PARTNERS' CAPITAL AND MEZZANINE CAPITAL - Schedule of Consolidation, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Series A Preferred Units
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Redemption accretion, net of issuance cost amortization	$ 7,636	$ 5,242
Series A Preferred Units
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	124,652
Cash distribution (includes a $1.6 million distribution payable as of June 30, 2024)	(3,256)
Ending balance	129,032
Distribution payable	$ 1,600

Amount of equity impact of cash distribution declared to unit-holder of limited partnership (LP).

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