfy delivery of units. Gross proceeds from the sale of common units Range of possible discount on units purchased through distribution reinvestment plan. Distribution reinvestment plan possible discount Distribution reinvestment plan discount rate range The dollar value of the remaining amount of limited partner units available for issuance, after taking into account limited partner units issued to date. The limited partners are partners of a publicly traded limited partnership or master limited partnership. Limited partners have limited liability and do not manage the partnership. Limited Partners Capital Account Remaining Units Available For Issuance in dollars Remaining units available for issuance The number of common units issued in conjunction with the underwriters over-allotment options. Overallotment Included In Number Of Common Units Issued Over-allotment of common units included in offering (in units) Treasury Units [Abstract] Treasury Units: Total change in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to the issuance of common units in connection with employee compensation. All partners include general, limited and preferred partners. Partners Capital Common Units Issued In Connection With Employee Compensation Common units issued in connection with employee compensation The remaining number of limited partner units available for issuance, after taking into account limited partner units issued to date. The limited partners are partners of a publicly traded limited partnership or master limited partnership. Limited partners have limited liability and do not manage the partnership. Limited Partners Capital Account Remaining Units Available For Issuance Remaining units available for issuance (in units) Information about the Legacy Buyback Program. Legacy Buyback Program [Member] The total number of units sold in connection with the Oiltanking acquisition. Partners Capital Account Units Issued in Connection with Oiltanking Acquisition Common units issued in connection with Oiltanking acquisition (in units) Average price per unit of treasury units acquired under buyback program during the period. Average price of treasury units acquired under buyback program Average price of treasury units acquired under buyback program (dollars per unit) The dollar amount of limited partner units authorized to be issued in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions and other factors at the time of offerings. Limited Partners Capital Account Units Authorized Dollars Maximum common units authorized for issuance The distribution reinvestment plan (DRIP) provides unitholders of record and beneficial owners of our common units a voluntary means by which they can increase the number of common units they own by reinvesting the quarterly cash distributions they would otherwise receive into the purchase of additional common units. Distribution Reinvestment Plan [Member] The number of phantom and restricted unit awards that vested during the reporting period. Awards that vested during the period Phantom unit and restricted unit awards that vested during the period Under the employee unit purchase plan (EUPP), employees can purchase our common units at a discount through payroll deductions. Employee Unit Purchase Plan [Member] Universal shelf registration statement on file with the SEC. Allows the issuance of an unlimited amount of equity and debt securities. Universal Shelf Registration [Member] Information about the 2019 Buyback Program. 2019 Buyback Program [Member] The distribution reinvestment plan (DRIP) provides unitholders of record and beneficial owners of our common units a voluntary means by which they can increase the number of common units they own by reinvesting the quarterly cash distributions they would otherwise receive into the purchase of additional common units. Under the employee unit purchase plan (EUPP), employees can purchase our common units at a discount through payroll deductions. Distribution Reinvestment and Employee Unit Purchase Plans [Member] Employer contribution to participants unit purchase through the Employee Unit Purchase Plan. Represents the discount available through the plan. Employer contribution to EUPP Number of common units purchased on the open market and delivered to participants in connection with the DRIP and EUPP. Units Purchased on Open Market and Delivered to Participants Number of common units purchased on the open market and delivered to participants (in units) The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Impairment Charges Included in Operating Costs and Expenses Asset impairment and related charges Asset impairment and related charges in operating costs and expenses The amount of expense recognized and charged to operating costs and expenses in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of assets over the assets' useful lives. Depreciation, amortization and accretion in operating costs and expenses Depreciation, amortization and accretion The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss) recorded in operating costs and expenses. Gain (Loss) From Asset Sales and Related Transactions in Operating Costs and Expenses Net gains attributable to asset sales This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Skelly-Belvieu Pipeline Company, L.L.C.). Skelly Belvieu Pipeline Company, LLC [Member] Skelly-Belvieu Pipeline Company, L.L.C. [Member] Represents Eagle Ford Pipeline LLC, Eagle Ford Pipeline LLC [Member] This element represents an investment in an investee (Texas Express Gathering LLC). Texas Express Gathering LLC [Member] This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (White River Hub, LLC). White River Hub, LLC [Member] This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Seaway Crude Holdings LLC). Seaway Crude Holdings LLC [Member] Seaway Crude Pipeline Company LLC [Member] This element represents an investment in an investee (Front Range Pipeline LLC). Front Range Pipeline LLC [Member] This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (K/D/S Promix, L.L.C.). K D S Promix, LLC [Member] K/D/S Promix, L.L.C. [Member] This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Baton Rouge Propylene Concentrator, L.L.C.). Baton Rouge Propylene Concentrator, LLC [Member] This element represents other investments in the stock of investees. Other Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] This element represents an investment in an investee (Texas Express Pipeline LLC). Texas Express Pipeline LLC [Member] Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Forecasted Amortization Of Excess Cost Amounts Year Three Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts - 2022 Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts in year one following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Forecasted Amortization Of Excess Cost Amounts Year One Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts - 2020 Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Forecasted Amortization Of Excess Cost Amounts Year Two Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts - 2021 Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Forecasted Amortization Of Excess Cost Amounts Year Four Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts - 2023 If the price paid to acquire an ownership interest exceeded the underlying book value of the capital accounts acquired, such excess cost amounts are included within the carrying values of the investments. These costs were attributable to the underlying tangible and amortizable intangible assets of certain unconsolidated affiliates, and are amortized as a reduction in equity earnings in a manner similar to depreciation. This represents the amortization of such excess cost amounts for the period. Equity Method Investment Tangible And Intangible Asset Amortization Expense Equity method investment amortization of excess cost Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Forecasted Amortization Of Excess Cost Amounts Year Five Forecasted amortization of excess cost amounts - 2024 This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Baton Rouge Fractionators LLC). Baton Rouge Fractionators LLC [Member] This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Venice Energy Service Company, L.L.C.). Venice Energy Service Company LLC [Member] Venice Energy Service Company, L.L.C. [Member] Represents Old Ocean Pipeline, LLC. Old Ocean Pipeline, LLC [Member] The percentage ownership interest in a company. Ownership Interest Ownership interest This element represents an investment in the stock of an investee (Transport 4, LLC.). Transport 4, LLC [Member] Eagle Ford Terminals Corpus Christi LLC. Eagle Ford Terminals Corpus Christi LLC [Member] The amount of property, plant and equipment, net reported by an equity method investment of the entity or group of equity method investments. Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Property Plant And Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net The amount of other non current assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity or group of equity method investments. Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Assets Other assets This element represents an asset related to normal butane commodity derivatives. Asset commodity derivatives Normal butane [Member] Asset commodity derivatives - Normal butane [Member] This element represents an asset related to natural gasoline commodity derivatives. Asset Commodity Derivatives Natural Gasoline [Member] Asset commodity derivatives - Natural gasoline [Member] This element represents a liability related to normal butane commodity derivatives. Liability commodity derivatives Normal butane [Member] Liability commodity derivatives - Normal butane [Member] This element represents a liability related to propane commodity derivatives. Liability Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member] Liability commodity derivatives - Propane [Member] This element represents an asset related to crude oil commodity derivatives. Asset Commodity derivatives Crude oil [Member] Asset commodity derivatives - Crude oil [Member] This element represents a liability related to crude oil commodity derivatives. Liability Commodity Derivatives Crude Oil [Member] Liability commodity derivatives - Crude oil [Member] This element represents an asset related to natural gas commodity derivatives. Assets Commodity derivatives Natural gas [Member] Assets commodity derivatives - Natural gas [Member] This element represents an asset related to propane commodity derivatives. Asset Commodity derivatives Propane [Member] Asset commodity derivatives - Propane [Member] This element represents a liability related to natural gas commodity derivatives. Liability Commodity Derivatives Natural Gas [Member] Liability commodity derivatives - Natural gas [Member] This element represents a liability related to natural gasoline commodity derivatives. Liability Commodity Derivatives Natural Gasoline [Member] Liability commodity derivatives - Natural gasoline [Member] The forward commodity price (in dollars per unit of measure), used as an input to measure fair value. Fair value inputs, forward commodity price Fair value inputs, forward commodity price (in dollars per unit) This element represents an asset related to ethane commodity derivatives. Asset Commodity derivatives Ethane [Member] Asset Commodity derivatives - Ethane [Member] This element represents a liability related to ethane commodity derivatives. Liability Commodity Derivatives Ethane [Member] Liability Commodity Derivatives - Ethane [Member] The amount of the derivative liability to be cleared under master netting arrangements that have not been offset against net derivative instrument positions. Liability Derivative Settlement Offset Financial Instruments Amount of right to receive cash collateral under master netting arrangements that have not been offset against derivative assets. Derivative Asset Collateral Right To Reclaim Cash Cash Collateral Paid A forward-based contract hedges the expected underlying benchmark interest rates related to forecasted issuances of debt. Forward Starting Swaps 2 [Member] Forward Starting Swaps B [Member] A forward-based contract hedges the expected underlying benchmark interest rates related to forecasted issuances of debt. Forward Starting Swaps C [Member] Forward Starting Swap C [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with NGL inventory management activities. NGL marketing NGLs inventory management activities [Member] NGL marketing: NGLs inventory management activities [Member] Gain on the premium received on the sale of swaption reflected as a reduction to interest expense. Gain on the sale of swaption Represents the life of the future debt associated with forward starting swaps. Life of associated future debt Life of associated future debt The notional value of derivative instruments terminated during the period. Notional Amount Of Terminated Derivative Instruments Notional amount of settled derivative instruments The volumes expected to be settled at least one year after the date indicated in accordance with derivative instruments. Long Term Volume Derivative instruments, long-term volume The derivative instruments entered into in connection with natural gas risk management activities by the entity. Represents the short term contracts that are priced as an index plus a premium or minus a discount. Entities Short Term Natural Gas Risk Management Derivatives Designated As Hedging Activities Priced Based On An Index Current natural gas hedging volumes designated as an index plus or minus a discount The volumes expected to be settled within one year after the date indicated in accordance with derivative instruments. Current Volume Derivative instruments, current volume The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted