Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Fair Value Hedges [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of contracts
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Other Assets [Abstract]
Amortization expense of other assets
Amortization Of Other Assets
Amortization of other assets
Change in carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Discounted cash flow projections period
Discounted Cash Flow Methodology, Asset Impairment, Number Of Years Forecasted
The number of forecast years utilized in developing discounted cash flow projections in determining asset impairment.
Rate used to discount future cash flows for goodwill impairment test
Discounted Cash Flow Methodology, Goodwill Impairment, Discount Rate
The discount rate percentage utilized when developing discounted cash flow projections in determining projected future cash flows as they relate to goodwill impairment.
Percentage future cash flows of segment could decrease by and not be impaired
Discounted Cash Flow Methodology, Goodwill Impairment, Cash Flow Percentage Decrease Without Impairment
Percentage used in the sensitivity analysis of future discounted cash flows analyzed for goodwill impairment under the discounted cash flow methodology.
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Predecessor [Member]
Predecessor [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line items]
Intangible Assets, Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill, Cost
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, Net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Gross (Including Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Including Goodwill)
Total intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Schedule Of Other Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Other Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Other Assets [Table]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Axis]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Axis]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Axis]
Other Assets Noncurrent By Type [Domain]
Other Assets Noncurrent By Type [Domain]
Other Assets, Noncurrent, By Type [Domain]
Deferred Turnaround Costs [Member]
Deferred Turnaround Costs [Member]
Deferred Turnaround Costs [Member]
Other Amortizable Assets [Member]
Other Amortizable Assets [Member]
Other Amortizable Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Turnaround costs, Cost
Turnaround Costs, Gross
Turnaround Costs, Gross
Turnaround costs, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Turnaround Costs
Accumulated Amortization, Turnaround Costs
Turnaround costs, Net
Turnaround Costs, Net
Turnaround Costs, Net
Other, Costs
Noncurrent Assets, Other, Gross
Noncurrent Assets, Other, Gross
Other, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Noncurrent Assets, Other
Accumulated Amortization, Noncurrent Assets, Other
Other, Net
Noncurrent Assets, Other, Net
Noncurrent Assets, Other, Net
Total deferred charges and other assets, Cost
Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets, Noncurrent, Gross
Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets, Noncurrent, Gross
Total deferred charges and other assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets, NonCurrent
Accumulated Amortization, Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets, NonCurrent
Total deferred charges and other assets, Net
Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets, NonCurrent, Net
Total Deferred Charges and Other Assets, NonCurrent, Net
Other assets, Cost
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Gross
Represents the gross amount (cost) of a specified group of non-current assets.
Other assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Accumulated Amortization
Represents the accumulated amortization of a specified group of non-current assets.
Total other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Weighted Average Life
Other Assets, Useful Life
Other Assets, Useful Life
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Lease Commitments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Limited Partner [Member]
Limited Partner [Member]
General Partner [Member]
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Axis]
Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Axis]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Class [Domain]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Class [Domain]
Common units [Member]
Common Units [Member]
Common Units [Member]
Subordinated units [Member]
Subordinated Units [Member]
Subordinated Units [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Public [Member]
Unidentified Third Parties [Member]
Unidentified Third Parties [Member]
Westlake [Member]
Parent Company And Subsidiaries, Excluding Reporting Entity And Subsidiaries [Member]
Parent Company and Subsidiaries, Excluding Reporting Entity and Subsidiaries [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net—Westlake Chemical Corporation (Westlake)
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Accounts receivable, net—third parties
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Equity investment
Equity Method Investments
Other assets, net
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Deferred charges and other assets
Deferred Costs and Other Assets
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND NET INVESTMENT
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable—Westlake
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current
Accounts payable—third parties
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt payable to Westlake
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9 and 19)
Commitments and Contingencies
NET INVESTMENT
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net investment
Net Investment In Partnership
Net Investment In Partnership
Limited partners' capital
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner—Westlake
General Partners' Capital Account
Total Westlake Chemical Partners LP partners' capital
Partners' Capital
Noncontrolling interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP (OpCo)
Noncontrolling Interest in Limited Partnerships
Total equity
Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Major Customer and Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Partners' Equity
Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Polyone [Member]
Polyone [Member]
PolyOne [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Threatened Litigation [Member]
Threatened Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental costs percentage net of recoveries from third parties
Environmental Costs Percentage Net Of Recoveries From Third Parties
Represents environmental costs percentage, net of recoveries or credits from third parties, to be paid by a counterparty.
