Alon USA Partners (ALDW) 10-Q 8 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014
Document Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Alon USA Partners, LP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001556766	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	62,506,550

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$81,099	$153,583
Accounts and other receivables, net	86,173	123,781
Accounts and other receivables, net - related parties	15,642	14,621
Inventories	70,446	49,146
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	15,675	4,642
Total current assets	269,035	345,773
Property, plant and equipment, net	460,097	472,885
Other assets, net	83,191	31,266
Total assets	812,323	849,924
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	236,857	280,774
Accrued liabilities	47,024	44,492
Current portion of long-term debt	2,500	2,500
Total current liabilities	286,381	327,766
Other non-current liabilities	43,953	34,894
Long-term debt	340,844	341,822
Total liabilities	671,178	704,482
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)	'	'
Partners’ equity:	'	'
General Partner	0	0
Common unitholders - 62,506,550 and 62,502,467 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	141,145	145,442
Total partners’ equity	141,145	145,442
Total liabilities and partners’ equity	$812,323	$849,924

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common units, shares issued	62,506,550	62,502,467
Common units, shares outstanding	62,506,550	62,502,467

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Net sales (1)	$725,852	[1]	$865,694	[1]	$1,582,312	[1]	$1,669,861	[1]
Operating costs and expenses:	'		'		'		'
Cost of sales	665,398		767,322		1,424,444		1,417,525
Direct operating expenses	25,152		27,314		54,093		57,736
Selling, general and administrative expenses	6,784		5,065		11,152		12,730
Depreciation and amortization	9,508		11,243		19,575		23,307
Total operating costs and expenses	706,842		810,944		1,509,264		1,511,298
Operating income	19,010		54,750		73,048		158,563
Interest expense	-11,569		-8,970		-22,893		-18,362
Other income, net	601		14		613		18
Income before state income tax expense	8,042		45,794		50,768		140,219
State income tax expense	240		473		725		1,373
Net income	$7,802		$45,321		$50,043		$138,846
Earnings per unit	$0.12		$0.73		$0.80		$2.22
Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands)	62,504		62,502		62,504		62,502
Cash distribution per unit	$0.69		$1.48		$0.87		$2.05
[1]	Includes sales to related parties of $152,170 and $156,043 for the three months and $291,183 and $297,942 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope1

Consolidated Statements of Operations Parentheticals (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statements of Operations Parentheticals [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Sales to related parties	$152,170	$156,043	$291,183	$297,942

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$50,043	$138,846
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	19,575	23,307
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,018	990
Amortization of original issuance discount	272	251
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts and other receivables, net	37,608	-25,211
Accounts and other receivables, net - related parties	-1,021	1,586
Inventories	-21,300	3,028
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-11,033	4,219
Other assets, net	-1,053	553
Accounts payable	-26,977	2,335
Accrued liabilities	-10,959	1,401
Other non-current liabilities	9,059	1,938
Net cash provided by operating activities	45,232	153,243
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-11,439	-9,157
Capital expenditures for turnarounds and catalysts	-25,447	-4,819
Net cash used in investing activities	-36,886	-13,976
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Distributions paid to unitholders	-10,010	-23,579
Distributions paid to unitholders - Alon Energy	-44,370	-104,550
Inventory agreement transactions	-25,200	0
Deferred debt issuance costs	0	-205
Revolving credit facility, net	0	-49,000
Payments on long-term debt	-1,250	-1,250
Net cash used in financing activities	-80,830	-178,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-72,484	-39,317
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	153,583	66,001
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	81,099	26,684
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest	23,203	17,601
Cash paid for income tax	725	1,373
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:	'	'
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$28,741	$0

