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Document and Entity Information - shares	Mar. 31, 2017	May 01, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.
Entity Central Index Key	0001161154
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	ETP
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,167,434,453

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues
Unaffiliated customers	$ 3,071	$ 1,668
Affiliates (Note 4)	148	109
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate (Note 2)	483	0
Total Revenues	3,702	1,777
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	2,891	1,413
Operating expenses	21	23
Selling, general and administrative expenses	32	26
Depreciation and amortization expense	125	106
Impairment charge and other matters (Notes 6 and 16)	(2)	26
Total Costs and Expenses	3,067	1,594
Operating Income	635	183
Interest cost and debt expense, net	(73)	(65)
Capitalized interest	33	26
Other income	10	7
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	605	151
Provision for income taxes (Note 8)	(10)	(5)
Net Income	595	146
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	(1)
Net Income Attributable to Partners	585	145
Less: General Partner's interest	(113)	(90)
Limited Partners' interest	$ 472	$ 55
Net Income Attributable to Partners per Limited Partner unit (Note 5):
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.42	$ 0.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.42	$ 0.18
Weighted average Limited Partners' units outstanding (Note 5):
Basic (in shares)	331.8	282.5
Diluted (in shares)	332.8	283.1
Net Income	$ 595	$ 146
Adjustment to affiliate's pension funded status	1	1
Other Comprehensive Income	1	1
Comprehensive Income	596	147
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	(1)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Partners L.P.	$ 586	$ 146

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 38	$ 41
Accounts receivable, net	1,877	1,555
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies (Note 4)	40	44
Inventories (Note 6)	967	934
Note receivable, affiliated companies (Note 4)	0	301
Other current assets	9	31
Total Current Assets	2,931	2,906
Properties, plants and equipment	14,480	13,551
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,331)	(1,227)
Properties, plants and equipment, net	13,149	12,324
Investment in affiliates	662	952
Goodwill	1,613	1,609
Intangible assets, net (Note 7)	1,504	977
Other assets	77	81
Total Assets	19,936	18,849
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	2,017	1,750
Accounts payable, affiliated companies (Note 4)	78	63
Accrued liabilities	330	287
Accrued taxes payable (Note 8)	44	38
Total Current Liabilities	2,469	2,138
Long-term debt (Note 9)	6,760	7,313
Other deferred credits and liabilities	130	133
Deferred income taxes (Note 8)	256	257
Total Liabilities	9,615	9,841
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	15	15
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests (Notes 1 and 2)	300	300
Total Equity	10,006	8,693
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 19,936	$ 18,849

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 595	$ 146
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	125	106
Impairment charge and other matters	(2)	26
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate	(483)	0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(1)	0
Amortization of bond premium	(2)	(3)
Non-cash compensation expense	6	5
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(9)	(8)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	8	5
Changes in working capital pertaining to operating activities:
Accounts receivable, net	(337)	(6)
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	4	(23)
Inventories	(31)	(102)
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	15	(19)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	246	(16)
Accrued taxes payable	6	(11)
Unrealized (gains) losses on commodity risk management activities	(24)	13
Other	1	7
Net cash provided by operating activities	117	120
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(395)	(580)
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	800	0
Change in note receivable, affiliated companies	301	0
Change in long-term note receivable	(1)	(1)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	705	(581)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(272)	(216)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(4)	(1)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units	0	301
Repayments under credit facilities	(1,725)	(813)
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,173	1,193
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	1	3
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	2	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(825)	467
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(3)	6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	41	37
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 38	$ 43

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interests	Limited Partners Common Stock [Member]	General Partner
Balance, beginning at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 7,555	$ 0	$ 34	$ 6,577	$ 944
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net Income	146	0	1	55	90
Adjustment to affiliate's pension funded status	1	1
Total comprehensive income (loss)	147	1	1	55	90
Issuance of limited partner units to the public	301			301	0
Non-cash compensation expense	5			5
Distribution equivalent rights	(1)			(1)
Distributions	(217)		(1)	(131)	(85)
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	3			3
Decrease attributable to Class B units	(4)		0	(4)	0
Other	1			0	1
Balance, ending at Mar. 31, 2016	7,790	1	34	6,805	950
Balance, beginning at Dec. 31, 2016	8,693	0	33	7,700	960
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net Income	595	0	10	472	113
Adjustment to affiliate's pension funded status	1	1	0	0	0
Total comprehensive income (loss)	596	1	10	472	113
Non-cash compensation expense	6			6
Distribution equivalent rights	(2)			(2)
Distributions	(276)		(4)	(167)	(105)
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	1			1
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	988		988
Balance, ending at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 10,006	$ 1	$ 1,027	$ 8,010	$ 968

Organization and Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Basis of Presentation

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (formerly named "Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P.", as discussed below) is a consolidated subsidiary of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. ("ETE").

In April 2017, Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. ("SXL") and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ("ETP") completed the previously announced merger (the "Merger") of an indirect subsidiary of SXL, with and into ETP, with ETP surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SXL. Concurrent with the Merger, SXL’s general partner, Sunoco Partners LLC ("SXL GP"), merged with ETP’s general partner, Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P. ("ETP GP"), with ETP GP surviving and becoming the general partner of SXL, owning the general partner interest and incentive distribution rights in SXL, which remain unchanged following the Merger. In connection with the Merger, each ETP common unit converted into the right to receive 1.5 SXL common units. Based on the ETP units outstanding, SXL issued approximately 845 million SXL common units to ETP unitholders. The outstanding ETP Class E units, Class G units, Class I units and Class K units at the effective time of the Merger were converted into an equal number of newly created classes of SXL units, with the same rights, preferences, privileges, duties and obligations as such classes of ETP units had immediately prior to the closing of the Merger. Additionally, the outstanding SXL common units and SXL Class B units owned by ETP at the effective time of the Merger were cancelled.

As part of the completion of the merger, Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. changed its name to Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., and its common units began trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the "ETP" ticker symbol on May 1, 2017. Also effective with the completion of the merger, ETP ceased to be a publicly traded partnership, and its common units discontinued trading on the NYSE.

For purposes of maintaining clarity, the following references are used herein:


–	References to "SXL" and the "Partnership" refer to the entity named Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. prior to the close of the Merger;


–	References to "ETP" refer to the entity named Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. prior to the close of the Merger; and


–	References to "Post-Merger ETP" refer to the consolidated entity named Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. subsequent to the close of the Merger.

Unless otherwise noted, the disclosures and financial information included in this report for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, reflect that of SXL.

SXL is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership that owns and operates a logistics business, consisting of geographically diverse portfolio of integrated pipeline, terminalling, and acquisition and marketing assets which are used to facilitate the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids ("NGLs") and refined products. The Partnership conducts its business activities in 39 states located throughout the United States. The Partnership reports the financial results of its activities in the following segments: Crude Oil, Natural Gas Liquids and Refined Products; which provide investors with a view consistent with Management's strategic decision making process and resource allocation methodology.

The consolidated financial statements reflect the results of the Partnership and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the proportionate shares of the Partnership's undivided interests in assets, and the accounts of entities in which the Partnership has a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest is evidenced by either a voting interest greater than 50 percent or a risk and rewards model that identifies the Partnership or one of its subsidiaries as the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. The Partnership currently holds a controlling financial interest in Inland Corporation ("Inland"), Mid-Valley Pipeline Company ("Mid-Valley"), Price River Terminal, LLC ("PRT"), and, effective February 1, 2017, Permian Express Partners LLC ("PEP"), a joint venture with ExxonMobil. These entities are reflected as consolidated subsidiaries of the Partnership. The Partnership is not the primary beneficiary of any variable-interest entities ("VIEs"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation, and noncontrolling interests in net income and equity are shown separately in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income and equity. Equity ownership interests in corporate joint ventures in which the Partnership does not have a controlling financial interest, but over which the Partnership can exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, which created Topic 842, Leases, and will supersede the requirements in Topic 840. The objective of ASU 2016-02 is to establish the principles that lessees and lessors shall apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Partnership is currently evaluating the impact that it will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB codified guidance in ASU 2014-09 related to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, and has since released associated clarifying guidance in subsequent periods. The new standards outline the core principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The Partnership expects to adopt ASU 2014-09 in the first quarter of 2018 and will apply the cumulative catchup transition method.

The Partnership is in the process of evaluating its revenue contracts by segment and fee type to determine the potential impact of adopting the new standard. At this point in the evaluation process, it has been determined that the timing and/or amount of revenue recognized on certain contracts will be impacted by the adoption of the new standard; however, the process of quantifying these impacts is ongoing and an assessment of materiality in relation to the financial statements has not yet been determined. In addition, the Partnership is in the process of implementing appropriate changes to its business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. The Partnership will continue to monitor for additional authoritative or interpretive guidance related to the new standard as it becomes available, as well as comparing conclusions on specific interpretative issues to other peers in the industry, to the extent that such information is available.

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 annual financial statements contained in Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2016 has been derived from the Partnership's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. 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 the quantity of its crude oil 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 months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year 2017.

