Partners' Capital (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Partners' Capital Notes [Abstract]

Activity in the number of units

Activity in the number of units was as follows:

	Common			General Partner
	Public	Valero	Subordinated		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015	21,509,651	15,018,602	28,789,989	1,332,829	66,651,071
Unit-based compensation	5,958	—	—	—	5,958
Balance as of March 31, 2016	21,515,609	15,018,602	28,789,989	1,332,829	66,657,029
Balance as of December 31, 2016	21,738,692	45,687,271	—	1,375,721	68,801,684
Unit-based compensation	5,997	—	—	—	5,997
Units issued under ATM program	733,601	—	—	—	733,601
General partner units issued to maintain 2% interest	—	—	—	15,412	15,412
Balance as of March 31, 2017	22,478,290	45,687,271	—	1,391,133	69,556,694