Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Investment Funds [Member]
Investment Funds [Member]
The Onshore Fund (Icahn Partners LP) and the Offshore Master Funds are collectively referred to as the “Investment Funds". The “Offshore Master Funds” consist of (i) Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, or Master Fund I, (ii) Icahn Partners Master Fund II LP, or Master Fund II and (iii) Icahn Partners Master Fund III LP, or Master Fund III.
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Investments Segment [Member]
Investments Segment [Member]
Investment segment and Holding Company [Member]
Investment segment and Holding Company [Member]
Investment segment and Holding Company [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Equity Contract [Member]
Equity Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Commodity contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash collateral posted for derivative positions
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Asset Derivatives, Gross
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability Derivatives, Gross
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Asset Derivatives, Netting across contract types
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Liability Derivatives, Netting across contract types
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Asset Derivatives, Total
Derivative Assets
Liability Derivatives, Total
Derivative Liabilities
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Other revenues from operations
Other Revenue, Net
Net (loss) gain from investment activities
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Interest and dividend income
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating
Other loss, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total Revenues
Revenues
Expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Other expenses from operations
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring
Restructuring Charges
Impairment
Asset Impairment Charges
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total Expenses
Total Expenses
Total of all operating and non-operating costs and expenses.
Income tax (expense) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to:
Net Income Attributable To Ichan Enterprises Allocable To Partners [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable To Ichan Enterprises Allocable To Partners [Abstract]
Limited partners
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners
General partner
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners
Basic income (loss) per LP unit
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic
Basic weighted average LP units outstanding (in units)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted income (loss) per LP unit
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted
Diluted weighted average LP units outstanding (in units)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash distributions declared per LP unit
Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
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]
Gasification Technology [Member]
Gasification Technology [Member]
Gasification Technology [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Reporting unit [Axis]
Reporting unit [Axis]
Reporting unit [Axis]
Production Type [Domain]
Production Type [Domain]
VSP [Member]
VSP [Member]
Vehicl Safety and Protection ("VSP") [Member]
Powertrain [Member]
Powertrain [Member]
Powertrain [Member]
VCS [Member]
VCS [Member]
VCS [Member]
Petroleum [Member]
Petroleum [Member]
Petroleum Reporting Unit [Member]
Nitrogen Fertilizer [Member]
Fertilizer [Member]
Fertilizer Reporting Unit [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
BERU [Member]
BERU [Member]
BERU [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Gaming Segment [Member]
Gaming Segment [Member]
Gaming Segment [Member]
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Metals Segment [Member]
Metals Segment [Member]
Metals Segment [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense associated with definite-lived intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Goodwill, increase due to purchase accounting adjustment to PP&E
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Cash paid for acquisition of CVR
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Goodwill
Goodwill
Impairment of intangible assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangibles
Definite-lived intangible assets, useful life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Goodwill recognized, expected to be tax deductible
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Definite-lived intangibles, purchase accounting adjustment
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Impairment charge, definite-lived intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Goodwill, adjustment due to purchase accounting utilized by entities under common control resulting from our acquisition of controlling interest
Goodwill, Other Changes
Intangible assets, adjustment due to purchase accounting utilized by entities under common control resulting from our acquisition of a controlling interest
Intangible Assets, Other Changes
Intangible Assets, Other Changes
Goodwill, purchase accounting reduction
Goodwill, Allocation Adjustment
Increase in tangible and identifiable intangible assets due to finalization of purchase price allocations
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Tangible and Identifiable Intangible Assets
This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete.
Additional purchase price payments
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Net Income Per LP Unit [Abstract]
Net Income Per LP Unit [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per LP Unit [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per LP Unit [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per LP Unit [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Members or Partners [Axis]
Members or Partners [Axis]
Members or Partners, including managing members or members or general partners or limited partners [Axis]
Partner Name [Domain]
Partner Name [Domain]
Partner Name [Domain]
Principal Owners and Affiliates [Member]
Principal Owners and Affiliates [Member]
Mr. Icahn and certain other entities beneficially owned by Mr. Icahn
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Units by Class [Axis]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Capital Unit, Class [Domain]
Depositary Units [Member]
Depositary Units [Member]
Depositary Units [Member]
Earnings Per LP Unit [Line Items]
Earnings Per LP Unit [Line Items]
Earnings Per LP Unit [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Net income attributable to parent, allocated to general partner before traditional parntership allocation
net income attributable to parent, allocated to general partner before traditional parntership allocation
net income attributable to parent, allocated to general partner before traditional parntership allocation, due to common control transaction
Net income attributable to parent, subject to allocation amongst partners
net income attributable to parent, subject to allocation amongst partners
net income attributable to parent, subject to allocation amongst partners
Income attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners (98.01% allocation)
Dilutive effect of variable rate convertible notes, Income
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
Dilutive effect of variable rate convertible notes, Units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Distribution made to limited partner depositary unitholders, cash and depositary unit distributions declared, per unit
Distribution Made to Unitholder, Quarterly Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Distribution Made to Unitholder, Quarterly Distributions Declared, Per Unit, including cash and unit distribution
Distribution made to limited partner depositary unitholders, cash distributions declared, per unit
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Distribution made to limited partner depositary unitholders, depositary unit distributions declared, per unit
Distribution Made to Unitholder, Unit Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Distribution Made to Unitholder, Unit Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Ratio of unit distributed per depositary unit
Distribution Made to Unitholder, Unit Distributions Ratio
Distribution Made to Unitholder, Unit Distributions Ratio, Unit Distributed per Unit
Units issued as a unit distribution
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Share Distribution
Impact of unit distributions on prior years' income per LP unit
Impact of Unit Distributions on Restatement of Earnings Per Share
Impact of Unit Distributions on Restatement of Earnings Per Share
Intended proceeds from rights offering
Rights Offering, Amount
Rights Offering, Amount
Rights received per depositary unit held
Ratio Of Rights Per Depositary Unit
Ratio Of Rights Per Depositary Unit
Rights' subscription price per depositary unit
Right Subscription Price Per Depositary Unit
Right Subscription Price Per Depositary Unit
Aggregate depositary units distributed in connection with rights offering
Aggregate Depositary Units Distributed In Connection With Rights Offering
Aggregate Depositary Units Distributed In Connection With Rights Offering
Proceeds from rights offering
Proceeds From Rights Offering
Proceeds From Rights Offering
Cancellation of treasury units (in units)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [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]
Federal-Mogul [Member]
Federal-Mogul [Member]
Federal-Mogul [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum length of time hedged in interest rate cash flow hedge
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge
Notional value of interest rate swap agreements
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives
Combined average fixed interest rate on interest rate swap agreements
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate, Base Interest and Premium Combined
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate, Base Interest and Premium Combined
Unrealized net losses on interest rate swap hedges
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Losses on interest rate swap agreements expected to be reclassified
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Expected change in interest expense from 25 basis point change in interest rates, 2013
Expected Change in Interest Expense from 25 Basis Point Change in Interest Rates, Year One
Expected Change in Interest Expense from 25 Basis Point Change in Interest Rates, Year One
Expected change in interest expense from 25 basis point change in interest rates, 2014
Expected Change in Interest Expense from 25 Basis Point Change in Debt Instrument Interest Rate, Year Two
Expected Change in Interest Expense from 25 Basis Point Change in Debt Instrument Interest Rate, Year Two
Expected change in interest expense from 25 basis point change in interest rates, 2015
Expected Change in Interest Expense from 25 Basis Point Change in Debt Instrument Interest Rate, Year Three
Expected Change in Interest Expense from 25 Basis Point Change in Debt Instrument Interest Rate, Year Three
Notional value of price hedge contracts
Notional Amount of Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, Contractual Term
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge
Maximum length of time hedged in fx cash flow hedge
Maximum length of time hedged in fx cash flow hedge
Maximum length of time over which the entity is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions, excluding those forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on existing financial instruments.