Certain amounts in the prior year condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Change in Business and Other Matters	3 Months Ended
Change in Business and Other Matters	Mar. 31, 2017
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Change in Business and Other Matters	Changes in Business and Other Matters Bayou Bridge Pipeline The Partnership is party to an agreement with ETP and Phillips 66 to participate in the ownership of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline project. The Partnership maintains a 30 percent economic interest in the project which, combined with ETP's 30 percent interest, is reflected as a consolidated subsidiary of ETP. The project consists of a newly constructed pipeline that will deliver crude oil from Nederland, Texas to refinery markets in Louisiana. Commercial operations from Nederland, Texas to Lake Charles, Louisiana commenced in the second quarter 2016, with continued progress on an extension of the pipeline segment to St. James, Louisiana, which is expected to commence operations in the fourth quarter 2017. The Partnership is the operator of the pipeline and will continue to fund its proportionate share of the cost of the project, which is accounted for as an equity method investment within the Partnership's Crude Oil segment. Bakken Pipeline In October 2015, the Partnership finalized its participation in the Bakken Pipeline project with Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ("ETP") and Phillips 66. The Partnership obtained a 30 percent economic interest in the project which is a consolidated subsidiary of ETP. The project consists of existing and newly constructed pipelines that are expected to provide aggregate takeaway capacity of approximately 450 thousand barrels per day of crude oil from the Bakken/Three Forks production area in North Dakota to key refinery and terminalling hubs in the Midwest and Gulf Coast, including the Partnership's Nederland terminal. The ultimate takeaway capacity target for the project is 570 thousand barrels per day. Commercial operations are expected to commence in the second quarter of 2017. The Partnership's investment in the Bakken Pipeline project is reflected as an equity method investment within the Crude Oil segment. In exchange for its 30 percent economic interest in the project, the Partnership issued 9.4 million Class B units to ETP, representing limited partner interests in the Partnership, and paid $382 million in cash to cover the Partnership's proportionate share of contributions at the time of closing. Since the interest in the project was acquired from a related party, the Partnership's initial investment was recorded at ETP's historical carrying value. See Note 1 for additional information on the termination of the Class B units resulting from the Partnership's merger with ETP in April 2017. In August 2016, the Bakken entities' established a $2.5 billion credit facility which is anticipated to provide substantially all of the remaining capital necessary to complete the project. The facility was limited to $1.1 billion in borrowings until attainment of certain closing conditions, which were met in February 2017. The joint partners agreed to provide the Bakken entities with a short-term loan until the full capacity of the $2.5 billion credit facility was available. The loan was made by the partners in proportion to their respective ownership interests. The note receivable due to the Partnership amounted to $301 million at December 31, 2016, and was repaid in February 2017. Borrowings under the credit facility are secured by all assets of the Bakken entities, as well as the ownership interests maintained by the joint partners. At March 31, 2017, there was $2.5 billion outstanding under the Bakken credit facility. In February 2017, the Partnership and ETP completed the sale of 49 percent of their respective interests in the Bakken Pipeline project for $2.0 billion to MarEn Bakken Company LLC, an entity jointly owned by MPLX LP and Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. The Partnership received $800 million for its interest, resulting in a gain of $483 million on the proportionate carrying value of the Partnership's previously held equity interest. Subsequent to closing, the Partnership's ownership interest in the Bakken Pipeline project was 15.3 percent. ETP continues to consolidate the Bakken Pipeline project, and its total ownership interest, including the Partnership's interest, was 38.25 percent after the sale. Permian Express Partners In February 2017, the Partnership formed Permian Express Partners LLC ("PEP"), a strategic joint venture, with ExxonMobil. The Partnership contributed its Permian Express 1, Permian Express 2 and Permian Longview and Louisiana Access pipelines. ExxonMobil contributed its Longview to Louisiana and Pegasus pipelines; Hawkins gathering system; an idle pipeline in southern Oklahoma; and its Patoka, Illinois terminal. The Partnership's initial ownership percentage is approximately 85 percent. Upon commencement of operations on the Bakken pipeline, the Partnership will contribute its investment in the project, with a corresponding increase in its ownership percentage in PEP. The Partnership maintains a controlling financial and voting interest in PEP and operates all of the entity's assets. As a result, PEP is reflected as a consolidated subsidiary of the Partnership with its operating results included in the Crude Oil segment. The Partnership recognized the following preliminary fair value amounts in its condensed consolidated balance sheet in connection with the formation of PEP: cash and cash equivalents ($2 million); properties, plants and equipment ($435 million); intangible assets ($547 million) attributable to customer relationships; goodwill ($4 million); and noncontrolling interest ($988 million). No pro forma information has been presented, as the impact of these investments was not material to the Partnership's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
Acquisitions	Mar. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions In November 2016, the Partnership completed an acquisition from Vitol, Inc. ("Vitol") of an integrated crude oil business in West Texas for $760 million plus working capital. The acquisition provided the Partnership with an approximately 2 million barrel crude oil terminal in Midland, Texas, a crude oil gathering and mainline pipeline system in the Midland Basin, including a significant acreage dedication from an investment-grade Permian producer, and crude oil inventories related to Vitol's crude oil purchasing and marketing business in West Texas. The acquisition also included the purchase of a 50 percent interest in Permian Express Terminal LLC ("PET"), formerly named SunVit Pipeline LLC, which increased the Partnership's overall ownership of PET to 100 percent. PET connects the Midland terminal to the Partnership's Permian Express 2 pipeline, a key takeaway to bring Permian crude oil to multiple markets. The acquisition is included in the Crude Oil segment. The $769 million purchase price, net of cash received, consisted primarily of the following preliminary fair value allocations: net working capital ($13 million) largely attributable to inventory and receivables; properties, plants and equipment ($286 million) primarily related to pipeline and terminalling assets; intangible assets ($313 million) attributable to customer relationships; and an increase to goodwill ($251 million). The consolidation of PET resulted in a $41 million gain which represented the difference between the carrying value of the Partnership's previously held equity interest and the fair value on the date of acquisition. No pro forma information has been presented, as the impact of the acquisitions was not material in relation to the Partnership's consolidated financial position or results of operations in 2016.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Mar. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions At March 31, 2017, the Partnership was a consolidated subsidiary of ETP. ETP and one of its affiliates owned Sunoco Partners LLC, the Partnership's general partner, and a 23 percent limited partner interest in the Partnership, including the Class B units issued in October 2015. The Partnership has various operating and administrative agreements with ETP and its affiliates, which include the agreements described below. Administrative Services The Partnership has no employees. The operations of the Partnership are carried out by employees of the general partner. The Partnership reimburses the general partner and its affiliates for certain costs and direct expenses incurred on the Partnership's behalf. These costs may be increased if the acquisition or construction of new businesses or assets requires an increase in the level of services received by the Partnership. The Partnership pays ETP and its affiliates an annual administrative fee for expenses incurred by ETP and its affiliates to perform certain centralized corporate functions, such as legal, accounting, information technology, insurance, office space rental, and other corporate services, including the administration of employee benefit plans. This fee does not include the salaries or wages of employees of the general partner, or the cost of employee benefits or shared insurance. The Partnership's share of allocated ETP employee benefit plan expenses, including defined contribution 401(k) plans, employee and retiree medical, dental and life insurance plans, incentive compensation plans and other such benefits are reflected in operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Affiliated Revenues and Accounts Receivable, Affiliated Companies The Partnership is party to various agreements with ETP and its affiliates to supply crude oil, NGLs and refined products, as well as to provide pipeline and terminalling services. The revenues associated with these activities are reflected as affiliated revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Acquisitions See Note 2 for additional information related to the Partnership's participation in the Bayou Bridge and Bakken pipeline projects.

Net Income Attributable to Partners per Limited Partner Unit

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income Attributable to Partners per Limited Partner Unit

The general partner's interest in net income attributable to partners consists of its general partner interest and "incentive distributions," which are increasing percentages of up to 50 percent of quarterly distributions in excess of $0.0833 per common unit. In September 2016, the Partnership entered into an amendment of its Limited Partnership Agreement to temporarily reduce the incentive distributions received by the general partner over a two-year period, beginning in the third quarter 2016 (see Note 12). The general partner was allocated net income attributable to partners of $113 and $90 million (representing 19 and 62 percent of total net income attributable to partners) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Diluted net income attributable to partners per limited partner unit is calculated by dividing the limited partners' interest in net income attributable to partners by the sum of the weighted average number of common and Class B units outstanding and the dilutive effect of unvested incentive unit awards (see Note 13).

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net income attributable to partners was reduced by $4 million in determining earnings per limited partner unit in accordance with accounting guidance applicable to the Class B units, which are reflected as redeemable limited partner interests.

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the weighted average number of limited partner and Class B units used to compute basic net income attributable to partners per limited partner unit to those used to compute diluted net income attributable to partners per limited partner unit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017	2016
	(in millions)
Weighted average number of units outstanding, basic	331.8	282.5
Add effect of dilutive incentive awards	1.0	0.6
Weighted average number of units, diluted	332.8	283.1

Inventories

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(in millions)
Crude oil	$	784	$	683
NGLs	84		126
Refined products	84		110
Refined products additives	2		3
Materials, supplies and other	13		12
Total Inventories	$	967	$	934

The Partnership's lower of cost or market ("LCM") reserves totaled $226 and $22 million, respectively, on its crude oil and NGLs inventories at March 31, 2017. At December 31, 2016, the LCM reserves totaled $233 and $17 million on the Partnership's crude oil and NGLs inventories, respectively. See Note 16 for additional information on the LCM adjustments related to the Partnership's LIFO inventory balances, which are reported as impairment charge and other matters within the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

The components of intangible assets are as follows:



	Weighted Average Amortization Period	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(in years)	(in millions)
Gross
Customer relationships	20	$	1,696		$	1,149
Technology	10	47			47
Total gross		1,743			1,196
Accumulated amortization
Customer relationships		(218		)	(199		)
Technology		(21		)	(20		)
Total accumulated amortization		(239		)	(219		)
Total Net		$	1,504		$	977

The $547 million increase in the Partnership's intangible assets is attributable to customer relationships that were recorded in connection with the formation of PEP. See Notes 2 and 11 for additional information.

Amortization expense was $20 and $13 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Partnership forecasts annual amortization expense of $89 million in year 2017, and $91 million of annual amortization expense for each year thereafter through 2021, for these intangible assets.

Intangible assets associated with rights of way are included in properties, plants and equipment in the Partnership's condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net assets acquired, is tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more often if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may exceed its estimated fair value. The Partnership's goodwill balance was $1,613 and $1,609 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The $4 million increase was attributable to the formation of PEP.

