PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 4 - Cash Distributions Paid - General and Common Limited Partners (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
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| Distribution Made to General and Common Limited Partners [Line Items] | |||
| Cash distributions applicable to common limited partners and general partner (distribution earned) | $ 57,057 | $ 115,267 | $ 117,168 |
| Common Limited Partner [Member] | |||
| Distribution Made to General and Common Limited Partners [Line Items] | |||
| Cash distributions per unit applicable to common limited partners | $ 0.60 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 |
| Distribution date of record (distribution earned) | May 08, 2018 | Feb. 08, 2018 | |
| Distribution payment date (distribution earned) | May 14, 2018 | Feb. 13, 2018 | |