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Equity and Distributions, Distributions (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Distributions to Partners [Abstract] |  |
Quarterly percentage increase in distribution per unit | 1.70% |
Cash Distribution [Member] | First Quarter 2020 Distribution [Member] |  |
Distributions to Partners [Abstract] |  |
Distribution Per Common Unit (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.4450 |
Cash Distribution [Member] | Forecast [Member] |  |
Distributions to Partners [Abstract] |  |
Distribution Per Common Unit (in dollars per unit) |  | $ 1.78

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