Alon USA Partners (ALDW) 10-Q 8 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	1-May-15
Document Information
Entity Registrant Name	Alon USA Partners, LP
Entity Central Index Key	1556766
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		62,506,550

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$110,387	$106,325
Accounts and other receivables, net	88,704	68,545
Accounts and other receivables, net - related parties	10,470	9,466
Inventories	35,299	45,162
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,351	9,163
Total current assets	252,211	238,661
Property, plant and equipment, net	440,764	445,706
Other assets, net	83,677	85,879
Total assets	776,652	770,246
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	220,792	186,156
Accrued liabilities	40,302	54,566
Current portion of long-term debt	2,500	2,500
Total current liabilities	263,594	243,222
Other non-current liabilities	42,559	38,746
Long-term debt	289,396	299,876
Total liabilities	595,549	581,844
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Partners’ equity:
General Partner	0	0
Common unitholders - 62,506,550 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014	181,103	188,402
Total partners’ equity	181,103	188,402
Total liabilities and partners’ equity	$776,652	$770,246

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common units, shares issued	62,506,550	62,506,550
Common units, shares outstanding	62,506,550	62,506,550

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Net sales (1)	$542,442	[1]	$856,460	[1]
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	450,595		759,046
Direct operating expenses	23,416		28,941
Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,903		4,368
Depreciation and amortization	13,993		10,067
Total operating costs and expenses	493,907		802,422
Operating income	48,535		54,038
Interest expense	-11,693		-11,324
Other income (loss), net	-41		12
Income before state income tax expense	36,801		42,726
State income tax expense	350		485
Net income	$36,451		$42,241
Earnings per unit	$0.58		$0.68
Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands)	62,507		62,502
Cash distribution per unit	$0.70		$0.18
[1]	Includes sales to related parties of $82,889 and $139,013 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope1

Consolidated Statements of Operations Parentheticals (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statements of Operations Parentheticals [Abstract]
Sales to related parties	$82,889	$139,013

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$36,451	$42,241
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,993	10,067
Unit-based compensation	5	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs	527	506
Amortization of original issuance discount	145	135
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables, net	-20,159	-12,598
Accounts and other receivables, net - related parties	-1,004	-1,155
Inventories	9,863	-1,490
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,812	-2,117
Other assets, net	-2,910	-239
Accounts payable	-524	11,364
Accrued liabilities	-14,925	-9,684
Other non-current liabilities	3,813	8,237
Net cash provided by operating activities	27,087	45,267
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-2,321	-4,162
Capital expenditures for turnarounds and catalysts	-1,484	-14,465
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,805	-18,627
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions paid to unitholders	-8,055	-2,070
Distributions paid to unitholders - Alon Energy	-35,700	-9,180
Inventory agreement transactions	35,160	0
Revolving credit facility, net	-10,000	0
Payments on long-term debt	-625	-625
Net cash used in financing activities	-19,220	-11,875
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,062	14,765
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	106,325	153,583
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	110,387	168,348
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest	11,539	12,097
Cash paid for income tax	350	485
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$661	$0

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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.
	We are a Delaware limited partnership formed in August 2012 by Alon Energy and its wholly-owned subsidiary Alon USA Partners GP, LLC (the “General Partner”). In November 2012, we completed our initial public offering of 11,500,000 common units representing limited partner interests. Our General Partner is owned 100% by Alon Energy and holds all of the non-economic general partner interests in the Partnership.
	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 three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be realized for the year ending December 31, 2015.
	Our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 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, 2014.
	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) 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 of the new standard (unless amended) 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.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update making targeted changes to the current consolidation guidance. The new standard changes the way certain decisions are made related to substantive rights, related parties, and decision making fees when applying the variable interest entity consolidation model and eliminates certain guidance for limited partnerships and similar entities under the voting interest consolidation model. The requirements from the updated standard are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect that adopting the updated guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. The updated standard requires that all cost incurred to issue debt be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt. The requirements from the updated standard are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect that adopting the updated guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Fair_Value

Fair Value	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 are our only assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a 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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	As of March 31, 2015
	Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	226	$	—	$	—	$	226
	Fair value hedge	—		13,146		—		13,146
	As of December 31, 2014
	Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	1,406	$	—	$	—	$	1,406
	Fair value hedge	—		10,223		—		10,223

