Equity Method Investments (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]

Equity Method Investments

In March 2015, the Partnership, through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary DKL Caddo, LLC ("DKL Caddo"), became a member of Caddo Pipeline, LLC ("CP LLC") by entering into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement (the “Caddo LLC Agreement”) with Plains Pipeline, L.P. ("Plains"), an affiliate of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. CP LLC was formed to plan, develop, construct, own, operate and maintain a pipeline system and certain ancillary assets originating near Longview, Texas and extending to Shreveport, Louisiana (the "Caddo Pipeline System"). Pursuant to the terms of the Caddo LLC Agreement, DKL Caddo and Plains each own a 50% membership interest in CP LLC. Pursuant to separate agreements, Plains will have primary responsibility for the construction of the Caddo Pipeline System, and, upon its completion, Plains will also have primary responsibility for its day-to-day operations.

In March 2015, the Partnership, through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, DKL RIO, LLC ("DKL RIO"), became a member of Rangeland RIO Pipeline, LLC ("Rangeland RIO") by entering into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement (the "Rangeland LLC Agreement") with Rangeland Energy II, LLC ("Rangeland"). Rangeland RIO was formed to plan, develop, construct, own, operate and maintain a pipeline system and certain ancillary assets extending from Loving County, Texas to Midland, Texas (the "RIO Pipeline"). Pursuant to the terms of the Rangeland LLC Agreement, DKL RIO owns 33% of Rangeland RIO, and Rangeland owns 67%. Construction on the pipeline has been substantially completed and operations began in September 2016. Rangeland has primary responsibility for the pipeline's day-to-day operations.

The Partnership's investments in these two entities are being financed through a combination of cash from operations and borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2016, the Partnership's investments in these joint ventures totaled $94.6 million and were accounted for using the equity method.

We do not consolidate any part of the assets or liabilities of our equity investees. Our share of net income or loss will increase or decrease, as applicable, the carrying value of our investments in unconsolidated affiliates. With respect to CP LLC and Rangeland RIO, we determined that these entities do not represent variable interest entities and consolidation was not required. We have the ability to exercise influence over each of these joint ventures through our participation in the management committees, which make all significant decisions. However, since all significant decisions require the consent of the other investor(s) without regard to economic interest, we have determined that we have joint control and have applied the equity method of accounting. Our investment in these joint ventures is reflected in our pipelines and transportation segment.

Summarized Financial Information

Combined summarized financial information for our equity investees is shown below (in thousands):



	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Current assets	$	18,721	$	11,705
Noncurrent assets	$	212,463	$	87,467
Current liabilities	$	3,392	$	4,797
Noncurrent liabilities	$	—	$	—



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Revenues	$	226		$	—		$	229		$	—
Gross profit	$	226		$	—		$	229		$	—
Net loss	$	(1,538	)	$	(880	)	$	(2,857	)	$	(1,332	)