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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Sep. 30, 2011 shares
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	SUNOCO LOGISTICS PARTNERS L.P.
Entity Central Index Key	0001161154
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	sxl
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	33,128,767
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,313,145

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income
shares in Millions, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

USD ($)

$ / shares

Sep. 30, 2010

USD ($)

$ / shares

Sep. 30, 2011

USD ($)

$ / shares

Sep. 30, 2010

USD ($)

$ / shares

Revenues

Unaffiliated customers

$ 2,808

$ 1,583

$ 7,148

$ 4,905

Affiliates (Note 3)

293

381

680

Other income

Total Revenues

2,850

1,883

7,538

5,610

Costs and Expenses

Cost of products sold and operating expenses

2,675

1,762

7,086

5,295

Depreciation and amortization expense

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Total Costs and Expenses

2,722

1,793

7,214

5,392

Operating Income

128

324

218

Net interest cost - affiliates (Note 3)

Other interest cost and debt expense, net

Capitalized interest

(2)

(1)

(5)

(3)

Gain on investments in affiliates

128

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes

104

198

261

292

Provision for income taxes (Note 6)

Net Income

194

243

288

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.

193

237

287

Calculation of Limited Partners' interest:

Net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.

193

237

287

Less: General Partner's interest

(14)

(15)

(40)

(36)

Limited Partners' interest

^[1]

$ 81

$ 178

$ 197

$ 251

Net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. per Limited Partner unit (Note 4):

Basic | $ / shares

2.35

5.60

5.86

8.03

Diluted | $ / shares

2.34

5.57

5.85

7.99

Weighted average Limited Partners' units outstanding:

Basic | shares

34.4

31.8

33.6

31.3

Diluted | shares

34.6

32.0

33.7

31.5

[1]	Includes interest in net income attributable to Class A Units

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8	$ 2
Advances to affiliated companies (Note 3)	138	44
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies (Note 3)		154
Accounts receivable, net	2,113	1,536
Inventories (Note 5)	347	63
Total Current Assets	2,606	1,799
Properties, plants and equipment	3,187	2,799
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(721)	(671)
Properties, plants and equipment, net	2,466	2,128
Goodwill (Note 7)	77	63
Investment in affiliates (Note 8)	74	73
Intangible assets, net (Note 7)	284	109
Other assets	23	16
Total Assets	5,530	4,188
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	2,116	1,591
Accrued liabilities	107	76
Accrued taxes payable (Note 6)	53	44
Total Current Liabilities	2,276	1,711
Long-term debt (Note 9)	1,698	1,129
Long-term debt - affiliated companies (Notes 3 and 9)	100	100
Other deferred credits and liabilities	51	42
Deferred income taxes (Note 6)	223	164
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
Total Liabilities	4,348	3,146
Total Equity	1,182	1,042
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 5,530	$ 4,188

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 243	$ 288
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	61	45
Gain on investments in affiliates		(128)
Changes in working capital pertaining to operating activities:
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	154	(35)
Accounts receivable, net	(555)	(78)
Inventories	(249)	(185)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	551	179
Accrued taxes	10	2
Net cash provided by operating activities	215	88
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(122)	(113)
Major Acquisitions	(396)	(243)
Net cash used in investing activities	(518)	(356)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(156)	(138)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(2)
Net proceeds from issuance of Partnership units		143
Contributions from general partner	2	3
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan	(3)	(3)
Repayments under credit facility	(561)	(732)
Borrowings under credit facility	529	613
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	595	494
Promissory note from affiliate		100
Repayment of promissory note		(201)
Advances to affiliated companies, net	(94)	(9)
Net cash provided by financing activities	309	268
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2	2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 8	$ 2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Inland Excess Purchase Price Over Related Party Cost [Member] Class A Units [Member] Limited Partners [Member]	Inland Excess Purchase Price Over Related Party Cost [Member] Limited Partners [Member]	Inland Excess Purchase Price Over Related Party Cost [Member] General Partner [Member]	Inland Excess Purchase Price Over Related Party Cost [Member]	Class A Units [Member] Limited Partners [Member]	Class A Units [Member]	Limited Partners [Member]	General Partner [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2009							$ 837,000	$ 27,000	$ (2,000)		$ 862,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net Income							251,000	36,000		$ 1,000	288,000
Total comprehensive income							251,000	36,000		1,000	288,000
Issuance of Limited Partner units to the public							143,000	3,000			146,000
Unissued units under incentive plans							5,000				5,000
Distribution equivalent rights							(1,000)				(1,000)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan							(3,000)				(3,000)
Noncontrolling equity in joint venture acquisitions										80,000	80,000
Distribution related to IDR transaction							(197,000)	(4,000)			(201,000)
Distributions paid to limited partners, general partner and noncontrolling interests							(104,000)	(34,000)		(2,000)	(140,000)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2010							931,000	28,000	(2,000)	79,000	1,036,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010							940,000	28,000	(3,000)	77,000	1,042,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net Income					$ 1,000		196,000	40,000		6,000	243,000
Change in cash flow hedges									12,000		12,000
Total comprehensive income					1,000		196,000	40,000	12,000	6,000	255,000
Issuance of Class A Units to Sunoco, Inc					98,000	$ 1,313	1,313	2,000			100,000
Unissued units under incentive plans							5,000				5,000
Distribution equivalent rights							(1,000)				(1,000)
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan							(3,000)				(3,000)
Noncontrolling equity in joint venture acquisitions										20,000	20,000
Distributions paid to limited partners, general partner and noncontrolling interests	$ (3,000)	$ (73,000)	$ (2,000)	$ (78,000)			(119,000)	(37,000)		(3,000)	(159,000)
Other										1,000	1,000
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011					$ 96,000		$ 945,000	$ 31,000	$ 9,000	$ 101,000	$ 1,182,000

Basis Of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. ("the Partnership") is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership that owns and operates a logistics business, consisting of refined products and crude oil pipelines, terminalling and storage assets, and refined products and crude oil acquisition and marketing assets. The Partnership is principally engaged in the transport, terminalling and storage of refined products and crude oil and the purchase and sale of crude oil in 29 states located throughout the United States. Sunoco, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries including Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) are collectively referred to as "Sunoco." Sunoco accounted for approximately 1.4 and 5.1 percent of the Partnership's total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the results of Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P. and include the accounts of entities in which the Partnership has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest is evidenced by either a controlling voting interest or a risk and rewards model that identifies the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries as the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity ("VIE"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation and noncontrolling interests in equity and net income are shown separately in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of income. Equity ownership interests in corporate joint ventures, in which the Partnership does not have a controlling financial interest, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial reporting. They do not include all disclosures normally made in financial statements contained in Form 10-K. In management's opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods shown have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The Partnership expects the interim increase in quantities of inventory to decline by year end and therefore, has adjusted its interim LIFO calculation to produce a reasonable matching of the most recently incurred costs with current revenues. Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year 2011.

As discussed further in Note 16, in the third quarter 2011, the Partnership realigned its reporting segments. For the purpose of comparability, all prior period segment disclosures have been recast to conform to the current period presentation. Such recasts have no impact on previously reported consolidated net income.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions

2. Acquisitions

In August 2011, the Partnership acquired a refined products terminal, located in East Boston, Massachusetts, from affiliates of ConocoPhillips for $56 million plus inventory. The terminal is the sole service provider to Logan International Airport under a long-term contract to supply jet fuel. The purchase was financed with a portion of the net proceeds from the Senior Notes offering in July 2011 (see Note 9). The acquisition is included within the Terminal Facilities segment.

In August 2011, the Partnership acquired a crude oil purchasing and marketing business from Texon L.P. ("Texon") for $205 million plus the fair market value of its crude oil inventory. The purchase consists of a lease crude business and gathering assets in 16 states, primarily in the western United States. The current crude oil volume of the business is approximately 75,000 barrels per day at the wellhead. The purchase was financed with a portion of the net proceeds from the Senior Notes offering in July 2011 (see Note 9). The acquisition is included within the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing segment as of the acquisition date.

In July 2011, the Partnership acquired the Eagle Point tank farm and related assets from Sunoco for $100 million. The tank farm is located in Westville, New Jersey and consists of approximately 5 million barrels of active storage for clean products and dark oils. The acquisition was funded by the issuance of $98 million of Class A units to Sunoco, which represent a new class of units on which no distributions will be paid for a one-year period, and $2 million of cash. The new units convert to common units on the one-year anniversary of their issuance. As the acquisition was from a related party, the assets acquired were recorded by the Partnership at Sunoco's net carrying cost of approximately $22 million, and the $78 million difference between the consideration paid and the basis was recorded by the Partnership as a capital distribution. The acquisition is included within the Terminal Facilities segment as of the acquisition date.

In May 2011, the Partnership acquired an 83.8 percent equity interest in Inland Corporation ("Inland"), which is the owner of 350 miles of active refined products pipelines in Ohio. The pipeline connects three refineries in Ohio to terminals and major markets in Ohio. The Partnership acquired its equity interest for approximately $99 million, net of cash received, through a purchase of a 27.0 percent equity interest from Shell Oil Company ("Shell") and a 56.8 percent equity interest from Sunoco. The 56.8 percent equity interest acquired from Sunoco is considered a transaction between entities under common control and therefore the assets and liabilities transferred have been recorded by the Partnership at Sunoco's carrying value. As the Partnership now has a controlling financial interest in Inland, the joint venture is reflected as a consolidated subsidiary of the Partnership from the date of the final acquisition and is included within the Refined Products Pipeline segment. The purchase was ultimately financed with a portion of the net proceeds from the Senior Notes offering in July 2011 (see Note 9).

The following table summarizes the effects of the 2011 acquisitions on the Partnership's balance sheet as of the respective acquisition dates:


	East Boston Terminal			Texon Crude			Eagle Point Tank Farm			Inland			Total
	(in millions)
Increase in:
Current assets	$	17		$	24		$	—		$	3		$	44
Properties, plants & equipment, net		63			7			22			178			270
Intangible assets, net		—			183			—			—			183
Goodwill		—			14			—			—			14
Current liabilities		—			(6	)		—			(1	)		(7	)
Other deferred credits and liabilities		(7	)		—			—			(1	)		(8	)
Deferred income taxes		—			—			—			(60	)		(60	)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity		—			—			(20	)		—			(20	)
Noncontrolling interests		—			—			—			(20	)		(20	)

Cash paid for acquisition	$	73		$	222		$	2		$	99		$	396

In July 2010, the Partnership acquired a butane blending business from Texon for $140 million plus inventory. The acquisition includes patented technology for blending of butane into gasoline, contracts with customers currently utilizing the patented technology, butane inventories and other related assets. The acquisition was funded by a subordinated $100 million note from Sunoco, Inc., and borrowings under one of the Operating Partnership's former credit facilities. The purchase price was allocated to the underlying net assets acquired based upon estimates of their fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill was recognized related to expected synergies with the Partnership's terminal facilities. The blending business has been included within the Terminal Facilities business segment since the date of acquisition.

In July 2010, the Partnership exercised its rights to acquire an additional ownership interest in West Shore Pipe Line Company ("West Shore") for approximately $6 million, increasing its ownership interest from 12.3 percent to 17.1 percent. West Shore owns and operates approximately 650 miles of common carrier refined products pipelines that originates in Chicago, Illinois and services delivery points from Chicago to Wisconsin. The investment was valued based on the fair value of the consideration transferred. The investment is accounted for as an equity method investment, with the equity income recorded based on the Partnership's ownership percentage from the date of acquisition.

In July 2010, the Partnership exercised its rights to acquire an additional ownership interest in Mid-Valley Pipeline Company ("Mid-Valley") for approximately $58 million, increasing its ownership interest from 55.3 percent to 91.0 percent. Mid-Valley owns approximately 1,000 miles of common carrier pipelines, which originates in Longview, Texas and terminates in Sarnia, Michigan. The pipeline provides crude oil to a number of refineries, primarily in the midwest United States.

