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Commitments and Contingencies - Joint Venture Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Investment in joint venture |  | $ 3.2 | $ 0.0
Coffeyville Resources Pipeline, LLC | Velocity Pipeline Partners, LLC |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Joint venture interest | 40.00% | 40.00% |
Investment in joint venture | $ 3.2 |  |
Total expected investment in joint venture | $ 9.3 | $ 9.3 |
Velocity Central Oklahoma Pipeline LLC | Velocity Pipeline Partners, LLC |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Joint venture interest held by others | 60.00% | 60.00% |

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