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	As used in this report, the terms “Alon,” the “Partnership,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Alon USA Partners, LP, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries or all of them taken as a whole. References in this report to “Alon Energy” refer collectively to Alon USA Energy, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, other than Alon USA Partners, LP, its subsidiaries and its general partner.
	Alon is a Delaware limited partnership formed in August 2012 by Alon Energy and its wholly-owned subsidiary Alon USA Partners GP, LLC (the “General Partner”). On November 26, 2012, we completed our initial public offering of 11,500,000 common units representing limited partner interests.
	These consolidated financial statements and notes are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements.
	In the opinion of the General Partner’s management, the information included in these consolidated financial statements reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year balances may have been aggregated or disaggregated in order to conform to the current year presentation. Our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be realized for the year ending December 31, 2014.
	Our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements as of that date. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board jointly issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that provides accounting guidance for all revenue arising from contracts to provide goods or services to customers. This standard is intended to improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets. The requirements from the new standard are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The standard allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption. We are evaluating the guidance to determine the method of adoption and the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	Fair Value
	We determine fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We classify financial assets and financial liabilities into the following fair value hierarchy:
	•	Level 1 -     valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
	•	Level 2 -     valued based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and
	•	Level 3 -     valued based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	As required, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs (levels 1 and 2) and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (level 3) within the fair value hierarchy. We generally apply the “market approach” to determine fair value. This method uses pricing and other information generated by market transactions for identical or comparable assets and liabilities. Assets and liabilities are classified within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level (least observable) input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety.
	The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. The reported amounts of long-term debt approximate fair value. Derivative instruments are carried at fair value, which are based on quoted market prices. Derivative instruments and the Renewable Identification Numbers (“RINs”) obligation are our only assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
	The RINs obligation represents the period-end deficit, if any, after considering any RINs acquired or under contract, necessary to meet our requirements to blend biofuels into the products we have produced. The RINs obligation is categorized as level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and is measured at fair value using the market approach based on quoted prices from an independent pricing service.
	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	As of June 30, 2014
	Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	329	$	—	$	—	$	329
	Fair value hedge	—		4,696		—		4,696
	As of December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	22	$	—	$	—	$	22
	Liabilities:
	Fair value hedge	—		2,304		—		2,304
	RINs obligation	—		334		—		334

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	Mark to Market
	Commodity Derivatives. We selectively utilize crude oil and refined product commodity derivative contracts to reduce the risk associated with potential price changes on committed obligations. We do not speculate using derivative instruments. Credit risk on our derivative instruments is mitigated by transacting with counterparties meeting established collateral and credit criteria.
	Fair Value Hedge
	Fair value hedges are used to hedge price volatility of certain refining inventories and firm commitments to purchase inventories. The gain or loss on a derivative instrument designated and qualifying as a fair value hedge, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, is recognized in earnings in the same period.
	As of June 30, 2014, we have accounted for certain commodity contracts as fair value hedges with contract purchase volumes of 304 thousand barrels of crude oil with remaining contract terms through May 2019.
	The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of financial position:
		As of June 30, 2014
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value				Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	Accounts receivable		$	520			Accrued liabilities		$	849
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	520					$	849
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge			$	—			Other non-current liabilities		$	4,696
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			—						4,696
	Total derivatives			$	520					$	5,545
		As of December 31, 2013
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value				Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	Accounts receivable		$	303			Accrued liabilities		$	281
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	303					$	281
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge			$	—			Other non-current liabilities		$	2,304
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			—						2,304
	Total derivatives			$	303					$	2,585
	The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations:
	Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships:
				Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
				For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
				June 30,								June 30,
		Location		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Fair value hedge	Cost of sales		$	(1,569	)		$	(4	)		$	(2,392	)		$	(1,598	)
	Total derivatives			$	(1,569	)		$	(4	)		$	(2,392	)		$	(1,598	)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
				Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
				For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
				June 30,								June 30,
		Location		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	Cost of sales		$	(2,898	)		$	(1,001	)		$	(2,275	)		$	6,650
	Total derivatives			$	(2,898	)		$	(1,001	)		$	(2,275	)		$	6,650
	Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
	Our derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements to manage counterparty credit risk associated with derivatives and we offset the fair value amounts recorded for derivative instruments to the extent possible under these agreements on our consolidated balance sheets.
	The following table presents offsetting information regarding our derivatives by type of transaction as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/Liabilities				Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position				Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position				Gross Amounts Not offset in the Statement of Financial Position						Net Amount
														Financial Instruments				Cash Collateral Pledged
	As of June 30, 2014
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	566			$	(46	)		$	520			$	(520	)		$	—	$	—
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	895			$	(46	)		$	849			$	(520	)		$	—	$	329
	Fair value hedge	4,696				—				4,696				—				—		4,696
	As of December 31, 2013
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	514			$	(211	)		$	303			$	(281	)		$	—	$	22
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	492			$	(211	)		$	281			$	(281	)		$	—	$	—
	Fair value hedge	2,304				—				2,304				—				—		2,304
	Compliance Program Market Risk
	We are obligated by government regulations to blend a certain percentage of biofuels into the products we produce that are consumed in the U.S. We purchase biofuels from third parties and blend those biofuels into our products, and each gallon of biofuel purchased includes a RIN. To the degree we are unable to blend biofuels at the required percentage, a RINs deficit is generated and we must acquire that number of RINs by the annual reporting deadline in order to remain in compliance with applicable regulations.
	We are exposed to market risk related to the volatility in the price of credits needed to comply with these government regulations. We manage this risk by purchasing RINs when prices are deemed favorable utilizing fixed price purchase contracts. Some of these contracts are derivative instruments; however, we elect the normal purchase and sale exception and do not record these contracts at their fair values.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we generated RINs credits of $759, as a result of reduced production during the planned turnaround at our refinery, compared to RINs costs of $8,016 for three months ended June 30, 2013. RINs costs were $2,167 and $8,016 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These amounts are reflected in cost of sales. We utilized carryover RINs from 2012 to completely offset our first quarter 2013 RINs deficit.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure	'
	Inventories
	Our inventories (including inventory consigned to others) are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for crude oil, refined products and blendstock inventories. Materials and supplies are stated at average cost.
	Carrying value of inventories consisted of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Crude oil, refined products and blendstocks	$	39,665	$	25,246
	Crude oil inventory consigned to others	21,388		14,214
	Materials and supplies	9,393		9,686
	Total inventories	$	70,446	$	49,146
	Market values of crude oil, refined products and blendstock inventories exceeded LIFO costs by $24,735 and $21,216 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Inventory_Financing_Agreement

