Other Long Term Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Leases [Abstract]

Other Long-term Liabilities

(3) Other Long-term Liabilities

Prior to January 1, 2011, the Partnership entered into 9 and 10-year capital leases for certain equipment. Assets under capital leases as of September 30, 2011are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Compressor equipment	$	37,199
Less: Accumulated amortization		(9,499)
Net assets under capital leases	$	27,700
The following are the minimum lease payments to be made in each of the following years indicated for the capital leases in effect as of September 30, 2011 (in thousands):

2011	$	1,146
2012 through 2015 ($4,582 annually)		18,328
Thereafter		16,680
Less: Interest		(7,034)
Net minimum lease payments under capital lease		29,120
Less: Current portion of net minimum lease payments		(4,448)
Long-term portion of net minimum lease payments	$	24,672