Unit-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Unit-Based Compensation

Schedule of unit-based compensation expense included in the entity's results of operations

The following table presents the unit-based compensation expense included in our results of operations (in thousands):

	Years EndedDecember 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Phantom units	$	797	$	532	$	1,209
Total unit-based compensation expense(1)	$	797	$	532	$	1,209

(1) Excludes the chargeback of unit-based compensation expense to Exterran Holdings of $0.8 million, $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Schedule of phantom unit activity

	PhantomUnits		WeightedAverageGrant-DateFair Valueper Unit
Phantom units outstanding, December 31, 2011	75,267		$	21.45
Granted	29,717		22.62
Vested	(40,329	)	18.73
Cancelled	(771	)	28.50
Phantom units outstanding, December 31, 2012	63,884		23.62