Per unit of ownership amount of cash distributions declared to unit-holder of a limited partnership (LP).

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Distributions and Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Above $1.2938 up to $1.4063 \| Minimum
Distributions [Line Items]
Quarterly distribution per unit threshold (usd per share)		$ 1.2938
Common and Subordinated units \| Cash Distribution
Distributions [Line Items]
Minimum quarterly distribution per unit (usd per share)		$ 1.2938
Common and Subordinated units \| Cash Distribution \| Subsequent Event
Distributions [Line Items]
Distribution declared per unit (usd per share)	$ 0.4714