Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amounts capitalized and deferred | $ 135,836 | $ 130,578 | $ 120,908 |
| Balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate) | 230,699 | 124,741 | 166,252 |
| Non-cash conveyance of assets | 13,169 | 0 | 0 |
| Class B units issued in connection with Creole Trail Pipeline Business acquisition | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 180,000 |
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- Definition Contribution Of Property, Non-Affiliate No definition available.
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- Definition Future cash outflow to pay for construction in progress expenditures that have occurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of or advances to an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investment) or the acquisition of an additional interest in a subsidiary (controlled entity). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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