Costs incurred for environmental remediation services
Environmental Remediation Expense
Costs sought to be recovered by plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments In Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Impact Of Derivative Instruments Designated As Fair Value Hedges
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Impact Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Fair Value Hedges
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
3.60% Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Three Point Six Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Two [Member]
Three Point Six Zero Percentage Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Two [Member]
GO Zone 6 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Go Zone Six And One Half Percent Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Nine [Member]
GO Zone 6 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2029 [Member]
GO Zone 6 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2032 [Member]
Go Zone Six And Three Quarters Percent Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty Two [Member]
GO Zone 6 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2032 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Carrying Value
Senior Notes
Senior Notes, Fair Value
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Liabilities Retained By Parent Company
Schedule of Liabilities Retained By Parent Company [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Liabilities Retained By Parent Company [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Other Income, Net
Schedule Of Other Nonoperating Income Expense By Component [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the detailed components of other nonoperating income and expenses.
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Goods and services purchased from Westlake and capitalized as assets
Related Party Transaction, Purchases From Related Party, Capitalized As Assets
Related Party Transaction, Purchases From Related Party, Capitalized As Assets
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Additions/ (Deductions)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Year
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Feedstock, additives, and chemicals
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials
Materials and supplies
Inventory Supplies
Aggregated amount of supplies that will be consumed.
Inventories
Interest incurred, added to principal on promissory notes outstanding
Interest Incurred, Added to Debt Outstanding
Interest Incurred, Added to Debt Outstanding
Related party notes payable deemed settled through net investment
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Payable, Related Parties
Cash transferred in related party notes payable settlement
Cash Transferred In Notes Payable Settlement, Related Parties
Cash Transferred In Notes Payable Settlement, Related Parties
Reduction in capital expenditure accrual
Increase (Decrease) in Capital Expenditure Accrual
Increase (Decrease) in Capital Expenditure Accrual
Interest paid, net of interest capitalized
Interest Paid
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Distribution declared per unit
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Distribution declared
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Accrued interest on related party debt
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Noncurrent
Interest Payable, Noncurrent
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Schedule of Incentive Distributions Made to Managing Members or General Partners by Distribution
Schedule of Incentive Distributions Made to Managing Members or General Partners by Distribution [Table Text Block]
Provision for federal income tax, at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State income tax provision, net of federal income tax effect
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Partnership income not subject to entity-level tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Manufacturing deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Organization, Consolidation, And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Table]
OpCo LP [Member]
Westlake Chemical OpCo LP [Member]
Westlake Chemical OpCo LP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Ethylene Sales Agreement [Member]
Ethylene Sales Agreement [Member]
Ethylene Sales Agreement [Member]
Limited Liability Company [Member]
Limited Liability Company [Member]
Investee [Member]
Investee [Member]
Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated [Member]
Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Unconsolidated [Member]
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC [Member]
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC [Member]
Westlake Chemical OpCo GP LLC [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Organization consolidation and presentation of financial statements [Line Items].
Number of units sold in public offering
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering
Partnership's ownership interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Number of production facilities
Number of Production Facilities
Number of Production Facilities
Term of sales agreement
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
Period covered by the long-term purchase commitment, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Minimum percentage required to be purchased
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Percentage Required
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Percentage Required
Maximum mass required to be purchased
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Maximum Volume Required
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Maximum Volume Required
Purchase commitment, fixed margin on variable pricing
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Fixed Margin
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Fixed Margin
Expected percentage of production to be sold
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Expected Percentage Of Production To Be Sold
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Expected Percentage Of Production To Be Sold
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Threshold period past due accounts receivable reviewed
Threshold Period Past Due Accounts Receivable Reviewed
Threshold Period Past Due Accounts Receivable Reviewed
Goodwill
Amortization period, minimum (in years)
Plant And Equipment Planned Major Maintenance Activities Amortization Period Minimum
The minimum amortization period of planned major maintenance activities.
