| Years Ended December 31, | |||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
| Operating Revenues | |||
| Transportation, storage and processing of natural gas | $2,565 | $2,343 | $2,200 |
| Distribution of natural gas | 1,451 | 1,731 | 1,664 |
| Sales of natural gas liquids | 389 | 772 | 601 |
| Other | 147 | 228 | 239 |
| Total operating revenues | 4,552 | 5,074 | 4,704 |
| Operating Expenses | |||
| Natural gas and petroleum products purchased | 1,098 | 1,586 | 1,416 |
| Operating, maintenance and other | 1,406 | 1,481 | 1,357 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 584 | 569 | 518 |
| Total operating expenses | 3,088 | 3,636 | 3,291 |
| Gains on Sales of Other Assets and Other, Net | 11 | 42 | 13 |
| Operating Income | 1,475 | 1,480 | 1,426 |
| Other Income and Expenses | Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 369 | 778 | 596 |
| Other income and expenses, net | 37 | 66 | 53 |
| Total other income and expenses | 406 | 844 | 649 |
| Interest Expense | 610 | 636 | 633 |
| Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | 1,271 | 1,688 | 1,442 |
| Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations | 353 | 496 | 440 |
| Income From Continuing Operations | 918 | 1,192 | 1,002 |
| Income From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax | 5 | 2 | 25 |
| Net Income | 923 | 1,194 | 1,027 |
| Net Income – Noncontrolling Interests | 75 | 65 | 70 |
| Net Income – Controlling Interests | $ 848 | $1,129 | $ 957 |
| Earnings per Common Share | |||
| Basic | $ 1.32 | $ 1.82 | $ 1.51 |
| Diluted | $ 1.32 | $ 1.81 | $ 1.51 |
| Dividends per Common Share | $ 1.00 | $ 0.96 | $ 0.88 |