Unrealized net losses on price hedge contracts
Unrealized Loss on Price Risk Cash Flow Derivatives, before Tax
Notional value of foreign currency hedge contracts
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, Contractual Term
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Unrealized net gains on foreign currency hedge contracts
Unrealized Gain on Foreign Currency Derivatives, before Tax
Notional value of foreign currency contracts entered during the period
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, Entered During the Period
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives, Entered During the Period
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income
Number of customers accounting for more than 6% of direct sales
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Customers
Concentration of risk threshold, percentage of direct sales
Concentration Risk, Threshold
Concentration Risk, Threshold
Concentration threshhold, balance sheet
Concentration threshhold, balance sheet
Concentration threshhold, balance sheet
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Options Connected to Deferred Compensation [Member]
Options Connected to Deferred Compensation [Member]
Options Connected to Deferred Compensation [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options (number)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock options, revised fair value reclassified to equity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Fair Value Reclassified to Equity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Fair Value Reclassified to Equity
Compensation expense related to stock options
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Intrinsic value of stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Deferred compensation agreement, current liability, gross
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current, Gross
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current, Gross, before offset again the intrinsic value of the exercise
Deferred compensation agreement, number of shares used in cash payout calculation
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Number of Shares Used in Cash Settlement Calculation
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Number of Shares Used in Cash Settlement Calculation
Stock price (in ones)
Share Price
Deferred compenstion intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Deferred compensation expense
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense
Share price, CVR acquisition (in ones)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Number of cash contingent payment rights (in ones)
Business Acquisition, Number of Cash Contingent Payment Rights
Business Acquisition, Number of Cash Contingent Payment Rights
Additional share-based compensation expense from revaluing unvested shares to fair value
Fair Value Option, Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Fair Value Option, Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement by Segment
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements by Segment
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Investment Segment [Member]
investment Segment [Member]
investment Segment [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
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]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Equity securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Corporate debt [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investment Sector [Axis]
Investment Sector [Axis]
Investment Sector [Domain]
Investment Sector [Domain]
Basic materials [Member]
Basic Materials [Member]
Basic Materials [Member]
Communications [Member]
Communications [Member]
Communications [Member]
Consumer, non-cyclical [Member]
Consumer, non-cyclical [Member]
Consumer, non-cyclical [Member]
Consumer, cyclical [Member]
Consumer, cyclical [Member]
Consumer, cyclical [Member]
Financial [Member]
Financial [Member]
Financial [Member]
Funds [Member]
Funds [Member]
Funds [Member]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial [Member]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
Utilities [Member]
220000 to 229999 Utilities [Member]
Sovereign debt [Member]
Sovereign Debt [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Investments [Abstract]
Investments [Abstract]
Trading securities
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments
Investments
Derivative contracts, Assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value: [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Sold, Not yet Purchased, at Fair Value [Abstract]
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value
Securities Sold, Not yet Purchased, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Other Segments and Holding Company [Member]
Other Segments and Holding Company [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of investments measured at fair value with Level 3 Input
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Site domain [Domain]
Site domain [Domain]
Site domain [Domain]
Coffeyville, Kansas Refinery and Phillipsburg, Kansas Terminal Facility [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas Refinery and Phillipsburg, Kansas Terminal Facility [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas Refinery and Phillipsburg, Kansas Terminal Facility [Member]
Environmental Issue [Axis]
Environmental Issue [Axis]
Environmental Issue [Axis]
Environmental Issue [Domain]
Environmental Issue [Domain]
Environmental Issue [Domain]
Air Emissions Reduction and Water Conservation [Member]
Air Emissions Reduction and Water Conservatio [Member]
Air Emissions Reduction and Water Conservation [Member]
Litigation Claimant [Axis]
Litigation Claimant [Axis]
Litigation Claimant [Axis]
Litigation Claimant [Domain]
Litigation Claimant [Domain]
Litigation Claimant [Domain]
U.S. Coast Guard / EPA [Member]
U.S. Coast Guard / EPA [Member]
U.S. Coast Guard / EPA [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Crude Oil, Indirect Supplier [Member]
Crude Oil, Indirect Supplier [Member]
Crude Oil, Indirect Supplier [Member]
Crude Oil Discharge [Member]
Crude Oil Discharge [Member]
Crude Oil Discharge [Member]
EPA, Second Consent Decree, Clean Air Act [Member]
EPA, Second Consent Decree, Clean Air Act [Member]
EPA, Second Consent Decree, Clean Air Act [Member]
ODEQ [Member]
ODEQ [Member]
ODEQ [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA
NEW MEXICO
NEW MEXICO
OKLAHOMA and KANSAS [Member]
OKLAHOMA and KANSAS [Member]
OKLAHOMA and KANSAS [Member]
KANSAS
KANSAS
CRRM [Member]
CRRM [Member]
CRRM [Member]
CRNF [Member]
CRNF [Member]
CRNF [Member]
CRRM and CRT [Member]
CRRM and CRT [Member]
CRRM and CRT [Member]
WRC [Member]
WRC [Member]
WRC [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Dismissed Without Prejudice [Member]
Dismissed Without Prejudice [Member]
Dismissed Without Prejudice [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Pending Litigation [Member]
Settled [Member]
Settled [Member]
Settled [Member]
Pending Litigation and Settled, Aggregate [Member]
Pending Litigation and Settled, Aggregate [Member]
Pending Litigation and Settled, Aggregate [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Lease expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Lawsuits Filed Against Company
Lawsuits Filed Against Company
Lawsuits Filed Against Company
Average increase in annual property tax expense
Average Increase in Annual Property Tax Expense
Average Increase in Annual Property Tax Expense
Number of claimants / plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Compensatory damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Civil penalties, anticipated minimum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum
Insurance proceeds under primary environmental liability insurance policy
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities
Accrued environmental liabilities
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Estimated closure and post-closure costs included in accred environmental liabilities
Environmental Exit Costs, Costs Accrued to Date
Capital expenditures to comply with environmental rules
