Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

The minimum required payments for the Partnership’s operating leases and unconditional purchase obligations are as follows:



	Operating Leases		Unconditional Purchase Obligations

	(in thousands)
Six months ending December 31, 2016	$	2,613	$	11,616
Year Ending December 31,
2017	4,328		13,549
2018	3,452		11,961
2019	2,836		10,453
2020	2,310		7,917
Thereafter	4,630		46,051
	$	20,169	$	101,547

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Commitments for natural gas purchases consist of the following:



	June 30, 2016

	(in thousands, except weighted average rate)
MMBtus under fixed-price contracts	775
Commitments to purchase natural gas	$	1,820
Weighted average rate per MMBtu (1)	$	2.35

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(1)	Weighted average rate per MMBtu is based on the fixed rates applicable to each contract.