The Partnership will continue to monitor the volatility in the energy markets and the impact it could have on the estimated fair value of its reporting segments. It is possible that continued negative volatility within these markets could change the Partnership's conclusion regarding whether goodwill is impaired.

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Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	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. Rather, income taxes are generally assessed at the partner level. There are some states in which the Partnership operates where it is subject to state and local income taxes. Substantially all of the income tax amounts reflected in the Partnership's condensed consolidated financial statements are related to the operations of Inland, Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf, all of which are entities subject to income taxes for federal and state purposes at the corporate level. The effective tax rates for these entities approximate the federal statutory rate of 35 percent. In taxable jurisdictions, the Partnership records deferred income taxes on all significant temporary differences between the book basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The net deferred tax liabilities reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are derived principally from the differences in the book and tax bases of properties, plants and equipment of Inland, Mid-Valley and West Texas Gulf.

Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

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



	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016

Credit Facilities	(in millions)
$2.50 billion Credit Facility, due March 2020 ⁽¹⁾	$	740		$	1,292
$1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, due December 2017 ⁽²⁾	630			630

Senior Notes
Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020	250			250
Senior Notes - 4.40%, due April 2021	600			600
Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022	300			300
Senior Notes - 3.45%, due January 2023	350			350
Senior Notes - 4.25% due April 2024	500			500
Senior Notes - 5.95%, due December 2025	400			400
Senior Notes - 3.90%, due July 2026	550			550
Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040	250			250
Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042	300			300
Senior Notes - 4.95%, due January 2043	350			350
Senior Notes - 5.30% due April 2044	700			700
Senior Notes - 5.35% due May 2045	800			800
Unamortized fair value adjustments ⁽³⁾	82			84
Total debt	6,802			7,356
Less:
Unamortized bond discount and debt issuance costs	(42		)	(43		)
Long-term debt	$	6,760		$	7,313


⁽¹⁾	Includes $128 and $50 million of commercial paper outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.


⁽²⁾	The $1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, including its $630 million term loan, is classified as long-term debt at March 31, 2017 as the Partnership has the ability and intent to refinance such borrowings on a long-term basis.


⁽³⁾	Represents fair value adjustments on senior notes resulting from the application of push-down accounting in connection with the acquisition of the Partnership's general partner by ETP on October 5, 2012.

Credit Facilities

The Partnership maintains a $2.50 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "$2.50 billion Credit Facility") which matures in March 2020. The $2.50 billion Credit Facility is used to fund the Partnership's working capital requirements, finance acquisitions and capital projects, and be used for general partnership purposes. The $2.50 billion Credit Facility contains an "accordion" feature, under which the total aggregate commitment may be extended to $3.25 billion under certain conditions. The $2.50 billion Credit Facility includes a segregated tranche of borrowings that are guaranteed by ETP, as well as a commercial paper program that is subject to the borrowing limits under the $2.50 billion Credit Facility. The $2.50 billion Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR or the Base Rate (as defined in the facility), each plus an applicable margin. The credit facility may be repaid at any time.

The $2.50 billion Credit Facility contains various covenants, including limitations on the creation of indebtedness and liens, and related to the operation and conduct of the business of the Partnership and its subsidiaries. The credit facility also limits the Partnership, on a rolling four quarter basis, to a maximum total consolidated debt to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA ratio, as defined in the underlying credit agreement, of 5.0 to 1, which can generally be increased to 5.5 to 1 during an acquisition period. The Partnership's ratio of total consolidated debt, excluding net unamortized fair value adjustments, to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was 4.2 to 1 at March 31, 2017, as calculated in accordance with the credit agreement.

In December 2016, the Partnership entered into an agreement for a 364-day maturity credit facility ("364-Day Credit Facility") with a total lending capacity of $1.0 billion, including a $630 million term loan. The terms of the 364-Day Credit Facility are similar to those of the $2.50 billion Credit Facility, including limitations on the creation of indebtedness, liens and financial covenants. The 364-Day Credit Facility is used to fund the Partnership's working capital requirements and for general partnership purposes. The facility bears interest at LIBOR or the Base Rate, as defined in the facility, each plus an applicable margin. In connection with the Partnership's merger with ETP, the 364-Day Credit Facility is expected to be terminated and repaid in the second quarter 2017.

See Note 2 for additional information on the Bakken Pipeline project-level financing.

Senior Notes

The Partnership had $175 million of 6.125 percent Senior Notes which matured and were repaid in May 2016, using borrowings under the $2.50 billion Credit Facility.

In July 2016, the Partnership issued $550 million of 3.90 percent Senior Notes (the "2026 Senior Notes"), due July 2026, for net proceeds of $544 million. The terms and conditions of the 2026 Senior Notes are comparable to those of the Partnership's other outstanding senior notes. The net proceeds from this offering were used to repay outstanding credit facility borrowings and for general partnership purposes.

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	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 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 March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were accrued liabilities for environmental remediation in the condensed consolidated balance sheets of $6 and $4 million, respectively. The accrued liabilities for environmental remediation do not include any amounts attributable to unasserted claims, since there are no unasserted claims that are probable of settlement or are reasonably estimable, nor have any recoveries from insurance been assumed. Charges against income for environmental remediation totaled $3 and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Partnership maintains insurance programs that cover certain of its existing or potential environmental liabilities. Claims for recovery of environmental liabilities and previous expenditures that are probable of realization were not material in relation to the Partnership's consolidated financial position at March 31, 2017. 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. Management believes it is reasonably possible that additional environmental remediation losses will be incurred. At March 31, 2017, the aggregate of the estimated maximum additional reasonably possible losses, which relate to numerous individual sites, totaled $14 million. The Partnership is a party to certain pending and threatened claims. Although the ultimate outcome of these claims cannot be ascertained at this time, nor can a range of reasonably possible losses be determined, it is reasonably possible that some portion of them could be resolved unfavorably for the Partnership. Management does not believe that any liabilities which may arise from such claims or the environmental matters discussed above would be material in relation to the Partnership's financial position, results of operations or cash flows at March 31, 2017. Furthermore, management does not believe that the overall costs for such matters will have a material impact, over an extended period of time, on the Partnership's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Sunoco, Inc. ("Sunoco") has indemnified the Partnership for 30 years for 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 also indemnified the Partnership for 100 percent of all losses asserted within the first 21 years after the closing of the IPO. Sunoco's share of the liability for claims asserted thereafter will decrease by 10 percent per year. For example, for a claim asserted during the twenty-third year after the 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 that Sunoco is not required to indemnify the Partnership. 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 Partnership's financial position, results of operations or cash flows at March 31, 2017. 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 financial position, results of operations or cash flows at March 31, 2017.

Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Equity

The changes in the number of common units outstanding from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 are as follows:



		Common Units
		(in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2016		268.8
Units issued in public offering		24.2
Units issued under ATM program		29.1
Units issued under incentive plans		0.3
Balance at December 31, 2016		322.4
Units issued in public offering		—
Units issued under ATM program		—
Units issued under incentive plans		—
Balance at March 31, 2017		322.4

The Partnership maintains an at-the-market equity offering program ("ATM" program) which allows it to issue common units directly to the public and raise capital in a timely and efficient manner to finance its growth capital program, while supporting the Partnership's investment grade credit ratings. There was no activity under the ATM program for the three months ended March 31, 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Partnership issued 12.1 million common units under this program, for proceeds of $301 million, net of $3 million in fees and commissions to managers.

In September and October 2016, the Partnership completed a public offering of 24.2 million total common units for net proceeds of $644 million. The net proceeds from this offering were used to partially fund the acquisition from Vitol (Note 3).

Formation of Permian Express Partners

In connection with the formation of PEP in February 2017, the Partnership recognized a noncontrolling interest of $988 million attributable to the fair value of ExxonMobil's proportionate ownership interest. See Note 2 for additional information.

Cash Distributions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

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 $0.0833 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 for the unitholders and the general partner for the minimum quarterly distribution are also applicable to the quarterly distribution amounts that are less than the minimum quarterly distribution.

The following table shows the target distribution levels and distribution "splits" between the general partner and the holders of the Partnership's common units through March 31, 2017:



			Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
	Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount		General Partner			Unitholders
Minimum Quarterly Distribution		$0.0750	1	%		99	%
First Target Distribution	up to	$0.0833	1	%		99	%
Second Target Distribution	above	$0.0833	14	%	⁽¹⁾	86	%
Second Target Distribution	up to	$0.0958	14	%	⁽¹⁾	86	%
Third Target Distribution	above	$0.0958	36	%	⁽¹⁾	64	%
Third Target Distribution	up to	$0.2638	36	%	⁽¹⁾	64	%
Thereafter	above	$0.2638	49	%	⁽¹⁾	51	%


⁽¹⁾	Includes general partner interest.

The distributions paid by the Partnership for the periods presented were as follows:



Cash Distribution Payment Date	Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit		Total Cash Distribution to the Limited Partners		Total Cash Distribution to the General Partner
			(in millions)		(in millions)
February 14, 2017	$	0.5200	$	167	$	105
November 14, 2016	$	0.5100	$	164	$	102
August 12, 2016	$	0.5000	$	149	$	98
May 13, 2016	$	0.4890	$	140	$	92
February 12, 2016	$	0.4790	$	131	$	85

In connection with the acquisition from Vitol, the Partnership's general partner executed an amendment to the Partnership's Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership in September 2016, which provides for a reduction to the incentive distributions the general partner receives from the Partnership. The reductions will total $60 million over a two-year period, recognized ratably over eight quarters, beginning with the third quarter 2016 cash distribution.

On April 28, 2017, Post-Merger ETP announced a quarterly cash distribution for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017 of $0.535 per common unit ($2.14 on an annualized basis). This cash distribution will be paid on May 15, 2017 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on May 10, 2017.