sales of NGLs and related hydrocarbon purchases in connection with NGL marketing activities. NGL marketing Forecasted sales of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products [Member] NGL marketing: Forecasted sales of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of NGLs in connection with octane enhancement production. Octane enhancement: Forecasted purchases of NGLs [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted sales of refined products in connection with refined products marketing activities. Refined products marketing: Forecasted sales of refined products [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the plant thermal reduction of natural gas processing plants. Natural gas processing: Forecasted natural gas purchases for plant thermal reduction (PTR) [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of refined products in connection with refined products marketing activities. Refined products marketing: Forecasted purchases of refined products [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with crude oil risk management activities. Crude oil risk management activities [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with refined products risk management activities by the entity. Refined products risk management activities [Member] Interest rate swaps hedging Senior Notes AA. Interest Rate Swaps Hedging Senior Notes AA [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted octane enhancement product sales. Octane enhancement: Forecasted sales of octane enhancement products [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted sales of crude oil in connection with crude oil marketing activities. Crude oil marketing: Forecasted sales of crude oil [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of NGLs and related hydrocarbon purchases in connection with NGL marketing activities. NGL marketing Forecasted purchases of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products [Member] NGL marketing: Forecasted purchases of NGLs and related hydrocarbon products [Member] A forward-based contract hedges the expected underlying benchmark interest rates related to forecasted issuances of debt. Forward Starting Swaps [Member] Forward Starting Swaps A [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with natural gas risk management activities by the entity. Natural gas risk management activities [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted sales of natural gas. Natural gas marketing: Forecasted sales of natural gas [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted NGL sales of natural gas processing plants. Natural gas processing: Forecasted sales of NGLs [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with natural gas storage inventory management activities. Natural gas marketing: Natural gas storage inventory management activities [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with refined products inventory management activities with refined products marketing activities. Refined products marketing: Refined products inventory management activities [Member] A forward-based contract in which two parties agree to swap streams of payments over a specified period. The payment streams are based on an agreed-upon (or notional) principal amount. This derivative instrument is not designated as a hedging instrument. Non Hedged Swaps 2 [Member] Undesignated Swaps [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of crude oil in connection with crude oil marketing activities. Crude oil marketing: Forecasted purchases of crude oil [Member] Derivative relationship that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment; therefore, they are accounted for using mark-to-market accounting. Mark-to-market [Member] Derivatives in mark-to-market relationships [Member] The number of derivative instruments settled. Number of derivative instruments settled Number of derivative instruments settled Number of interest rate derivatives entered into during the year. Number of interest rate derivatives entered into during the year Number of interest rate derivatives entered into during the year Interest rate swaps hedging Senior Notes LL. Interest Rate Swaps Hedging Senior Notes LL [Member] The amount of normal sales agreements related to forecasted NGL sales. Ngl Inventory Management Executed As Normal Sales Agreements Forecasted NGL sales designated as normal sales agreements Long-term natural gas hedging volumes designated as an index plus or minus a discount or premium. Entities long-term natural gas risk management derivatives designated as hedging activities priced based on index Long-term natural gas hedging volumes designated as an index plus or minus a discount The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of natural gas. Natural gas marketing: Forecasted purchases of natural gas [Member] Natural gas marketing: Forecasted purchases of natural gas for fuel [Member] Forward-based contracts to hedge the expected underlying benchmark interest rates related to forecasted issuances of debt. Entered into in May 2019. Forward Starting Swaps - May 2019 [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with NGL risk management activities by the entity. NGL risk management activities [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of crude oil in connection with crude oil inventory management activities. Crude Oil Marketing Crude Oil Inventory Management Activties [Member] Crude oil marketing: Crude oil inventory management activities [Member] Forward-based contracts to hedge the expected underlying benchmark interest rates related to forecasted issuances of debt. Entered into in September 2019. Forward Starting Swaps - September 2019 [Member] A forward-based contract hedges the expected underlying benchmark interest rates related to forecasted issuances of debt. Forward Starting Swaps D [Member] Difference between forward-starting swaps' weighted-average fixed interest rate and applicable weighted-average variable interest rate. Difference between forward-starting swaps' weighted-average fixed interest rate and applicable weighted-average variable interest rate The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted purchases of NGLs for propylene marketing activities. Propylene marketing Forecasted purchases of NGLs for propylene marketing activities [Member] Propylene marketing: Forecasted purchases of NGLs for propylene marketing activities [Member] The derivative instruments entered into in connection with the forecasted sales of NGLs for propylene marketing activities. Propylene marketing Forecasted sales of NGLs for propylene marketing activities [Member] Propylene marketing: Forecasted sales of NGLs for propylene marketing activities [Member] Primary financial statement caption encompassing current liabilities. Current Liabilities [Member] Current liabilities [Member] Primary financial statement