East Dubuque Merger - Schedule of Total Purchase Price (Details) - East Dubuque Merger $ in Thousands |
Apr. 01, 2016
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| Fair value of CVR Partners common units issued, as of the close of the East Dubuque Merger | $ 335,700 |
| Cash payment to CVR Nitrogen common unitholders and certain phantom unitholders | 99,229 |
| Fair value of consideration transferred | 434,900 |
| Fair value of noncontrolling interest for parent affiliate units | 4,600 |
| Total purchase price consideration to be allocated | $ 439,500 |
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