In August 2010, the Partnership exercised similar rights to acquire an additional ownership interest in West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company ("West Texas Gulf") for approximately $27 million, increasing its ownership interest from 43.8 percent to 60.3 percent. West Texas Gulf owns and operates approximately 600 miles of common carrier crude oil pipelines which originates from the West Texas oil fields at Colorado City and the Partnership's Nederland terminal, and extends to Longview, Texas where deliveries are made to several pipelines, including Mid-Valley.

These acquisitions of the additional joint venture interests were ultimately funded by proceeds from the Partnership's August 2010 equity issuance. As the Partnership now has a controlling financial interest in both Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf, the joint ventures are both reflected as consolidated subsidiaries of the Partnership from the date of acquisition. Gains attributable to the re-measurement of the previously held equity interests in Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf of approximately $71 million and $57 million, respectively, were recognized in "Gain on investments in affiliates" in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the periods ended September 30, 2010. The fair value of the Partnership's pre-acquisition equity interests in Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf, approximately $90 million and $71 million, respectively, were determined based on the amounts paid by the Partnership, which were equal to the offers of other prospective acquirers.

The following table summarizes the effects of the 2010 acquisitions on the Partnership's balance sheet as of the respective acquisition dates:


	Butane Blending		Joint Ventures			Total
	(in millions)
Increase in:
Current assets	$	14	$	23		$	37
Investment in affiliates		—		6			6
Properties, plants & equipment, net		1		471			472
Intangible assets, net		90		—			90
Goodwill		47		—			47
Other assets		—		1			1
Current liabilities		—		(4	)		(4	)
Other deferred credits and liabilities		—		(1	)		(1	)
Deferred income taxes		—		(164	)		(164	)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity		—		(128	)		(128	)
Noncontrolling interests		—		(80	)		(80	)
Decrease in:
Investment in affiliates		—		(33	)		(33	)

Cash paid for acquisition	$	152	$	91		$	243

Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Related Party Transactions

3. Related Party Transactions

Incentive Distribution Rights Exchange

In January 2010, the Partnership entered into a repurchase agreement with its general partner, whereby the Partnership agreed to repurchase from the general partner the existing incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") for $201 million and issue new IDRs. Pursuant to this transaction, the Partnership executed the third amended and restated agreement of limited partnership. This new partnership agreement reflects the cancellation of the original IDRs and the authorization and issuance of the new IDRs. The Partnership ultimately financed the transaction with a portion of the proceeds from the February 2010 issuance of the 5.50 and 6.85 percent Senior Notes.

Promissory Note from Affiliate

In July 2010, the Partnership acquired a butane blending business from Texon. The acquisition was partially funded by a three-year, subordinated, $100 million note from Sunoco, which bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 275 basis points per annum.

Advances to/from Affiliate

The Partnership has a treasury services agreement with Sunoco pursuant to which it, among other things, participates in Sunoco's centralized cash management program. Under this program, all of the Partnership's cash receipts and cash disbursements are processed, together with those of Sunoco and its other subsidiaries, through Sunoco's cash accounts with a corresponding credit or charge to an intercompany account. The intercompany balances are settled periodically, but no less frequently than monthly. Amounts due from Sunoco earn interest at a rate equal to the average rate of the Partnership's third-party money market investments, while amounts due to Sunoco bear interest at a rate equal to the interest rate provided in the Operating Partnership's $350 million Credit Facility (see Note 9).

Administrative Services

Under the Omnibus Agreement, the Partnership pays Sunoco an annual administrative fee that includes expenses incurred by Sunoco and its affiliates to perform certain centralized corporate functions, such as legal, accounting, treasury, engineering, information technology, insurance, and other corporate services, including the administration of employee benefit plans. This fee was $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The fee increased to $13 million for 2011 to cover shared management costs, including senior executives, which were previously recorded as a direct expense by the Partnership. The increase was also driven by a higher allocation of fees associated with corporate functions which were previously outsourced to third parties. This fee does not include the salaries of pipeline and terminal personnel or other employees of the general partner or the cost of their employee benefits. The Partnership has no employees, and reimburses Sunoco and its affiliates for these costs and other direct expenses incurred on the Partnership's behalf. These costs may be increased if the acquisition or construction of new assets or businesses requires an increase in the level of general and administrative services received by the Partnership.

In addition to the annual administrative fee, selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of income include the allocation of shared insurance costs. The Partnership's share of allocated Sunoco employee benefit plan expenses, including noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans, defined contribution 401(k) plans, employee and retiree medical, dental and life insurance plans, incentive compensation plans and other such benefits are reflected in cost of products sold and operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of income.

Affiliated Revenues and Accounts Receivable, Affiliated Companies

The Partnership is party to various agreements with Sunoco to supply refined products and to provide pipeline and terminalling services. Affiliated revenues in the statements of income consist of sales of refined products and crude oil as well as the related provision, and services including pipeline transportation, terminalling, and storage and blending to Sunoco. Prior to the sale of the Toledo refinery (discussed below), affiliated revenues included sales of crude oil to Sunoco, which were priced using market-based rates. Sales of refined product are priced using market based rates under agreements which are negotiated annually. Service revenues are recognized based on published tariffs or negotiated rates under agreements.

In March 2011, Sunoco completed the sale of its Toledo refinery to affiliates of PBF Holding Company LLC ("PBF"). Certain of the Partnership's agreements with Sunoco to supply or purchase crude oil and provide pipeline and terminalling services to support the Toledo refinery have been assigned to PBF or its agents in connection with the sale. The sale of the refinery has not had a material impact on the Partnership's financial results.

In September 2011, Sunoco announced its intention to sell its Philadelphia and Marcus Hook refineries. If arrangements for sale cannot be made, Sunoco intends to idle the facilities by July 2012. The Partnership's pipeline and terminal assets which provide logistics support to the refineries have a net book value of approximately $102 million as of September 30, 2011 and generated revenues of approximately $29 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Sunoco's announcement could result in an adverse impact to the cash flows of these assets, and as a result, the Partnership performed a recoverability analysis of the asset carrying value at September 30, 2011. Based on this analysis, the Partnership concluded that the carrying value of the assets is expected to be recoverable and the idling or sale of the refineries is not expected to have a material impact on the Partnership's results of operations in future periods. The Partnership continues to monitor how operating changes of these refineries will impact future cash flows.

Acquisitions

In July 2011, the Partnership acquired the Eagle Point tank farm and related assets from Sunoco for $100 million. In addition, in May 2011, the Partnership acquired a controlling financial interest in Inland from Sunoco. Refer to Note 2 for a full description of these acquisitions.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions, including the nature of the relationship(s), a description of the transactions, the amount of the transactions, the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms of the transaction from the previous period, stated interest rate, expiration date, terms and manner of settlement per the agreement with the related party, and amounts due to or from related parties. If the entity and one or more other entities are under common ownership or management control and this control affects the operating results or financial position, disclosure includes the nature of the control relationship even if there are no transactions between the entities. Disclosure may also include the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax expense for each statement of earnings presented where the entity is a member of a group that files a consolidated tax return, the amount of any tax related balances due to or from affiliates as of the date of each statement of financial position presented, the principal provisions of the method by which the consolidated amount of current and deferred tax expense is allocated to the members of the group and the nature and effect of any changes in that method. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Net Income Per Unit Data

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Net Income Per Unit Data [Abstract]

Net Income Per Unit Data

4. Net Income Per Unit Data

The general partner's interest in net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. ("net income attributable to the Partnership") consists of its 2 percent general partner interest and "incentive distributions," which are increasing percentages, up to 50 percent of quarterly distributions in excess of $0.50 per common unit (see Note 12). The general partner was allocated net income attributable to the Partnership of $14 and $15 million (representing 15 and 8 percent respectively of total net income attributable to the Partnership) for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $40 and $36 million (representing 17 and 13 percent respectively of total net income attributable to the Partnership) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Diluted net income attributable to the Partnership per common unit is calculated by dividing limited partners' interest in net income by the sum of the weighted average number of common units outstanding and the dilutive effect of incentive unit awards (see Note 13), calculated using the treasury stock method.

In July 2011, the Partnership issued 1.3 million Class A Units to Sunoco in connection with the acquisition of the Eagle Point tank farm and related assets. The $98 million of deferred distribution units are a new class of units that will convert to common units, on a one-to-one basis, on the one-year anniversary of their issuance. The Class A Units participate in the allocation of net income on a pro-rata basis with the common units.

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the weighted average number of common units used to compute basic net income attributable to the Partnership per common unit to those used to compute diluted net income attributable to the Partnership per common unit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(in millions)				(in millions)

Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding - basic		34.4		31.8		33.6		31.3
Add effect of dilutive incentive awards		0.2		0.2		0.1		0.2

Weighted average number of limited partner units - diluted		34.6		32.0		33.7		31.5

Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Inventories [Abstract]

Inventories

5. Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Crude oil	$	289	$	39
Refined products		48		16
Refined products additives		2		2
Materials, supplies and other		8		6

	$	347	$	63

The increase in the Partnership's inventory during 2011 was primarily associated with contango inventory positions, which are expected to be reduced by year-end.

Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

6. Income Taxes

The Partnership is not a taxable entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or for the majority of states that impose income taxes. However, there are some states in which the Partnership operates where it is subject to both state and local income taxes. Substantially all of the income tax expense and income tax accruals reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements relate to the consolidation of Mid-Valley, West Texas Gulf and Inland, all of which are subject to income taxes for federal and state purposes. The Partnership also has deferred tax balances related to the difference between the book and tax bases of the assets and liabilities of Mid-Valley, West Texas Gulf and Inland.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

7. Intangible Assets

Identifiable Intangible Assets

The Partnership's intangible assets include customer relationships, technology and certain contracts. The Partnership's intangible assets were valued at $284 million, net of accumulated amortization of $14 million as of September 30, 2011. Amortization expense related to these intangibles was $5 million and $9 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, respectively. The values assigned to these intangible assets are amortized to earnings using a straight-line approach, over a weighted-average amortization period of approximately 11 years.

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Customer relationship intangible assets represent the estimated economic value assigned to certain relationships acquired in connection with business combinations or asset purchases whereby (i) the Partnership acquired information about or access to customers, (ii) the customers now have the ability to transact business with the Partnership and (iii) the Partnership is uniquely positioned to provide products or services to the customers.

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Technology-related intangible assets are the Partnership's patents for blending of butane into refined products. These patents are amortized over their remaining lives.

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Contract-based intangible assets represent specific commercial rights acquired by the Partnership in connection with business combinations or asset purchases. These contracts are amortized over the remaining lives of the contracts.

As of September 30, 2011, the Partnership forecasts $26 million of annual amortization expense for each year through the year 2016 for these intangible assets.

Intangible assets attributable to rights of way are included in the Property, Plants and Equipment in the Partnership's consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, however it is subject to the Partnership's annual impairment testing. The Partnership's goodwill balance at September 30, 2011 was $77 million compared to $63 million at December 31, 2010. The $14 million increase in goodwill relates to the acquisition of a crude oil acquisition and marketing business in August 2011 (Note 2).