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We selectively utilize crude oil and refined product commodity derivative contracts to reduce the risk associated with potential price changes on committed obligations as well as to reduce earnings volatility. 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.
	Mark to Market
	We have certain contracts that serve as economic hedges, which are derivatives used for risk management but not designated as hedges for financial accounting purposes. All economic hedge transactions are recorded at fair value and any changes in fair value between periods are recognized in earnings.
	We have contracts that are used to fix prices on forecasted purchases of inventory. Forwards represent physical trades for which pricing and quantities have been set, but the physical product delivery has not occurred by the end of the reporting period. Futures represent trades executed on the New York Mercantile Exchange which have not been closed or settled at the end of the reporting period.
	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.
	We have certain commodity contracts associated with the Supply and Offtake Agreement discussed in Note 5 that have been accounted for as a fair value hedge, which had purchase volumes of 333 thousand barrels of crude oil as of March 31, 2015.
	The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets:
		As of March 31, 2015
		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		$	497			Accrued liabilities		$	271
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			497						271
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge	Other assets		$	13,146					$	—
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			13,146						—
	Total derivatives			$	13,643					$	271
		As of December 31, 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		$	2,629			Accrued liabilities		$	1,223
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			2,629						1,223
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge	Other assets		$	10,223					$	—
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			10,223						—
	Total derivatives			$	12,852					$	1,223
	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
				March 31,
		Location		2015				2014
	Fair value hedge (1)	Interest expense		$	2,923			$	(823	)
	Total derivatives			$	2,923			$	(823	)
	___________
	-1	Changes in the fair value hedge are substantially offset by changes in the hedged item.
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
				Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
				For the Three Months Ended
				March 31,
		Location		2015				2014
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	Cost of sales		$	474			$	623
	Total derivatives			$	474			$	623
	Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
	Our derivative 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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		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 March 31, 2015
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	551			$	(54	)		$	497	$	(271	)	$	—	$	226
	Fair value hedge	13,146				—				13,146		—			—		13,146
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	325			$	(54	)		$	271	$	(271	)	$	—	$	—
	As of December 31, 2014
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	3,309			$	(680	)		$	2,629	$	(1,223	)	$	—	$	1,406
	Fair value hedge	10,223				—				10,223		—			—		10,223
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	1,903			$	(680	)		$	1,223	$	(1,223	)	$	—	$	—
	Compliance Program Market Risk
We are obligated by government regulations to blend a certain percentage of biofuels into the products that we produce and 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 renewable identification number, or 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. Alternatively, if we have a RINs surplus, some of those RINs could be sold. Any such sales would be subject to our normal credit evaluation process.
We are exposed to market risk related to the volatility in the price of credits needed to comply with these governmental and regulatory programs. 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.
The cost of meeting our obligations under these compliance programs was $4,538 and $2,926 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These amounts are reflected in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure	Inventories
	Carrying value of inventories consisted of the following:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Crude oil, refined products and blendstocks	$	20,459	$	30,239
	Crude oil consignment inventory (Note 5)	4,995		5,278
	Materials and supplies	9,845		9,645
	Total inventories	$	35,299	$	45,162
	The market value of refined products and blendstock inventories was less than inventories on a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) cost basis which resulted in recording a lower of cost or market reserve of $2,660 and $4,650 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. At March 31, 2015, crude oil inventories on a LIFO cost basis, net of the fair value hedged item, were lower than the market value of crude oil inventories by $9,560. At December 31, 2014, the carrying value of crude oil inventories was equal to market value.

Inventory_Financing_Agreement

Inventory Financing Agreement	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Financing Agreement Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Financing Agreement	Inventory Financing Agreement
	We have 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, and J. Aron agreed to buy, 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. As amended in February 2015, the Supply and Offtake Agreement has an initial term that expires in May 2021. J. Aron may elect to terminate the Supply and Offtake Agreement prior to the expiration of the initial term beginning in May 2018 and upon each anniversary thereof, on six months prior notice. We may elect to terminate in May 2020 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.
	Associated with the Supply and Offtake Agreement, we have a fair value hedge of our inventory purchase commitment with J. Aron and crude oil inventory consigned to J. Aron (“crude oil consignment inventory”). Additionally, financing charges related to the Supply and Offtake Agreement are recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had net current receivables of $4,707 and net current payables of $10,544, respectively, to J. Aron for sales and purchases. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had a consignment inventory receivable representing a deposit paid to J. Aron of $6,290 and $6,290, respectively, and non-current liabilities for the original financing of $18,370 and $17,497, respectively, net of the related fair value hedge.
	Additionally, we had current payables of $271 and $1,010 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Refining facilities	$	688,944		$	685,036
	Accumulated depreciation	(248,180		)	(239,330		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	440,764		$	445,706