Inventory Financing Agreement	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Financing Agreement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Financing Agreement	'
	Inventory Financing Agreement
	The Partnership has entered into a Supply and Offtake Agreement and other associated agreements (together the “Supply and Offtake Agreement”) with J. Aron & Company (“J. Aron”). Pursuant to the Supply and Offtake Agreement, (i) J. Aron agreed to sell to us, and we agreed to buy from J. Aron, at market prices, crude oil for processing at the Big Spring refinery and (ii) we agreed to sell to J. Aron, and J. Aron agreed to buy from us, at market prices, certain refined products produced at the Big Spring refinery.
	The Supply and Offtake Agreement also provided for the sale, at market prices, of our crude oil and certain refined product inventories to J. Aron, the lease to J. Aron of crude oil and refined product storage facilities, and to identify prospective purchasers of refined products on J. Aron’s behalf. The Supply and Offtake Agreement has an initial term that expires in May 2019. J. Aron may elect to terminate the Supply and Offtake Agreement prior to the expiration of the initial term beginning in May 2016 and upon each anniversary thereof, on six months prior notice. We may elect to terminate in May 2018 on six months prior notice.
	Following expiration or termination of the Supply and Offtake Agreement, we are obligated to purchase the crude oil and refined product inventories then owned by J. Aron and located at the Big Spring refinery at then current market prices.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had net current receivables of $19,914 and $11,640, respectively, from J. Aron for sales and purchases, non-current liabilities related to the original financing of $33,499 and $24,482, respectively, and a consignment inventory receivable representing a deposit paid to J. Aron of $6,290 and $6,290, respectively.
	Additionally, we had current receivables of $520 and current payables of $263 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, for forward commitments related to month-end consignment inventory target levels differing from projected levels and the associated pricing with these inventory level differences.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
	Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Refining facilities	$	681,594		$	677,085
	Accumulated depreciation	(221,497		)	(204,200		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	460,097		$	472,885

Additional_Financial_Informati

Additional Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Additional Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Additional Financial Information	'
	Additional Financial Information
	The following tables provide additional financial information related to the consolidated financial statements.
	(a)	Other Assets, Net
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Deferred debt issuance costs	$	6,764	$	7,782
	Receivable from supply agreement	6,290		6,290
	Deferred turnaround and catalyst cost	60,783		7,774
	Other	9,354		9,420
	Total other assets	$	83,191	$	31,266
	(b)	Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued Liabilities:
	Taxes other than income taxes, primarily excise taxes	$	16,341	$	30,354
	Accrued finance charges	647		1,365
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	1,307		1,307
	Commodity contracts	849		281
	Other	27,880		11,185
	Total accrued liabilities	$	47,024	$	44,492
	Other Non-Current Liabilities:
	Consignment inventory obligation	$	33,499	$	24,482
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	5,640		5,640
	Asset retirement obligations	2,015		1,973
	Other	2,799		2,799
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	43,953	$	34,894

