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Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreement—affiliates | $ 20,767 | $ 20,767
Income tax rate | 5.30% |
NuDevco Retail Holdings and NuDevco Retail |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Net deferred tax asset | $ 15,600 |
Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreement—affiliates | 20,800 | 20,800
Long-term deferred tax asset | $ 7,800 | $ 7,800

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