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Acquisition - Noncontrolling Interest in CVR Partners (Details) - CVR Partners, LP - East Dubuque Merger $ in Thousands | Apr. 01, 2016 USD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair value of CVR Partners common units issued, as of the close of the East Dubuque Merger | $ 335,693
Noncontrolling Interest |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Less: Change in CVR Energy's noncontrolling interest in CVR Partner's equity due to the East Dubuque Merger | 292,800
Additional Paid-In Capital |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Less: Change in CVR Energy's noncontrolling interest in CVR Partner's equity due to the East Dubuque Merger | $ 42,900

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