Management Incentive Plan	3 Months Ended
Management Incentive Plan	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Management Incentive Plan	Management Incentive Plan Sunoco Partners LLC, the general partner of SXL, has adopted the Sunoco Partners LLC Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated ("LTIP"). The LTIP, which was approved by unitholders and the board of directors in the fourth quarter 2015, authorized an additional 10.0 million common units to be available under the plan; added additional types of awards that can be granted under the plan, such as phantom unit awards, unit appreciation rights, unrestricted unit awards and other unit-based awards ("plan awards"); added a prohibition on repricing of unit options and unit appreciation rights without the approval of the unitholders; provided for termination of the plan at the earliest date it is terminated by the board of directors, the date no more units remain available for grants, and December 1, 2025; and incorporated certain other administrative changes. The LTIP benefits eligible employees and directors of the general partner and its affiliates 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 general partner's board of directors with respect to awards granted to the independent directors. The LTIP currently permits the grant of restricted units and unit options covering an additional 8.6 million common units. The Partnership issued less than 0.1 and 0.1 million common units under its long-term incentive plan, and recognized share-based compensation expense of $6 and $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Each of the outstanding restricted unit grants have tandem distribution equivalent rights which are recognized as a reduction to equity when earned.

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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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives and Risk Management

The Partnership is exposed to various risks, including volatility in the prices of the products that the Partnership markets, counterparty credit risk and changes in interest rates.

Price Risk Management

The Partnership is exposed to risks associated with changes in the market price of crude oil, NGLs and refined products. These risks are primarily associated with price volatility related to pre-existing or anticipated purchases, sales and storage. 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, NGLs 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) to not 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 do occur, the Partnership continuously manages the variance to a balanced position over a period of time.

The physical contracts related to the Partnership's commodity purchase and sale activities that qualify as derivatives have been designated as normal purchases and sales and are accounted for using accrual accounting under the United States' generally accepted accounting principles. The Partnership accounts for derivatives that do not qualify as normal purchases or sales at fair value. The Partnership currently does not utilize derivative instruments to manage its exposure to prices related to crude oil purchase and sale activities. All derivative balances are presented on a gross basis.

Pursuant to the Partnership's approved risk management policy, derivative contracts, such as swaps, futures and other derivative instruments, may be used to hedge or reduce exposure to price risk associated with acquired inventory or forecasted physical transactions. The Partnership utilizes derivative instruments to mitigate the risk associated with market movements in the price of NGLs, refined products, and other commodities as necessary. 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. The Partnership has not designated any of its derivative contracts as hedges for accounting purposes, therefore, all realized and unrealized gains and losses from these derivative contracts are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. All realized gains and losses associated with the Partnership's derivative contracts are recorded in earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction (either sales and other operating revenue, cost of products sold or operating expenses).

The Partnership had open derivative positions on approximately 3.9 and 9.2 million barrels of crude oil, NGLs and refined products at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2017 vary in duration but do not extend beyond one year. The Partnership records its derivatives at fair value based on observable market prices (levels 1 and 2). As of March 31, 2017, the fair value of the Partnership's derivative assets and liabilities were approximately $3 and $4 million, respectively, compared to $19 and $46 million at December 31, 2016. Derivative asset and liability balances are recorded in accounts receivable and accrued liabilities, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The following table sets forth the impact of derivatives on the Partnership's results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	(in millions)
Commodity contracts not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Sales and other operating revenue	$	(14	)	$	3
Cost of products sold	(3		)	(1		)
	$	(17	)	$	2

Credit Risk Management

The Partnership maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that management believes minimize the overall credit risk through credit analysis, credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. The credit positions of the Partnership's customers are analyzed prior to the extension of credit and periodically after credit has been extended. 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, as the counterparties may be similarly affected by changes in economic, regulatory or other conditions.

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-rate and variable-rate debt. At March 31, 2017, the Partnership had $1.4 billion of consolidated variable-rate borrowings under its credit facilities, including $128 million of commercial paper products and the $630 million term loan.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(n))
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Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Partnership applies fair value accounting for all assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value under current accounting rules. The assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are comprised primarily of derivative instruments. 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 FASB. The Partnership generally applies a "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 the Partnership's financial instruments has been determined based on management's assessment of available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The Partnership's current assets (other than derivatives and inventories) and current liabilities (other than derivatives) are financial instruments and most of these items are recorded at cost in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value of these financial instruments approximates 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 (Note 14). The estimated fair value of the Partnership's senior notes is determined using observable market prices, as these notes are actively traded (level 1). The estimated aggregate fair value of the senior notes at March 31, 2017 was $5.4 billion, compared to the carrying amount of $5.4 billion. The estimated aggregate fair value of the senior notes at December 31, 2016 was $5.4 billion, compared to the carrying amount of $5.4 billion. For further information regarding the Partnership's fair value measurements, see Notes 2, 3 and 14.

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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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segment Information

The following tables summarize condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income information for the Partnership's business segments and reconcile total segment Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to the Partnership for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(in millions)
Sales and other operating revenue ⁽¹⁾
Crude Oil	$	2,557		$	1,380
Natural Gas Liquids	385			233
Refined Products	277			164
Total sales and other operating revenue	$	3,219		$	1,777

Depreciation and amortization
Crude Oil	$	73		$	59
Natural Gas Liquids	27			21
Refined Products	25			26
Total depreciation and amortization	$	125		$	106

Impairment charge and other matters
Crude Oil	$	(7	)	$	24
Natural Gas Liquids	5			4
Refined Products	—			(2		)
Total impairment charge and other matters	$	(2	)	$	26

Adjusted EBITDA
Crude Oil	$	147		$	224
Natural Gas Liquids	82			74
Refined Products	49			51
Total Adjusted EBITDA	278			349
Interest expense, net	(40		)	(39		)
Depreciation and amortization expense	(125		)	(106		)
Impairment charge and other matters	2			(26		)
Provision for income taxes	(10		)	(5		)
Non-cash compensation expense	(6		)	(5		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity risk management activities	24			(13		)
Amortization of excess equity method investment	(1		)	(1		)
Proportionate share of unconsolidated affiliates' interest, depreciation and provision for income taxes	(10		)	(8		)
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate	483			—
Net Income	595			146
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10		)	(1		)
Net Income attributable to Partners	$	585		$	145


⁽¹⁾	Sales and other operating revenue includes the following amounts from ETP and its affiliates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
	(in millions)
Crude Oil	$	5	$	4
Natural Gas Liquids	49		49
Refined Products	94		56
Total sales and other operating revenue	$	148	$	109

The following table summarizes the identifiable assets for each segment as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(in millions)
Crude Oil	$	11,720	$	10,939
Natural Gas Liquids	5,290		4,937
Refined Products	2,740		2,795
Corporate and other assets ⁽¹⁾	186		178
Total identifiable assets	$	19,936	$	18,849


⁽¹⁾	Corporate and other assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, properties, plants and equipment and other assets.

- 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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

The Partnership serves as guarantor of the senior notes. These guarantees are full and unconditional. For the purposes of this 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 Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—			$	3,071		$	—		$	3,071
Affiliates	—		—				148			—			148
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate	—		—				483			—			483
Total Revenues	—		—				3,702			—			3,702
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	—		—				2,891			—			2,891
Operating expenses	—		—				21			—			21
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—		—				32			—			32
Depreciation and amortization expense	—		—				125			—			125
Impairment charge and other matters	—		—				(2		)	—			(2		)
Total Costs and Expenses	—		—				3,067			—			3,067
Operating Income	—		—				635			—			635
Interest cost and debt expense, net	—		(75		)		2			—			(73		)
Capitalized interest	—		33				—			—			33
Other income	—		—				10			—			10
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	585		628				—			(1,213		)	—
Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes	585		586				647			(1,213		)	605
Provision for income taxes	—		—				(10		)	—			(10		)
Net Income (Loss)	585		586				637			(1,213		)	595
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—				(10		)	—			(10		)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	585	$	586			$	627		$	(1,213	)	$	585

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	585	$	586		—	$	638		$	(1,213	)	$	596
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—				(10		)	—			(10		)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	585	$	586			$	628		$	(1,213	)	$	586

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	1,668		$	—		$	1,668
Affiliates	—		—			109			—			109
Total Revenues	—		—			1,777			—			1,777
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	—		—			1,413			—			1,413
Operating expenses	—		—			23			—			23
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—		—			26			—			26
Depreciation and amortization expense	—		—			106			—			106
Impairment charge and other matters	—		—			26			—			26
Total Costs and Expenses	—		—			1,594			—			1,594
Operating Income (Loss)	—		—			183			—			183
Interest cost and debt expense, net	—		(64		)	(1		)	—			(65		)
Capitalized interest	—		26			—			—			26
Other income	—		—			7			—			7
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	145		183			—			(328		)	—
Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes	145		145			189			(328		)	151
Provision for income taxes	—		—			(5		)	—			(5		)
Net Income (Loss)	145		145			184			(328		)	146
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	145	$	145		$	183		$	(328	)	$	145

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	145	$	145		$	185		$	(328	)	$	147
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	145	$	145		$	184		$	(328	)	$	146

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

March 31, 2017

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	38		$	—	$	—		$	38
Accounts receivable, net	—			—			1,877		—			1,877
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			40		—			40
Inventories	—			—			967		—			967
Other current assets	—			2			7		—			9
Total Current Assets	—			40			2,891		—			2,931
Properties, plants and equipment, net	—			—			13,149		—			13,149
Investment in affiliates	7,787			11,325			662		(19,112		)	662
Goodwill	—			—			1,613		—			1,613
Intangible assets, net	—			—			1,504		—			1,504
Other assets	—			4			73		—			77
Total Assets	$	7,787		$	11,369		$	19,892	$	(19,112	)	$	19,936
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	$	—		$	—		$	2,017	$	—		$	2,017
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	—			4			74		—			78
Accrued liabilities	—			25			305		—			330
Accrued taxes payable	—			—			44		—			44
Intercompany	(1,492		)	(3,207		)	4,699		—			—
Total Current Liabilities	(1,492		)	(3,178		)	7,139		—			2,469
Long-term debt	—			6,760			—		—			6,760
Other deferred credits and liabilities	—			—			130		—			130
Deferred income taxes	—			—			256		—			256
Total Liabilities	(1,492		)	3,582			7,525		—			9,615
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			15		—			15
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests	300			—			—		—			300
Total Equity	8,979			7,787			12,352		(19,112		)	10,006
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	7,787		$	11,369		$	19,892	$	(19,112	)	$	19,936

