v3.8.0.1
DEI Document - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
May 04, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001276187  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,079,145,561