BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:
Income from continuing operations	$ 101,539	$ 94,826
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,029)	(1,158)
Net income attributable to Buckeye Partners, L.P.	100,510	93,668
Add: Interest and debt expense	41,213	30,249
Income tax (benefit) expense	(77)	131
Depreciation and amortization	42,991	35,699
Non-cash unit-based compensation expense	3,122	3,232
Hess acquisition and transition expense	3,633
Less: Amortization of unfavorable storage contracts	(2,768)	(2,748)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	$ 188,624	$ 160,231