Investment In Affiliates

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Investment In Affiliates [Abstract]

Investment In Affiliates

8. Investment in Affiliates

The Partnership's corporate joint ventures own and operate refined products and crude oil pipeline systems. At September 30, 2011 the joint ventures in which the Partnership had a controlling financial interest were consolidated and consisted of:


	Equity Percentage			Acquisition / Consolidation Date
Mid-Valley Pipeline Company		91.0	%	July 2010
Inland Corporation		83.8	%	May 2011
West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company		60.3	%	August 2010

The Partnership uses the equity method of accounting to record its proportional share of the results of operations of the joint ventures in which it does not hold a controlling financial interest, including:


	Equity Percentage
Wolverine Pipe Line Company		31.5	%
West Shore Pipe Line Company		17.1	%
Yellowstone Pipe Line Company		14.0	%
Explorer Pipeline Company		9.4	%

The following table provides summarized, unaudited income statement information on a 100 percent basis for the Partnership's equity ownership interests for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(in millions)				(in millions)
Income Statement Data:⁽¹⁾
Total revenues	$	110	$	130	$	286	$	348
Income before income taxes	$	45	$	65	$	115	$	164
Net income	$	29	$	40	$	70	$	102

⁽¹⁾	The income statement data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 include amounts related to Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf pipelines. Amounts subsequent to the acquisitions dates are excluded as the Partnership acquired a controlling interest and began consolidating these entities.

The following table provides summarized, unaudited balance sheet information on a 100 percent basis for the Partnership's equity ownership interests as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(in millions)
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets	$	153	$	122
Non-current assets	$	640	$	646
Current liabilities	$	128	$	122
Non-current liabilities	$	555	$	546
Net equity	$	110	$	100

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity investment, or group of investments, for which combined disclosure is appropriate, including: (a) the name of each investee and percentage of ownership of common stock, (b) accounting policies for investments in common stock, (c) difference between the amount at which the investment is carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets and the accounting treatment of the difference, (d) the total fair value of each identified investment for which a market value is available, (e) summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investees (for investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, common stock of joint ventures, or other investments using the equity method), and (f) material effects of possible conversions, exercises, or contingent issuances of the investee. Other disclosures include (a) the names of any investee in which the investor owns 20 percent or more of the voting stock and investment is not accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why not, and (b) the names of any investee in which the investor owns less than 20 percent of the voting stock and the investment is accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why it is.

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Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Debt

9. Debt

The components of the Partnership's debt balances are as follows:


	September 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Affiliated Companies
Promissory note, due May 2013	$	100		$	100


Credit Facilities
$63 million Credit Facility, terminated August 2011	$	—		$	31

Senior Notes
Senior Notes - 7.25%, due February 2012	$	250		$	250
Senior Notes - 8.75%, due February 2014		175			175
Senior Notes - 6.125%, due May 2016		175			175
Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020		250			250
Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022		300			—
Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040		250			250
Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042		300			—

		1,700			1,100
Less:
Unamortized bond discount		(2	)		(2	)

Total debt	$	1,698		$	1,129

Credit Facilities

In August 2011, the Partnership replaced its existing $458 million of credit facilities with two new credit facilities totaling $550 million. The new credit facilities consist of a five-year $350 million unsecured credit facility (the "$350 million Credit Facility") and a $200 million 364 day unsecured credit facility (the "$200 million Credit Facility").

The $350 million Credit Facility is available to fund the Operating Partnership's working capital requirements, to finance acquisitions, to finance capital projects and for general partnership purposes. The $350 million Credit Facility matures in August 2016 and may be prepaid at any time. It bears interest at LIBOR or the Base Rate (defined as the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) the Citibank prime rate or (c) LIBOR plus an applicable margin) or the Federal Funds Rate (each plus the applicable margin).

The $200 million Credit Facility, entered into by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals LP (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership), is available to fund certain crude oil inventory activities. The $200 million Credit Facility matures in August 2012 and may be prepaid at any time. It bears interest at LIBOR or the Base Rate (defined as the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) the Citibank prime rate or (c) LIBOR plus an applicable margin) (each plus the applicable margin).

The $350 million and the $200 million Credit Facilities contains various covenants limiting the Partnership's ability to incur indebtedness; grant certain liens; make certain loans, acquisitions and investments; make any material change to the nature of its business;or enter into a merger or sale of assets, including the sale or transfer of interests in the Operating Partnership's subsidiaries. The $350 million and $200 million Credit Facilities also limits the Partnership, on a rolling four-quarter basis, to a maximum total consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio of 5.00 to 1, which can generally be increased to 5.50 to 1 during an acquisition period. The Partnership is in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2011.

Senior Notes

In July 2011 the Operating Partnership issued $300 million of 4.65 percent Senior Notes and $300 million of 6.10 percent Senior Notes (the "2022 and 2042 Senior Notes"), due February 2022 and February 2042, respectively. The net proceeds of $595 million from the 2022 and 2042 Senior Notes were used to pay down outstanding borrowings under the $63 and $395 million revolving credit facilities, which were used to fund the acquisitions of a controlling financial interest in Inland and the Texon crude oil purchasing and marketing business, and for general partnership purposes.

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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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Commitments And Contingent Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingent Liabilities

10. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

The Partnership is subject to numerous federal, state and local laws which regulate the discharge of materials into the environment or that otherwise relate to the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations can result in liabilities and loss contingencies for remediation at the Partnership's facilities and at third-party or formerly owned sites. At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were accrued liabilities for environmental remediation in the condensed consolidated balance sheets of $5 and $4 million. The accrued liabilities for environmental remediation do not include any amounts attributable to unasserted claims, nor have any recoveries from insurance been assumed. Charges against income for environmental remediation totaled $1 million and less than $1 million for the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $4 and $2 million for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Total future costs for environmental remediation activities will depend upon, among other things, the identification of any additional sites, the determination of the extent of the contamination at each site, the timing and nature of required remedial actions, the technology available and needed to meet the various existing legal requirements, the nature and extent of future environmental laws, inflation rates and the determination of the Partnership's liability at multi-party sites, if any, in light of uncertainties with respect to joint and several liability, and the number, participation levels and financial viability of other parties.

Sunoco has indemnified the Partnership for 30 years from environmental and toxic tort liabilities related to the assets contributed to the Partnership that arose from the operation of such assets prior to the closing of the February 2002 initial public offering ("IPO"). Sunoco has indemnified the Partnership for 100 percent of all losses asserted within the first 21 years of closing of the IPO. Sunoco's share of liability for claims asserted thereafter will decrease by 10 percent per year. For example, for a claim asserted during the twenty-third year after closing of the IPO, Sunoco would be required to indemnify the Partnership for 80 percent of its loss. There is no monetary cap on the amount of indemnity coverage provided by Sunoco. The Partnership has agreed to indemnify Sunoco for events and conditions associated with the operation of the Partnership's assets that occur on or after the closing of the IPO and for environmental and toxic tort liabilities to the extent Sunoco is not required to indemnify the Partnership.

Sunoco has also indemnified the Partnership for liabilities other than environmental and toxic tort liabilities related to the assets contributed to the Partnership, that arose out of Sunoco's ownership and operation of the assets prior to the closing of the IPO and that are asserted within 10 years after closing of the IPO. In addition, Sunoco has also indemnified the Partnership from liabilities relating to certain defects in title for the assets contributed to the Partnership; liabilities associated with failure to obtain certain consents and permits necessary to conduct its business that may arise within 10 years after closing of the IPO; liabilities relating to legal actions currently pending against Sunoco or its affiliates; and liabilities related to events and conditions associated with any assets retained by Sunoco or its affiliates.

Management of the Partnership does not believe that any liabilities which may arise from claims indemnified by Sunoco would be material in relation to the financial position of the Partnership at September 30, 2011. There are certain other pending legal proceedings related to matters arising after the IPO that are not indemnified by Sunoco. Management believes that any liabilities that may arise from these legal proceedings will not be material in relation to the Partnership's results of operations, cash flows or financial position at September 30, 2011.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Equity [Abstract]

Equity

11. Equity

The changes in the number of common units outstanding from January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 are as follows:


	Common Units		Class A Units		Total Units
	(in thousands)

Balance at January 1, 2010		30,981		—		30,981
Issuance of common units to the public in August 2010		2,013		—		2,013
Units issued under incentive plans		72		—		72

Balance at December 31, 2010		33,066		—		33,066


Units issued under incentive plans		63		—		63
Class A Units issued to Sunoco, Inc. in July 2011 (Note 2)		—		1,313		1,313

Balance at September 30, 2011		33,129		1,313		34,442

On October 25, 2011, the Partnership's Board of Directors declared a three-for-one split of the Partnership's common and Class A units. The unit split will result in the issuance of two additional common and Class A units for every one unit owned as of the close of business on November 18, 2011, which is the record date. The unit split will be effective December 2, 2011. All unit and per unit information included in this report are presented on a pre-split basis.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the formation, structure, control and ownership of the partnership. Disclosures related to accounts comprising partners' capital. Includes balances of general partners' capital account, limited partners' capital account, preferred partners' capital account and total partners' capital account and units outstanding; accumulated other comprehensive income; amount and nature of changes to amount of partner's capital and units outstanding by class, rights and privileges for each class of units; distribution policies and distributions paid by unit class; impact of and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; limitations of partners' liability; redemption, conversion and distribution policies; and deferred compensation related to the issuance of units.

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Cash Distributions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Cash Distributions [Abstract]

Cash Distributions

12. Cash Distributions

Within 45 days after the end of each quarter, the Partnership distributes all cash on hand at the end of the quarter, less reserves established by the general partner at its discretion. This is defined as "available cash" in the partnership agreement. The general partner has broad discretion to establish cash reserves that it determines are necessary or appropriate to properly conduct the Partnership's business. The Partnership will make quarterly distributions to the extent there is sufficient cash from operations after the establishment of cash reserves and the payment of fees and expenses, including payments to the general partner.

If cash distributions exceed $0.50 per unit in a quarter, the general partner will receive increasing percentages, up to 50 percent, of the cash distributed in excess of that amount. These distributions are referred to as "incentive distributions." The percentage interests shown for the unitholders and the general partner for the minimum quarterly distribution are also applicable to quarterly distribution amounts that are less than the minimum quarterly distribution.

In January 2010, the Partnership repurchased, and its general partner transferred and assigned to the Partnership for cancellation, the IDRs held by the general partner under the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, as amended, as consideration for (i) the Partnership's issuance to the general partner of new IDRs issued under the Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership and (ii) the issuance to the general partner of a promissory note in the amount of $201 million. In February 2010, the Operating Partnership issued the 5.50 and 6.85 percent Senior Notes. A portion of the net proceeds from this offering was used to repay in full this promissory note.

The following table shows the target distribution levels and distribution "splits" between the general partner and the holders of the Partnership's common units under the new IDRs:


	Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount	Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
	Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount	General Partner			Unitholders

First Target Distribution	up to $0.500		2	%		98	%
Second Target Distribution	above $0.500 up to $0.575		15	%*		85	%
Third Target Distribution	above $0.575 up to $1.5825		37	%*		63	%
Thereafter	above $1.5825		50	%*		50	%

*	Includes 2 percent general partner interest.

The distributions paid by the Partnership for the period from January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 are summarized below. The table excludes the distribution of $78 million to Sunoco in connection with the acquisition of the Eagle Point tank farm, as well as the $201 million paid to the general partner in connection with the repurchase and exchange of the general partner's IDRs.


Date Cash Distribution Paid	Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit		Total Cash Distribution to the Limited Partners		Total Cash Distribution to the General Partner
			(in millions)		(in millions)

August 12, 2011	$	1.215	$	40	$	13
May 13, 2011	$	1.195	$	40	$	12
February 14, 2011	$	1.180	$	39	$	12
November 12, 2010	$	1.170	$	39	$	12
August 13, 2010	$	1.140	$	35	$	11
May 14, 2010	$	1.115	$	35	$	10
February 12, 2010	$	1.090	$	34	$	14

On October 25, 2011, Sunoco Partners LLC, the general partner of Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P., declared a cash distribution of $1.24 per common unit ($4.96 annualized), representing the distribution for the third quarter 2011. The $54 million distribution, including $13 million to the general partner, will be paid on November 14, 2011 to common unitholders of record on November 8, 2011.