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

December 31, 2016

(in millions, audited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	41		$	—	$	—		$	41
Accounts receivable, net	—			—			1,555		—			1,555
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			44		—			44
Inventories	—			—			934		—			934
Note receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			301		—			301
Other current assets	—			2			29		—			31
Total Current Assets	—			43			2,863		—			2,906
Properties, plants and equipment, net	—			—			12,324		—			12,324
Investment in affiliates	7,199			10,664			952		(17,863		)	952
Goodwill	—			—			1,609		—			1,609
Intangible assets, net	—			—			977		—			977
Other assets	—			5			76		—			81
Total Assets	$	7,199		$	10,712		$	18,801	$	(17,863	)	$	18,849
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	$	—		$	—		$	1,750	$	—		$	1,750
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	—			4			59		—			63
Accrued liabilities	—			49			238		—			287
Accrued taxes payable	—			—			38		—			38
Intercompany	(1,761		)	(3,853		)	5,614		—			—
Total Current Liabilities	(1,761		)	(3,800		)	7,699		—			2,138
Long-term debt	—			7,313			—		—			7,313
Other deferred credits and liabilities	—			—			133		—			133
Deferred income taxes	—			—			257		—			257
Total Liabilities	(1,761		)	3,513			8,089		—			9,841
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			15		—			15
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests	300			—			—		—			300
Total Equity	8,660			7,199			10,697		(17,863		)	8,693
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	7,199		$	10,712		$	18,801	$	(17,863	)	$	18,849

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	585		$	560		$	185		$	(1,213	)	$	117
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	—			—			(395		)	—			(395		)
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	—			—			800			—			800
Change in note receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			301						301
Change in long-term note receivable	—			—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Intercompany	(309		)	(11		)	(893		)	1,213			—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(309		)	(11		)	(188		)	1,213			705
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(272		)	—			—			—			(272		)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(4		)	—			—			—			(4		)
Repayments under credit facilities	—			(1,725		)	—			—			(1,725		)
Borrowings under credit facilities	—			1,173			—			—			1,173
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	—			—			1			—			1
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	—			—			2			—			2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(276		)	(552		)	3			—			(825		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			(3		)	—			—			(3		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			41			—			—			41
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	38		$	—		$	—		$	38

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	145		$	127		$	176		$	(328	)	$	120
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	—			—			(580		)	—			(580		)
Change in long-term note receivable	—			—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Intercompany	(229		)	(501		)	402			328			—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(229		)	(501		)	(179		)	328			(581		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(216		)	—			—			—			(216		)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(1		)	—			—			—			(1		)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units	301			—			—			—			301
Repayments under credit facilities	—			(813		)	—			—			(813		)
Borrowings under credit facilities	—			1,193			—			—			1,193
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	—			—			3			—			3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	84			380			3			—			467
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			6			—			—			6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			37			—			—			37
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	43		$	—		$	—		$	43

- Definition

The entire disclosure for condensed financial information, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations of the registrant (parent company) as of the same dates or for the same periods for which audited consolidated financial statements are being presented. Alternatively, the details of this disclosure can be reported by the specific parent company taxonomy elements, indicating the appropriate date and period contexts in an instance document.

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Net Income Attributable to Partners per Limited Partner Unit (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Basic and Diluted Units



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017	2016
	(in millions)
Weighted average number of units outstanding, basic	331.8	282.5
Add effect of dilutive incentive awards	1.0	0.6
Weighted average number of units, diluted	332.8	283.1

Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

The components of inventories are as follows:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(in millions)
Crude oil	$	784	$	683
NGLs	84		126
Refined products	84		110
Refined products additives	2		3
Materials, supplies and other	13		12
Total Inventories	$	967	$	934

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Intangible Assets

The components of intangible assets are as follows:



	Weighted Average Amortization Period	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(in years)	(in millions)
Gross
Customer relationships	20	$	1,696		$	1,149
Technology	10	47			47
Total gross		1,743			1,196
Accumulated amortization
Customer relationships		(218		)	(199		)
Technology		(21		)	(20		)
Total accumulated amortization		(239		)	(219		)
Total Net		$	1,504		$	977

Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Partnership's Debt Balances

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



	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016

Credit Facilities	(in millions)
$2.50 billion Credit Facility, due March 2020 ⁽¹⁾	$	740		$	1,292
$1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, due December 2017 ⁽²⁾	630			630

Senior Notes
Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020	250			250
Senior Notes - 4.40%, due April 2021	600			600
Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022	300			300
Senior Notes - 3.45%, due January 2023	350			350
Senior Notes - 4.25% due April 2024	500			500
Senior Notes - 5.95%, due December 2025	400			400
Senior Notes - 3.90%, due July 2026	550			550
Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040	250			250
Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042	300			300
Senior Notes - 4.95%, due January 2043	350			350
Senior Notes - 5.30% due April 2044	700			700
Senior Notes - 5.35% due May 2045	800			800
Unamortized fair value adjustments ⁽³⁾	82			84
Total debt	6,802			7,356
Less:
Unamortized bond discount and debt issuance costs	(42		)	(43		)
Long-term debt	$	6,760		$	7,313


⁽¹⁾	Includes $128 and $50 million of commercial paper outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.


⁽²⁾	The $1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, including its $630 million term loan, is classified as long-term debt at March 31, 2017 as the Partnership has the ability and intent to refinance such borrowings on a long-term basis.


⁽³⁾	Represents fair value adjustments on senior notes resulting from the application of push-down accounting in connection with the acquisition of the Partnership's general partner by ETP on October 5, 2012.

Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Changes in Number of Units Outstanding

The changes in the number of common units outstanding from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 are as follows:



		Common Units
		(in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2016		268.8
Units issued in public offering		24.2
Units issued under ATM program		29.1
Units issued under incentive plans		0.3
Balance at December 31, 2016		322.4
Units issued in public offering		—
Units issued under ATM program		—
Units issued under incentive plans		—
Balance at March 31, 2017		322.4

Cash Distributions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule Of Distributions Made To General And Limited Partners

The following table shows the target distribution levels and distribution "splits" between the general partner and the holders of the Partnership's common units through March 31, 2017:



			Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
	Total Quarterly Distribution Target Amount		General Partner			Unitholders
Minimum Quarterly Distribution		$0.0750	1	%		99	%
First Target Distribution	up to	$0.0833	1	%		99	%
Second Target Distribution	above	$0.0833	14	%	⁽¹⁾	86	%
Second Target Distribution	up to	$0.0958	14	%	⁽¹⁾	86	%
Third Target Distribution	above	$0.0958	36	%	⁽¹⁾	64	%
Third Target Distribution	up to	$0.2638	36	%	⁽¹⁾	64	%
Thereafter	above	$0.2638	49	%	⁽¹⁾	51	%


⁽¹⁾	Includes general partner interest.

Schedule of Cash Distribution to Limited and General Partners

The distributions paid by the Partnership for the periods presented were as follows:



Cash Distribution Payment Date	Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit		Total Cash Distribution to the Limited Partners		Total Cash Distribution to the General Partner
			(in millions)		(in millions)
February 14, 2017	$	0.5200	$	167	$	105
November 14, 2016	$	0.5100	$	164	$	102
August 12, 2016	$	0.5000	$	149	$	98
May 13, 2016	$	0.4890	$	140	$	92
February 12, 2016	$	0.4790	$	131	$	85

Derivatives and Risk Management (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance

The following table sets forth the impact of derivatives on the Partnership's results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Location of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	(in millions)
Commodity contracts not designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Sales and other operating revenue	$	(14	)	$	3
Cost of products sold	(3		)	(1		)
	$	(17	)	$	2

Business Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Information



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(in millions)
Sales and other operating revenue ⁽¹⁾
Crude Oil	$	2,557		$	1,380
Natural Gas Liquids	385			233
Refined Products	277			164
Total sales and other operating revenue	$	3,219		$	1,777

Depreciation and amortization
Crude Oil	$	73		$	59
Natural Gas Liquids	27			21
Refined Products	25			26
Total depreciation and amortization	$	125		$	106

Impairment charge and other matters
Crude Oil	$	(7	)	$	24
Natural Gas Liquids	5			4
Refined Products	—			(2		)
Total impairment charge and other matters	$	(2	)	$	26

Adjusted EBITDA
Crude Oil	$	147		$	224
Natural Gas Liquids	82			74
Refined Products	49			51
Total Adjusted EBITDA	278			349
Interest expense, net	(40		)	(39		)
Depreciation and amortization expense	(125		)	(106		)
Impairment charge and other matters	2			(26		)
Provision for income taxes	(10		)	(5		)
Non-cash compensation expense	(6		)	(5		)
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity risk management activities	24			(13		)
Amortization of excess equity method investment	(1		)	(1		)
Proportionate share of unconsolidated affiliates' interest, depreciation and provision for income taxes	(10		)	(8		)
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate	483			—
Net Income	595			146
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10		)	(1		)
Net Income attributable to Partners	$	585		$	145


⁽¹⁾	Sales and other operating revenue includes the following amounts from ETP and its affiliates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
	(in millions)
Crude Oil	$	5	$	4
Natural Gas Liquids	49		49
Refined Products	94		56
Total sales and other operating revenue	$	148	$	109

Sales and Other Operating Revenue by Segment

Sales and other operating revenue includes the following amounts from ETP and its affiliates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
	(in millions)
Crude Oil	$	5	$	4
Natural Gas Liquids	49		49
Refined Products	94		56
Total sales and other operating revenue	$	148	$	109

Identifiable Assets by Segment

The following table summarizes the identifiable assets for each segment as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:



	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(in millions)
Crude Oil	$	11,720	$	10,939
Natural Gas Liquids	5,290		4,937
Refined Products	2,740		2,795
Corporate and other assets ⁽¹⁾	186		178
Total identifiable assets	$	19,936	$	18,849


⁽¹⁾	Corporate and other assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, properties, plants and equipment and other assets.

