PARTNERS' CAPITAL AND DISTRIBUTIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of changes in LP units outstanding

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

	Limited Partners
Units outstanding at January 1, 2016	129,524
LP Units issued pursuant to the Option Plan (1)	4
LP Units issued pursuant to the LTIP (1)	203
Issuance of units through Equity Distribution Agreements	566
Units outstanding at March 31, 2016	130,297

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