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Note 2 - Acquisitions 2015 Acquisitions (Details) bbl in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 12, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) bbl terminals facility | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Acquisition |  |  |  |
Cash consideration |  | $ 250 | $ 243 | $ 1,100
Number of assets | terminals |  | 29 |  |
LA Storage and Handling Assets Acquisition |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |
Effective date of acquisition | Nov. 12, 2015 |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 500 |  |  |
Cash consideration | 250 |  |  |
Number of assets | facility |  | 97 |  |
Percent of fee interest |  | 50.00% |  |
Equity consideration, value | $ 250 |  |  |
Storage tank capacity | LA Storage and Handling Assets Acquisition |  |  |  |
Acquisition |  |  |  |
Capacity ratio | bbl |  | 6.6 |  |

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