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—			$	3,071		$	—		$	3,071
Affiliates	—		—				148			—			148
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate	—		—				483			—			483
Total Revenues	—		—				3,702			—			3,702
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	—		—				2,891			—			2,891
Operating expenses	—		—				21			—			21
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—		—				32			—			32
Depreciation and amortization expense	—		—				125			—			125
Impairment charge and other matters	—		—				(2		)	—			(2		)
Total Costs and Expenses	—		—				3,067			—			3,067
Operating Income	—		—				635			—			635
Interest cost and debt expense, net	—		(75		)		2			—			(73		)
Capitalized interest	—		33				—			—			33
Other income	—		—				10			—			10
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	585		628				—			(1,213		)	—
Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes	585		586				647			(1,213		)	605
Provision for income taxes	—		—				(10		)	—			(10		)
Net Income (Loss)	585		586				637			(1,213		)	595
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—				(10		)	—			(10		)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	585	$	586			$	627		$	(1,213	)	$	585

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	585	$	586		—	$	638		$	(1,213	)	$	596
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—				(10		)	—			(10		)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	585	$	586			$	628		$	(1,213	)	$	586

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$	—	$	—		$	1,668		$	—		$	1,668
Affiliates	—		—			109			—			109
Total Revenues	—		—			1,777			—			1,777
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	—		—			1,413			—			1,413
Operating expenses	—		—			23			—			23
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—		—			26			—			26
Depreciation and amortization expense	—		—			106			—			106
Impairment charge and other matters	—		—			26			—			26
Total Costs and Expenses	—		—			1,594			—			1,594
Operating Income (Loss)	—		—			183			—			183
Interest cost and debt expense, net	—		(64		)	(1		)	—			(65		)
Capitalized interest	—		26			—			—			26
Other income	—		—			7			—			7
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	145		183			—			(328		)	—
Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes	145		145			189			(328		)	151
Provision for income taxes	—		—			(5		)	—			(5		)
Net Income (Loss)	145		145			184			(328		)	146
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	145	$	145		$	183		$	(328	)	$	145

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	145	$	145		$	185		$	(328	)	$	147
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Partners	$	145	$	145		$	184		$	(328	)	$	146

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

March 31, 2017

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	38		$	—	$	—		$	38
Accounts receivable, net	—			—			1,877		—			1,877
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			40		—			40
Inventories	—			—			967		—			967
Other current assets	—			2			7		—			9
Total Current Assets	—			40			2,891		—			2,931
Properties, plants and equipment, net	—			—			13,149		—			13,149
Investment in affiliates	7,787			11,325			662		(19,112		)	662
Goodwill	—			—			1,613		—			1,613
Intangible assets, net	—			—			1,504		—			1,504
Other assets	—			4			73		—			77
Total Assets	$	7,787		$	11,369		$	19,892	$	(19,112	)	$	19,936
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	$	—		$	—		$	2,017	$	—		$	2,017
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	—			4			74		—			78
Accrued liabilities	—			25			305		—			330
Accrued taxes payable	—			—			44		—			44
Intercompany	(1,492		)	(3,207		)	4,699		—			—
Total Current Liabilities	(1,492		)	(3,178		)	7,139		—			2,469
Long-term debt	—			6,760			—		—			6,760
Other deferred credits and liabilities	—			—			130		—			130
Deferred income taxes	—			—			256		—			256
Total Liabilities	(1,492		)	3,582			7,525		—			9,615
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			15		—			15
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests	300			—			—		—			300
Total Equity	8,979			7,787			12,352		(19,112		)	10,006
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	7,787		$	11,369		$	19,892	$	(19,112	)	$	19,936

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

December 31, 2016

(in millions, audited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	41		$	—	$	—		$	41
Accounts receivable, net	—			—			1,555		—			1,555
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			44		—			44
Inventories	—			—			934		—			934
Note receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			301		—			301
Other current assets	—			2			29		—			31
Total Current Assets	—			43			2,863		—			2,906
Properties, plants and equipment, net	—			—			12,324		—			12,324
Investment in affiliates	7,199			10,664			952		(17,863		)	952
Goodwill	—			—			1,609		—			1,609
Intangible assets, net	—			—			977		—			977
Other assets	—			5			76		—			81
Total Assets	$	7,199		$	10,712		$	18,801	$	(17,863	)	$	18,849
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	$	—		$	—		$	1,750	$	—		$	1,750
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	—			4			59		—			63
Accrued liabilities	—			49			238		—			287
Accrued taxes payable	—			—			38		—			38
Intercompany	(1,761		)	(3,853		)	5,614		—			—
Total Current Liabilities	(1,761		)	(3,800		)	7,699		—			2,138
Long-term debt	—			7,313			—		—			7,313
Other deferred credits and liabilities	—			—			133		—			133
Deferred income taxes	—			—			257		—			257
Total Liabilities	(1,761		)	3,513			8,089		—			9,841
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			15		—			15
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests	300			—			—		—			300
Total Equity	8,660			7,199			10,697		(17,863		)	8,693
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	7,199		$	10,712		$	18,801	$	(17,863	)	$	18,849

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	585		$	560		$	185		$	(1,213	)	$	117
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	—			—			(395		)	—			(395		)
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	—			—			800			—			800
Change in note receivable, affiliated companies	—			—			301						301
Change in long-term note receivable	—			—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Intercompany	(309		)	(11		)	(893		)	1,213			—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(309		)	(11		)	(188		)	1,213			705
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(272		)	—			—			—			(272		)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(4		)	—			—			—			(4		)
Repayments under credit facilities	—			(1,725		)	—			—			(1,725		)
Borrowings under credit facilities	—			1,173			—			—			1,173
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	—			—			1			—			1
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	—			—			2			—			2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(276		)	(552		)	3			—			(825		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			(3		)	—			—			(3		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			41			—			—			41
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	38		$	—		$	—		$	38

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

(in millions, unaudited)



	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$	145		$	127		$	176		$	(328	)	$	120
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	—			—			(580		)	—			(580		)
Change in long-term note receivable	—			—			(1		)	—			(1		)
Intercompany	(229		)	(501		)	402			328			—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(229		)	(501		)	(179		)	328			(581		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(216		)	—			—			—			(216		)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(1		)	—			—			—			(1		)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units	301			—			—			—			301
Repayments under credit facilities	—			(813		)	—			—			(813		)
Borrowings under credit facilities	—			1,193			—			—			1,193
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	—			—			3			—			3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	84			380			3			—			467
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			6			—			—			6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			37			—			—			37
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	43		$	—		$	—		$	43

Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 state	Apr. 28, 2017 shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of states with operations \| state	39
Minimum voting interest for controlling financial interest (greater than)	50.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Unit conversion ratio		1.5
Common units issued		845,000,000

Change in Business and Other Matters - Additional Information (Detail) bbl in Thousands, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 15, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Oct. 08, 2015 USD ($) shares bbl
Changes In Business And Other Matters [Line Items]
Contributions to joint venture		$ 662			$ 952
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate		800	$ 0
Note receivable, affiliated companies		0			301
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate (Note 2)		483	$ 0
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		$ 988
Bayou Bridge [Member]
Changes In Business And Other Matters [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		30.00%
Parent company's ownership percentage in joint venture		30.00%
Bakken Pipeline [Member]
Changes In Business And Other Matters [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	15.30%						30.00%
Pipeline throughput capacity, in barrels \| bbl							450
Pipeline throughput capacity, target, in barrels \| bbl							570
Contributions to joint venture							$ 382
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						$ 2,500
Revolving credit facility, limited borrowing capacity						$ 1,100
Revolving credit facility, outstanding borrowings		$ 2,500
Equity method investment, percentage sold	49.00%
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	$ 800
Note receivable, affiliated companies					$ 301
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate (Note 2)		483
Common Class B [Member] \| Bakken Pipeline [Member]
Changes In Business And Other Matters [Line Items]
Class B units issued (in units) \| shares							9.4
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. and Energy Transfer Partners [Member] \| Bakken Pipeline [Member]
Changes In Business And Other Matters [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	38.25%
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	$ 2,000
Permian Express Partners LLC [Member]
Changes In Business And Other Matters [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage				85.00%
Cash, increase attributable to formation of joint venture		2
Property, plant and equipment, increase attributable to formation of joint venture		435
Intangible assets, increase attributable to formation of joint venture		547
Goodwill, increase attributable to formation of joint venture		4
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		$ 988

Acquisitions - Additional Details (Details) bbl in Millions, $ in Millions	Nov. 01, 2016 USD ($) bbl	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Properties, plants and equipment, net		$ 13,149	$ 12,324
Intangible assets, net		1,504	977
Goodwill		$ 1,613	$ 1,609
Permian Express Terminal LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired	50.00%
Step acquisition, ownership percentage subsequent to acquisition	100.00%
Vitol Crude Oil [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, purchase price, excluding working capital	$ 760
Terminal storage capacity, in barrels \| bbl	2
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	$ 769
Net working capital	13
Properties, plants and equipment, net	286
Intangible assets, net	313
Goodwill	251
Gain on investment in affiliate	$ 41

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Limited partner interest held by parent	23.00%

Net Income Attributable to Partners per Limited Partner Unit - Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Basic and Diluted Units (Detail) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average number of units outstanding, basic (in shares)	331.8	282.5
Add effect of dilutive incentive awards (in shares)	1.0	0.6
Weighted average number of units, diluted (in shares)	332.8	283.1