Management Incentive Plan

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Management Incentive Plan [Abstract]

Management Incentive Plan

13. Management Incentive Plan

Sunoco Partners LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, has adopted the Sunoco Partners LLC Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") for employees and directors of the general partner who perform services for the Partnership. The LTIP is administered by the independent directors of the Compensation Committee of the general partner's board of directors with respect to employee awards, and by the non-independent members of the general partner's board of directors with respect to awards granted to the independent members. The LTIP currently permits the grant of restricted units and unit options covering an additional 0.4 million common units. Restricted unit awards may also include tandem distribution equivalent rights ("DERs") at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.

During the first nine months of 2011 and 2010, the Partnership issued 63 and 72 thousand units under the LTIP. The Partnership recognized share-based compensation expense of $5 million for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Each of the restricted unit grants also have tandem DERs which are recognized as a reduction of equity when earned.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Derivatives And Risk Management

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Derivatives And Risk Management [Abstract]

Derivatives And Risk Management

14. Derivatives and Risk Management

The Partnership is exposed to various market risks, including volatility in crude oil and refined product prices, counterparty credit risk and interest rate risk.

Price Risk Management

The Partnership is exposed to risks associated with changes in the market price of crude oil and refined products as a result of the forecasted purchase or sale of these products. These risks are primarily associated with price volatility related to pre-existing or anticipated purchases and sales. Price changes are often caused by shifts in the supply and demand for these commodities, as well as their locations. In order to manage such exposure, the Partnership's policy is (i) to only purchase crude oil and refined products for which sales contracts have been executed or for which ready markets exist, (ii) to structure sales contracts so that price fluctuations do not materially impact the margins earned, and (iii) not to acquire and hold physical inventory, futures contracts or other derivative instruments for the purpose of speculating on commodity price changes. Although the Partnership seeks to maintain a balanced inventory position within its commodity inventories, net unbalances may occur for short periods of time due to production, transportation and delivery variances. When physical inventory builds or draws occur, the Partnership continuously manages the variance to a balanced position over a period of time. Pursuant to the Partnership's risk management policy, derivative contracts may be used to hedge or reduce exposure to price risk associated with acquired inventory or forecasted physical transactions.

The physical contracts related to the Partnership's crude oil and refined products businesses that qualify as derivatives have been designated as normal purchases and sales and are accounted for using traditional accrual accounting. The Partnership accounts for derivatives that do not qualify as normal purchases and sales at fair value. The Partnership does not utilize derivative instruments to manage its exposure to prices related to crude oil purchase and sale activities. The Partnership does utilize derivatives such as swaps, futures and other derivative instruments to mitigate the risk associated with market movements in the price of refined products. These derivative contracts act as a hedging mechanism against the volatility of prices by allowing the Partnership to transfer this price risk to counterparties who are able and willing to bear it.

While all derivative instruments utilized by the Partnership represent economic hedges, certain of these derivatives are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Such derivatives include certain contracts that were entered into and closed during the same accounting period and a limited number of contracts for which there is not sufficient correlation to the related items being economically hedged.

For refined product derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, all realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in the statement of income during the current period. For refined product derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the portion of the gain or loss on the derivative contract that is effective in offsetting the variable cash flows associated with the hedged forecasted transaction is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative contract in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any (i.e., the ineffective portion), is recognized in earnings during the current period.

The Partnership had open derivative positions of approximately 4 and 1 million barrels of refined products at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2011 vary in duration but do not extend beyond one year. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Partnership had the following derivative asset and liability balances:


	September 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Derivative assets	$	20		$	2
Derivative liabilities		(3	)		(6	)

	$	17		$	(4	)

The Partnership's derivative positions are comprised primarily of commodity contracts. The following tables set forth the impact of derivatives on the Partnership's financial performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010			2011		2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	11	$	—	Sales and other operating revenue	$	—	$	—
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—

	$	11	$	—		$	—	$	—


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts					Sales and other operating revenue	$	5	$	(1	)
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		1		—

						$	6	$	(1	)


	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings
	Nine Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010			2011			2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	12	$	—	Sales and other operating revenue	$	(4	)	$	—
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		1			—

	$	12	$	—		$	(3	)	$	—


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts					Sales and other operating revenue	$	7		$	(1	)
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		(1	)		—

						$	6		$	(1	)

Credit Risk Management

The Partnership faces counterparty credit risk as a result of our use of financial derivative contracts. The Partnership's counterparties consist primarily of financial institutions and major integrated oil companies. This concentration of counterparties may impact the Partnership's overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that the counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other conditions.

The Partnership maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that management believes minimize the overall credit risk. The Partnership's customers' credit positions are analyzed prior to the extension of credit and periodically after credit has been extended. The Partnership manages its exposure to derivative counterparty credit risk through credit analysis, credit approvals, credit limits, and monitoring procedures. The Partnership does not have over-the-counter derivatives that are entered into with counterparties outside of regulated exchanges.

Interest Rate Risk Management

The Partnership has interest rate risk exposure for changes in interest rates related to its outstanding borrowings. The Partnership manages its exposure to changes in interest rates through the use of a combination of fixed- and variable-rate debt. At September 30, 2011, the Partnership had a $100 million variable-rate note from Sunoco and no variable-rate borrowings under its revolving credit facilities.

Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

15. Fair Value Measurements

The Partnership applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value under current accounting rules, primarily derivatives. The assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are not material to the Partnership's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Partnership determines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Partnership utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (levels 1 and 2) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (level 3) within the fair value hierarchy established by the Accounting Standards Codification.

The Partnership generally applies the "market approach" to determine fair value. This method uses pricing and other information generated by market transactions for identical or comparable assets and liabilities. Assets and liabilities are classified within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level (least observable) input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety.

The estimated fair value of financial instruments has been determined based on the Partnership's assessment of available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The Partnership's current assets (other than derivatives and inventories) and current liabilities are financial instruments and most of these items are recorded at cost in the consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value of these financial instruments approximate their carrying value due to their short-term nature. The Partnership's derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value, based on observable market prices and other valuation methodologies. At September 30, 2011, the fair values of the credit facilities and the promissory note to Sunoco approximate their carrying value, as these borrowings bear interest based upon short-term floating market interest rates. The estimated fair value of the Senior Notes is based on quoted market prices. The estimated aggregate fair value of the Senior Notes at September 30, 2011 is $1.9 billion, compared to the carrying amount of $1.7 billion. The estimated aggregate fair value of the Senior Notes at December 31, 2010 was $1.2 billion, compared to the carrying amount of $1.1 billion.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Business Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Business Segment Information [Abstract]

Business Segment Information

16. Business Segment Information

During the third quarter 2011, the Partnership realigned its reporting segments. Prior to this date, the Partnership's Crude Oil Pipeline segment included its crude oil pipeline and crude oil acquisition and marketing operations. The Partnership has determined it is more meaningful to segregate these operations into different reporting segments given the growth in the crude oil acquisition and marketing business. For the purpose of comparability, all prior year segment disclosures have been recast to conform to the current year presentation. Such recasts have no impact on previously reported consolidated net income.

The following tables set forth condensed statement of income information concerning the Partnership's business segments and reconcile total segment operating income to net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.

Selected Financial Data by Business Segment

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(in millions)						(in millions)

Sales and other operating revenue
Refined Products Pipelines	$	37		$	30		$	93		$	91
Terminal Facilities		94			64			279			188
Crude Oil Pipelines		81			61			233			145
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		2,671			1,748			7,028			5,234
Intersegment eliminations		(36	)		(27	)		(104	)		(73	)

Total Sales and other operating revenue	$	2,847		$	1,876		$	7,529		$	5,585


Operating income
Refined Products Pipelines	$	11		$	13		$	24		$	34
Terminal Facilities		33			24			96			74
Crude Oil Pipelines		43			34			129			90
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		41			19			75			20

Total Operating Income	$	128		$	90		$	324		$	218


Depreciation and amortization
Refined Products Pipelines	$	5		$	4		$	13		$	12
Terminal Facilities		8			7			24			18
Crude Oil Pipelines		7			5			19			14
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		4			—			5			1

Total Depreciation and amortization	$	24		$	16		$	61		$	45

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
Operating Income:
Refined Product Pipelines	$	11		$	13		$	24		$	34
Terminal Facilities		33			24			96			74
Crude Oil Pipelines		43			34			129			90
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		41			19			75			20

Total segment operating income	$	128		$	90		$	324		$	218
Net interest expense		24			20			63			54
Gain on investments in affiliates		—			128			—			128

Income before provision for income taxes	$	104		$	198		$	261		$	292
Provision for income taxes		7			4			18			4

Net Income	$	97		$	194		$	243		$	288
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests		2			1			6			1

Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	95		$	193		$	237		$	287

The following table provides the identifiable assets for each segment as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Refine Products Pipelines	$	733	$	531
Terminal Facilities		1,007		857
Crude Oil Pipelines		1,029		1,017
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		2,568		1,696
Corporate and other		193		87

Total identifiable assets	$	5,530	$	4,188

Corporate and other assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, advances to affiliates and deferred charges.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

17. Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

The Partnership serves as guarantor of the Senior Notes. These guarantees are full and unconditional. For purposes of the following footnote, Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. is referred to as "Parent Guarantor" and Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P. is referred to as "Subsidiary Issuer." All other consolidated subsidiaries of the Partnership are collectively referred to as "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries."

The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information reflects the Parent Guarantor's separate accounts, the Subsidiary Issuer's separate accounts, the combined accounts of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, the combined consolidating adjustments and eliminations and the Parent Guarantor's consolidated accounts for the dates and periods indicated. For purposes of the following condensed consolidating information, the Parent Guarantor's investments in its subsidiaries and the Subsidiary Issuer's investments in its subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	2,808	$	—		$	2,808
Affiliates		—		—			39		—			39
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		95		119			—		(214	)		—
Other income		—		—			3		—			3

Total Revenues		95		119			2,850		(214	)		2,850

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			2,675		—			2,675
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			24		—			24
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			23		—			23

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			2,722		—			2,722

Operating Income		95		119			128		(214	)		128
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		—			—		—			—
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		26			—		—			26
Capitalized interest		—		(2	)		—		—			(2	)

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		95		95			128		(214	)		104
Provision for income taxes		—		—			7		—			7

Net Income		95		95			121		(214	)		97
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			2		—			2

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	95	$	95		$	119	$	(214	)	$	95

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	1,583	$	—		$	1,583
Affiliates		—		—			293		—			293
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		193		212			—		(405	)		—
Other income		—		—			7		—			7

Total Revenues		193		212			1,883		(405	)		1,883

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			1,762		—			1,762
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			16		—			16
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			15		—			15

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			1,793		—			1,793

Operating Income		193		212			90		(405	)		90
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		—			1		—			1
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		20			—		—			20
Capitalized interest		—		(1	)		—		—			(1	)
Gain on investments in affiliates		—		—			128		—			128

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		193		193			217		(405	)		198
Provision for income taxes		—		—			4		—			4

Net Income		193		193			213		(405	)		194
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1		—			1

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	193	$	193		$	212	$	(405	)	$	193

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	7,148	$	—		$	7,148
Affiliates		—		—			381		—			381
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		237		298			—		(535	)		—
Other income		—		—			9		—			9

Total Revenues		237		298			7,538		(535	)		7,538

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			7,086		—			7,086
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			61		—			61
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			67		—			67

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			7,214		—			7,214

Operating Income		237		298			324		(535	)		324
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		—			2		—			2
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		66			—		—			66
Capitalized interest		—		(5	)		—		—			(5	)

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		237		237			322		(535	)		261
Provision for income taxes		—		—			18		—			18