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure	'
	Indebtedness
	Debt consisted of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Term loan credit facility	$	243,344	$	244,322
	Revolving credit facility	100,000		100,000
	Total debt	343,344		344,322
	Less: Current portion	2,500		2,500
	Total long-term debt	$	340,844	$	341,822
	Outstanding letters of credit under the revolving credit facility were $58,963 and $109,772 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Our revolving credit facility contains maintenance financial covenants. At June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with these covenants.

Partners_Equity

Partners' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Partners' Capital [Abstract]	'
Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure	'
	Partners' Equity (unit values in dollars)
	Cash Distributions
	We have adopted a policy pursuant to which we will distribute all of the available cash generated each quarter, as defined in the partnership agreement and subject to the approval of the board of directors of the General Partner. The per unit amount of available cash to be distributed each quarter, if any, will be distributed within 60 days following the end of such quarter.
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we paid the following cash distributions:
	Date Paid	Distribution Amount Per Unit		Total Distribution Amount
	May 21, 2014	$	0.69	$	43,130
	March 3, 2014	0.18		11,250
	Restricted Units
	In May 2014, we granted awards to non-employee directors of the General Partner of 4,083 restricted common units at an average grant date price of $18.38 per unit, which vest over a period of three years, assuming continued service at vesting.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related-Party Transactions
	Sales and Receivables
	Sales to related parties include motor fuels and asphalt sold to other Alon Energy subsidiaries at prices substantially determined by reference to market commodity pricing information. These sales are included in net sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Accounts receivable from related parties include sales of motor fuels and are shown separately on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Costs Allocated from Alon Energy
	The Partnership is a subsidiary of Alon Energy and is operated as a component of the integrated operations of Alon Energy. As such, the executive officers of Alon Energy, who are employed by another subsidiary of Alon Energy, also serve as executive officers of the General Partner and Alon Energy’s other subsidiaries.
	(a)	Corporate Overhead Allocations
	Alon Energy performs general corporate and administrative services and functions for us and their other subsidiaries, which include accounting, treasury, cash management, tax, information technology, insurance administration and claims processing, legal, environmental, risk management, audit, payroll and employee benefit processing and internal audit services. Alon Energy allocates the expenses actually incurred in performing these services to the Partnership based primarily on the estimated amount of time the individuals performing such services devote to our business and affairs relative to the amount of time they devote to the business and affairs of Alon Energy’s other subsidiaries. The management of Alon Energy and the General Partner consider these allocations to be reasonable. We record the amount of such allocations to our consolidated financial statements as selling, general and administrative expenses. Our allocation for selling, general and administrative expenses were $3,225 and $3,529, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $5,968 and $6,444 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	(b)	Labor Costs
	As we are operated as a component of Alon Energy’s integrated operations, we have no employees. As a result, employee expense costs for Alon Energy employees working in our operations have been allocated and recorded as payroll expense and included in direct operating expenses within the consolidated statements of operations. The allocated portion of Alon Energy’s employee expense costs included in direct operating expenses were $7,091 and $5,650 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $13,706 and $11,958 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	(c)	Insurance Costs
	Insurance costs related to the Big Spring refinery and wholesale marketing operations are allocated to us by Alon Energy based on estimated insurance premiums on a stand-alone basis relative to Alon Energy’s total insurance premium. Our allocation for insurance costs included in direct operating expenses were $1,818 and $2,658 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $3,636 and $5,262 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Leasing Agreements
	In June 2014, we entered into six year lease agreements with a subsidiary of Alon Energy to lease equipment used at the Big Spring refinery. The lease agreements are effective July 1, 2014 and require fixed monthly payments amounting to $4,920 annually.
	The transaction was reviewed and approved by the Conflicts Committee of our General Partner, in consultation with independent consultants.
	Distributions
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we paid cash distributions of $54,380, or $0.87 per unit. Total cash distributions paid to Alon Energy were $44,370. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we paid cash distributions of $128,129, or $2.05 per unit. Total cash distributions paid to Alon Energy were $104,550.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	(a)	Commitments
	In the normal course of business, we have long-term commitments to purchase, at market prices, utilities such as natural gas, electricity and water for use by our refinery, terminals and pipelines. We are also party to various refined product and crude oil supply and exchange agreements, which are typically short-term in nature or provide terms for cancellation.
	(b)	Contingencies
	We are involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
	(c)	Environmental
	We are subject to loss contingencies pursuant to federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. These laws and regulations govern the discharge of materials into the environment and may require us to incur future obligations to investigate the effects of the release or disposal of certain petroleum, chemical, and mineral substances at various sites; to remediate or restore these sites and to compensate others for damage to property and natural resources. These contingent obligations relate to sites owned by the Partnership and are associated with past or present operations. We are currently participating in environmental investigations, assessments and cleanups pertaining to the refinery, pipelines and terminals. We may be involved in additional future environmental investigations, assessments and cleanups. The magnitude of future costs are unknown and will depend on factors such as the nature and contamination at many sites, the timing, extent and method of the remedial actions which may be required, and the determination of our liability in proportion to other responsible parties.
	Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefit are expensed. Liabilities for expenditures of a non-capital nature are recorded when environmental assessment and/or remediation is probable, and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Substantially all amounts accrued are expected to be paid out over the next 15 years. The level of future expenditures for environmental remediation obligations is impossible to determine with any degree of reliability.
	We have accrued environmental remediation obligations of $6,947 ($1,307 accrued liability and $5,640 non-current liability) at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event	'
Subsequent Event	'
	Subsequent Event
	Distribution Declared
	In August 2014, the board of directors of the General Partner declared a cash distribution to our common unitholders of approximately $8,130, or $0.13 per common unit. The cash distribution will be paid on August 25, 2014 to unitholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2014.

