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PARTNERS' CAPITAL AND DISTRIBUTIONS (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
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, 2017
140,264

LP Units issued pursuant to the Option Plan (1)
10

LP Units issued pursuant to the LTIP (1)
209

Issuance of LP Units through the Equity Distribution Agreement
6,159

LP Units outstanding at September 30, 2017
146,642

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