Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 187,294	$ 21,117	$ 238,876
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities	124	127	(308)
Net gain (loss) on pension and other post-retirement benefits	1,982	(12,465)	(5,289)
Total other comprehensive income loss	2,106	(12,338)	(5,597)
Comprehensive income	189,400	8,779	233,279
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	274	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to PBF Holding Company LLC	$ 189,126	$ 8,779	$ 233,279