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

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Represents the number of days for prior notice from expiration of the initial term or any renewal term for nonrenewal of agreement.

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Represents the period of successive automatic renewal term for agreement.

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