Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,925	$ 8,866
Accounts receivable-trade, net	323,535	368,033
Inventories	99,390	85,330
Other	29,457	72,994
Total current assets	469,307	535,223
FIXED ASSETS, at cost	1,668,131	1,327,974
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(248,145)	(199,230)
Net fixed assets	1,419,986	1,128,744
NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES, net of unearned income	147,424	151,903
EQUITY INVESTEES	639,047	620,247
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization	54,446	62,928
GOODWILL	325,046	325,046
OTHER ASSETS, net of amortization	57,356	38,111
TOTAL ASSETS	3,112,612	2,862,202
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable-trade	299,621	316,204
Accrued liabilities	134,276	130,349
Total current liabilities	433,897	446,553
SENIOR SECURED CREDIT FACILITY	335,000	582,800
SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES	1,050,673	700,772
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	17,178	15,944
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	18,831	18,396
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 15)
PARTNERS' CAPITAL:
Common unitholders, 88,690,985 units issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	1,257,033	1,097,737
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL	$ 3,112,612	$ 2,862,202