Net Income		237		237			304		(535	)		243
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			6		—			6

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	237	$	237		$	298	$	(535	)	$	237

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	4,905	$	—		$	4,905
Affiliates		—		—			680		—			680
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		287		338			—		(625	)		—
Other income		—		—			25		—			25

Total Revenues		287		338			5,610		(625	)		5,610

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			5,295		—			5,295
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			45		—			45
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			52		—			52

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			5,392		—			5,392

Operating Income		287		338			218		(625	)		218
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		(2	)		3		—			1
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		56			—		—			56
Capitalized interest		—		(3	)		—		—			(3	)
Gain on investments in affiliates		—		—			128		—			128

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		287		287			343		(625	)		292
Provision for income taxes		—		—			4		—			4

Net Income		287		287			339		(625	)		288
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1		—			1

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	287	$	287		$	338	$	(625	)	$	287

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

September 30, 2011

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	2	$	6		$	—		$	8
Advances to affiliated companies		101		47		(10	)					138
Accounts receivable, net		—		—		2,113			—			2,113
Inventories		—		—		347			—			347

Total Current Assets		101		49		2,456			—			2,606

Properties, plants and equipment, net		—		—		2,466			—			2,466
Investment in affiliates		969		2,769		74			(3,738	)		74
Goodwill		—		—		77			—			77
Intangible assets, net		—		—		284			—			284
Other assets		—		13		10			—			23

Total Assets	$	1,070	$	2,831	$	5,367		$	(3,738	)	$	5,530

Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—	$	—	$	2,116		$	—		$	2,116
Accrued liabilities		1		17		89			—			107
Accrued taxes payable		—		—		53			—			53

Total Current Liabilities		1		17		2,258			—			2,276

Long-term debt		—		1,698		—			—			1,698
Long-term debt, affiliated companies		—		100		—			—			100
Other deferred credits and liabilities		—		—		51			—			51
Deferred income taxes		—		—		223			—			223

Total Liabilities		1		1,815		2,532			—			4,348

Total Equity		1,069		1,016		2,835			(3,738	)		1,182

Total Liabilities and Equity	$	1,070	$	2,831	$	5,367		$	(3,738	)	$	5,530

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

December 31, 2010

(in millions)


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	2	$	—		$	—		$	2
Advances to affiliated companies		28		47		(31	)		—			44
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies		—		—		154			—			154
Accounts receivable, net		—		—		1,536			—			1,536
Inventories		—		—		63			—			63

Total Current Assets		28		49		1,722			—			1,799

Properties, plants and equipment, net		—		—		2,128			—			2,128
Investment in affiliates		937		2,182		73			(3,119	)		73
Goodwill		—		—		63			—			63
Intangible assets, net		—		—		109			—			109
Other assets		—		7		9			—			16

Total Assets	$	965	$	2,238	$	4,104		$	(3,119	)	$	4,188

Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—	$	—	$	1,591		$	—		$	1,591
Accrued liabilities		1		24		51			—			76
Accrued taxes payable		—		—		44			—			44

Total Current Liabilities		1		24		1,686			—			1,711

Long-term debt		—		1,129		—			—			1,129
Long-term debt, affiliated companies		—		100		—			—			100
Other deferred credits and liabilities		—		—		42			—			42
Deferred income taxes		—		—		164			—			164

Total Liabilities		1		1,253		1,892			—			3,146

Total Equity		964		985		2,212			(3,119	)		1,042

Total Liabilities and Equity	$	965	$	2,238	$	4,104		$	(3,119	)	$	4,188

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	237		$	225		$	288		$	(535	)	$	215

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures		—			—			(122	)		—			(122	)
Acquisitions		—			—			(396	)		—			(396	)
Intercompany		(8	)		(788	)		261			535			—

Net cash used in investing activities		(8	)		(788	)		(257	)		535			(518	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners		(156	)		—			—			—			(156	)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests		(3	)		—			—			—			(3	)
Contributions from general partner		2			—			—			—			2
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan		—			—			(3	)		—			(3	)
Repayments under credit facility		—			(561	)		—			—			(561	)
Borrowings under credit facility		—			529			—			—			529
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt		—			595			—			—			595
Repayment of promissory note to general partner		—			—			—			—			—
Advances (to)/ from affiliates, net		(72	)		—			(22	)		—			(94	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		(229	)		563			(25	)		—			309

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		—			—			6			—			6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		—			2			—			—			2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	2		$	6		$	—		$	8

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

(in millions, unaudited)


	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	287		$	298		$	128		$	(625	)	$	88

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures		—			—			(113	)		—			(113	)
Acquisitions		—			—			(243	)		—			(243	)
Intercompany		(84	)		(774	)		233			625			—

Net cash used in investing activities		(84	)		(774	)		(123	)		625			(356	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners		(138	)		—			—			—			(138	)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests		(2	)		—			—			—			(2	)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units		143			—			—			—			143
Contribution from general partner		3			—			—			—			3
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan		—			—			(3	)		—			(3	)
Repayments under credit facility		—			(732	)		—			—			(732	)
Borrowings under credit facility		—			613			—			—			613
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt		—			494			—			—			494
Promissory note from affiliate		—			100			—			—			100
Repayment of promissory note to general partner		(201	)		—			—			—			(201	)
Advances to affiliates, net		(8	)		1			(2	)		—			(9	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		(203	)		476			(5	)		—			268

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		—			—			—			—			—
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		—			2			—			—			2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	2		$	—		$	—		$	2

Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Schedule Of Effects Of The Acquisitions On The Partnership's Balance Sheet


	East Boston Terminal			Texon Crude			Eagle Point Tank Farm			Inland			Total
	(in millions)
Increase in:
Current assets	$	17		$	24		$	—		$	3		$	44
Properties, plants & equipment, net		63			7			22			178			270
Intangible assets, net		—			183			—			—			183
Goodwill		—			14			—			—			14
Current liabilities		—			(6	)		—			(1	)		(7	)
Other deferred credits and liabilities		(7	)		—			—			(1	)		(8	)
Deferred income taxes		—			—			—			(60	)		(60	)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity		—			—			(20	)		—			(20	)
Noncontrolling interests		—			—			—			(20	)		(20	)

Cash paid for acquisition	$	73		$	222		$	2		$	99		$	396


	Butane Blending		Joint Ventures			Total
	(in millions)
Increase in:
Current assets	$	14	$	23		$	37
Investment in affiliates		—		6			6
Properties, plants & equipment, net		1		471			472
Intangible assets, net		90		—			90
Goodwill		47		—			47
Other assets		—		1			1
Current liabilities		—		(4	)		(4	)
Other deferred credits and liabilities		—		(1	)		(1	)
Deferred income taxes		—		(164	)		(164	)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity		—		(128	)		(128	)
Noncontrolling interests		—		(80	)		(80	)
Decrease in:
Investment in affiliates		—		(33	)		(33	)

Cash paid for acquisition	$	152	$	91		$	243

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of a material business combination completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. This table does not include leveraged buyouts.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141
-Paragraph 51
-Subparagraph a
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-Number 141
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 68
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Appendix F
-Paragraph F4
-Subparagraph e

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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Net Income Per Unit Data (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Net Income Per Unit Data [Abstract]

Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Basic And Diluted Units


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(in millions)				(in millions)

Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding - basic		34.4		31.8		33.6		31.3
Add effect of dilutive incentive awards		0.2		0.2		0.1		0.2

Weighted average number of limited partner units - diluted		34.6		32.0		33.7		31.5

Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Inventories [Abstract]

Schedule Of Inventories


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Crude oil	$	289	$	39
Refined products		48		16
Refined products additives		2		2
Materials, supplies and other		8		6

	$	347	$	63

Investment In Affiliates (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Investment In Affiliates [Abstract]

Schedule Of Partnerships Ownership Percentages Holding Controlling Financial Interest


	Equity Percentage			Acquisition / Consolidation Date
Mid-Valley Pipeline Company		91.0	%	July 2010
Inland Corporation		83.8	%	May 2011
West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company		60.3	%	August 2010

Schedule Of Partnerships Ownership Percentages Not Holding Controlling Financial Interest


	Equity Percentage
Wolverine Pipe Line Company		31.5	%
West Shore Pipe Line Company		17.1	%
Yellowstone Pipe Line Company		14.0	%
Explorer Pipeline Company		9.4	%

Schedule Of Combined Statement Of Income Data Of Equity Investments


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(in millions)				(in millions)
Income Statement Data:⁽¹⁾
Total revenues	$	110	$	130	$	286	$	348
Income before income taxes	$	45	$	65	$	115	$	164
Net income	$	29	$	40	$	70	$	102

⁽¹⁾	The income statement data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 include amounts related to Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf pipelines. Amounts subsequent to the acquisitions dates are excluded as the Partnership acquired a controlling interest and began consolidating these entities.

Schedule Of Combined Balance Sheet Data Of Equity Investments


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(in millions)
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets	$	153	$	122
Non-current assets	$	640	$	646
Current liabilities	$	128	$	122
Non-current liabilities	$	555	$	546
Net equity	$	110	$	100

Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Debt [Abstract]

Partnership's Debt Balances


	September 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Affiliated Companies
Promissory note, due May 2013	$	100		$	100


Credit Facilities
$63 million Credit Facility, terminated August 2011	$	—		$	31

Senior Notes
Senior Notes - 7.25%, due February 2012	$	250		$	250
Senior Notes - 8.75%, due February 2014		175			175
Senior Notes - 6.125%, due May 2016		175			175
Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020		250			250
Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022		300			—
Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040		250			250
Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042		300			—

		1,700			1,100
Less:
Unamortized bond discount		(2	)		(2	)

Total debt	$	1,698		$	1,129

Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Equity [Abstract]

Changes In Number Of Common Units


	Common Units		Class A Units		Total Units
	(in thousands)

Balance at January 1, 2010		30,981		—		30,981
Issuance of common units to the public in August 2010		2,013		—		2,013
Units issued under incentive plans		72		—		72

Balance at December 31, 2010		33,066		—		33,066


Units issued under incentive plans		63		—		63
Class A Units issued to Sunoco, Inc. in July 2011 (Note 2)		—		1,313		1,313

Balance at September 30, 2011		33,129		1,313		34,442

Cash Distributions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Cash Distributions [Abstract]

Schedule Of Distributions Made To General And Limited Partners


	Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount	Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
	Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount	General Partner			Unitholders

First Target Distribution	up to $0.500		2	%		98	%
Second Target Distribution	above $0.500 up to $0.575		15	%*		85	%
Third Target Distribution	above $0.575 up to $1.5825		37	%*		63	%
Thereafter	above $1.5825		50	%*		50	%

*	Includes 2 percent general partner interest.