caption encompassing current assets. Current Assets [Member] Current assets [Member] Total cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights. Partners Capital Distribution Equivalent Rights Paid Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights Refers to the entity where it can exercise significant influence over the investee's operating and financial policies. Major Investment [Member] Refers to minor investment where the entity have virtually no influence over the investee's operating and financial policies. Minor Investment [Member] Consolidation Policy [Abstract] Restricted cash for variation margin requirement. Adjustment Variation Margin Requirement [Member] Variation Margin Requirement [Member] Restricted cash for initial margin requirement. Initial Margin Requirement [Member] Fair value as of the balance sheet date of price risk derivatives, net, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized on the balance sheet. Before application of CME Rule 814. Price Risk Derivative Net At Fair Value Before Application Of CME Rule814 Net value before application of CME Rule 814 to commodity hedging portfolio Impact on price risk derivative assets of CME Rule 814 change. Impact on price risk derivative assets of CME 814 Rule Change Impact of CME Rule 814 Fair value as of the balance sheet date of price risk derivative assets, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as assets on the balance sheet. Before CME 814 Rule. Price Risk Derivative Assets, at Fair Value Before Application of CME 814 Rule Value before application of CME Rule 814 Impact on price risk derivative liabilities of CME Rule 814 change. Impact on price risk derivative liabilities of CME 814 Rule Change Impact of CME Rule 814 Fair value as of the balance sheet date of price risk derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities on the balance sheet. Before application of CME Rule 814. Price Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Before Application of CME Rule 814 Value before application of CME Rule 814 Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from interest derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Net Interest Rate Financial Instrument Gains Losses During Period Change in fair value of cash flow hedges Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from interest rate derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). Reclassification Adjustment For Gains Losses In Net Income Related To Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Reclassification of losses to net income Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from commodity derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Net Commodity Financial Instrument Gain Losses During Period Change in fair value of cash flow hedges Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income of accumulated gain (loss) realized from commodity derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's deferred hedging gain (loss). Reclassification Adjustment For Gains Losses In Net Income Related To Commodity Derivative Instruments Reclassification of losses (gains) to net income Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other amounts of other comprehensive income (loss) not separately disclosed. Other Comprehensive Income Other Amounts During Period Net Of Tax Other Tabular disclosure of unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses). Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses) [Table Text Block] Unrealized mark-to-market gains (losses) Represents related party fees received under management or operator agreements. Management/Operator Fees [Member] Represents related party operating lease transactions. Related Party Operating Leases [Member] Related Party Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses - related parties: Related Party Revenues [Abstract] Revenues - related parties: Represents the distributions received by related party affiliates from the entity. Distributions Received By Affiliates Total cash distributions Relationship with Affiliates [Abstract] Represents the number of units held by related party affiliates. Outstanding Units Owned By Affiliates Under Common Control Number of Units (in units) The number of Enterprise common units pledged as security under a credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Common Units Pledged As Security Enterprise common units pledged as security (in units) This element represents other investments in the stock of investees. Other Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Member] Other investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries [Member] Represents related party transactions under the administrative services agreement. Administrative Services Agreement [Member] Tabular disclosure of forecasted accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations. Forecasted accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations [Table Text Block] Forecasted Accretion Expense Associated with AROs Tabular disclosure of depreciation expense and capitalized interest. Depreciation Expense And Capitalized Interest [Table Text Block] Depreciation Expense and Capitalized Interest Forecasted Accretion Expense [Abstract] Forecasted accretion expense [Abstract] Estimate of accretion expense for second full fiscal year after end of current fiscal year. Accretion Expense Forecast Second Full Fiscal Year After End Of Current Fiscal Year 2021 Amount of asset retirement obligations related to assets sold during the period. Asset Retirement Obligation Related to Assets Sold AROs related to Offshore Business sold in July 2015 Estimate of accretion expense for first full fiscal year after the end of the current fiscal year. Accretion Expense Forecast First Full Fiscal Year After End Of Current Fiscal Year 2020 Summary of depreciation expense and capitalized interest [Abstract] Estimate of accretion expense for fourth full fiscal year after end of current fiscal year. Accretion Expense Forecast Fourth Full Fiscal Year After End Of Current Fiscal Year 2023 Estimate of accretion expense for third full fiscal year after end of current fiscal year. Accretion Expense Forecast Third Full Fiscal Year After End Of Current Fiscal Year 2022 Laboratory and shop equipment used for operations at facilities. Laboratory and shop equipment [Member] Long-lived depreciable assets used for offshore infrastructure including pipeline connection and natural gas and crude oil processing. Platforms and facilities [Member] Water wells drilled for access to groundwater. Water wells [Member] Long-lived depreciable assets used to store product for the consumer. Underground and other storage facilities [Member] Estimate of accretion expense for fifth full fiscal year after end of current fiscal year. Accretion Expense Forecast Fifth Full Fiscal Year After End Of Current Fiscal Year 2024 Underground wells used for the