v3.25.1

Partners’ Deficit - Cash Distributions (Details) - Cash Distributions - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Cash Distributions |  |  |  |  |  |
Total distribution | $ 62.4 | $ 62.5 | $ 62.4 | $ 62.4 | $ 55.1 | $ 242.4
Phantom Unitholders |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Distributions |  |  |  |  |  |
Total distribution | $ 0.7 | $ 1.0 | $ 1.0 | $ 1.0 | $ 1.0 | $ 4.0
Limited partner | Common units |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Distributions |  |  |  |  |  |
Distribution per limited partner unit (in dollars per share) | $ 0.525 | $ 0.525 | $ 0.525 | $ 0.525 | $ 0.525 | $ 2.10
Total distribution | $ 61.7 | $ 61.5 | $ 61.4 | $ 61.4 | $ 54.1 | $ 238.4

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