Additional_Financial_Informati

Additional Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Deferred turnaround and catalyst cost	$	50,331	$	54,310
	Deferred debt issuance costs	5,198		5,725
	Receivable from supply and offtake agreement (Note 5)	6,290		6,290
	Fair value hedge (Note 5)	13,146		10,223
	Other	8,712		9,331
	Total other assets	$	83,677	$	85,879
	(b)	Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Accrued Liabilities:
	Taxes other than income taxes, primarily excise taxes	$	28,201	$	41,357
	Accrued finance charges	570		427
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	1,671		1,671
	Commodity contracts	271		1,223
	Other	9,589		9,888
	Total accrued liabilities	$	40,302	$	54,566
	Other Non-Current Liabilities:
	Consignment inventory obligation (Note 5)	$	31,516	$	27,720
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	5,486		5,486
	Asset retirement obligations	2,101		2,084
	Other	3,456		3,456
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	42,559	$	38,746

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure	Indebtedness
	Debt consisted of the following:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Term loan credit facility	$	241,896	$	242,376
	Revolving credit facility	50,000		60,000
	Total debt	291,896		302,376
	Less: Current portion	2,500		2,500
	Total long-term debt	$	289,396	$	299,876
	Outstanding letters of credit under the revolving credit facility were $36,863 and $23,511 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Our revolving credit facility contains maintenance financial covenants. At March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with these covenants.
	In May 2015, the revolving credit facility was amended to, among other matters, extend the expiration date to May 2019.

Partners_Equity

Partners' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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, 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 three months ended March 31, 2015, we paid cash distributions of $43,755, or $0.70 per unit. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we paid cash distributions of $11,250, or $0.18 per unit.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 includes sales of motor fuels and is 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 as selling, general and administrative expenses. Our allocation for selling, general and administrative expenses was $2,625 and $2,743 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 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 to us and recorded as payroll expense in direct operating expenses. The allocated portion of Alon Energy’s employee expense costs included in direct operating expenses was $6,332 and $6,615 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 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 was $1,544 and $1,818 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Leasing Agreements
	In June 2014, we entered into six-year lease agreements with a subsidiary of Alon Energy to lease equipment at the Big Spring refinery. The lease agreements were effective July 1, 2014 and require fixed monthly payments amounting to $4,920 annually. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recorded expense of $1,230 related to these agreements.
	Distributions
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we paid cash distributions of $43,755, or $0.70 per unit. The total cash distribution paid to Alon Energy was $35,700. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we paid cash distributions of $11,250, or $0.18 per unit. The total cash distribution paid to Alon Energy was $9,180.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 cannot be determined with any degree of reliability.
	We have accrued environmental remediation obligations of $7,157 ($1,671 current liability and $5,486 non-current liability) at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
	Revolving Credit Facility
	In May 2015, the revolving credit facility was amended to, among other matters, extend the expiration date to May 2019.
	Distribution Declared
	On May 4, 2015, the board of directors of the General Partner declared a cash distribution to our common unitholders of approximately $44,380, or $0.71 per common unit. The cash distribution will be paid on May 26, 2015 to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2015.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) 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 of the new standard (unless amended) 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.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update making targeted changes to the current consolidation guidance. The new standard changes the way certain decisions are made related to substantive rights, related parties, and decision making fees when applying the variable interest entity consolidation model and eliminates certain guidance for limited partnerships and similar entities under the voting interest consolidation model. The requirements from the updated standard are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect that adopting the updated guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. The updated standard requires that all cost incurred to issue debt be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt. The requirements from the updated standard are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effect that adopting the updated guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	As of March 31, 2015
	Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	226	$	—	$	—	$	226
	Fair value hedge	—		13,146		—		13,146
	As of December 31, 2014
	Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	1,406	$	—	$	—	$	1,406
	Fair value hedge	—		10,223		—		10,223

