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Related Party Transactions (Details 7) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Payables included in personnel accruals | $ 1,974 | $ 1,129 |
Limited Partnership Agreement |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Personnel costs | 3,900 | 2,600 | $ 4,100
Personnel Accruals | Limited Partnership Agreement |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Payables included in personnel accruals | $ 2,000 | $ 1,100 |
CVR GP LLC | CVR Energy, Inc | GP Services Agreement |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Notice period for exclusion of service from agreement | 180 days |  |
Minimum | CVR GP LLC | CVR Energy, Inc | GP Services Agreement |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Notice period for termination of agreement | 180 days |  |
Maximum | CVR GP LLC | CVR Energy, Inc | GP Services Agreement |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Notice period for termination of agreement | 1 year |  |

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