Schedule of Cash Distribution to Limited and General Partners


Date Cash Distribution Paid	Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit		Total Cash Distribution to the Limited Partners		Total Cash Distribution to the General Partner
			(in millions)		(in millions)

August 12, 2011	$	1.215	$	40	$	13
May 13, 2011	$	1.195	$	40	$	12
February 14, 2011	$	1.180	$	39	$	12
November 12, 2010	$	1.170	$	39	$	12
August 13, 2010	$	1.140	$	35	$	11
May 14, 2010	$	1.115	$	35	$	10
February 12, 2010	$	1.090	$	34	$	14

Derivatives And Risk Management (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Derivatives And Risk Management [Abstract]

Schedule Of Derivative Assets And Liabilities


	September 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Derivative assets	$	20		$	2
Derivative liabilities		(3	)		(6	)

	$	17		$	(4	)

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) In Statement Of Financial Performance


	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010			2011		2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	11	$	—	Sales and other operating revenue	$	—	$	—
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—

	$	11	$	—		$	—	$	—


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts					Sales and other operating revenue	$	5	$	(1	)
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		1		—

						$	6	$	(1	)


	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)				Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings
	Nine Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011		2010			2011			2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	12	$	—	Sales and other operating revenue	$	(4	)	$	—
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		1			—

	$	12	$	—		$	(3	)	$	—


Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts					Sales and other operating revenue	$	7		$	(1	)
Commodity contracts					Cost of products sold and operating expenses		(1	)		—

						$	6		$	(1	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

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Business Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Business Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Information


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(in millions)						(in millions)

Sales and other operating revenue
Refined Products Pipelines	$	37		$	30		$	93		$	91
Terminal Facilities		94			64			279			188
Crude Oil Pipelines		81			61			233			145
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		2,671			1,748			7,028			5,234
Intersegment eliminations		(36	)		(27	)		(104	)		(73	)

Total Sales and other operating revenue	$	2,847		$	1,876		$	7,529		$	5,585


Operating income
Refined Products Pipelines	$	11		$	13		$	24		$	34
Terminal Facilities		33			24			96			74
Crude Oil Pipelines		43			34			129			90
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		41			19			75			20

Total Operating Income	$	128		$	90		$	324		$	218


Depreciation and amortization
Refined Products Pipelines	$	5		$	4		$	13		$	12
Terminal Facilities		8			7			24			18
Crude Oil Pipelines		7			5			19			14
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		4			—			5			1

Total Depreciation and amortization	$	24		$	16		$	61		$	45

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.
Operating Income:
Refined Product Pipelines	$	11		$	13		$	24		$	34
Terminal Facilities		33			24			96			74
Crude Oil Pipelines		43			34			129			90
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		41			19			75			20

Total segment operating income	$	128		$	90		$	324		$	218
Net interest expense		24			20			63			54
Gain on investments in affiliates		—			128			—			128

Income before provision for income taxes	$	104		$	198		$	261		$	292
Provision for income taxes		7			4			18			4

Net Income	$	97		$	194		$	243		$	288
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests		2			1			6			1

Net Income Attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	95		$	193		$	237		$	287

Identifiable Assets Of Segment


	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(in millions)

Refine Products Pipelines	$	733	$	531
Terminal Facilities		1,007		857
Crude Oil Pipelines		1,029		1,017
Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing		2,568		1,696
Corporate and other		193		87

Total identifiable assets	$	5,530	$	4,188

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2010

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	2,808	$	—		$	2,808
Affiliates		—		—			39		—			39
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		95		119			—		(214	)		—
Other income		—		—			3		—			3

Total Revenues		95		119			2,850		(214	)		2,850

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			2,675		—			2,675
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			24		—			24
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			23		—			23

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			2,722		—			2,722

Operating Income		95		119			128		(214	)		128
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		—			—		—			—
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		26			—		—			26
Capitalized interest		—		(2	)		—		—			(2	)

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		95		95			128		(214	)		104
Provision for income taxes		—		—			7		—			7

Net Income		95		95			121		(214	)		97
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			2		—			2

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	95	$	95		$	119	$	(214	)	$	95


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	1,583	$	—		$	1,583
Affiliates		—		—			293		—			293
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		193		212			—		(405	)		—
Other income		—		—			7		—			7

Total Revenues		193		212			1,883		(405	)		1,883

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			1,762		—			1,762
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			16		—			16
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			15		—			15

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			1,793		—			1,793

Operating Income		193		212			90		(405	)		90
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		—			1		—			1
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		20			—		—			20
Capitalized interest		—		(1	)		—		—			(1	)
Gain on investments in affiliates		—		—			128		—			128

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		193		193			217		(405	)		198
Provision for income taxes		—		—			4		—			4

Net Income		193		193			213		(405	)		194
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1		—			1

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	193	$	193		$	212	$	(405	)	$	193


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	7,148	$	—		$	7,148
Affiliates		—		—			381		—			381
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		237		298			—		(535	)		—
Other income		—		—			9		—			9

Total Revenues		237		298			7,538		(535	)		7,538

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			7,086		—			7,086
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			61		—			61
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			67		—			67

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			7,214		—			7,214

Operating Income		237		298			324		(535	)		324
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		—			2		—			2
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		66			—		—			66
Capitalized interest		—		(5	)		—		—			(5	)

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		237		237			322		(535	)		261
Provision for income taxes		—		—			18		—			18

Net Income		237		237			304		(535	)		243
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			6		—			6

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	237	$	237		$	298	$	(535	)	$	237


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	4,905	$	—		$	4,905
Affiliates		—		—			680		—			680
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		287		338			—		(625	)		—
Other income		—		—			25		—			25

Total Revenues		287		338			5,610		(625	)		5,610

Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold and operating expenses		—		—			5,295		—			5,295
Depreciation and amortization expense		—		—			45		—			45
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		—			52		—			52

Total Costs and Expenses		—		—			5,392		—			5,392

Operating Income		287		338			218		(625	)		218
Net interest cost to affiliates		—		(2	)		3		—			1
Other interest cost and debt expense, net		—		56			—		—			56
Capitalized interest		—		(3	)		—		—			(3	)
Gain on investments in affiliates		—		—			128		—			128

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes		287		287			343		(625	)		292
Provision for income taxes		—		—			4		—			4

Net Income		287		287			339		(625	)		288
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1		—			1

Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$	287	$	287		$	338	$	(625	)	$	287

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	2	$	6		$	—		$	8
Advances to affiliated companies		101		47		(10	)					138
Accounts receivable, net		—		—		2,113			—			2,113
Inventories		—		—		347			—			347

Total Current Assets		101		49		2,456			—			2,606

Properties, plants and equipment, net		—		—		2,466			—			2,466
Investment in affiliates		969		2,769		74			(3,738	)		74
Goodwill		—		—		77			—			77
Intangible assets, net		—		—		284			—			284
Other assets		—		13		10			—			23

Total Assets	$	1,070	$	2,831	$	5,367		$	(3,738	)	$	5,530

Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—	$	—	$	2,116		$	—		$	2,116
Accrued liabilities		1		17		89			—			107
Accrued taxes payable		—		—		53			—			53

Total Current Liabilities		1		17		2,258			—			2,276

Long-term debt		—		1,698		—			—			1,698
Long-term debt, affiliated companies		—		100		—			—			100
Other deferred credits and liabilities		—		—		51			—			51
Deferred income taxes		—		—		223			—			223

Total Liabilities		1		1,815		2,532			—			4,348

Total Equity		1,069		1,016		2,835			(3,738	)		1,182

Total Liabilities and Equity	$	1,070	$	2,831	$	5,367		$	(3,738	)	$	5,530


	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	2	$	—		$	—		$	2
Advances to affiliated companies		28		47		(31	)		—			44
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies		—		—		154			—			154
Accounts receivable, net		—		—		1,536			—			1,536
Inventories		—		—		63			—			63

Total Current Assets		28		49		1,722			—			1,799

Properties, plants and equipment, net		—		—		2,128			—			2,128
Investment in affiliates		937		2,182		73			(3,119	)		73
Goodwill		—		—		63			—			63
Intangible assets, net		—		—		109			—			109
Other assets		—		7		9			—			16

Total Assets	$	965	$	2,238	$	4,104		$	(3,119	)	$	4,188

Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	—	$	—	$	1,591		$	—		$	1,591
Accrued liabilities		1		24		51			—			76
Accrued taxes payable		—		—		44			—			44

Total Current Liabilities		1		24		1,686			—			1,711

Long-term debt		—		1,129		—			—			1,129
Long-term debt, affiliated companies		—		100		—			—			100
Other deferred credits and liabilities		—		—		42			—			42
Deferred income taxes		—		—		164			—			164

Total Liabilities		1		1,253		1,892			—			3,146

Total Equity		964		985		2,212			(3,119	)		1,042

Total Liabilities and Equity	$	965	$	2,238	$	4,104		$	(3,119	)	$	4,188

Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows


	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	237		$	225		$	288		$	(535	)	$	215

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures		—			—			(122	)		—			(122	)
Acquisitions		—			—			(396	)		—			(396	)
Intercompany		(8	)		(788	)		261			535			—

Net cash used in investing activities		(8	)		(788	)		(257	)		535			(518	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners		(156	)		—			—			—			(156	)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests		(3	)		—			—			—			(3	)
Contributions from general partner		2			—			—			—			2
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan		—			—			(3	)		—			(3	)
Repayments under credit facility		—			(561	)		—			—			(561	)
Borrowings under credit facility		—			529			—			—			529
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt		—			595			—			—			595
Repayment of promissory note to general partner		—			—			—			—			—
Advances (to)/ from affiliates, net		(72	)		—			(22	)		—			(94	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		(229	)		563			(25	)		—			309

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		—			—			6			—			6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		—			2			—			—			2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	2		$	6		$	—		$	8


	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	287		$	298		$	128		$	(625	)	$	88

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures		—			—			(113	)		—			(113	)
Acquisitions		—			—			(243	)		—			(243	)
Intercompany		(84	)		(774	)		233			625			—

Net cash used in investing activities		(84	)		(774	)		(123	)		625			(356	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners		(138	)		—			—			—			(138	)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests		(2	)		—			—			—			(2	)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units		143			—			—			—			143
Contribution from general partner		3			—			—			—			3
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan		—			—			(3	)		—			(3	)
Repayments under credit facility		—			(732	)		—			—			(732	)
Borrowings under credit facility		—			613			—			—			613
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt		—			494			—			—			494
Promissory note from affiliate		—			100			—			—			100
Repayment of promissory note to general partner		(201	)		—			—			—			(201	)
Advances to affiliates, net		(8	)		1			(2	)		—			(9	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		(203	)		476			(5	)		—			268

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		—			—			—			—			—
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		—			2			—			—			2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	2		$	—		$	—		$	2

Basis Of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Basis Of Presentation (Details)	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Aug. 31, 2011
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Number of states with operations of crude oil	29	29	16
Affiliated revenues as percentage of total revenues	1.40%	5.10%

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2011 USD ($)	May 31, 2011 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount						$ 243	$ 396	$ 243
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco							100
Cash paid for acquisitions						243	$ 396	243
Assets acquired at carrying cost		$ 22
Excess of purchase price over related party carrying amount		78
Number of states	16						29
Business acquisition cost of acquired entity purchase price net of cash acquired							$ (396)	(243)
Ownership interest percentage			83.80%
Promissory note from affiliate					$ 100			100
Gain on investments in affiliates						$ 128		128
Conoco Phillips [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount							56
Cash paid for acquisitions							56
Texon L.P. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount	$ 205
Cash paid for acquisitions	$ 205
Current crude oil volume	75,000
Inland Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount			$ 99				99
Cash paid for acquisitions			$ 99				99
Pipeline length in miles			350
Shell Oil Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage			27.00%
Eagle Point Tank Farm [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount		100
Acquisition amount		2					2
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco		98
Cash paid for acquisitions		$ 2					2
Terminal storage capacity, barrels		5,000,000
Sunoco Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage			56.80%
Texon Crude [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount					140		222
Cash paid for acquisitions					140		222
West Shore Pipe Line Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount					$ 6
Pipeline length in miles					650
West Shore Pipe Line Company [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage					12.30%
West Shore Pipe Line Company [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage					17.10%
West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount				$ 27
Pipeline length in miles				600
Gain on investments in affiliates								57
Pre-acquisition equity interests fair value							71
West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage				43.80%
West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage				60.30%
Mid-Valley Pipeline Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition amount					$ 58
Pipeline length in miles					1,000
Gain on investments in affiliates								$ 71
Pre-acquisition equity interests fair value							$ 90
Mid-Valley Pipeline Company [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage					55.30%
Mid-Valley Pipeline Company [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage					91.00%