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 balance sheets:
		As of March 31, 2015
		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		$	497			Accrued liabilities		$	271
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			497						271
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge	Other assets		$	13,146					$	—
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			13,146						—
	Total derivatives			$	13,643					$	271
		As of December 31, 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		$	2,629			Accrued liabilities		$	1,223
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			2,629						1,223
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Fair value hedge	Other assets		$	10,223					$	—
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			10,223						—
	Total derivatives			$	12,852					$	1,223
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
				March 31,
		Location		2015				2014
	Fair value hedge (1)	Interest expense		$	2,923			$	(823	)
	Total derivatives			$	2,923			$	(823	)
	___________
	-1	Changes in the fair value hedge are substantially offset by changes in the hedged item.
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
				March 31,
		Location		2015				2014
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	Cost of sales		$	474			$	623
	Total derivatives			$	474			$	623
Summary of Offsetting Derivative Instruments by Type	The following table presents offsetting information regarding our derivatives by type of transaction as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		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 March 31, 2015
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	551			$	(54	)		$	497	$	(271	)	$	—	$	226
	Fair value hedge	13,146				—				13,146		—			—		13,146
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	325			$	(54	)		$	271	$	(271	)	$	—	$	—
	As of December 31, 2014
	Derivative Assets:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	3,309			$	(680	)		$	2,629	$	(1,223	)	$	—	$	1,406
	Fair value hedge	10,223				—				10,223		—			—		10,223
	Derivative Liabilities:
	Commodity contracts (futures and forwards)	$	1,903			$	(680	)		$	1,223	$	(1,223	)	$	—	$	—

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Carrying value of inventories consisted of the following:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Crude oil, refined products and blendstocks	$	20,459	$	30,239
	Crude oil consignment inventory (Note 5)	4,995		5,278
	Materials and supplies	9,845		9,645
	Total inventories	$	35,299	$	45,162

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N1

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Refining facilities	$	688,944		$	685,036
	Accumulated depreciation	(248,180		)	(239,330		)
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	440,764		$	445,706

Additional_Financial_Informati1

Additional Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Additional Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	Other Assets, Net
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Deferred turnaround and catalyst cost	$	50,331	$	54,310
	Deferred debt issuance costs	5,198		5,725
	Receivable from supply and offtake agreement (Note 5)	6,290		6,290
	Fair value hedge (Note 5)	13,146		10,223
	Other	8,712		9,331
	Total other assets	$	83,677	$	85,879
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Accrued Liabilities:
	Taxes other than income taxes, primarily excise taxes	$	28,201	$	41,357
	Accrued finance charges	570		427
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	1,671		1,671
	Commodity contracts	271		1,223
	Other	9,589		9,888
	Total accrued liabilities	$	40,302	$	54,566
	Other Non-Current Liabilities:
	Consignment inventory obligation (Note 5)	$	31,516	$	27,720
	Environmental accrual (Note 11)	5,486		5,486
	Asset retirement obligations	2,101		2,084
	Other	3,456		3,456
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	42,559	$	38,746

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Debt consisted of the following:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Term loan credit facility	$	241,896	$	242,376
	Revolving credit facility	50,000		60,000
	Total debt	291,896		302,376
	Less: Current portion	2,500		2,500
	Total long-term debt	$	289,396	$	299,876

Description_of_Initial_Public_

Description of Initial Public Offering (Details)	0 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2012
Ownership Percentage by Parent in General Partnership	100.00%
Partner Type of Partners' Capital, Non-Affiliated | IPO
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering	11,500,000

Fair_Value_Details

Fair Value (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, Forward Contracts, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commodity Contracts
Assets:
Derivative Assets	$226	$1,406
Fair Value Hedge
Assets:
Derivative Assets	13,146	10,223
Level 1 | Commodity Contracts
Assets:
Derivative Assets	226	1,406
Level 1 | Fair Value Hedge
Assets:
Derivative Assets	0	0
Level 2 | Commodity Contracts
Assets:
Derivative Assets	0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value Hedge
Assets:
Derivative Assets	13,146	10,223
Level 3 | Commodity Contracts
Assets:
Derivative Assets	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value Hedge
Assets:
Derivative Assets	$0	$0

Schedule_of_Derivative_Instrum

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Assets	$13,643	$12,852
Derivative Liabilities	271	1,223
Forward Contracts | Commodity Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	497	2,629
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	271	1,223
Forward Contracts | Fair Value Hedge
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	13,146	10,223
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	497	2,629
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	271	1,223
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accounts Receivable | Forward Contracts | Commodity Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	497	2,629
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accrued Liabilities | Forward Contracts | Commodity Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	271	1,223
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	13,146	10,223
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	0	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets | Forward Contracts | Fair Value Hedge
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	13,146	10,223
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Forward Contracts | Fair Value Hedge
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	$0	$0

Schedule_of_Fair_Value_Hedging

Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments (Details) (Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings	$2,923		($823)
Interest Expense | Forward Contracts | Fair Value Hedge
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings	$2,923	[1]	($823)	[1]
[1]	Changes in the fair value hedge are substantially offset by changes in the hedged item.

