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Partners' Capital, Mezzanine Equity and Distributions (Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) $ in Thousands |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 17, 2021 USD ($) | Nov. 16, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash proceeds from the sale of a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary |  |  |  | $ 418,140 | $ 0 | $ 0
Affiliated Entity | CHOPS |  |  |  |  |  |
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership in equity interest sold |  | 0.36 |  |  |  |
Cash proceeds from the sale of a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary | $ 418,000 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership in equity interest retained |  |  | 64.00% |  |  |
Affiliated Entity | Independence Hub, LLC | Genesis Energy, LLC |  |  |  |  |  |
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership equity interest |  |  | 80.00% | 80.00% |  |

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