Amount of cash distribution paid to unit-holder of limited partnership (LP).

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Date of distribution for distribution of cash or unit to limited partner of limited partnership (LP), in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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The amount of the distribution per unit of limited partner interest.

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Partners' Capital, Mezzanine Equity and Distributions (Distributions Paid) (Details) - Common Unitholders - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 12, 2021	Nov. 13, 2020	Aug. 14, 2020	May 15, 2020	Feb. 14, 2020	Nov. 14, 2019	Aug. 14, 2019	May 15, 2019	Feb. 14, 2019
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Date Paid		Nov. 13, 2020	Aug. 14, 2020	May 15, 2020	Feb. 14, 2020	Nov. 14, 2019	Aug. 14, 2019	May 15, 2019	Feb. 14, 2019
Per Unit Amount (in dollars per unit)		$ 0.1500	$ 0.1500	$ 0.1500	$ 0.5500	$ 0.5500	$ 0.5500	$ 0.5500	$ 0.5500
Total Amount		$ 18,387	$ 18,387	$ 18,387	$ 67,419	$ 67,419	$ 67,419	$ 67,419	$ 67,419
Scenario, Forecast \| Subsequent Event
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Date Paid	Feb. 12, 2021
Per Unit Amount (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.1500
Total Amount	$ 18,387