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Related Party Transactions - Expenses From Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of materials and other | $ 21,617 | $ 19,590 | $ 71,347 | $ 61,198
Direct operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 47,554 | 35,334 | 128,004 | 121,468
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 6,326 | 6,393 | 19,637 | 18,955
Coke Supply Agreement | CRRM | Petroleum coke |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of materials and other | 705 | 1,057 | 3,255 | 2,133
Hydrogen Purchase and Sale Agreement | CRRM | Hydrogen |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cost of materials and other | 984 | 1,072 | 3,719 | 3,157
Services Agreement | CVR Energy |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Direct operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 797 | 761 | 2,586 | 2,145
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3,915 | 3,595 | 11,724 | 10,353
Limited Partnership Agreement | CVR GP |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Direct operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 219 | 242 | 595 | 572
Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ 651 | $ 626 | $ 2,191 | $ 1,920

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