Partners' Equity, Allocations of Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
General Partner Interest in Net Income	$ 483	$ 423		$ 1,344	$ 1,051
General partner incentive distribution	10,347	8,517		29,491	24,283
General partner interest in net income attributable to HEP	$ 10,830	$ 8,940	$ 8,800	$ 30,835	$ 25,334