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Equity Investees (Consolidated Financial Statements Related to Equity Investees) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Genesis’ share of operating earnings	$ 16,870	$ 14,514
Amortization of excess purchase price	(3,873)	(3,942)
Net equity in earnings	12,997	10,572
Distributions received	$ 17,825	$ 19,629

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