Amortization period, maximum (in years)
Plant And Equipment Planned Major Maintenance Activities Amortization Period Maximum
The maximum amortization period of planned major maintenance activities.
Other assets amortization period, minimum (in years)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Period Minimum
The minimum amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets.
Other assets amortization period, maximum (in years)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Period Maximum
The maximum amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets.
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable—Third Parties
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest in OpCo [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Equity, beginning balance
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net distributions to Westlake
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions
Contribution of debt payable to Westlake into net investment
Partners' Capital Account, Contributions
Predecessor net liabilities not assumed by OpCo
Partners' Capital, Predecessor Net Liabilities Not Assumed By Subsidiary
Partners' Capital, Predecessor Net Liabilities Not Assumed By Subsidiary
Allocation of net investment to unitholders
Partners' Capital Allocation Of Net Investment To Unitholders
Partners' Capital Allocation Of Net Investment To Unitholders
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of finance and other offering costs
Partners' Capital Account, Public Sale of Units
Distribution to the noncontrolling interest in OpCo
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Reimbursement
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders, Reimbursement
Purchase of additional interest in OpCo
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Quarterly distribution for the period from August 4, 2014 to September 30, 2014 to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Equity, ending balance
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Description Of Business
Description Of Business [Policy Text Block]
Description Of Business [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Turnaround Costs
Property, Plant and Equipment, Planned Major Maintenance Activities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Exchanges
Inventory Exchange [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for the basis and manner that goods are exchanged and settled in like-kind quantities. This disclosure includes the nature of the cost elements included in inventory and how cost is determined (such as FIFO, LIFO, average).
Concentration Of Credit Risk
Concentration Of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for the concentration of credit risk.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy, Gross and Net Revenue Disclosure [Policy Text Block]
Net Income per Unit
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Price Risk Management
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Costs
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for the method of amortizing debt issuance costs and certain other assets.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity forward contracts [Member]
Commodity Forward Contracts [Member]
Commodity forward contracts [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative Commodity Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accounts receivable, net [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accrued liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Not designated as hedging instruments, Asset Derivatives
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value
Total asset derivatives
Derivative Asset
Not designated as hedging instruments, Liability Derivatives
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Total liability derivatives
Derivative Liability
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Interest accrued on long-term debt
Accrual related to capital expenditures
Accrued Capital Expenditures, Current
Accrued Capital Expenditures, Current
Accrued employee payroll and benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current
Other Income, Net
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Income from equity method investment
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Claims recovery
Insurance Recoveries
Franchise taxes
Taxes, Miscellaneous
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other income, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities On A Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Carrying And Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Feedstock purchased from Westlake and included in cost of sales
Related Parties Amount In Cost Of Sales, Feedstock Purchased
Related Parties Amount In Cost Of Sales, Feedstock Purchased
Other charges from Westlake and included in cost of sales
Cost Of Goods Sold, Other
Cost Of Goods Sold, Other
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior unsecured revolving credit facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Site Lease Agreement [Member]
Site Lease Agreement [Member]
Site Lease Agreement [Member]
Outstanding letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding debt
Long-term Debt
Unamortized discount on senior notes
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Number of lease agreements
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Number
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Number
Term of operating lease
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Operating lease, rental amount
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Summary Of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to IPO
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Distribution declared
Distributed Earnings
Net income subsequent to the IPO in excess of distribution
Undistributed Earnings, Basic
Schedule of Incentive Distribution Made to Managing Member or General Partner [Table]
Schedule of Incentive Distribution Made to Managing Member or General Partner [Table]
Distribution Type [Axis]
Distribution Type [Axis]
Distribution Type [Domain]
Distribution Type [Domain]
Cash Distribution [Member]
Cash Distribution [Member]
Above $0.3163 up to $0.3438
Cash Distribution, Tranche One [Member]
Cash Distribution, Tranche One [Member]
Above $0.3438 up to $0.4125
Cash Distribution, Tranche Two [Member]
Cash Distribution, Tranche Two [Member]
Above $0.4125
Cash Distribution, Tranche Three [Member]
Cash Distribution, Tranche Three [Member]
Managing Member or General Partner [Axis]
Managing Member or General Partner [Axis]
Incentive Distribution, Recipient [Domain]
Incentive Distribution, Recipient [Domain]
Unit Holders [Member]
Unit Holders [Member]
Unit Holders [Member]
