Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,866	$ 11,282
Accounts receivable—trade, net	368,033	270,925
Inventories	85,330	87,050
Other	72,994	34,777
Total current assets	535,223	404,034
FIXED ASSETS, at cost	1,327,974	723,225
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(199,230)	(157,944)
Net fixed assets	1,128,744	565,281
NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES, net of unearned income	151,903	157,385
EQUITY INVESTEES	620,247	549,235
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	62,928	75,065
GOODWILL	325,046	325,046
OTHER ASSETS, net of amortization	38,111	33,618
TOTAL ASSETS	2,862,202	2,109,664
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable—trade	316,204	258,053
Accrued liabilities	130,349	54,598
Total current liabilities	446,553	312,651
SENIOR SECURED CREDIT FACILITY	582,800	500,000
SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES	700,772	350,895
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	15,944	13,810
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	18,396	15,813
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 19)
PARTNERS’ CAPITAL:
Common unitholders, 88,690,985 and 81,202,752 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	1,097,737	916,495
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL	$ 2,862,202	$ 2,109,664