Net Income Attributable to Partners per Limited Partner Unit - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / PartnershipUnit	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Maximum incentive percentage distribution received by general partner	50.00%
Incentive distribution, minimum threshold (in dollars per unit) \| $ / PartnershipUnit	0.0833
Net income (loss) allocated to General Partners	$ 113	$ 90
Percentage of net income attributable to partners	19.00%	62.00%
Decrease attributable to Class B units		$ 4

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Crude oil	$ 784	$ 683
NGLs	84	126
Refined products	84	110
Refined products additives	2	3
Materials, supplies and other	13	12
Total Inventories	$ 967	$ 934

Inventories - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Crude Oil Segment [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Lower of cost or market reserves	$ 226	$ 233
Natural Gas Liquids Segment [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Lower of cost or market reserves	$ 22	$ 17

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total gross	$ 1,743	$ 1,196
Total accumulated amortization	(239)	(219)
Total Net	$ 1,504	$ 977
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	20 years	18 years
Total gross	$ 1,696	$ 1,149
Total accumulated amortization	$ (218)	$ (199)
Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	10 years	10 years
Total gross	$ 47	$ 47
Total accumulated amortization	$ (21)	$ (20)

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets, period increase	$ 547
Amortization expense of intangible assets	20	$ 13
Forecasted annual amortization expense in 2017	89
Forecasted annual amortization expense in 2018	91
Forecasted annual amortization expense in 2019	91
Forecasted annual amortization expense in 2020	91
Forecasted annual amortization expense in 2021	91
Goodwill	1,613		$ 1,609
Goodwill, period increase	$ 4

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate	35.00%

Debt - Partnership's Debt Balances (Detail) - USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Jul. 31, 2016

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

$ 5,400,000,000

Unamortized fair value adjustments

^[1]

82,000,000

84,000,000

Total debt

6,802,000,000

7,356,000,000

Less: Unamortized bond discount

(42,000,000)

(43,000,000)

Long-term debt

6,760,000,000

7,313,000,000

$2.5 billion Credit Facility, due March 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Revolving credit facility, outstanding borrowings

^[2]

740,000,000

1,292,000,000

$1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, due December 2017 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Revolving credit facility, outstanding borrowings

^[2]

630,000,000

Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

250,000,000

Senior Notes - 4.40%, due April 2021 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

600,000,000

Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

300,000,000

Senior Notes - 3.45%, due January 2023 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

350,000,000

Senior Notes - 4.25%, due April 2024 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

500,000,000

Senior Notes - 5.95%, due December 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

400,000,000

Senior Notes - 3.90%, due July 2026 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

550,000,000

$ 550,000,000

Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

250,000,000

Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

300,000,000

Senior Notes - 4.95%, due January 2043 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

350,000,000

Senior Notes - 5.30%, due April 2044 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

700,000,000

Senior Notes - 5.35%, due May 2045 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior notes

$ 800,000,000

[1]	Represents fair value adjustments on senior notes resulting from the application of push-down accounting in connection with the acquisition of the Partnership's general partner by ETP on October 5, 2012.
[2]	Includes $128 and $50 million of commercial paper outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Debt - Partnership's Debt Balances (Phantoms) (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 128,000,000	$ 50,000,000		$ 50,000,000
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,173,000,000	630,000,000	$ 1,193,000,000
$2.5 billion Credit Facility, due March 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 2,500,000,000.0	2,500,000,000.0		$ 2,500,000,000.0		$ 2,500,000,000.00
Debt instrument maturity	March 2020			March 2020
$1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, due December 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 1,000,000,000.00	1,000,000,000.0		$ 1,000,000,000.0
Borrowings under credit facilities		$ 630,000,000
Debt instrument maturity	December 2017			December 2017
Senior Notes - 5.50%, due February 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	5.50%	5.50%		5.50%
Debt instrument maturity	February 2020			February 2020
Senior Notes - 4.40%, due April 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	4.40%	4.40%		4.40%
Debt instrument maturity	April 2021			April 2021
Senior Notes - 4.65%, due February 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	4.65%	4.65%		4.65%
Debt instrument maturity	February 2022			February 2022
Senior Notes - 3.45%, due January 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	3.45%	3.45%		3.45%
Debt instrument maturity	January 2023			January 2023
Senior Notes - 4.25%, due April 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	4.25%	4.25%		4.25%
Debt instrument maturity	April 2024			April 2024
Senior Notes - 5.95%, due December 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	5.95%	5.95%		5.95%
Debt instrument maturity	December 2025			December 2025
Senior Notes - 3.90%, due July 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	3.90%	3.90%		3.90%	3.90%
Debt instrument maturity	July 2026			July 2026
Senior Notes - 6.85%, due February 2040 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	6.85%	6.85%		6.85%
Debt instrument maturity	February 2040			February 2040
Senior Notes - 6.10%, due February 2042 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	6.10%	6.10%		6.10%
Debt instrument maturity	February 2042			February 2042
Senior Notes - 4.95%, due January 2043 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	4.95%	4.95%		4.95%
Debt instrument maturity	January 2043			January 2043
Senior Notes - 5.30%, due April 2044 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	5.30%	5.30%		5.30%
Debt instrument maturity	April 2044			April 2044
Senior Notes - 5.35%, due May 2045 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	5.35%	5.35%		5.35%
Debt instrument maturity	May 2045			May 2045

Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)	May 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity under certain conditions			$ 3,250,000,000.00
Borrowings under credit facilities			1,173,000,000	$ 630,000,000	$ 1,193,000,000
Senior notes			5,400,000,000	5,400,000,000
$2.5 billion Credit Facility, due March 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility			$ 2,500,000,000.0	2,500,000,000.0		$ 2,500,000,000.00
Increased consolidated debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio, high end of range			5.0
Ratio of total debt to EBITDA range high (during acquisition period)			5.50
Ratio of total debt to EBITDA			4.2
$1.0 billion 364-Day Credit Facility, due December 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility			$ 1,000,000,000.00	1,000,000,000.0
Borrowings under credit facilities				$ 630,000,000
Senior Notes - 6.125%, due May 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of senior notes		$ 175,000,000
Senior notes, interest rate		6.125%
Senior Notes - 3.90%, due July 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, interest rate	3.90%		3.90%	3.90%
Senior notes	$ 550,000,000		$ 550,000,000	$ 550,000,000
Net proceeds from long-term debt issuance	$ 544,000,000

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, noncurrent	$ 6		$ 4
Charges against income for environmental remediation	3	$ 2
Estimated maximum additional reasonable possible losses	$ 14
Indemnified period for the partnership from environmental and toxic tort liabilities, years	30 years
Percent indemnification for first 21 years after IPO	100.00%
Time period of one hundred percent indemnification after IPO, years	21 years
Annual decrease of partnership liability for claims asserted	10.00%

Equity - Changes in Number of Units Outstanding (Detail) - shares shares in Millions	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Units issued under incentive plans (in units)		0.1	0.1
Common Units [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance		322.4	268.8	268.8
Units issued under incentive plans (in units)		0.0		0.3
Ending Balance		322.4		322.4
Overnight Public Offering [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Limited partner units issued to the public (in units)	24.2
Overnight Public Offering [Member] \| Common Units [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Limited partner units issued to the public (in units)		0.0		24.2
At-the-Market Offering [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Limited partner units issued to the public (in units)			12.1
At-the-Market Offering [Member] \| Common Units [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Limited partner units issued to the public (in units)		0.0		29.1

Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Units Outstanding [Line Items]
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units		$ 0	$ 301
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		988
At-the-Market Offering [Member]
Units Outstanding [Line Items]
Limited partner units issued to the public (in units)			12.1
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units			$ 301
ATM fees			$ 3
Overnight Public Offering [Member]
Units Outstanding [Line Items]
Limited partner units issued to the public (in units)	24.2
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units	$ 644
Permian Express Partners LLC [Member]
Units Outstanding [Line Items]
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		$ 988

Cash Distributions - Schedule of Cash Distribution to Limited and General Partners (Detail) - Cash Distribution [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Feb. 14, 2017	Nov. 14, 2016	Aug. 12, 2016	May 13, 2016	Feb. 12, 2016
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Cash Distribution per Limited Partner Unit (usd per unit)	$ 0.52	$ 0.51	$ 0.5	$ 0.489	$ 0.4790
Total Cash Distribution to the Limited Partners	$ 167	$ 164	$ 149	$ 140	$ 131
Total Cash Distribution to the General Partner	$ 105	$ 102	$ 98	$ 92	$ 85

Cash Distributions - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2017 $ / shares	Oct. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 $ / PartnershipUnit
Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items]
Incentive distribution, minimum threshold (in dollars per unit) \| $ / PartnershipUnit			0.0833
Maximum incentive percentage distribution received by general partner			50.00%
Reduction of incentive distribution rights \| $		$ 60
Dividend Declared [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Partners Capital And Distributions [Line Items]
Distribution made to member or limited partner, distributions declared, per unit	$ 0.535
Distribution made to member or limited partner, distributions declared, per unit, annualized	$ 2.14

Management Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Number of additional units authorized under the LTIP			10.0
Number of units available for grant under the LTIP	8.6
Units issued under incentive plans (in units) (less than 0.1 million units issued for the three months ended March 31, 2017)	0.1	0.1
Non-cash compensation expense	$ 6	$ 5

Derivatives and Risk Management - Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance (Detail) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	$ (17)	$ 2
Commodity [Member] \| Sales And Other Operating Revenue [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	(14)	3
Commodity [Member] \| Cost Of Products Sold [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings	$ (3)	$ (1)

