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Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Expense Related to Equity-Based Compensation Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Expense related to equity-based compensation plan | $ 1,971 | $ (4,577) | $ 8,580
Cost of goods and services sold | Onshore facilities and transportation |  |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Expense related to equity-based compensation plan | 140 | (1,137) | 1,688
Cost of goods and services sold | Marine transportation |  |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Expense related to equity-based compensation plan | 183 | (483) | 1,089
Cost of goods and services sold | Sodium minerals and sulfur services |  |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Expense related to equity-based compensation plan | 112 | (533) | 547
Cost of goods and services sold | Offshore pipeline transportation services |  |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Expense related to equity-based compensation plan | 297 | (152) | 681
General and administrative expenses |  |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Expense related to equity-based compensation plan | $ 1,239 | $ (2,272) | $ 4,575

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