Transactions With Affiliates (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 2 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 05, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Interest Expense, Long-term Debt $ 12.2        
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Interest 1.0        
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 1.07%   1.07%    
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings 0.2        
Accounts receivable-affiliated 833.7   833.7    
Revolving credit facility 2,600   2,600    
Transportation and Storage Services          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable-affiliated 17.5   17.5    
Predecessor [Member]          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Interest Expense, Long-term Debt   12.2      
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, Capitalized Interest   1.2      
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate   0.67%      
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings   1.1      
Accounts receivable-affiliated       153.8  
Predecessor [Member] | Transportation and Storage Services          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable-affiliated       28.8  
Columbia OpCo          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Reimbursement of Preformation Capital     500.0    
Money Pool          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable-affiliated 816.2   816.2    
Revolving credit facility 750   750    
Money Pool | Predecessor [Member]          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable-affiliated       125.0  
Revolving Credit Facility          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Revolving credit facility $ 1,500   $ 1,500   $ 500
Notes Due 2016 [1]          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Dec. 31, 2016        
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Basis Spread on Variable Rate 1.00%        
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Notes Due 2016 [1]          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Basis Spread on Variable Rate 1.50%