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EARNINGS PER UNIT (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of weighted average units outstanding used in computing basic and diluted earnings per unit
The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average units outstanding used in computing the basic and diluted earnings per unit for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per unit amounts):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Net income attributable to Buckeye Partners, L.P.
$
131,113

 
$
111,611

 
 
 
 
Basic:
 

 
 

    Weighted average units outstanding - basic
129,703

 
127,175

 
 
 
 
Earnings per unit - basic
$
1.01

 
$
0.88

 
 
 
 
Diluted:
 

 
 

Weighted average units outstanding - basic
129,703

 
127,175

Dilutive effect of LP Unit options and LTIP awards granted
426

 
432

    Weighted average units outstanding - diluted
130,129

 
127,607

 
 
 
 
Earnings per unit - diluted
$
1.01

 
$
0.87