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EARNINGS PER UNIT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of weighted average number of LP Units used in basic and diluted earnings per LP Unit calculations
The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average units outstanding used in computing the basic and diluted earnings per unit for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Buckeye Partners, L.P.
$
437,223

 
$
272,954

 
$
160,273

Basic:
 

 
 

 
 

Weighted average units outstanding - basic
128,084

 
119,323

 
107,202

Earnings per unit - basic
$
3.41

 
$
2.29

 
$
1.50

 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted:
 

 
 

 
 

Weighted average units outstanding - basic
128,084

 
119,323

 
107,202

Dilutive effect of LP Unit options and LTIP awards granted
533

 
576

 
475

Weighted average units outstanding - diluted
128,617

 
119,899

 
107,677

Earnings per unit - diluted
$
3.40

 
$
2.28

 
$
1.49