Partnership's Outstanding Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 3,010,693	$ 2,500,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	104,800
5.875 Percent Senior Notes due April 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	750,000	350,000
Premium on Long-term Debt	5,893
6.125 Percent Senior Notes due July 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	750,000	750,000
4.875 Percent Senior Notes due May 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,400,000

Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 22

-Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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