Fair Value Measurements CCLP Preferred Units (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred, Fair Value Adjustment	$ 0	$ (498)	$ (1,309)	$ (1,344)

Amount of addition (reduction) to the amount at which a liability could be incurred (settled) in a current transaction between willing parties.

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