Acquisitions (Effects Of The Acquisitions On The Partnership's Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	May 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jul. 31, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 44			$ 37
Investment in affiliates				6
Properties, plants & equipment, net	270			472
Intangible assets, net	183			90
Goodwill	14			47
Other assets				1
Current liabilities	(7)			(4)
Other deferred credits and liabilities	(8)			(1)
Deferred income taxes	(60)			(164)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity	(20)			(128)
Noncontrolling interests	(20)			(80)
Investment in affiliates				6
Investment in affiliates, decrease				(33)
Cash paid for acquisition	396			243
East Boston Terminal [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	17
Properties, plants & equipment, net	63
Other deferred credits and liabilities	(7)
Cash paid for acquisition	73
Texon Crude [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	24
Properties, plants & equipment, net	7
Intangible assets, net	183
Goodwill	14
Current liabilities	(6)
Cash paid for acquisition	222				$ 140
Eagle Point Tank Farm [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Properties, plants & equipment, net	22
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity	(20)
Cash paid for acquisition	2	$ 2
Inland Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets	3
Properties, plants & equipment, net	178
Current liabilities	(1)
Other deferred credits and liabilities	(1)
Deferred income taxes	(60)
Noncontrolling interests	(20)
Cash paid for acquisition	$ 99		$ 99
Butane Blending [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets				14
Properties, plants & equipment, net				1
Intangible assets, net				90
Goodwill				47
Cash paid for acquisition				152
Joint Ventures [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets				23
Investment in affiliates				6
Properties, plants & equipment, net				471
Other assets				1
Current liabilities				(4)
Other deferred credits and liabilities				(1)
Deferred income taxes				(164)
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. equity				(128)
Noncontrolling interests				(80)
Investment in affiliates				6
Investment in affiliates, decrease				(33)
Cash paid for acquisition				$ 91

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repurchase amount for incentive distribution rights			$ 201	$ 201
Basis points included in interest rate on related party borrowings		275
Revolving credit facility						$ 458	$ 550
Annual related party administrative expense fee					$ 13	5
Net book value of pipeline and terminal assets service to refineries				2,466		2,128
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net				2,466		$ 2,128
Revenue of pipelines and terminal assets				29
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco				100
Eagle Point Tank Farm [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Acquisition amount	$ 100
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco	98
Partnership Pipeline And Terminal Assets [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net book value of pipeline and terminal assets service to refineries				102
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net				$ 102
Senior Notes - 5.50%, Due February 2020 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest rate				5.50%				5.50%
$395 Million Credit Facility - Due November 2012 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 395			$ 350
Senior Notes - 6.85%, Due February 2040 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Interest rate				6.85%				6.85%
Promissory Note - Due May 2013 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes payable, noncurrent		$ 100

Net Income Per Unit Data (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
General partnership interest				2.00%
Net income attributable to general partner		$ 14,000,000	$ 15,000,000	$ 40,000,000	$ 36,000,000
Percentage of net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P		15.00%	8.00%	17.00%	13.00%
Maximum incentive distribution received by General Partner				50.00%
Incentive distribution, minimum threshold				$ 0.50
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco				$ 100,000,000
Eagle Point Tank Farm [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco	$ 98,000,000
Eagle Point Tank Farm [Member] \| Class A Units [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Stock issued during period, acquisitions	1.3
Issuance of deferred distribution units to Sunoco	$ 98,000,000
Basis at which class A units convert to common units one year after issuance	one-to-one

Net Income Per Unit Data (Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Net Income Per Unit Data [Abstract]
Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding - basic	34.4	31.8	33.6	31.3
Add effect of dilutive unit incentive awards	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2
Weighted average number of limited partner units - diluted	34.6	32.0	33.7	31.5

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Inventories [Abstract]
Crude oil	$ 289	$ 39
Refined products	48	16
Refined product additives	2	2
Materials, supplies and other	8	6
Inventories	$ 347	$ 63

Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) years	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible assets	$ 284	$ 284	$ 109
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets	14	14
Amortization expense	5	$ 9
Weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets \| years		11
Future amortization expense, remainder of 2011		$ 26
Future amortization expense,2012		26
Future amortization expense,2013		26
Future amortization expense,2014		26
Future amortization expense,2015		26
Future amortization expense,2016		26
Goodwill	$ 77	77	$ 63
Increase in goodwill with partnership's current operations		$ 14

Investment In Affiliates (Schedule Of Partnerships Ownership Percentages Holding Controlling Financial Interest) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Mid-Valley Pipeline Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	91.00%
Acquisition / Consolidation	July 2010
Inland Corporation [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	83.80%
Acquisition / Consolidation	May 2011
West Texas Gulf Pipe Line Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	60.30%
Acquisition / Consolidation	August 2010

Investment In Affiliates (Schedule Of Partnerships Ownership Percentages Not Holding Controlling Financial Interest ) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2011
Wolverine Pipe Line Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	31.50%
West Shore Pipe Line Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	17.10%
Yellowstone Pipe Line Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	14.00%
Explorer Pipeline Company [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	9.40%

Investment In Affiliates (Schedule Of Combined Statement Of Income Data) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Income before income taxes

$ 104

$ 198

$ 261

$ 292

Partnership Entity [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Total revenues

^[1]

110

130

286

348

Income before income taxes

^[1]

115

164

Net income

^[1]

$ 29

$ 40

$ 70

$ 102

[1]	The income statement data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 include amounts related to Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf pipelines. Amounts subsequent to the acquisitions dates are excluded as the Partnership acquired a controlling interest and began consolidating these entities.

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Investment In Affiliates (Schedule Of Combined Balance Sheet Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investment In Affiliates [Abstract]
Current assets	$ 153	$ 122
Non-current assets	640	646
Current liabilities	128	122
Non-current liabilities	555	546
Net equity	$ 110	$ 100

- Definition

The amount of current assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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- Definition

The amount of current liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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- Definition

The amount of noncurrent assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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- Definition

The amount of noncurrent liabilities reported by an equity method investment of the entity.

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Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Aug. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility				$ 550,000,000	$ 458,000,000
Net proceeds from issuance of senior notes	$ 595,000,000	$ 595,000,000	$ 494,000,000
Senior Notes - 4.65%, Due February 2022 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior notes principal amount	$ 300,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2022
Interest rate	4.65%	4.65%
Maturity date		February 2022
Senior Notes - 6.10%, Due February 2042 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior notes principal amount	$ 300,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity year	2042
Interest rate	6.10%	6.10%
Maturity date		February 2042
$395 Million Credit Facility - Due November 2012 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 395,000,000	$ 350,000,000
$63 Million Credit Facility - Due September 2011 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 63,000,000
$63 Million Credit Facility, Terminated August 2011 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility		$ 63,000,000
Line of credit facility expiration date		August 2011
$350 Million Credit Facility, Due August 2016 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility				350,000,000
Interest rate operating partnership option		<font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2">LIBOR or the Base Rate (defined as the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) the Citibank prime rate or (c) LIBOR plus an applicable margin) or the Federal Funds Rate (each plus the applicable margin).</font>
Maturity date		August 2016
$200 Million Credit Facility, Due August 2012 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility				$ 200,000,000
Interest rate operating partnership option		LIBOR or the Base Rate (defined as the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) the Citibank prime rate or (c) LIBOR plus an applicable margin) (each plus the applicable margin).
Line of credit facility expiration date		August 2012
Maximum [Member] \| $350 Million Credit Facility, Due August 2016 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Increased consolidated debt to consolidated EBIDTA ratio		5.50:1
Maximum [Member] \| $200 Million Credit Facility, Due August 2012 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Increased consolidated debt to consolidated EBIDTA ratio		5.50:1
Minimum [Member] \| $350 Million Credit Facility, Due August 2016 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Increased consolidated debt to consolidated EBIDTA ratio		5.00:1
Minimum [Member] \| $200 Million Credit Facility, Due August 2012 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Increased consolidated debt to consolidated EBIDTA ratio		5.00:1

Debt (Partnership's Debt Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Aug. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Feb. 28, 2010
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 1,700			$ 1,100
Unamortized bond discount	(2)			(2)
Total debt	$ 1,698			1,129
Revolving credit facility		$ 550		458
Promissory Note - Due May 2013 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity date	May 2013
$100 Million Promissory Note - Due June 2011 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Promissory note	$ 100			100
$63 Million Credit Facility, Terminated August 2011 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Facility				31
Line of credit facility expiration date	August 2011
Revolving credit facility	$ 63
Senior Notes - 7.25%, Due February 2012 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 250			250
Interest rate	7.25%
Maturity date	February 2012
Senior Notes - 8.75%, Due February 2014 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 175			175
Interest rate	8.75%
Maturity date	February 2014
Senior Notes - 6.125%, Due May 2016 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 175			175
Interest rate	6.125%
Maturity date	May 2016
Senior Notes - 5.50%, Due February 2020 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 250			250
Interest rate	5.50%				5.50%
Maturity date	February 2020
Senior Notes - 6.85%, Due February 2040 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 250			250
Interest rate	6.85%				6.85%
Maturity date	February 2040
Senior Notes - 4.65%, Due February 2022 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 300
Interest rate	4.65%		4.65%
Maturity date	February 2022
Senior Notes - 6.10%, Due February 2042 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Notes Total	$ 300
Interest rate	6.10%		6.10%
Maturity date	February 2042

Commitments And Contingent Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) years	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities for environmental remediation \| $	$ 5		$ 5		$ 4
Charges against income for environmental remediation \| $	$ 1	$ 1	$ 4	$ 2
Percent indemnification for first 21 years after IPO			100.00%
Annual increase of partnership liability for claims asserted			10.00%
Percent indemnification in twenty third year after IPO			80.00%
Indemnified period for the partnership from environmental and toxic tort liabilities, years			30
Time period of one hundred percent indemnification after IPO, years			21
Indemnified period for the partnership other than environmental and toxic tort liabilities, years			10
Indemnified period for partnership consents and permits, years			10

Equity (Changes In Number Of Common Units) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Equity [Line Items]
Units issued under incentive plans	63	72
Issuance of Class A Units to Sunoco, Inc	$ 100,000
Common Units [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	33,066	30,981	30,981
Issuance of common units to the public in August 2010			2,013
Units issued under incentive plans	63		72
Ending Balance	33,129		33,066
Limited Partners [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	33,066	30,981	30,981
Issuance of common units to the public in August 2010			2,013
Units issued under incentive plans	63		72
Issuance of Class A Units to Sunoco, Inc	$ 1,313
Ending Balance	34,442		33,066
Class A Units [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of Class A Units to Sunoco, Inc	$ 1,313
Ending Balance	1,313
Class A Units [Member] \| Limited Partners [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of Class A Units to Sunoco, Inc	$ 98,000

- Definition

The number of each class of partnership units outstanding at the balance sheet date. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners.

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Cash Distributions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 14, 2011	Oct. 25, 2011	Jan. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Feb. 28, 2010
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Repurchase amount for incentive distribution rights			$ 201		$ 201
Maximum incentive percentage distribution received by General Partner					50.00%
Maximum incentive distribution received by General Partner					50.00%
Distribution made to member or limited partner, distributions declared, per unit		$ 1.24		$ 4.96
Total distribution	$ 54				$ 159	$ 140
Distribution to general partner	$ 13
Senior Notes - 5.50%, Due February 2020 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Interest rate				5.50%	5.50%		5.50%
Senior Notes - 6.85%, Due February 2040 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Interest rate				6.85%	6.85%		6.85%
Eagle Point Tank Farm [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Repurchase amount for incentive distribution rights					$ 78

Cash Distributions (Schedule Of Distributions Made To General And Limited Partners) (Details)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

First Target Distribution [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount

up to $0.500

First Target Distribution [Member] | General Partner [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

2.00%

First Target Distribution [Member] | Limited Partners [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

98.00%

Second Target Distribution [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount

above $0.500 up to $0.575

Second Target Distribution [Member] | General Partner [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

15.00%

^[1]

Second Target Distribution [Member] | Limited Partners [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

85.00%

Third Target Distribution [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount

above $0.575up to $1.5825

Third Target Distribution [Member] | General Partner [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

37.00%

^[1]

Third Target Distribution [Member] | Limited Partners [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

63.00%

Thereafter [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount

above $1.5825

Thereafter [Member] | General Partner [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

50.00%

^[1]

Thereafter [Member] | Limited Partners [Member]

Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]

Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions

50.00%

[1]	Includes 2 percent general partner interest.