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	As of June 30, 2014
	Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	329	$	—	$	—	$	329
	Fair value hedge	—		4,696		—		4,696
	As of December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	22	$	—	$	—	$	22
	Liabilities:
	Fair value hedge	—		2,304		—		2,304
	RINs obligation	—		334		—		334

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	'
	The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of financial position:
		As of June 30, 2014
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value				Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	Accounts receivable		$	520			Accrued liabilities		$	849
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	520					$	849
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge			$	—			Other non-current liabilities		$	4,696
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			—						4,696
	Total derivatives			$	520					$	5,545
		As of December 31, 2013
		Asset Derivatives						Liability Derivatives
		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value				Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	Accounts receivable		$	303			Accrued liabilities		$	281
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	303					$	281
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge			$	—			Other non-current liabilities		$	2,304
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			—						2,304
	Total derivatives			$	303					$	2,585
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	'
	The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations:
	Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships:
				Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
				For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
				June 30,								June 30,
		Location		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Fair value hedge	Cost of sales		$	(1,569	)		$	(4	)		$	(2,392	)		$	(1,598	)
	Total derivatives			$	(1,569	)		$	(4	)		$	(2,392	)		$	(1,598	)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	'
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
				Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
				For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
				June 30,								June 30,
		Location		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	Cost of sales		$	(2,898	)		$	(1,001	)		$	(2,275	)		$	6,650
	Total derivatives			$	(2,898	)		$	(1,001	)		$	(2,275	)		$	6,650
Summary of Offsetting Derivative Instruments by Type	'
	The following table presents offsetting information regarding our derivatives by type of transaction as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/Liabilities				Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position				Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Position				Gross Amounts Not offset in the Statement of Financial Position						Net Amount
														Financial Instruments				Cash Collateral Pledged
	As of June 30, 2014
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	566			$	(46	)		$	520			$	(520	)		$	—	$	—
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	895			$	(46	)		$	849			$	(520	)		$	—	$	329
	Fair value hedge	4,696				—				4,696				—				—		4,696
	As of December 31, 2013
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	514			$	(211	)		$	303			$	(281	)		$	—	$	22
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures & forwards)	$	492			$	(211	)		$	281			$	(281	)		$	—	$	—
	Fair value hedge	2,304				—				2,304				—				—		2,304

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
	Carrying value of inventories consisted of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Crude oil, refined products and blendstocks	$	39,665	$	25,246
	Crude oil inventory consigned to others	21,388		14,214
	Materials and supplies	9,393		9,686
	Total inventories	$	70,446	$	49,146