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated Cost
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated Cost
Percentage of all fuel used required to be renewable fuel
Enironmental Regulatory Requirement, Renewable Fuel to Total Fuel Used, Percentage
Enironmental Regulatory Requirement, Renewable Fuel to Total Fuel Used, Percentage
Proposed percentage of all fuel used required to be renewable fuel
Proposed Enironmental Regulatory Requirement, Renewable Fuel to Total Fuel Used, Percentage
Proposed Enironmental Regulatory Requirement, Renewable Fuel to Total Fuel Used, Percentage
U.S. refineries entered into environmental regulatory concent decree, minimum percentage of U.S. refining capacity
Domestic Refineries Entered into Environmental Regulatory Concent Decree, Minimum Percentage of Domestic Refining Capacity
Domestic Refineries Entered into Environmental Regulatory Concent Decree, Minimum Percentage of Domestic Refining Capacity
Civil penalty, anticipated maximum
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum
Capital expenditures to comply with environmental rules, expected to be capital expenditures
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated to be Capitalized
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated to be Capitalized
Civil penalty paid
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Environmental expenditures capitalized
Environmental Costs Recognized, Capitalized in Period
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories, Net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Earnings Per LP Unit
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Environmental Costs, Policy
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net income attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income per LP unit
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
GERMANY
GERMANY
WestPoint Home [Member]
WestPoint Home [Member]
WestPoint Home [Member]
American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member]
American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member]
American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Settlement with Taxing Authority or Statute Expirations [Member]
Settlement with Taxing Authority or Statute Expirations [Member]
Settlement with Taxing Authority or Statute Expirations [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax benefit (expense)
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Statutory federal rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Release of valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits, effectively settled
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Credit default swaps [Member]
Credit Default Swap [Member]
Equity swaps [Member]
Equity Swap [Member]
Foreign currency fowards [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Primary underlying risk:
Primary underlying risk: [Abstract]
Primary underlying risk: [Abstract]
Long Notional Exposure
Notional Exposure of Derivatives, Long Position
Notional Exposure of Derivatives, Long Position
Short Notional Exposure
Notional Exposure of Derivatives, Short Position
Notional Exposure of Derivatives, Short Position
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Variable Rate Option [Axis]
Variable Rate Option [Axis]
Variable Rate Option [Axis]
Variable Rate Option [Domain]
Variable Rate Option [Domain]
Variable Rate Option [Domain]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt Facility [Member]
Debt Facility [Member]
Debt Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Tranche B Loan [Member]
Tranche B Loan [Member]
Tranche B Loan [Member]
Tranche C Loan [Member]
Tranche C Loan [Member]
Tranche C Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Percentage spread on debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Notional value of interest rate swap agreements
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Average fixed interest rate of variable rate term loans through swap agreements
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate
Amount of hedged principal
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Revolving credit facility, unused borrowing availability
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Debt Repurchase Description [Axis]
Debt Repurchase Description [Axis]
Debt Repurchase Description [Axis]
Debt Repurchase Description [Domain]
Debt Repurchase Description [Domain]
Debt Repurchase Description [Domain]
Debt repurchase percentage of principal amount authorized pursuant to additional requirements [Member]
Debt Instrument, Higher Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount Authorized Pursuant to Additional Requirements [Member]
Debt Instrument, Higher Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount Authorized Pursuant to Additional Requirements [Member]
Debt repurchase percentage of principal amount authorized if change of control [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount Authorized if Change of Control [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount Authorized if Change of Control [Member]
Date Range [Axis]
Date Range [Axis]
Date Range [Axis]
Date Range [Domain]
Date Range [Domain]
Date Range [Domain]
Debt repurchase date range, from January 15, 2013 to January 14, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from January 15, 2013 to January 14, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from January 15, 2013 to January 14, 2014
Debt repurchase date range, from January 15, 2014 to January 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from January 15, 2014 to January 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from January 15, 2014 to January 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, on or after January 15, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, on or after January 15, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, on or after January 15, 2015 [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, from January 15, 2015 to January 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from January 15, 2015 to January 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from January 15, 2015 to January 14, 2016 [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, on or after January 15, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, on or after January 15, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, on or after January 15, 2016
Senior unsecured notes [Member]
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]
Notes [Member]
Notes [Member]
Notes [Member]
Initial Notes [Member]
Initial Issuance of 7.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2016 and 8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 combined [Member]
2016 Additional Notes [Member]
2010 Additional Notes due 2016 [Member]
2010 Additional Notes due 2016 [Member]
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 [Member]
2016 Notes [Member]
Initial Issuance of the 7.75% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2016 [Member]
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 [Member]
2018 Notes [Member]
Initial Issuance of 8% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2018 [Member]
2018 Additional Notes [Member]
2010 Additional Notes due 2018 [Member]
2010 Additional Notes due 2018 [Member]
2010 Additional Notes [Member]
2010 Additional Notes [Member]
2010 Additional Issuance to the 2016 and 2018 Notes Series [Member]
2012 Additional Notes [Member]
2012 Additional Notes [Member]
Feb 2012 Additional Issuance to the 8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member]
Variable Rate Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes [Member]
Variable Rate Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes [Member]
Variable Rate Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes [Member]
Eight Percent, Seven Point Seven Five Percent, and Variable Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes, Combined [Member]
Eight Percent, Seven Point Seven Five Percent, and Variable Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes, Combined [Member]