IDR Holders [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Incentive Distribution Made to Managing Member or General Partner [Line Items]
Incentive Distribution Made to Managing Member or General Partner [Line Items]
Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
Incentive Distribution, Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
Incentive Distribution, Marginal Percentage Interest in Distributions
Incentive Distribution, Quarterly Distribution Per Unit, In Excess Of Minimum
Incentive Distribution, Quarterly Distribution Per Unit, Distribution Threshold
Incentive Distribution, Quarterly Distribution Per Unit, Distribution Threshold
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table]
Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table]
Common and Subordinated units [Member]
Common And Subordinated Units [Member]
Common And Subordinated Units [Member]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Percentage of minimum quarterly distribution partnership must pay to end subordination period
Percentage Paid Of Minimum Quarterly Distribution Ending Subordination Period
Percentage Paid Of Minimum Quarterly Distribution Ending Subordination Period
Minimum quarterly distribution per unit
Incentive Distribution Rights, Minimum Quarterly Distribution Per Unit
Incentive Distribution Rights, Minimum Quarterly Distribution Per Unit
Threshold of distributions per unit to payout additional distributions
Incentive Distribution Rights, Threshold To Payout Additional Distributions
Incentive Distribution Rights, Threshold To Payout Additional Distributions
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table]
Westlake [Member]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Axis]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock, Name of Transaction [Domain]
Sale of Stock, Name of Transaction [Domain]
Over-Allotment Option [Member]
Over-Allotment Option [Member]
Over-Allotment Option [Member]
IPO [Member]
IPO [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2013 Promissory Note [Member]
Promissory Notes, 2013 [Member]
Promissory Notes, 2013 [Member]
Preformation Capital Expenditure [Member]
Preformation Capital Expenditure [Member]
Preformation Capital Expenditure [Member]
Cash Reserve Turnaround [Member]
Cash Reserve Turnaround [Member]
Cash Reserve Turnaround [Member]
Intercompany Debt [Member]
Intercompany Debt [Member]
Intercompany Debt [Member]
Excess Production Option [Member]
Excess Production Option [Member]
Excess Production Option [Member]
Feedstock Supply Agreement [Member]
Feedstock Supply Agreement [Member]
Feedstock Supply Agreement [Member]
Services And Secondment Agreement [Member]
Services And Secondment Agreement [Member]
Services And Secondment Agreement [Member]
Investor [Member]
Investor [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Debt assumed by acquiree
Intercompany Debt
Intercompany Debt
Price per unit
Sale of Unit, Price Per Unit
Sale of Unit, Price Per Unit
Price per unit, net of underwriting discount
Sale of Unit, Price Per Unit, Net of Underwriting Discount
Sale of Unit, Price Per Unit, Net of Underwriting Discount
Units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Net proceeds from issuance of common units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units
Payments of unit issuance costs
Payments of Unit Issuance Costs
Payments of Unit Issuance Costs
Additional ownership interest acquired
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Additional Ownership Interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Additional Ownership Interest
Carrying value of additional partnership interest purchased
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Excess cash paid over carrying value of partnership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease Due To Excess Cash Paid Over Carrying Value
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease Due To Excess Cash Paid Over Carrying Value
Capital expenditures
Pre-formation Capital Expenditures
Pre-formation Capital Expenditures
Use of proceeds from public offering
Subsidiary Initial Public Offering, Use Of Proceeds
Subsidiary Initial Public Offering, Use Of Proceeds
Long-term Commitment (Excluding Unconditional Purchase Obligation) [Abstract]
Long-term Commitment (Excluding Unconditional Purchase Obligation) [Abstract]
Percentage of excess production that can be purchased
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Option To Purchase Excess Production, Percentage
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Option To Purchase Excess Production, Percentage
Number of years used to calculate average expenses
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Terms of Fee, Number Of Years Used To Calculate Average Expenses
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Terms of Fee, Number Of Years Used To Calculate Average Expenses
Purchase commitment, renewal term
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Renewal Term
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Renewal Term
Related party transactions, term of agreements
Related Party Transaction, Term Of Agreement
Related Party Transaction, Term Of Agreement
Period of default in performance that can allow a party to terminate agreement
Related Party Transaction, Counterparty Default, Period Of Default, Allowing Termination Of Agreement
Related Party Transaction, Counterparty Default, Period Of Default, Allowing Termination Of Agreement
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Pipeline Note, 2006 [Member]
Pipeline Note, 2006 [Member]
Pipeline Note, 2006 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Prime Rate [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Weighted average interest rate on all long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Long-Term Debt
Related Party Transactions, Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions, Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net—Westlake
Accounts payable—Westlake
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Plant And Equipment [Member]
Plant And Equipment [Member]
Plant And Equipment [Member]
Ethylene Pipeline [Member]
Ethylene Pipeline [Member]
Ethylene Pipeline [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information (Abstract)
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Firm commitment designated as the hedged item [Member]
Firm Commitment Derivative Items Designated As Hedges [Member]
Firm commitment derivative items designated as hedges [member]
Schedule of Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Investments by Category [Axis]
Investments by Category [Axis]
Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain]
Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain]
Held-to-maturity securities