Cash Distributions (Schedule Of Cash Distributions To General Partners) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit	$ 1.24	$ 4.96
August 12, 2011 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.215
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 40
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 13
May 13, 2011 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.195
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 40
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 12
February 14, 2011 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.180
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 39
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 12
November 12, 2010 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.170
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 39
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 12
August 13, 2010 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.140
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 35
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 11
May 14, 2010 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.115
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 35
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 10
February 12, 2010 [Member]
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit			$ 1.090
Total cash distribution to the Limited Partners			$ 34
Total cash distribution to the General Partners			$ 14

Management Incentive Plan (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Management Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Aggregate grant of restricted units and unit options from LTIP, Units	400
Recognized share-based compensation expense	$ 5	$ 5
Partners Capital Account Units unit based compensation, Units	63	72

Derivatives And Risk Management (Narrative) (Details) Unit12 in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010
Derivatives And Risk Management [Abstract]
Derivative positions of refined products (millions of barrels)	4	1
Variable rate borrowings under the revolving credit facilities and promissory notes from affiliated companies	$ 100

Derivatives And Risk Management (Schedule Of Derivative Asset And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Derivatives And Risk Management [Abstract]
Derivative assets	$ 20	$ 2
Derivative liabilities	(3)	(6)
Derivative asset and liability, Net	$ 17	$ (4)

- Definition

Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all assets resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements.

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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements.

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Derivatives And Risk Management (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) In Statement Of Financial Performance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedging Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 11		$ 12
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings			(3)
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	11		12
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Sales And Other Operating Revenue [Member] \| Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings			(4)
Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Cost Of Products Sold And Operating Expenses [Member] \| Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings			1
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	6	$ (1)	6	$ (1)
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Sales And Other Operating Revenue [Member] \| Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	5	$ (1)	7	$ (1)
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Cost Of Products Sold And Operating Expenses [Member] \| Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	$ 1		$ (1)

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of senior notes	$ 1,900	$ 1,200
Senior notes carrying value	$ 1,700	$ 1,100

Business Segment Information (Segment Reporting Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total Sales and other operating revenue	$ 2,847	$ 1,876	$ 7,529	$ 5,585
Affiliates	39	293	381	680
Operating Income	128	90	324	218
Total Depreciation and amortization	24	16	61	45
Net interest expense	24	20	63	54
Gain on investments in affiliates		128		128
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	104	198	261	292
Provision for income taxes	7	4	18	4
Net Income	97	194	243	288
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	1	6	1
Net income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	95	193	237	287
Refined Products Pipelines [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total Sales and other operating revenue	37	30	93	91
Operating Income	11	13	24	34
Total Depreciation and amortization	5	4	13	12
Terminal Facilities [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total Sales and other operating revenue	94	64	279	188
Operating Income	33	24	96	74
Total Depreciation and amortization	8	7	24	18
Crude Oil Pipelines [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total Sales and other operating revenue	81	61	233	145
Operating Income	43	34	129	90
Total Depreciation and amortization	7	5	19	14
Crude Oil Acquisition And Marketing [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total Sales and other operating revenue	2,671	1,748	7,028	5,234
Operating Income	41	19	75	20
Total Depreciation and amortization	4		5	1
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total Sales and other operating revenue	$ (36)	$ (27)	$ (104)	$ (73)

Business Segment Information (Identifiable Assets Of Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total identifiable assets	$ 5,530	$ 4,188
Refined Products Pipelines [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total identifiable assets	733	531
Terminal Facilities [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total identifiable assets	1,007	857
Crude Oil Pipelines [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total identifiable assets	1,029	1,017
Crude Oil Acquisition And Marketing [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total identifiable assets	2,568	1,696
Corporate And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total identifiable assets	$ 193	$ 87

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Unaffiliated customers	$ 2,808	$ 1,583	$ 7,148	$ 4,905
Affiliates	39	293	381	680
Other income	3	7	9	25
Total Sales and other operating revenue	2,850	1,883	7,538	5,610
Cost of products sold and operating expenses	2,675	1,762	7,086	5,295
Depreciation and amortization expense	24	16	61	45
Selling, general and administrative expenses	23	15	67	52
Total Costs and Expenses	2,722	1,793	7,214	5,392
Operating Income	128	90	324	218
Net interest cost to affiliates		1	2	1
Other interest cost and debt expense, net	26	20	66	56
Capitalized interest	(2)	(1)	(5)	(3)
Gain on investments in affiliates		128		128
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	104	198	261	292
Provision for income taxes	7	4	18	4
Net Income	97	194	243	288
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	1	6	1
Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	95	193	237	287
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	95	193	237	287
Total Sales and other operating revenue	95	193	237	287
Operating Income	95	193	237	287
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	95	193	237	287
Net Income	95	193	237	287
Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	95	193	237	287
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	119	212	298	338
Total Sales and other operating revenue	119	212	298	338
Operating Income	119	212	298	338
Net interest cost to affiliates				(2)
Other interest cost and debt expense, net	26	20	66	56
Capitalized interest	(2)	(1)	(5)	(3)
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	95	193	237	287
Net Income	95	193	237	287
Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	95	193	237	287
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Unaffiliated customers	2,808	1,583	7,148	4,905
Affiliates	39	293	381	680
Other income	3	7	9	25
Total Sales and other operating revenue	2,850	1,883	7,538	5,610
Cost of products sold and operating expenses	2,675	1,762	7,086	5,295
Depreciation and amortization expense	24	16	61	45
Selling, general and administrative expenses	23	15	67	52
Total Costs and Expenses	2,722	1,793	7,214	5,392
Operating Income	128	90	324	218
Net interest cost to affiliates		1	2	3
Gain on investments in affiliates		128		128
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	128	217	322	343
Provision for income taxes	7	4	18	4
Net Income	121	213	304	339
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	1	6	1
Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	119	212	298	338
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(214)	(405)	(535)	(625)
Total Sales and other operating revenue	(214)	(405)	(535)	(625)
Operating Income	(214)	(405)	(535)	(625)
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes	(214)	(405)	(535)	(625)
Net Income	(214)	(405)	(535)	(625)
Net Income attributable to Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.	$ (214)	$ (405)	$ (535)	$ (625)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2
Advances to affiliated companies	138	44
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies		154
Accounts receivable, net	2,113	1,536
Inventories	347	63
Total Current Assets	2,606	1,799
Properties, plants and equipment, net	2,466	2,128
Investment in affiliates	74	73
Goodwill	77	63
Intangible assets, net (Note 7)	284	109
Other assets	23	16
Total Assets	5,530	4,188
Accounts payable	2,116	1,591
Accrued liabilities	107	76
Accrued taxes payable	53	44
Total Current Liabilities	2,276	1,711
Long-term debt	1,698	1,129
Long-term debt, affiliated companies	100	100
Other deferred credits and liabilities	51	42
Deferred income taxes	223	164
Total Liabilities	4,348	3,146
Total Equity	1,182	1,042	1,036	862
Total Liabilities and Equity	5,530	4,188
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Advances to affiliated companies	101	28
Total Current Assets	101	28
Investment in affiliates	969	937
Total Assets	1,070	965
Accrued liabilities	1	1
Total Current Liabilities	1	1
Total Liabilities	1	1
Total Equity	1,069	964
Total Liabilities and Equity	1,070	965
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	2	2	$ 2	$ 2
Advances to affiliated companies	47	47
Total Current Assets	49	49
Investment in affiliates	2,769	2,182
Other assets	13	7
Total Assets	2,831	2,238
Accrued liabilities	17	24
Total Current Liabilities	17	24
Long-term debt	1,698	1,129
Long-term debt, affiliated companies	100	100
Total Liabilities	1,815	1,253
Total Equity	1,016	985
Total Liabilities and Equity	2,831	2,238
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	6
Advances to affiliated companies	(10)	(31)
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies		154
Accounts receivable, net	2,113	1,536
Inventories	347	63
Total Current Assets	2,456	1,722
Properties, plants and equipment, net	2,466	2,128
Investment in affiliates	74	73
Goodwill	77	63
Intangible assets, net (Note 7)	284	109
Other assets	10	9
Total Assets	5,367	4,104
Accounts payable	2,116	1,591
Accrued liabilities	89	51
Accrued taxes payable	53	44
Total Current Liabilities	2,258	1,686
Other deferred credits and liabilities	51	42
Deferred income taxes	223	164
Total Liabilities	2,532	1,892
Total Equity	2,835	2,212
Total Liabilities and Equity	5,367	4,104
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment in affiliates	(3,738)	(3,119)
Total Assets	(3,738)	(3,119)
Total Equity	(3,738)	(3,119)
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ (3,738)	$ (3,119)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities			$ 215	$ 88
Capital expenditures			(122)	(113)
Major Acquisitions			(396)	(243)
Intercompany
Net cash used in investing activities			(518)	(356)
Distributions paid to limited and general partners			(156)	(138)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests			(3)	(2)
Net proceeds from issuance of Partnership units				143
Contributions from general partner			2	3
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan			(3)	(3)
Repayments under credit facility			(561)	(732)
Borrowings under credit facility			529	613
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt	$ 595		595	494
Promissory note from affiliate		$ 100		100
Repayment of promissory note				(201)
Advances to affiliates, net			(94)	(9)
Net cash provided by financing activities			309	268
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year			2	2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			8	2
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities			237	287
Capital expenditures
Major Acquisitions
Intercompany			(8)	(84)
Net cash used in investing activities			(8)	(84)
Distributions paid to limited and general partners			(156)	(138)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests			(3)	(2)
Net proceeds from issuance of Partnership units				143
Contributions from general partner			2	3
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
Repayments under credit facility
Borrowings under credit facility
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt
Repayment of promissory note				(201)
Advances to affiliates, net			(72)	(8)
Net cash provided by financing activities			(229)	(203)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities			225	298
Capital expenditures
Major Acquisitions
Intercompany			(788)	(774)
Net cash used in investing activities			(788)	(774)
Distributions paid to limited and general partners
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from general partner
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
Repayments under credit facility			(561)	(732)
Borrowings under credit facility			529	613
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt			595	494
Promissory note from affiliate				100
Repayment of promissory note
Advances to affiliates, net				1
Net cash provided by financing activities			563	476
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year			2	2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			2	2
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities			288	128
Capital expenditures			(122)	(113)
Major Acquisitions			(396)	(243)
Intercompany			261	233
Net cash used in investing activities			(257)	(123)
Distributions paid to limited and general partners
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from general partner
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan			(3)	(3)
Repayments under credit facility
Borrowings under credit facility
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt
Repayment of promissory note
Advances to affiliates, net			(22)	(2)
Net cash provided by financing activities			(25)	(5)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			6
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities			(535)	(625)
Capital expenditures
Major Acquisitions
Intercompany			535	625
Net cash used in investing activities			535	625
Distributions paid to limited and general partners
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from general partner
Payments of statutory withholding on net issuance of limited partner units under restricted unit incentive plan
Repayments under credit facility
Borrowings under credit facility
Net proceeds from issuance of long term debt
Repayment of promissory note
Advances to affiliates, net
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period