| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2402402 - Disclosure - Inventory (Details) (https://www.aes.com/role/InventoryDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000874761 (https://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-12-31 | 2012-12-31 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Coal, fuel oil and other raw materials | ||
Spare parts and supplies | ||
Total | 684,000,000 | 719,000,000 |