storage of inventories or customer's goods. Underground storage facilities [Member] Long-lived depreciable assets used to transport and process product for the consumer. Plants, pipelines and facilities [Member] Assets that are used for the delivery, receipt and storage of products for consumers. Terminal facilities [Member] Represents Pascagoula Gas Processing LLC, which owns the Pascagoula natural gas processing plant. Pascagoula Gas Processing LLC [Member] Represents Apache Corporation ("Apache"). Apache Corporation [Member] The percentage of option to purchase an equity interest from an owner of a joint venture. Percentage Of Option To Purchase Equity Interest Represents Western Gas Partners, LP ("Western"). Western Gas Partners, LP [Member] Navigator Ethylene Terminals LLC. Navigator Ethylene Terminals LLC [Member] Navigator Ethylene Terminals LLC [Member] Represents Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC. Whitehorn Pipeline Company LLC [Member] Represents Enterprise Navigator Ethylene Terminal LLC. Enterprise Navigator Ethylene Terminal LLC [Member] Represents Breviloba LLC which owns the Shin Oak NGL Pipeline. Breviloba LLC [Member] Represents Baymark Pipeline LLC, which owns an ethylene pipeline. Baymark Pipeline LLC [Member] Represents Lavaca Pipe Line Company. Lavaca Pipe Line Company [Member] Represents Third Coast Midstream, LLC. Third Coast Midstream, LLC [Member] Represents Altus Midstream Processing LP. Altus Midstream Processing LP [Member] Total cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights. Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights Cash payments made in connection with distribution equivalent rights Cash payments made in connection with DERs Cash payments made in connection with DERs Portion of total fixed lease expense related to the amortization of right-of-use assets from long-term operating leases. Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Non-cash expense related to long-term operating leases Non-cash lease expense (amortization of ROU assets) The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of liquidity option agreement. Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Option Agreement Change in fair market value of Liquidity Option Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement in costs and expenses. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Asset impairment charges in costs and expenses Non-cash asset impairment charges in costs and expenses Represents natural gas pipeline laterals and other pipelines in Texas. Natural gas pipeline laterals and other pipelines in Texas [Member] The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment of long-lived assets The charge against earnings resulting from the write down of other current assets due to the difference between the carrying value and lower fair value. Impairment of other current assets Represents spare parts inventory. Spare Parts Inventory [Member] Long-lived assets disposed of other than by sale member. Long lived Assets Disposed of Other Than By Sale [Member] Long-lived Assets Disposed of Other Than By Sale [Member] This element represents impairments of assets that are scheduled for abandonment. Expected Loved lived Asset Abandonment [Member] Expected Loved-lived Asset Abandonment [Member] Long-lived assets disposed of by sale member. Long lived Assets Disposed of by Sale [Member] Long-lived Assets Disposed of By Sale [Member] Offshore Pipelines and Services business segment. Offshore Pipelines And Services [Member] Long-lived assets held and used member. Long lived assets held and used [Member] Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] Certain storage and pipeline assets in Texas. Certain storage and pipeline assets in Texas [Member] Represents our offshore Gulf of Mexico midstream energy services business. Offshore Gulf of Mexico Business [Member] Offshore Business [Member] Operating income before: (i) depreciation, amortization and accretion expense; (ii) non-cash consolidated asset impairment charges; (iii) operating lease expenses for which the entity does not have the payment obligation; (iv) gains and losses from asset sales and related transactions and (v) general and administrative costs. Total Segment Gross Operating Margin Gross operating margin Total segment gross operating margin Amount of total assets attributed to the reportable segment. Segment assets Segment assets Amount of revenue from transactions with other operating segments of the same entity. Intersegment and intrasegment revenues Intersegment and intrasegment revenues The amount of the derivative asset to be cleared under master netting arrangements that have not been offset against net derivative instrument positions. Asset Derivative Settlement Offset Financial Instruments Number of tractor-trailors. Number of tractor-trailors Propylene business subsegment. Propylene Business [Member] Propylene Operations [Member] Refined products business subsegment. Refined Products Business [Member] Refined Products Operations [Member] Represents Azure Midstream Partners, L.P. and its operating subsidiaries. Azure Midstream Partners, L.P. [Member] Privately held units by an affiliate that temporarily waive the regular quarterly cash distributions it would otherwise receive. Incremental Common Shares Temporarily Waive Cash Distributions Designated Units (in units) Net income available to common unit holders, which excludes undistributed earnings allocated and distributions paid on phantom unit awards. Net income available to common unitholders Maximum percent of qualifying income for publicly traded partnerships to be treated as corporations. Maximum percent of qualifying income for publicly traded partnerships to be treated as corporations The sum of current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense (benefit) recorded due to changes in the Texas Margin Tax. Income tax expense (benefit) due to changes in Texas Margin Tax Income tax expense due to changes in Texas Margin Tax The expiration of tax credit carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Income Tax Reconciliation Expiration Of Tax Net Operating Loss Expiration of tax net operating loss Deferred tax liability attributable to temporary differences from the entity's investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Subsidiaries Attributable to investments in partnerships The amount of income tax expense (benefit) for the period computed by applying the Texas margin tax. The tax is assessed on Texas sourced taxable margin which is defined as the lesser of (i) 70% of total revenue or (ii) total revenue less (a) cost of goods sold or (b) compensation and benefits. Income Tax Reconciliation State Margin Tax Texas Margin Tax Increase in fair value of liquidity option agreement in valuation model if all units are retained. Increase in fair value of liquidity option agreement assuming retention of all