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N1

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'
	Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Refining facilities	$	681,594		$	677,085
	Accumulated depreciation	(221,497		)	(204,200		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	460,097		$	472,885

Additional_Financial_Informati1

Additional Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Additional Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets	'
	Other Assets, Net
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Deferred debt issuance costs	$	6,764	$	7,782
	Receivable from supply agreement	6,290		6,290
	Deferred turnaround and catalyst cost	60,783		7,774
	Other	9,354		9,420
	Total other assets	$	83,191	$	31,266
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued Liabilities:
	Taxes other than income taxes, primarily excise taxes	$	16,341	$	30,354
	Accrued finance charges	647		1,365
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	1,307		1,307
	Commodity contracts	849		281
	Other	27,880		11,185
	Total accrued liabilities	$	47,024	$	44,492
	Other Non-Current Liabilities:
	Consignment inventory obligation	$	33,499	$	24,482
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	5,640		5,640
	Asset retirement obligations	2,015		1,973
	Other	2,799		2,799
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	43,953	$	34,894

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
	Debt consisted of the following:
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Term loan credit facility	$	243,344	$	244,322
	Revolving credit facility	100,000		100,000
	Total debt	343,344		344,322
	Less: Current portion	2,500		2,500
	Total long-term debt	$	340,844	$	341,822

Partners_Equity_Tables

Partners' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Distributions Made to Limited Partner, by Distribution [Table Text Block]	'
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we paid the following cash distributions:
	Date Paid	Distribution Amount Per Unit		Total Distribution Amount
	May 21, 2014	$	0.69	$	43,130
	March 3, 2014	0.18		11,250

Description_of_Initial_Public_

Description of Initial Public Offering (Details) (Partner Type of Partners' Capital, Non-Affiliated)	0 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2012
Partner Type of Partners' Capital, Non-Affiliated	'
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering	11,500,000

Fair_Value_Details

Fair Value (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Liabilities:	'	'
RINs obligation	'	$334
Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Derivative Assets	'	22
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	329	'
Fair value hedge	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	4,696	2,304
Level 1	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
RINs obligation	'	0
Level 1 | Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Derivative Assets	'	22
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	329	'
Level 1 | Fair value hedge	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Level 2	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
RINs obligation	'	334
Level 2 | Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Derivative Assets	'	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	0	'
Level 2 | Fair value hedge	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	4,696	2,304
Level 3	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
RINs obligation	'	0
Level 3 | Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Derivative Assets	'	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	0	'
Level 3 | Fair value hedge	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	$0	$0

Schedule_of_Derivative_Instrum

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value	$520	$303
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	849	281
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	'	'
Fair Value Hedge Assets	0	0
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities	4,696	2,304
Derivative Assets	520	303
Derivative Liabilities	5,545	2,585
Accounts Receivable | Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value	520	303
Accrued Liabilities | Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	849	281
Other Noncurrent Assets | Fair value hedge	'	'
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	'	'
Fair Value Hedge Assets	0	0
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Fair value hedge	'	'
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	'	'
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities	$4,696	$2,304

Schedule_of_Fair_Value_Hedging

Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings	($1,569)	($4)	($2,392)	($1,598)
Fair value hedge | Cost of Sales	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings	($1,569)	($4)	($2,392)	($1,598)

Schedule_of_Derivative_Instrum1

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statements of Financial Performance (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	($2,898)	($1,001)	($2,275)	$6,650
Commodity contracts (futures and forwards) | Cost of Sales	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	($2,898)	($1,001)	($2,275)	$6,650

Schedule_of_Offsetting_Derivat

Schedule of Offsetting Derivative Instruments by Type (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	'	'
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$566	$514
Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position	-46	-211
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	520	303
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-520	-281
Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Derivative Asset, Net Amount	0	22
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	895	492
Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position	-46	-211
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	849	281
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	-520	-281
Cash Collateral Pledged	0	0
Derivative Liability, Net Amount	329	0
Fair value hedge	'	'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	4,696	2,304
Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	4,696	2,304
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement	0	0
Cash Collateral Pledged	0	0
Derivative Liability, Net Amount	$4,696	$2,304

