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PARTNERS' EQUITY Narrative 2 (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Apr. 18, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Equity issuance costs     $ 500  
General partner ownership interest   2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Common Limited Partner [Member]        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Issuance of units (units) 14,375,000 14,375,000 595,050  
Units issued, price per unit $ 46.35      
Weighted average price per unit issued     $ 47.39  
Proceeds from common unit issuance including general partner contribution $ 657,500   $ 28,300  
Net proceeds from issuance of units   $ 643,878 $ 27,710  
Unit-based compensation (units)   185,455 135,100  
General Partner [Member]        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Net proceeds from issuance of units $ 13,600 $ 13,597 $ 575  
General partner ownership interest   2.00%