PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 6 - Net Income Applicable to the General Partner (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
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| Net Income Allocation [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income | $ 29,399 | $ 26,250 | $ 155,532 | $ 84,190 |
| Less preferred limited partner interest | 16,245 | 9,950 | 32,235 | 14,763 |
| Less general partner incentive distribution | 0 | 10,912 | 0 | 23,824 |
| Net income after preferred limited partner interest and general partner incentive distribution | $ 13,154 | $ 5,388 | $ 123,297 | $ 45,603 |
| General partner interest allocation | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| General partner interest allocation of net income | $ 263 | $ 108 | $ 2,466 | $ 912 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 0 | 10,912 | 0 | 23,824 |
| Net income applicable to general partner | $ 263 | $ 11,020 | $ 2,466 | $ 24,736 |