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Equity, Capital and Other Interests - Changes in Redemption Value of Redeemable Limited Partners Interest (Details) - ERPOP [Member] $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Redeemable Limited Partners | $ 442,092
Limited Partners Change In Redemption Value | (50,766)
Limited Partners Change In Carrying Value | (31,593)
Redeemable Limited Partners | $ 359,733

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- Definition Represents the change in the proportional relationship between the carrying values of capital associated with general partner units relative to that of the Limited Partners. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Change in the value of Redeemable Limited Partners Units as a result of changes in the fair value of the company's common shares during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The greater of carrying value (book value) or fair market value of an entity's issued and outstanding Units which is not included within Partner's Capital in Capital. Represents a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the units to another class of equity. + References No definition available. + Details
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