Partners' Equity, Allocations of Net Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
General partner interest in net income	$ 1,464	$ 1,287		$ 903
General partner incentive distribution	20,986	15,519		11,181
Total general partner interest in net income attributable to HEP	$ 22,450	$ 16,806	[1]	$ 12,084	[1]

[1] (1) Restated as described in Note 2.