Eight Percent, Seven Point Seven Five Percent, and Variable Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes, Combined [Member]
Interest rate, long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Gross proceeds from sale of senior unsecured notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Redemtion percentage of principal amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount, excluding accrued and unpaid interest
Redemption percentage of aggregate principal amount authorized to be redeemed at higher percenatge of principal amount
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Authorized to be Repurchased at Higher Percenatge of Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Authorized to be Repurchased at Higher Percenatge of Principal Amount
Percentage of aggregate principal amount required to remain outstanding if debt redeemed at higher percenatge of principal amount
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Required to Remain Outstanding if Debt Redeemed at Higher Percenatge of Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Aggregate Principal Amount Required to Remain Outstanding if Debt Redeemed at Higher Percenatge of Principal Amount
Variable interest rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Variable rate notes conversion price per depositary unit
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Variable rate notes, principal amount converted per depositary unit
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Principal Amount Converted Per Depositary Unit
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Principal Amount Converted Per Depositary Unit
Variable rate notes, depositary unit, maximum dividends, per share, declared, before matching distribution to variable rate noteholders required
Depositary Unit, Maximum Dividends, Per Share, Declared, Before Matching Distribution to Variable Rate Noteholders Required
Depositary Unit, Maximum Dividends, Per Share, Declared, Before Matching Distribution to Variable Rate Noteholders Required
Variable rate notes, distribution amount
Debt Instrument, Distribution Amount
Debt Instrument, Distribution Amount
Additional indebtedness allowed per debt covenants
Additional Indebtedness Allowed Per Debt Covenants
Additional Indebtedness Allowed Per Debt Covenants
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Oil and Gas Production Type [Axis]
Oil and Gas Production Type [Axis]
Petroleum [Member]
Crude Oil [Member]
Nitrogen Fertilizer [Member]
325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing [Member]
Refineries [Member]
324110 Petroleum Refineries [Member]
Managing Member or General Partner [Axis]
Managing Member or General Partner [Axis]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Restricted cash [Member]
Restricted cash [Member]
Restricted cash
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equity ownership in operating subsidiary
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest
General partner ownership percentage in Icahn Enterprises
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
General partner ownership interest in operating subsidiary
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Aggregate general partner ownership interest of parent and operating subsidiary
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Aggregate Ownership interest of Parent and Holding Company Subsidiaries
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Aggregate Ownership interest of Parent and Holding Company Subsidiaries
Affiliate ownership interest in Icahn Enterprises (in units)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest, Units
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest, Units
Affiliate ownership interest in Icahn Enterprises
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Carrying value of long-term debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Fair value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Planned major maintenance
Cost of Property Repairs and Maintenance
Planned major maintenance (in years)
Operating Expense, Plant Maintenance, Frequency, Years
Operating Expense, Plant Maintenance, Frequency, Years
Tropicana [Member]
Tropicana [Member]
Tropicana [Member]
PSC Metals [Member]
PSC Metals [Member]
PSC Metals [Member]
WPH [Member]
WPH [Member]
WPH [Member]
Railcar Segment [Member]
Railcar Segment [Member]
Railcar Segment [Member]
Home Fashion Segment [Member]
Home Fashion Segment [Member]
Home Fashion Segment [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Petroleum Transportation [Member]
Petroleum Transportation [Member]
Petroleum Transportation [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
ARI [Member]
ARI [Member]
ARI [Member]
ACF [Member]
ACF [Member]
ACF [Member]
Starfire Holding Corporation [Member]
Starfire Holding Corporation [Member]
Starfire Holding Corporation [Member]
Investee [Axis]
Investee [Axis]
Investee [Axis]
Investee Name [Domain]
Investee Name [Domain]
Investee Name [Domain]
ARI Joint Venture [Member]
ARI Joint Venture [Member]
ARI Joint Venture [Member]
Cleveland OH Scrap Processing Facility [Member]
Cleveland OH Scrap Processing Facility [Member]
Cleveland OH Scrap Processing Facility [Member]
Exit Facility [Member]
Exit Facility [Member]
Exit Facility [Member]
Principal Owners and Affiliates [Member]
Term Loan Facility, discount percentage
Debt Instrument, Discount Percentage
Debt Instrument, Discount Percentage
Percentage of loan to joint venture held
Percentage of Loan to Related Entity Owned
Percentage of Loan to Related Entity Owned
Funding commitment, percentage of loan
Funding Commitment, Percentage of Loan
Funding Commitment, Percentage of Loan
Negotiated settlement to resolve Port Refinery environmental matter
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Possible material additional losses, above and beyond best estimate of required remediation costs
Site Contingency, Loss Exposure in Excess of Accrual, Best Estimate
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation
Outstanding balance of loans due from ARI Joint Venture to ARI
Due from Related Parties
Funding commitment, remaining obligation
Funding Commitment, Remaining Obligation
Funding Commitment, Remaining Obligation
Costs associated with required injunctive relief, low estimate
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated Cost, Low Estimate
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated Cost, Low Estimate
Costs associated with required injunctive relief, high estimate
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated Cost, High Estimate
Environmental Compliance Costs, Anticipated Cost, High Estimate
Civil penalty assessed and paid
Affiliate ownership in parent company general partner
Affiliate ownership in parent company general partner
Affiliate ownership in parent company general partner
Affiliate ownership interest
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Ownership Percentage by Mr. Icahn
Ownership Percentage by Principal Owner
Ownership percentage by principal owner in related party
Subsidiary Indemnity Agreement, Pension Funding Contingencies As A Result of Being In The Controlled Group, Distribution Limitation, Net Worth Floor
Subsidiary Indemnity Agreement, Pension Funding Contingencies As A Result of Being In The Controlled Group, Distribution Limitation, Net Worth Floor
Subsidiary Indemnity Agreement, Pension Funding Contingencies As A Result of Being In The Controlled Group, Distribution Limitation, Net Worth Floor
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
General partner [Member]
General Partner [Member]
Limited partners [Member]
Limited Partner [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Treasury units
Treasury Stock, Shares
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Cancellation of treasury units
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Cancellation of treasury units (in units)
Partnership contributions
Partners' Capital Account, Contributions
Partnership distributions
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions
Investment segment distributions
Investment Management Distributions
Distribution to non-controlling investors in the Private Funds.