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments Textuals (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative:	'	'	'	'
Notional Amount of Fair Value Hedge Instruments	304,000	'	304,000	'
Compliance Program Costs	($759)	$8,016	$2,167	$8,016
Fair value hedge	'	'	'	'
Derivative:	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Maturity Date	'	'	31-May-19	'

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Crude oil, refined products and blendstocks	$39,665	$25,246
Crude oil inventory consigned to others	21,388	14,214
Materials and supplies	9,393	9,686
Total inventories	$70,446	$49,146

Inventories_Textuals_Details

Inventories Textuals (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Excess of Replacement or Current Costs over Stated LIFO Value	$24,735	$21,216

Inventory_Financing_Agreement_

Inventory Financing Agreement Textuals (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Non-current liability for consignment inventory	$33,499	$24,482
Receivable from supply agreement	6,290	6,290
Derivative liabilities	849	281
Consigned inventory | Forward Contracts	'	'
Derivative Assets	520	'
Derivative liabilities	'	263
J.Aron	'	'
Accounts receivable, net, current	19,914	11,640
Non-current liability for consignment inventory	33,499	24,482
Receivable from supply agreement	$6,290	$6,290

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N2

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	'	'
Refining facilities	$681,594	$677,085
Accumulated depreciation	-221,497	-204,200
Property, plant and equipment, net	$460,097	$472,885

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred debt issuance costs	$6,764	$7,782
Receivable from supply agreement	6,290	6,290
Deferred turnaround and catalyst cost	60,783	7,774
Other	9,354	9,420
Total other assets	$83,191	$31,266

Accrued_Liabilities_and_Other_

Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities:	'	'
Taxes other than income taxes, primarily excise taxes	$16,341	$30,354
Accrued finance charges	647	1,365
Environmental accrual (Note 11)	1,307	1,307
Commodity contracts	849	281
Other	27,880	11,185
Total accrued liabilities	47,024	44,492
Other Non-Current Liabilities:	'	'
Consignment inventory obligation	33,499	24,482
Environmental accrual (Note 11)	5,640	5,640
Asset retirement obligations	2,015	1,973
Other	2,799	2,799
Total other non-current liabilities	$43,953	$34,894

Indebtedness_Details

Indebtedness (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Term loan credit facility	$243,344	$244,322
Revolving credit facility	100,000	100,000
Total debt	343,344	344,322
Less: Current portion	2,500	2,500
Total long-term debt	$340,844	$341,822

Indebtedness_Textuals_Details

Indebtedness Textuals (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	$58,963	$109,772
Debt instrument, covenant compliance	'we were in compliance with these covenants	'

Partners_Equity_Details

Partners' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Partners' Capital [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date	21-May-14	3-Mar-14	'	'	'
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit	$0.69	$0.18	$1.48	$0.87	$2.05
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$43,130	$11,250	'	$54,380	$128,129
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	'	4,083	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$18.38	'

RelatedParty_Transactions_Deta

Related-Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Related Party Expense, Allocated Corporate Overhead Costs	$3,225	'	$3,529	$5,968	$6,444
Related Party Expense, Allocated Labor Costs	7,091	'	5,650	13,706	11,958
Related Party Expense, Allocated Insurance Costs	1,818	'	2,658	3,636	5,262
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	43,130	11,250	'	54,380	128,129
Cash distribution per unit	$0.69	$0.18	$1.48	$0.87	$2.05
Partner Type of Partners' Capital, Affiliated	'	'	'	'	'
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	'	'	'	$44,370	$104,550
Alon Energy	'	'	'	'	'
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	'	'	'	'6 years	'
Description of Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases	'	'	'	'The lease agreements are effective July 1, 2014 and require fixed monthly payments amounting to $4,920 annually	'

Remediation_Obligations_Detail

Remediation Obligations (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Site Contingency, Time Frame of Disbursements	'15 years	'
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies	$6,947	$6,947
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	1,307	1,307
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$5,640	$5,640

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Aug. 04, 2014
					Cash Distribution
Subsequent Event	'	'	'	'	'
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Declaration Date	'	'	'	'	4-Aug-14
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit	'	'	'	'	$0.13
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$43,130	$11,250	$54,380	$128,129	$8,130
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date	21-May-14	3-Mar-14	'	'	25-Aug-14
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Date of Record	'	'	'	'	18-Aug-14