Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:
Midstream	$ 1,944,312	$ 1,791,288	$ 2,013,942
Operating costs and expenses:
Purchased gas, condensate, NGLs and crude oil	1,546,987	1,397,530	1,638,777
Operating expenses	150,858	130,882	111,778
General and administrative	79,993	65,083	55,516
(Gain) loss on sale of property	(1,055)	(342)	264
Loss on derivatives	2,304	1,006	7,776
Impairments	72,576	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	140,285	162,300	125,358
Total operating costs and expenses	1,991,948	1,756,459	1,939,469
Operating income (loss)	(47,636)	34,829	74,473
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net of interest income	(76,859)	(86,515)	(79,227)
Equity in income of limited liability company	46	3,250	0
Other income	1,600	5,054	707
Total other expense	(75,213)	(78,211)	(78,520)
Loss before non-controlling interest and income taxes	(122,849)	(43,382)	(4,047)
Income Tax Benefit	10,214	6,642	2,768
Net loss	(112,635)	(36,740)	(1,279)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(82,999)	(24,259)	4,728
Net loss attributable to Crosstex Energy, Inc.	$ (29,636)	$ (12,481)	$ (6,007)
Net loss per common Share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (0.60)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.12)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.60)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.12)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	47,664	47,384	47,150
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	47,664	47,384	47,150
Dividend paid per common share	$ 0.49	$ 0.47	$ 0.37