units Increase in fair value of liquidity option agreement assuming retention of all units Percentage of OTA capital stock we agreed to purchase from M&B under liquidity option agreement. Percentage of capital stock agreed to purchase under liquidity option agreement The expected life of debt assumed in connection with the exercised of the Liquidity Option. Fair value inputs, life of debt assumed after Liquidity option is exercised Fair value inputs, Life of debt assumed after Liquidity option is exercised Percentage of fair market value of Enterprise units to be paid as consideration upon exercise of the liquidity option. Percentage of fair market value of Enterprise units to be paid as consideration Number of days commencing February 1, 2020 that M&B can exercise the liquidity option agreement. Liquidity Option exercise period Number of days following a Trigger Event that M&B has to exercise liquidity option. Trigger Events include, among other scenarios, any Enterprise Tax Event (as defined in the underlying agreements) Trigger Event exercise period Liquidity Option Agreement [Abstract] Measurement input using aggregate tax rate. Measurement Input, Aggregate Tax Rate [Member] Measurement input using expected percentage of units retained. Measurement Input, Unit Retention Percentage [Member] The weighted-average expected ownership percentage of contributed units at beginning of option period (in hundredths), used as an input to measure fair value. Fair value inputs, weighted-average expected ownership percentage of contributed units at beginning of option period Fair value inputs, weighted-average expected ownership percentage of contributed units at beginning of option period This element represents a liability related to the Liquidity Option Agreement. Liability - Liquidity Option Agreement [Member] Liquidity Option Agreement [Member] The expected business terms (in years), used as an input to measure fair value. Fair value inputs, expected business term Fair value inputs, Expected life of OTA following option exercise The expected ownership interests in company (in hundredths), used as an input to measure fair value. Fair value inputs, ownership interest in Company Fair value inputs, OTA ownership interest in Enterprise common units The expected partnership growth rate (in hundredths), used as an input to measure fair value. Fair value inputs, partnership growth rate Fair value inputs, Estimated growth rates in Enterprise earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Number of Enterprise Common Units Held at Exercise Date by OTA. Number of units held by limited partner (in units) Measurement input using expected percentage of units owned of the parent company. Measurement Input, Ownership Interest in Units [Member] Oiltanking Holding Americas, Inc. Oiltanking Holding Americas, Inc. [Member] The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss) recorded in operating costs and expenses excluded from gross operating margin. Gains Attributable To Asset Sales And Insurance Recoveries Excluded From Gross Operating Margin Net gains attributable to asset sales in operating costs and expenses Non-refundable deferred revenues attributable to shipper make-up rights on new pipeline projects included in gross operating margin. Non-refundable Deferred Revenues Attributable To Shipper Make-up Rights On New Pipeline Projects Included In Gross Operating Margin Non-refundable payments received from shippers attributable to make-up rights The amount of expense recognized and charged to operating costs and expenses in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of assets over the assets' useful lives excluded from gross operating margin. Depreciation Amortization And Accretion In Operating Costs And Expenses Excluded From Gross Operating Margin Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense in operating costs and expenses Revenue related to make-up rights recognized during period. Amounts were previously deferred and included in gross operating margin. Make-up rights revenue Subsequent recognition of revenues attributable to make-up rights 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. Fixed Rate Debt Principal Amount Fair Value Disclosure Fixed-rate debt obligations Tabular disclosure of supplemental information related to phantom unit awards. Cash Distributions and Total Intrinsic Value of Phantom Unit Awards [Table Text Block] Supplemental Information Regarding Phantom Unit Awards A profits interest in a limited partnership that serves as incentive arrangements for key employees. Profits Interests Awards [Member] Profits Interest Awards [Member] The number of common units for issuance under the plan will automatically increase under the terms of the plan by per year, beginning on January 1, 2014 and subsequently on each January 1 thereafter during the term of the plan before reaching a maximum amount. Incremental number of units to be authorized Incremental number of units to be authorized annually (in units) Maximum number of additional units to be authorized for issuance due to the amendment of the long-term incentive plan. Maximum number of additional units to be authorized for issuance Maximum number of additional units to be authorized for issuance (in units) The 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan provides for awards of our common units and other rights to our non-employee directors and to employees of EPCO and its affiliates providing services to us. Long Term Incentive Plan (1998) [Member] Long-Term Incentive Plan (1998) [Member] The 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan provides for awards of our common units and other rights to our non-employee directors and to consultants and employees of EPCO and its affiliates providing services to us. Long Term Incentive Plan (2008) [Member] Long-Term Incentive Plan (2008) [Member] The 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan provides for awards to employees, directors or consultants providing services to Duncan Energy Partners. Long Term Incentive Plan (2010) [Member] Long-Term Incentive Plan (2010) [Member] Other equity-based awards, not otherwise specified, as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Other Equity Based Awards [Member] Other [Member] Equity-based awards that are expected to results in the issuance of common units upon vesting. Equity-classified awards [Member] Equity-based awards that are settled in cash upon vesting. Liability-classified awards [Member] The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of settled agreements for the purchase or sale of mineral resources, energy, and agricultural products that was included in earnings for the period. Realized Gain (Loss) on Commodity Contracts Realized gains (losses) The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on price risk cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings (revenue) within the next twelve months. Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Revenue Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to commodity derivative instruments expected to be reclassified to revenue over the next twelve months The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on price risk cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings (operating costs and expenses) within the next twelve months. Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain Loss To Be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Operating Costs and Expenses Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to commodity derivative instruments expected to be reclassified to operating costs and expenses over the next twelve months A grouping to include derivative instrument not designated as hedging instruments and those in fair value hedge relationships under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Fair Value Hedging and Not designated as Hedging [Member] Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships and not designated as hedges [Member] Refers to percentage of vesting rate of equity-based awards per year beginning one year after the grant date. Percentage of Vesting Rate of Equity-based Awards Vesting rate of phantom unit awards The business and operations of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries (excluding Duncan Energy Partners L.P.). Enterprise [Member] The grant date fair value price per unit for share-based awards issued during the period. Grant Date Fair Value Of Equity Awards Issued Price Grant date market price of common units (in dollars per unit) The total grant date fair value of share-based awards issued during the period. Grant Date Fair Value Of Equity Awards Issued During Period Estimated grant date fair value of profits interest awards Aggregate grant date fair value The estimated grant date forfeiture rate applied to the recognized compensation expense of equity based awards. Grant Date Estimated Forfeiture Rate Equity Awards Estimated forfeiture rate Total common units issued in connection with the vesting of phantom unit awards. Partners Capital Account Units Phantom Unit Awards Converted To Common Units Common units issued in connection with the vesting of phantom unit awards, net (in units) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] Enterprise Products Operating LLC and subsidiaries, through which the parent company conducts it's business. Consolidated EPO and Subsidiaries [Member] Adjusting and eliminating entries used in consolidating a parent entity and its subsidiaries. Eliminations and Reconciling Items [Member] Eliminations and Adjustments [Member] Eliminations and Adjustments [Member] Cash contributions to entity from any members. Cash contributions from members Cash contributions from owners The net increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Net Effect Of Changes In Operating Accounts And Other Operating Activities Net effect of changes in operating accounts and other operating activities The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Net of nonrefundable contributions recorded as contributions in aid of construction (CIAC) and are amortized as a reduction of the depreciation expense associated with the contributed asset. Capital Expenditures Net Of Contributions In Aid Of Construction Cost Capital expenditures The cash outflow for total distributions to each owner. Cash distributions paid to owners Cash distributions paid to owners The net cash outflow (inflow) from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Other Investing Activities Other investing activities The net cash inflow (outflow) from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Other Financing Activities Other financing activities Amount of liabilities accrued as of the balance sheet date by the acquirer as part of consideration in a business combination due within 12 months. Business Combination, Consideration, Liabilities Accrued Accrued liability related to EFS Midstream acquisition Other income (expense), net items not separately disclosed on the income statement due to materiality considerations. Other Income Expense Other Net Other, net Represents the Red River System. Red River System [Member] Other asset sales during the period. Other Asset Sales [Member] Other Disposal of Assets [Member] The net change during the reporting period in product expenses incurred but not yet paid. This element should be used when there is no other more specific or appropriate element. Increase (Decrease) In Accrued Product Payable Accrued product payables With respect to named windstorm claims, the maximum amount of insurance coverage available to us for any single event, after applying the appropriate deductibles. A named windstorm is a hurricane, typhoon, tropical storm or cyclone as declared by the U.S. National Weather Service. Named windstorm insurance coverage Insurance matters [Abstract] Insurance Matters [Abstract] Insurance deductible amount per incident. Insurance deductible per incident Insurance deductible per incident Represents gains related to property damage insurance proceeds received during the period disclosed. Gains related to property damage proceeds Minimum number of days of business interruption to file an insurance claim. Minimum business interruption period Minimum business interruption period Each quarter, the Class A limited partner in each Employee Partnership is paid a cash distribution equal to the product of (i) the number of common units owned by the Employee Partnership and (ii) the Class A Preference Return of $0.39 per unit (subject to equitable adjustment in order to reflect any equity split, equity distribution or dividend, reverse split, combination, reclassification, recapitalization or other similar event affecting such common units). To the extent that the Employee Partnership has cash remaining after making this quarterly payment to the Class A limited partner, the residual cash is distributed to the Class B limited partners on a quarterly basis. Class A Partner Preferred Return Rate Class A preference return Fair market value of initial investment made by Class A Limited Partner of each Employee Partnership. Class A Limited Partner Capital Base Class A capital base Represents EPD PubCo Unit I L.P. an Employee Partnership. EPD PubCo I [Member] Represents EPD PubCo Unit III L.P., an Employee Partnership. EPD PubCo III [Member] Represents EPD PrivCo Unit I L.P., an Employee Partnership. EPD PrivCo I [Member] Represents EPD PubCo Unit II L.P., an Employee Partnership. EPD PubCo II [Member] The number of units owned my Employee Partnership used in connection with profits interests awards. Common units owned by Employee Partnership Enterprise common units contributed to Employee Partnership by EPCO Holdings (in units) Represents EPD 2018 Unit IV L.P. an Employee Partnership. EPD 2018 Unit IV [Member] EPD IV [Member] Represents EPCO Unit II L.P. an Employee Partnership. EPCO Unit II [Member] Current assets and current liabilities [Abstract] Current Assets and Current Liabilities [Abstract] Current assets and liabilities below this amount are combined for Balance Sheet Presentation. Threshold for components of total current assets and liabilities to be presented as an individual caption on Consolidated Balance Sheet Threshold for components of total current assets and current liabilities to be presented as an individual caption on Consolidated Balance Sheet Refers to expected offset percentage of change in fair value derivative instrument. Expected Offset Percentage Of Change In Fair Value Derivative Instrument Expected offset percentage of change in fair value derivative instrument Represents Vitol Holding B.V. and its affiliates (collectively "Vitol"). Vitol Holding B.V. [Member] Represents natural gas processing and fractionation as a component of midstream services. Natural Gas Processing and Fractionation [Member] Midstream Services: Natural Gas Processing and Fractionation [Member] Represents transportation services as a component of midstream services, including marine logistics. Midstream Services: Transportation [Member] Represents storage and terminal services as a component of midstream services. Midstream Services: Storage and Terminals [Member] Represents fractionation and isomerization services as a component of midstream services. Midstream Services: Fractionation and Isomerization [Member] The percentage increase (decrease) in revenues related to the adoption of the new accounting standard or change in accounting principle expected by the entity to have a significant effect on the entity's financial statements. New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption on Revenues, Percent Percentage increase in revenues due to addition of revenue stream for non-cash consideration Crude oil marketing activities generate revenues from the sale and delivery of crude oil purchased either directly from producers or from others on the open market. Sales of Crude Oil [Member] Sales of Crude Oil [Member] Our petrochemical marketing activities include the purchase and fractionation of refinery grade propylene obtained on the open market and generate revenues from the sale and delivery of polymer grade propylene to customers at market-based prices. Sales of Petrochemical and Refined Products [Member] Sales of Petrochemicals and Refined Products [Member] NGL marketing activities generate revenues from the sale and delivery of purity NGLs and related products, which are taken title to through natural gas processing activities (i.e., equity NGL production) and open market and long-term contract purchases. Sales of NGLs and Related Products [Member] Sales of NGLs and Related Products [Member] Natural gas marketing activities generate revenue from the sale and delivery of natural gas purchased from producers, regional natural gas processing plants and the open market. Sales of Natural Gas [Member] Sales of Natural Gas [Member] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Movement in Unbilled Revenue [Roll Forward] Significant Changes in Unbilled Revenue [Roll Forward] Amount of decrease in right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time from transfer to receivable due to right to consideration becoming unconditional during the period. Contract with Customer, Asset, Recorded During the Period and Reclassified to Receivable Unbilled revenue recorded during period transferred to other accounts Amount of increase in right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time. Contract with Customer, Asset, Increase Unbilled revenue recorded during period Amount of decrease in right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time, due to business divestitures. Contract with Customer, Asset, Decrease due to Business Divestitures Unbilled revenue reduced in connection with divestitures Disclosure of information about unbilled revenue and deferred revenue from contracts with customers as a result of adoption of ASC 606. Unbilled and Deferred Revenue [Table] Unbilled and Deferred Revenue [Table] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Unbilled and Deferred Revenue [Line Items] Unbilled and Deferred Revenue [Line Items] Amount of decrease in obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is due, from business divestitures. Contract with Customer, Liability, Decrease due to Business Divestitures Deferred revenue reduced in connection with divestitures Amount of revenue recognized from additions made during the current reporting period to the balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due. Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized from Additions Made During the Period Deferred revenue recorded during period transferred to other accounts Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable recorded during the current reporting period. Contract with Customer, Liability, Additions Deferred revenue recorded during period Portion of total fixed lease expense related to the accretion of the lease liability from long-term operating leases. Operating Lease, Lease Liability, Accretion Related accretion expense on lease liability balances Operating lease expense from long-term contracts. Includes fixed and variable. Long-term operating lease expense Subtotal operating lease expense Building designed primarily for the conduct of business, for example, but not limited to, administration, clerical services, and consultation and facility designed for the storage of goods or equipment. Office Building and Warehouse [Member] Office Building and Warehouse Space [Member] The percentage effect of adopting the new accounting standard on total assets. New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption on Total Assets, Percentage Percentage impact of adopting new accounting pronouncement on total assets The percentage of consolidated revenues from operating lease income. Percentage of revenues from operating lease income Percentage of revenues from operating lease income The percentage of consolidated operating expenses from operating lease expense. Percentage Of Operating Expense From Operating Lease Expense Percentage of operating expense from operating lease expense The percentage effect of adopting the new accounting standard on total liabilities. New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption on Total Liabilities, Percentage Percentage impact of adopting new accounting pronouncement on total liabilities Senior debt obligation: Senior Notes AAA. EPO Senior Notes AAA [Member] EPO Senior Notes AAA due January 2030 [Member] Senior debt obligation: Senior Notes BBB. EPO Senior Notes BBB [Member] EPO Senior Notes BBB due January 2051 [Member] Senior debt obligation: Senior Notes CCC. EPO Senior Notes CCC [Member] EPO Senior Notes CCC due January 2060 [Member]