Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net Income and Comprehensive Income	$ 50,311	$ 21,181
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Depreciation and Amortization	6,652	4,956
Current and Deferred Income Taxes	28,288	12,717
Other Adjustments for Noncash Items Included in Income	132	150
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
Increase in Accounts Receivable — Affiliate	(4,294)	(5,563)
(Decrease) Increase in Accounts Payable	(476)	25,933
Increase in Other Current Liabilities	210	888
Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	(250)	742
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	80,573	61,004
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	(23,720)	(45,684)
Additions to Investments	(147)	(2,251)
Distributions from Investments	963	848
Proceeds from Asset Sale— Affiliate	1,850	0
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(21,054)	(47,087)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Cash Distributions to Parent	(42,480)	0
Cash Contributions from Parent	1,036	5,673
Proceeds from Initial Public Offering of Common Units, Net of Offering Costs	301,461	0
Distribution to Noble Subsequent to Initial Public Offering of Common Units	(296,820)	0
Revolving Credit Facility Origination Fees and Expenses Paid	(1,859)	0
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities	(38,662)	5,673
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	20,857	19,590
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	26,612	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 47,469	$ 19,590