Consolidated Statement of Equity - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2018 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Units	Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 485,065	$ 393,959	$ 91,106
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common units	114,376	114,376
Distributions to HEP unitholders	(63,496)	(63,496)
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest	(2,000)		(2,000)
Amortization of restricted and performance units	837	837
Class B unit accretion	(729)	(729)
Cumulative transition adjustment for adoption of revenue recognition standard	1,320	1,320
Other	240	240
Net income	48,635	46,897	1,738
Balance at at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 584,248	$ 493,404	$ 90,844