Equity in Nonconsolidated Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of equity in the nonconsolidated investments

The following table summarizes the Company's equity in the nonconsolidated investments:

		Interest	Ownership as of	As of December 31,
Investees	Location	Type	December 31, 2015 (a)	2015		2014
				(Thousands)
MVP Joint Venture	USA	Joint	54%	$	77,025	$	—

(a) As of February 11, 2016, EQM owned a 45.5% ownership interest in the MVP Joint Venture.  See Note 4.

Schedule of condensed financial statements for nonconsolidated investments

The following table summarizes the unaudited condensed financial statements for nonconsolidated investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting for the periods noted (including MVP Joint Venture for 2015 and Nora LLC for 2014 and 2013): 

Summarized Statements of Income 

	Years Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
	(Thousands)
Revenues	$	—	$	19,924	$	45,040
Operating expenses	—		13,257		29,892
Other income	2,566		102		82
Net income	$	2,566	$	6,769	$	15,230