PARTNERS' CAPITAL AND DISTRIBUTIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of changes in LP units outstanding

The following is a summary of changes in Buckeye's outstanding LP Units for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Limited Partners
LP Units outstanding at January 1, 2016	129,524
LP Units issued pursuant to the Option Plan (1)	6
LP Units issued pursuant to the LTIP (1)	212
Issuance of LP Units through Equity Distribution Agreements	1,568
LP Units outstanding at September 30, 2016	131,310

(1) The number of LP Units issued represents issuance net of tax withholding.