Acquisition of CVR
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
LP unit issuance
LP unit issuance
LP unit issuance
Changes in subsidiary equity and other
Change in Subsidiary Equity and Other
Change in subsidiary equity and other
Equity
Treasury units
Operating Units [Abstract]
Operating Units. [Abstract]
Operating Units [Table]
OPerating Units [Table]
OPerating Units [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring 2012 [Member]
Restructuring 2012 [Member]
Restructuring 2012
Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member]
Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member]
Contract Type [Axis]
Contract Type [Axis]
Contract Type [Axis]
Contract Type [Domain]
Contract Type [Domain]
Contract Type [Domain]
Saragon Co- Manager Agreements [Member]
523920 Portfolio Management [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
PHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINES
New Co-Portfolio Manager Agreements [Member]
New Co-Portfolio Manager Agreements [Member]
New Co-Portfolio Manager Agreements [Member]
Pending Business Acquisition [Member]
Pending Business Acquisition [Member]
Pending Business Acquisition [Member]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Entity by Location [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Location [Domain]
Coffeyville, Kansas [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas [Member]
Wynnewood, Oklahoma [Member]
Wynnewood, Oklahoma [Member]
Wynnewood, Oklahoma [Member]
Cushing, Oklahoma [Member]
Cushing, Oklahoma [Member]
Cushing, Oklahoma [Member]
Crude Oil Gathering [Member]
Crude Oil Gathering [Member]
Crude Oil Gathering [Member]
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil [Member]
486110 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil [Member]
Location of operations, State or country [Axis]
Location of operations, State or country [Axis]
Location of operations, State or country [Axis]
State or country of operations [Domain]
State or country of operations [Domain]
State or country of operations [Domain]
NEVADA
NEVADA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI
INDIANA
INDIANA
LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
ARUBA
ARUBA
MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
High River [Member]
High River [Member]
High River [Member]
CVR Partners, LP [Member]
CVR Partners, LP [Member]
CVR Partners, LP [Member]
Viskase [Member]
Viskase [Member]
Viskase [Member]
Real Estate [Member]
Real Estate entities [Member]
Aggregate Real Estate segment entities [Member]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Top three customers [Member]
Group of Customers, Group two [Member]
Group of Customers, Group two [Member]
Top seven customers [Member]
Group of Customers, Group One [Member]
Group of Customers, Group One [Member]
Operting Unit Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Future rental receipts in next twelve months
Future rental receipts in next twelve months
Future rental receipts in next twelve months
Asset Management, Term of The New Co-Manager Agreements
Asset Management, Term of The New Co-Manager Agreements
Asset Management, Term of The New Co-Manager Agreements
Special Profit Interest Allocation
Special Profits Interest Allocation
Special Profits Interest Allocation to General Partners of Investment Funds
Incentive Allocation
Incentive Allocation
Incentive Allocation to General Partners of Investment Funds
Investment in funds
Investment in funds
Investment in funds
Fair value of investment in Funds
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest, Fair Value
The fair value of investment held in the subsidiary investment funds by the limited liability company or limited partnership.
Percentage of equity ownership in subsidiary
Gross accounts receivable factored
Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Fair Value
Gross accounts receivable factored, qualifying as sales
Gross accounts receivable factored, qualifying as sales
Gross accounts receivable under factoring facilities qualify as sales.
Outstanding transferred receivables for which cash had not yet been drawn
Gross Accounts Receivable Factored, Cash Not Yet Drawn
Gross Accounts Receivable Factored, Cash Not Yet Drawn
Proceeds from factoring qualifying as sales
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from New Transfers
Accounts receivable discount expense
Gain (Loss) from Sale of Financial Assets in Securitizations or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement
Maximum exposures to accounts receivable factoring and securitization facilities
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Principal Amount Outstanding
Restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Cash advances from insurance carrier
Advance on Insurance Recoverable
Advance on Insurance Recoverable received during period
Insurance recoverables
Insurance Settlements Receivable
Barrels per day
Production, Barrels of Oil Per Day
Production, Barrels of Oil Per Day
Crude oil pipeline, length, miles
Crude Oil Pipeline, Length, Miles
Crude Oil Pipeline, Length, Miles
Storage capacity, barrels of oil
Production, Barrels of Oil, Storage Capacity
Production, Barrels of Oil, Storage Capacity
Production, Barrels of Oil, Leased Storage Capacity
Production, Barrels of Oil, Leased Storage Capacity
Production, Barrels of Oil, Leased Storage Capacity
Tons of ammonia per day
Production, Tons of Ammonia Per Day
Production, Tons of Ammonia Per Day
Tons of UAN per day
Production, Tons of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Per Day
Production, Tons of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Per Day
Cubic feet of hydrogen per day
Production, Cubic Feet of Hydrogen Per Day
Production, Cubic Feet of Hydrogen Per Day
Tons of ammonia
Production, Tons of Ammonia
Production, Tons of Ammonia
Ammonia upgraded into UAN, percentage
Production, Ammonia Upgraded into UAN, Percentage
Production, Ammonia Upgraded into UAN, Percentage
Tons of UAN
Production, Tons of UAN
Production, Tons of UAN
Plant expansion program, term, years
Plant Expansion Program, Term, Years
Plant Expansion Program, Term, Years
Planned annual increase in UAN production, next two years
Production, Urea and Ammonium Nitrate, Planned Annual Increase, Next Two Years
Production, Urea and Ammonium Nitrate, Planned Annual Increase, Next Two Years
Planned annual increase in UAN production, next two years, percentage
Production, Urea and Ammonium Nitrate, Planned Annual Increase, Next Two Years, Percentage
Production, Urea and Ammonium Nitrate, Planned Annual Increase, Next Two Years, Percentage
Percentage of pet coke utilized by nitrogen fertlizer plant produced and supplied by subsidiary
Percentage of Petroleum Coke Utilized by Nitrogen Fertlizer Plant Produced and Supplied by Subsidiary, Five Year Average
Percentage of Petroleum Coke Utilized by Nitrogen Fertlizer Plant Produced and Supplied by Subsidiary, Five Year Average
Number of casinos operated by subsidiary
Number of Casinos
Number of Casinos Owned and Operated
Number of slot machines
Number of Slot Machines
Number of Slot Machines
Number of table games
Number of Table Games
Number of Table Games
Number of hotel rooms
Number of Hotel Rooms
Number of Hotel Rooms
Shares of stock acquired in subsidiary
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest Acquired During Period, Shares
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest Acquired During Period, Shares
Shares of subsidiary stock owned
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest, Shares
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest, Shares
Distribution-in-kind received, shares
Distribution-In-Kind Paid by Majority Owned Subsidiary to Parent, Shares
Transfer of ownership of a consolidated business from a majority owned subsidiary to the parent, Distribution-In-Kind Paid, Shares
Distribution-in-kind received, value
Distribution-In-Kind Paid by a majority owned subsidiary to parent, Value
Transfer of ownership of a consolidated business from a majority owned subsidiary to the parent, Distribution-In-Kind Paid, Value
