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Investment in DSM Semichem LLC
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]  
Investment in DSM Semichem LLC INVESTMENT IN DSM SEMICHEM LLCOn October 19, 2022, Martin ELSA Investment LLC, the Partnership's affiliate, entered into definitive agreements with Samsung C&T America, Inc. and Dongjin USA, Inc., an affiliate of Dongjin Semichem Co., Ltd., to form DSM Semichem LLC (“DSM”). DSM will produce and distribute electronic level sulfuric acid (“ELSA”). By leveraging the Partnership's existing assets located in Plainview, Texas and installing additional facilities (the “ELSA Facility”) as required, DSM will produce ELSA that meets the strict quality standards required by the recent advances in semiconductor manufacturing. In addition to owning a 10% non-controlling interest in DSM, the Partnership will be the exclusive provider of feedstock to the ELSA Facility. The Partnership, through its affiliate MTI, will also provide land transportation services for the ELSA produced by DSM. On April 1, 2024, the Partnership contributed $6,500 in cash to DSM, which represents the cash contributions required pursuant to DSM's limited liability agreement for the Partnership's 10% non-controlling interest. Also, in conjunction with the formation of DSM, we contributed approximately 22 acres of land. The Partnership recognizes its 10% interest in DSM as "Investment in DSM Semichem LLC" on its Consolidated and Condensed Balance Sheets. The Partnership accounts for its ownership interest in DSM under the equity method of accounting.