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Commitments and Contingencies - Crude Oil Supply Agreement (Details) - New Vitol Agreement - CRRM | Aug. 31, 2012
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Renewal term of agreement | 1 year
Number of days for prior notice of nonrenewal | 180 days

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