Redemption value of limited and general partnership interest in subsidiary
Redemption of equity interest of parent in majority owned subsidiary
Redemption of equity interest in majority owned subsidiary resulting from transfer of ownership in a consolidated business from the majority owned subsidiary to the parent, Distribution in kind, Value
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Additional Interest Issued to Parent
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Additional Interest Issued to Parent
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Non-controlling Interest, Changes, Due to additional interests acquired by controlling enity
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Non-controlling Interest, Changes, Due to additional interests acquired by controlling enity
Represents reduction of non-controlling interest due to a (noncash) issuance of additional equity interests to the parent by a subsidiary during the period, thereby effecting a change in total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent and non-controlling interest. The additional equity interest represented by this element increases the parent's controlling interest in the subsidiary and decreases non-controlling interests.
Percentage of loans held by related entity
Manufacturing facilities operated by subsidiary
Nnumber of Manufacturing Facilities
Nnumber of Manufacturing Facilities
Distribution centers operated by subsidiary
Number of Distribution Centers
Number of Distribution Centers
Percentage of net sales from customers located outside the United States
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries, Percentage
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries, Percentage
Capital investment, including machinery
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Total capital investment to date on project
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets, Aggregate for Project
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets, Aggregate for Project
Anticipated additional equipment expenditures for remainder of 2012 through December 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets Expected Remainder of Curent Year and Next Four Years
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets Expected Remainder of Curent Year and Next Four Years
Number of rental real estate properties
Number of Real Estate Properties
Number of Units of Residential Housing in Future Development
Number of Units of Residential Housing in Future Development
Number of Units of Residential Housing in Future Development
Pledged net investment in financing leases and net rental real estate leasted to others
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position
Percentage of subsidiary net sales attributable to top customers
Subsidiary's significant customers, percentage of subsidiary's net revenue
Subsidiary's significant customers, percentage of subsidiary's net revenue
Asset Management Costs, Percentage of Profit, One Time Lump Sum Payment
Asset Management Costs, Percentage of Profit, One Time Lump Sum Payment
Asset Management Costs, Percentage of Profit, One Time Lump Sum Payment
Investment Funds to be Made Available by Affiliates
Investment Funds to be Made Available by Affiliates
Investment Funds to be Made Available by Affiliates
Investment Funds to be Made Available by Affiliates, Percentage by Entity
Investment Funds to be Made Available by Affiliates, Percentage by Entity
Investment Funds to be Made Available by Affiliates, Percentage by Entity
Future rental receipts in two years
Future rental receipts in two years
Future rental receipts in two years
Future rental receipts in three years
Future rental receipts in three years
Future rental receipts in three years
Future rental receipts in four years
Future rental receipts in four years
Future rental receipts in four years
Future rental receipts in five years
Future rental receipts in five years
Future rental receipts in five years
Future rental receipts after five years
Future rental receipts after five years
Future rental receipts after five years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Future minimum required payments, six months ending December 31, 2012, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Future minimum required payments, six months ending December 31, 2012, Unconditional Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2013, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2013, Unconditional Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2014, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2014, Unconditional Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2015, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2015, Unconditional Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2016, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Future minimum required payments, year ending December 31, 2016, Unconditional Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Future minimum required payments, thereafter, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum required payments, thereafter, Unconditional Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Future minimum required payments, Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Future minimum required payments, Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unconditional purchase obligation for petroleum transportation, payable ratably over nine years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Due Ratably over Nine Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Due Ratably over Nine Years
Term of unconditional purchase obligation for petroleum transportation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Term of Service Provided
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Term of Service Provided
Number of barrels of petroleum to be transported pursuant to unconditional purchase obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Number of Barrels to be Transported
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Number of Barrels to be Transported
Debt repurchase terms [Abstract]
Debt repurchase terms [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Domain]
Financing [Domain]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Sale [Axis]
Sale [Axis]
Sale [Domain]
Sale [Domain]
Extraordinary Item [Domain]
Extraordinary Item [Domain]
Bankruptcy of Party [Axis]
Bankruptcy of Party [Axis]
Bankruptcy [Domain]
Bankruptcy [Domain]
Loss on Receivables [Axis]
Loss on Receivables [Axis]
Loss on Receivables [Domain]
Loss on Receivables [Domain]
Product Recall [Axis]
Product Recall [Axis]
Product Recall [Domain]
Product Recall [Domain]
New Contract [Axis]
New Contract [Axis]
New Contract [Domain]
New Contract [Domain]
Cancellation of Contract [Axis]
Cancellation of Contract [Axis]
Cancellation of Contract [Domain]
Cancellation of Contract [Domain]
Impairment in Value of Asset [Axis]
Impairment in Value of Asset [Axis]
Impairment in Value of Asset [Domain]
Impairment in Value of Asset [Domain]
Expropriation of Assets [Axis]
Expropriation of Assets [Axis]
Expropriation of Assets [Domain]
Expropriation of Assets [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Change in Tax Status [Axis]
Change in Tax Status [Axis]
Change in Tax Status [Domain]
Change in Tax Status [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount, excluding accrued and unpaid interest [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount, excluding accrued and unpaid interest [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Percentage of Principal Amount, excluding accrued and unpaid interest [Table Text Block]
Investment Issuer [Axis]
Investment Issuer [Axis]
Investment Issuer [Domain]
Investment Issuer [Domain]
IEP Energy [Member]
IEP Energy [Member]
IEP Energy [Member]
IEP Parties [Member]
IEP Parties [Member]
IEP Energy LLC and certain other affiliates of Icahn Enterprises [Member]
Common shares of CVR tendered
Business Acquisition, Common Shares Acquired
Business Acquisition, Common Shares Acquired
Percentage of CVR shares tendered
