Fair Value Measurements CCLP Preferred Units (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred, Fair Value Adjustment	$ (146)	$ 512	$ (1,309)	$ (846)

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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