Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 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)
Three months ending December 31, 2016	$	1,289	$	7,261
Year Ending December 31,
2017	4,330		16,552
2018	3,452		14,740
2019	2,836		11,226
2020	2,310		7,344
Thereafter	4,630		42,105
	$	18,847	$	99,228

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Commitments for natural gas purchases consist of the following:



	September 30, 2016

	(in thousands, except weighted average rate)
MMBtus under fixed-price contracts	620
Commitments to purchase natural gas	$	1,768
Weighted average rate per MMBtu (1)	$	2.85

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