Derivatives and Risk Management - Additional Information (Detail) bbl in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) bbl	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) bbl	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative positions of crude oil, refined products and NGLs, barrels \| bbl	3.9	9.2
Derivative assets	$ 3	$ 19
Derivative liabilities	4	46
Variable-rate borrowings under revolving credit facilities	1,400
Commercial paper	128	50
Borrowings under credit facilities	$ 1,173	$ 630	$ 1,193
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, maximum remaining maturity	1 year

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Billions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of the senior notes	$ 5.4	$ 5.4
Senior notes carrying amount	$ 5.4	$ 5.4

Business Segment Information - Segment Reporting Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Mar. 31, 2016

Sales and other operating revenue (1)

Total sales and other operating revenue

^[1]

$ 3,219

$ 1,777

Depreciation and amortization

Total depreciation and amortization

125

106

Impairment charge and other matters [Abstract]

Total impairment charge and other matters

(26)

Adjusted EBITDA

Total Adjusted EBITDA

278

349

Interest expense, net

(40)

(39)

Depreciation and amortization expense

(125)

(106)

Total impairment charge and other matters

(26)

Provision for income taxes

(10)

(5)

Non-cash compensation expense

(6)

(5)

Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity risk management activities

(13)

Amortization of excess equity method investment

(1)

Proportionate share of unconsolidated affiliates' interest, depreciation and provision for income taxes

(10)

(8)

Gain on sale of investment in affiliate (Note 2)

483

Net Income

595

146

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(10)

(1)

Net Income Attributable to Partners

585

145

Crude Oil Segment [Member]

Sales and other operating revenue (1)

Total sales and other operating revenue

^[1]

2,557

1,380

Depreciation and amortization

Total depreciation and amortization

Impairment charge and other matters [Abstract]

Total impairment charge and other matters

(24)

Adjusted EBITDA

Total Adjusted EBITDA

147

224

Depreciation and amortization expense

(73)

(59)

Total impairment charge and other matters

(24)

Natural Gas Liquids Segment [Member]

Sales and other operating revenue (1)

Total sales and other operating revenue

^[1]

385

233

Depreciation and amortization

Total depreciation and amortization

Impairment charge and other matters [Abstract]

Total impairment charge and other matters

(5)

(4)

Adjusted EBITDA

Total Adjusted EBITDA

Depreciation and amortization expense

(27)

(21)

Total impairment charge and other matters

(5)

(4)

Refined Products Segment [Member]

Sales and other operating revenue (1)

Total sales and other operating revenue

^[1]

277

164

Depreciation and amortization

Total depreciation and amortization

Impairment charge and other matters [Abstract]

Total impairment charge and other matters

Adjusted EBITDA

Total Adjusted EBITDA

Depreciation and amortization expense

(25)

(26)

Total impairment charge and other matters

$ 0

$ 2

[1]

Sales and other operating revenue includes the following amounts from ETP and its affiliates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (in millions)Crude Oil $5 $4Natural Gas Liquids 49 49Refined Products 94 56Total sales and other operating revenue $148 $109

Business Segment Information - Sales and Other Operating Revenue by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total sales and other operating revenue	$ 148	$ 109
Crude Oil Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total sales and other operating revenue	5	4
Natural Gas Liquids Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total sales and other operating revenue	49	49
Refined Products Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total sales and other operating revenue	$ 94	$ 56

Business Segment Information - Identifiable Assets by Segment (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Mar. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Total identifiable assets

$ 19,936

$ 18,849

Crude Oil Segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Total identifiable assets

11,720

10,939

Natural Gas Liquids Segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Total identifiable assets

5,290

4,937

Refined Products Segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Total identifiable assets

2,740

2,795

Corporate and Other [Member]

Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Total identifiable assets

^[1]

$ 186

$ 178

[1]	Corporate and other assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, properties, plants and equipment and other assets.

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	$ 3,071	$ 1,668
Affiliates	148	109
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate (Note 2)	483	0
Total Revenues	3,702	1,777
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	2,891	1,413
Operating expenses	21	23
Selling, general and administrative expenses	32	26
Depreciation and amortization expense	125	106
Impairment charge and other matters	(2)	26
Total Costs and Expenses	3,067	1,594
Operating Income	635	183
Interest cost and debt expense, net	(73)	(65)
Capitalized interest	33	26
Other income	10	7
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	605	151
Provision for income taxes	(10)	(5)
Net Income	595	146
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	(1)
Net Income Attributable to Partners	585	145
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	596	147
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	(1)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Partners L.P.	586	146
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Costs and Expenses
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	585	145
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	585	145
Net Income	585	145
Net Income Attributable to Partners	585	145
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	585	145
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Partners L.P.	585	145
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Costs and Expenses
Interest cost and debt expense, net	(75)	(64)
Capitalized interest	33	26
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	628	183
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	586	145
Net Income	586	145
Net Income Attributable to Partners	586	145
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	586	145
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Partners L.P.	586	145
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Sales and other operating revenue:
Unaffiliated customers	3,071	1,668
Affiliates	148	109
Gain on sale of investment in affiliate (Note 2)	483
Total Revenues	3,702	1,777
Costs and Expenses
Cost of products sold	2,891	1,413
Operating expenses	21	23
Selling, general and administrative expenses	32	26
Depreciation and amortization expense	125	106
Impairment charge and other matters	(2)	26
Total Costs and Expenses	3,067	1,594
Operating Income	635	183
Interest cost and debt expense, net	2	(1)
Other income	10	7
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	647	189
Provision for income taxes	(10)	(5)
Net Income	637	184
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	(1)
Net Income Attributable to Partners	627	183
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	638	185
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	(1)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Partners L.P.	628	184
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Costs and Expenses
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(1,213)	(328)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	(1,213)	(328)
Net Income	(1,213)	(328)
Net Income Attributable to Partners	(1,213)	(328)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,213)	(328)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Partners L.P.	$ (1,213)	$ (328)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 38	$ 41	$ 43	$ 37
Accounts receivable, net	1,877	1,555
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	40	44
Inventories	967	934
Note receivable, affiliated companies	0	301
Other current assets	9	31
Total Current Assets	2,931	2,906
Properties, plants and equipment, net	13,149	12,324
Investment in affiliates	662	952
Goodwill	1,613	1,609
Intangible assets, net	1,504	977
Other assets	77	81
Total Assets	19,936	18,849
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	2,017	1,750
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	78	63
Accrued liabilities	330	287
Accrued taxes payable	44	38
Intercompany	0	0
Total Current Liabilities	2,469	2,138
Long-term debt	6,760	7,313
Other deferred credits and liabilities	130	133
Deferred income taxes	256	257
Total Liabilities	9,615	9,841
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	15	15
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests	300	300
Total Equity	10,006	8,693	7,790	7,555
Total Liabilities and Equity	19,936	18,849
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Assets
Total Current Assets	0	0
Investment in affiliates	7,787	7,199
Total Assets	7,787	7,199
Liabilities and Equity
Accrued liabilities		0
Intercompany	(1,492)	(1,761)
Total Current Liabilities	(1,492)	(1,761)
Total Liabilities	(1,492)	(1,761)
Redeemable Limited Partners' interests	300	300
Total Equity	8,979	8,660
Total Liabilities and Equity	7,787	7,199
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	38	41	43	37
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies		0
Other current assets	2	2
Total Current Assets	40	43
Investment in affiliates	11,325	10,664
Other assets	4	5
Total Assets	11,369	10,712
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable		0
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	4	4
Accrued liabilities	25	49
Intercompany	(3,207)	(3,853)
Total Current Liabilities	(3,178)	(3,800)
Long-term debt	6,760	7,313
Total Liabilities	3,582	3,513
Total Equity	7,787	7,199
Total Liabilities and Equity	11,369	10,712
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts receivable, net	1,877	1,555
Accounts receivable, affiliated companies	40	44
Inventories	967	934
Note receivable, affiliated companies		301
Other current assets	7	29
Total Current Assets	2,891	2,863
Properties, plants and equipment, net	13,149	12,324
Investment in affiliates	662	952
Goodwill	1,613	1,609
Intangible assets, net	1,504	977
Other assets	73	76
Total Assets	19,892	18,801
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	2,017	1,750
Accounts payable, affiliated companies	74	59
Accrued liabilities	305	238
Accrued taxes payable	44	38
Intercompany	4,699	5,614
Total Current Liabilities	7,139	7,699
Long-term debt	0	0
Other deferred credits and liabilities	130	133
Deferred income taxes	256	257
Total Liabilities	7,525	8,089
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	15	15
Total Equity	12,352	10,697
Total Liabilities and Equity	19,892	18,801
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Assets
Investment in affiliates	(19,112)	(17,863)
Total Assets	(19,112)	(17,863)
Liabilities and Equity
Total Equity	(19,112)	(17,863)
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ (19,112)	$ (17,863)

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	$ 117		$ 120
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(395)		(580)
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	800		0
Change in note receivable, affiliated companies	301		0
Change in long-term note receivable	(1)		(1)
Intercompany	0		0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	705		(581)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(272)		(216)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(4)		(1)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units	0		301
Repayments under credit facilities	(1,725)		(813)
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,173	$ 630	1,193
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	1		3
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	2		0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(825)		467
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(3)		6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	41		37
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	38	41	43
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	585		145
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Intercompany	(309)		(229)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(309)		(229)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions paid to limited and general partners	(272)		(216)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(4)		(1)
Net proceeds from issuance of limited partner units			301
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(276)		84
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	560		127
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Intercompany	(11)		(501)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(11)		(501)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments under credit facilities	(1,725)		(813)
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,173		1,193
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(552)		380
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(3)		6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	41		37
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	38	41	43
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	185		176
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(395)		(580)
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliate	800
Change in note receivable, affiliated companies	301
Change in long-term note receivable	(1)		(1)
Intercompany	(893)		402
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(188)		(179)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Contributions attributable to acquisition from affiliate	1		3
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	3		3
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	$ 0	0
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities	(1,213)		(328)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Intercompany	1,213		328
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$ 1,213		$ 328