CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 78,251	$ 85,259	$ 246,120	$ 194,752
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments	(80)	(6,396)	32,446	(29,471)
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to net income	1,778	229	3,099	688
Adjustment to funded status of benefit plans	154	(73)	557	(75)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,852	(6,240)	36,102	(28,858)
Comprehensive income	80,103	79,019	282,222	165,894
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(997)	(143)	(3,095)	(3,298)
Comprehensive income attributable to Buckeye Partners, L.P.	$ 79,106	$ 78,876	$ 279,127	$ 162,596