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Related Party Transaction, Facilities Sharing, Percent Of Undivided Interest In Water Rights

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Represents the percentage of annual production of product to be delivered under the agreement.

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Related Party Transactions - Coffeyville MSA (Details) - The Coffeyville Facility		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2020 T Mcf	Dec. 31, 2020
Hydrogen Purchase and Sale Agreement \| CRRM \| Hydrogen
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Monthly production volume of product to be delivered (in mscf) \| Mcf	90,000
Raw Water and Facilities Sharing \| CRNF
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage interest in water rights		50.00%
Raw Water and Facilities Sharing \| CRRM
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage interest in water rights		50.00%
Coke Supply Agreement \| CRRM \| Petroleum coke
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of annual production of pet coke to be delivered	100.00%
Annual production of pet coke (in tons)	500,000
Coke Supply Agreement \| CRRM \| Petroleum coke \| Minimum
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Monthly production volume of product which allows for the purchasing party the option to purchase any excess at rates stated in the agreement (in tons)	41,667