Schedule_of_Derivative_Instrum1

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statements of Financial Performance (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$474	$623
Cost of Sales | Forward Contracts | Commodity Contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$474	$623

Schedule_of_Offsetting_Derivat

Schedule of Offsetting Derivative Instruments by Type (Details) (Forward Contracts, USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commodity Contracts
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$551	$3,309
Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position	-54	-680
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	497	2,629
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities	-271	-1,223
Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Derivative Asset, Net Amount	226	1,406
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	325	1,903
Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position	-54	-680
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	271	1,223
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities	-271	-1,223
Cash Collateral Pledged	0	0
Derivative Liability, Net Amount	0	0
Fair Value Hedge
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	13,146	10,223
Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	13,146	10,223
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities	0	0
Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Derivative Asset, Net Amount	$13,146	$10,223

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments Textuals (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative:
Compliance Program Costs	$4,538	$2,926
Fair Value Hedge | Forward Contracts
Derivative:
Notional Amount of Fair Value Hedge Instruments	333,000

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Crude oil, refined products and blendstocks	$20,459	$30,239
Crude oil consignment inventory (Note 5)	4,995	5,278
Materials and supplies	9,845	9,645
Total inventories	$35,299	$45,162

Inventories_Textuals_Details

Inventories Textuals (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory lower of cost or market reserve	$2,660	$4,650
Excess of replacement or current costs over stated LIFO value, net of the fair value hedged item	$9,560

Inventory_Financing_Agreement_

Inventory Financing Agreement Textuals (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts payable, net, current	$220,792	$186,156
Receivable from supply and offtake agreement	6,290	6,290
Non-current liability for consignment inventory	31,516	27,720
Derivative liabilities	271	1,223
Consigned inventory | Forward Contracts | Other Contracts
Derivative liabilities	271	1,010
J.Aron
Accounts receivable, net, current	4,707
Accounts payable, net, current		10,544
Receivable from supply and offtake agreement	6,290	6,290
Non-current liability for consignment inventory	$18,370	$17,497

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_N2

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Refining facilities	$688,944	$685,036
Accumulated depreciation	-248,180	-239,330
Property, plant and equipment, net	$440,764	$445,706

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred turnaround and catalyst cost	$50,331	$54,310
Deferred debt issuance costs	5,198	5,725
Receivable from supply and offtake agreement (Note 5)	6,290	6,290
Fair value hedge (Note 5)	13,146	10,223
Other	8,712	9,331
Total other assets	$83,677	$85,879

Accrued_Liabilities_and_Other_

Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities:
Taxes other than income taxes, primarily excise taxes	$28,201	$41,357
Accrued finance charges	570	427
Environmental accrual (Note 11)	1,671	1,671
Commodity contracts	271	1,223
Other	9,589	9,888
Total accrued liabilities	40,302	54,566
Other Non-Current Liabilities:
Consignment inventory obligation (Note 5)	31,516	27,720
Environmental accrual (Note 11)	5,486	5,486
Asset retirement obligations	2,101	2,084
Other	3,456	3,456
Total other non-current liabilities	$42,559	$38,746

Indebtedness_Details

Indebtedness (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	$291,896	$302,376
Less: Current portion	2,500	2,500
Total long-term debt	289,396	299,876
Term loan credit facility
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	241,896	242,376
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	$50,000	$60,000

Indebtedness_Textuals_Details

Indebtedness Textuals (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	$36,863	$23,511
Debt instrument, covenant compliance	we were in compliance with these covenants

Partners_Equity_Details

Partners' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$43,755	$11,250
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit	$0.70	$0.18

RelatedParty_Transactions_Deta

Related-Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transaction
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$43,755	$11,250
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit	$0.70	$0.18
Distributions
Related Party Transaction
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	43,755	11,250
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit	$0.70	$0.18
Alon Energy | Corporate Overhead Allocation
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	2,625	2,743
Alon Energy | Labor Costs
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	6,332	6,615
Alon Energy | Insurance Costs
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	1,544	1,818
Alon Energy | Leasing Agreements
Related Party Transaction
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract			6 years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	4,920
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	1,230
Alon Energy | Distributions
Related Party Transaction
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$35,700	$9,180

Remediation_Obligations_Detail

Remediation Obligations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Site Contingency, Time Frame of Disbursements	15 years
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies	$7,157	$7,157
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current	1,671	1,671
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent	$5,486	$5,486

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	4-May-15
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	$44,380
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit	$0.71