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Number of Storage Tanks

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Total Throughput Capacity

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Amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the identifiable assets acquired in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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Acquisitions El Dorado and Tyler Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 26, 2013 bbl	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 10, 2014 bbl	Dec. 31, 2013
Tyler Terminal and Tanks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition	$ 94,800,000	$ 94,800,000
Total Throughput Capacity (bpd)	72,000
Number of Storage Tanks	96
Aggregate Shell Capacity (barrels)	2,000,000
Historical carrying value of assets	38,300,000
El Dorado Terminal and Tanks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition			95,900,000	95,900,000
Total Throughput Capacity (bpd)			26,700
Number of Storage Tanks			158
Aggregate Shell Capacity (barrels)			2,500,000
Historical carrying value of assets			25,200,000
Total operating revenues		15,809,000
Net income attributable to the Partnership		10,481,000
General and Administrative Expense [Member] \| El Dorado Terminal and Tanks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Costs associated with the acquisition		$ 186,000