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Partners’ Capital (Deficit) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 16, 2026	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025
Partners' Capital
Partners' capital (in units)		144,974,152		144,974,152		126,795,135
Phantom units
Partners' Capital
Basic and diluted weighted average common units outstanding difference (in shares)		645,000	500,000	513,000	621,000
Distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP")
Partners' Capital
Common units issued (in shares)		3,694		3,694
Limited partner \| Common units \| Cash Distributions \| Subsequent Event
Partners' Capital
Cash distribution announced per unit (in dollars per share)	$ 0.525
Limited partner \| Common units \| Distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP")
Partners' Capital
Non-cash distributions				$ 97
Limited partner \| Common units \| Entities Affiliated With Energy Transfer LP
Partners' Capital
Partners' capital (in units)		46,056,228		46,056,228
General partner \| Common units \| Energy Transfer LP
Partners' Capital
Partners' capital (in units)		8,000,000		8,000,000