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales - Westlake
Revenue from Related Parties
Net co-products, ethylene and feedstock sales—third parties
Other Revenue, Net
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense—Westlake
Interest Expense, Related Party
Other income, net
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes
Income (Loss) from continuing operations, including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interest, and income (loss) from equity method investments, but before extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles and income taxes.
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OpCo
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Limited partners' interest in net income subsequent to IPO
Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Partners LP subsequent to initial public offering per limited partner unit (basic and diluted)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Income per limited partner unit (usd per unit)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding (basic and diluted)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding (units)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Schedule Of The Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Taxes Computed At The Statutory Rate To Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Approximate rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Units issued
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Information
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Unit-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Loss from disposition of fixed assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from equity method investment, net of dividends
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable - third parties
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Net accounts receivable - Westlake
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase Decrease In Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Settlements of derivative instruments
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net distributions to Westlake prior to initial public offering
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Repayment of debt payable to Westlake with proceeds from the initial public offering
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Proceeds from initial public offering distributed to Westlake
Payments of Capital Distribution
Proceeds from debt payable to Westlake
Proceeds from Related Party Debt
Quarterly distribution for the period from August 4, 2014 to September 30, 2014 to noncontrolling interest retained in OpCo by Westlake
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Quarterly distributions to unitholders
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Net cash used for financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Schedule Of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Risk management assets
Risk management liabilities
Trade customers
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Receivables from trade customers and affiliates, net
Trade Customer And Affiliate Receivable Net Current
The aggregate of amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer), for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, and amounts due from related parties (affiliates) payable within one year of the balance sheet, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection.
Other
Other Receivables Current
Amount due from other third-parties, or arising from transactions not separately disclosed, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Accounts receivable, net—third parties
Credit carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Inventories
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred taxes assets, total
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Turnaround costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Other Capitalized Costs
Deferred tax liabilities-total
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Balance sheet classifications
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Current deferred tax asset
Noncurrent deferred tax liability
Schedule Of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Equity investments
Accounts payable - third parties
Accrued liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Long-term debt payable to Westlake
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Total
Assets, Net
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from operations
Net income
Basic and diluted earnings per common unit holder (usd per unit)
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Total provision
Services received from Westlake and included in selling, general and administrative expenses
Initial Public Offering
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Westlake Chemical Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Westlake Chemical Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Westlake Chemical Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Phantom units [Member]
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
DERs [Member]
Distribution Equivalent Rights (DERs) [Member]
Distribution Equivalent Rights (DERs) [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of units granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Number of units forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
Total units available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Total compensation cost
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Net sales [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives Of Assets
Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives Of Assets [Table Text Block]
Table of estimated useful lives of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Other Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Limited Partners' Common Units [Member]
Limited Partners' Subordinated Units [Member]
Distribution
Weighted average units outsanding:
Basic and diluted (units)
Net income per limited partner unit:
Property, Plant And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land
Land
Building and improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Plant and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Other
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Excluding Construction In-Progress
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Does not include construction in progress.
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net, before construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Excluding Construction In-Progress
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Does not include construction in progress.
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation