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Acquisition - Noncontrolling Interest in CVR Partners (Details) - CVR Partners, LP - East Dubuque Merger $ in Thousands	Apr. 01, 2016 USD ($)
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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