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Acquisition-date fair value of equity interest in CVR held by IEP Energy immediately before the acquisition date
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss
Solicitation period from third party to acquire
Business Acquisition, Solicitation Period from Third Party to Acquire
Business Acquisition, Solicitation Period from Third Party to Acquire
CCP valuation assumption, expected life of CCP
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Valuation Assumptions, Contingent Potential Cash Payment, Expected Life
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Valuation Assumptions, Contingent Potential Cash Payment, Expected Life
EBITDA multiple used to calculate fair value of non-controlling interest in CVR
Fair Value Inputs, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Multiple
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Unrealized losses included in earnings related to Level 3 investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Investment Income
Risk premium adjustment assumption to project change in fair value of loan
Risk Premium Adjustment Assumption to Project Change in Fair Value of Loan
Risk Premium Adjustment Assumption to Project Change in Fair Value of Loan
Change in fair value of loan from 1 percent change in risk premium
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Instrument Specific Credit Risk, Effect of One Percent Change to Risk Premium on Fair Value in Percentage of Change
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Instrument Specific Credit Risk, Effect of One Percent Change to Risk Premium on Fair Value in Percentage of Change
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Gross realized and unrealized gains
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Gross proceeds
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Balance at September 30
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases and Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Operating Units
Operating Units [Text Block]
Supplemental information regarding the entity's reportable segments, as a single block text, including narrative business descriptions of reportable segments and relevent financial disclosures specific to reprortable segments no disclosed elsewhere.
Inventories, Net
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Holding Company [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Net gain from investment activities
Other (loss) income, net
Total Revenues
Total Expenses
Net income (loss)
Supplemental information:
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Axis]
Debt Type [Domain]
Debt Type [Domain]
Debt Type [Domain]
CVR First Lien Notes [Member]
CVR First Lien Notes [Member]
9% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2020 and thereafter [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2020 and thereafter [Member] [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from November 1, 2020 and thereafter [Member] [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, from January 15, 2014 to January 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from October 23, 2012 to November 1, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from October 23, 2012 to November 1, 2015 [Member]
CVR Issuers [Member]
CVR Issuers [Member]
CRLLC and wholly owned subidiary Coffeyville Finance Inc. [Member]
Use of proceed type [Axis]
Use of proceed type [Axis]
Use of proceed type [Axis]
Use of proceed type [Domain]
Use of proceed type [Domain]
[Domain] for Use of proceed type [Axis]
Repayment of Debt [Member]
Repayment of Debt [Member]
Payment of accrued interest [Member]
Payment of accrued interest [Member]
Payment of accrued interest [Member]
Payment of premium [Member]
Payment of premium [Member]
Payment of premium [Member]
repyament of additional debt [Member]
repyament of additional debt [Member]
repyament of additional debt [Member]
2022 Notes [Member]
2022 Notes [Member]
2022 Notes [Member]
Property location [Axis]
Property location [Axis]
Property location [Axis]
Tender Offer for shares of Netflix [Member]
Tender Offer for shares of Oshkosh [Member] [Member]
Tender Offer for shares of Oshkosh [Member]
Expected future cost of planned maintenance
Expected future cost of planned maintenance
Expected future costs of keeping the property in good condition but that do not appreciably prolong the life or increase the value of the property.
Tender offer, per share price
Tender offer, per share price
Tender offer, per share price
Use of portion of debt proceeds
Use of portion of debt proceeds
Use of portion of debt proceeds
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net
Due from brokers
Due from Correspondent Brokers
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Due to brokers
Due to Correspondent Brokers
Post-employment benefit liability
Postemployment Benefits Liability
Debt
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Limited partners: Depositary units: 104,229,749 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 (including 627,651 units issued as a unit distribution on August 31, 2012, 532,190 units issued as a unit distribution on May 31, 2012 and 619,585 units issued as a unit distribution on March 30, 2012) and 86,708,914 units issued and 85,571,714 units outstanding at December 31, 2011
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner
General Partners' Capital Account
Treasury units at cost: 1,137,200 depositary units at December 31, 2011
Treasury Stock, Value
Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
CRLLC [Member]
CRLLC [Member]
CRLLC [Member]
EuroDollar [Member]
EuroDollar [Member]
EuroDollar [Member]
CVR Second Lien Notes [Member]
CVR Second Lien Notes [Member]
10.875% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2017 [Member]
Additional CVR Notes [Member]
Additional CVR Notes [Member]
Additional CVR Notes [Member]
CVR Notes [Member]
CVR Notes [Member]
CVR Notes [Member]
CVR First Lien Notes and Additional CVR Notes, Collectively [Member]
CVR First Lien Notes and Additional CVR Notes, Collectively [Member]
CVR First Lien Notes and Additional CVR Notes, Collectively [Member]
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Terminated First Priority Credit Facility, Replaced by ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Terminated First Priority Credit Facility, Replaced by ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Terminated First Priority Credit Facility, Replaced by ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Senior unsecured notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Issue percentage of principal amount
Debt Instrument, Issue Percentage of Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Issue Percentage of Face Amount
Accrued interest included in issue price
Debt Instrument, Accrued Interest Included in Issue Price
Debt Instrument, Accrued Interest Included in Issue Price
Letters of credit sublimit as a percentage of total facility commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Letters of Credit Sublimit as a Percentage of Total Facility Commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Letters of Credit Sublimit as a Percentage of Total Facility Commitment
Line of credit facility, potential increase in maximum borrowing capacity if covenant requirements met
Line of Credit Facility, Potential Increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity if Covenant Requirements Met
Line of Credit Facility, Potential Increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity if Covenant Requirements Met
Availability under ABL credit facility
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Line of credit facility, outstanding borowings
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Post-Employement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service credit in AOCI
Prior service credit in AOCI
Prior service credit in AOCI
Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Settlement gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets [Member]
Automotive and Home Fashion [Member]
Automotive and Home Fashion [Member]
Automotive and Home Fashion [Member]
Fair value of property, plant, and equipment impaired during the period
Fair Value of Property, Plant and Equipment Impaired During the Period
Fair Value of Property, Plant and Equipment Impaired During the Period
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Fair value of intangible assets measured on a non-recurring basis that was written down during the period
Fair Value of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impaired During the Period
Fair Value of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impaired During the Period
Impairment of intangible assets (Excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities Policy
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Planned Major Maintenance Activities, Policy
Property, Plant and Equipment, Planned Major Maintenance Activities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Senior credit facility
Senior credit facility, maximum borrowing availability
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on prime rate for calculating base rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread for Calculating Base Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread for Calculating Base Rate
Revolving credit facility unused line fee
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Base Rate, Scenario Two [Member]
Base Rate, Scenario Two [Member]
Base Rate, Scenario Two [Member]
Base Rate, Scenario Three [Member]
Base Rate, Scenario Three [Member]
Base Rate, Scenario Three [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Term loan facility, issue discount percentage
Debt Instrument, Issue Discount Percentage
Debt Instrument, Issue Discount Percentage
Letter of credit facility, maximum aggregate amount
Letter of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letter of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Term loan facility, quarterly required principal payments, percentage of original principal amount
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Percentage of Original Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Percentage of Original Principal Amount
Term loan facility, adjusted LIBOR, base rate
Debt Instrument, Adjusted LIBOR, Base Rate
Debt Instrument, Adjusted LIBOR, Base Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor
Term loan facility, basis spread for calculating alternate base rate
Term loan facility, base rate
Debt Instrument, Base Rate
Debt Instrument, Base Rate
Term loan facility, variable interest rate
Term loan facility, default rate
Debt Instrument, Default, Increase in Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Default, Increase in Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Amount of Exit Facility repaid by proceeds of New Term Loan Facility
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Amount of Exit Facility eliminated through consolidation
Debt Instrument, Amount Eliminated Through Consolidation
Debt Instrument, Amount Eliminated Through Consolidation
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Prepayment penalty
Debt Extinguishment Costs
Debt Extinguishment Costs
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Potential increase in New Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument, Potential Increase in Face Amount if Covenants Met
Debt Instrument, Potential Increase in Face Amount if Covenants Met
Letters of credit, cash collateral requirement, percentage of face amount
Letters of Credit, Cash Collateral Requirement, Percentage of Face Amount
Letters of Credit, Cash Collateral Requirement, Percentage of Face Amount
Prepayment penalty premium, New Term Loan Facility covenant, percent
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Prepayment Penalty, Percent
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Prepayment Penalty, Percent
First lien net leverage ratio
First Lien Ratio of indebtedness to Net Capital
First Lien Ratio of indebtedness to Net Capital
Total net leverage ratio
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Percentage of prior Term Loan Facility held by Investment Funds
Debt Instrument, Ownership Percentage Held by Affiliate
Debt Instrument, Ownership Percentage Held by Affiliate
Percentage of Revolving Facility required to be funded by Investment Funds
Line of Credit Facility, Obligation of Affiliate to Fund Borrowings, Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Obligation of Affiliate to Fund Borrowings, Percentage
Default interest rate, Exit Facility
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Default Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Default Percentage
Administrative fee amount, Exit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Administrative Fee Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Administrative Fee Amount
Other [Member]
Debt facilities [Member]
Secured credit facilities [Member]
Mortgages payable [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 - Icahn Enterprises [Member]
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 - Icahn Enterprises [Member]
Senior unsecured variable rate convertible notes due 2013 - Icahn Enterprises [Member]
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Building and Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery, Equipment, and Furniture [Member]
Machinery, Equipment, and Furniture [Member]
Machinery, Equipment, and Furniture [Member]
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment
Depreciation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Icahn Capital [Member]
Icahn Capital [Member]
Icahn Capital [Member]
ARL [Member]
ARL [Member]
ARL [Member]
Other Affiliates [Member]
Other Affiliates [Member]
XO Holdings [Member]
XO Communications [Member]
XO Communications [Member]
Related Party Transactions, by Transaction Type [Axis]
Related Party Transactions, by Transaction Type [Axis]
Related Party Transactions, by Transaction Type [Axis]
Related Party Transactions, by Type [Domain]
Related Party Transactions, by Type [Domain]
Related Party Transactions, by Type [Domain]
Expense Sharing Agreement [Member]
Expense Sharing Agreement [Member]
Expense Sharing Agreement [Member]
Investment-Related Expenses [Member]
Investment-Related Expense Reimbursement [Member]
Investment-Related Expense Reimbursement [Member]
Railcar Services [Member]
Railcar Services [Member]
Railcar Repair and Maintenance Services [Member]
Non-exclusive use of office space expense [Member]
Non-exclusive Use of Office Space [Member]
Non-exclusive use of office space [Member]
Telecommunication Services [Member]
Telecommunication Services [Member]
Telecommunication Services [Member]
Professional Services [Member]
Professional Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses charged by related party
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Capital contributions by non-controlling interests in subsidiary (Shares)
OtherOwnershipInterestsShares
Shares contributed by non-controlling interest in subidiary
Capital contributions by non-controlling interests in subsidiary
other ownership interest value
Capital contributions by non-controlling interests in subsidiary, value
Liability balances due to related party
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party
Investments, fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Settlement of deferred management fee
Settlement of Deferred Management Fee
Settlement of Deferred Management Fee
Deferred Management Fee
Deferred Management Fee
Deferred Management Fee
Term of service agreement (in years)
Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement Term
Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement Term
Renewal period of service agreement (in years)
Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement Term, Automatic Renewal Period
Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement Term, Automatic Renewal Period
Written notice requirment period to terminate services agreement (in days)
Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement Term, Written Notice Period Required For Termination
Related Party Transaction, Service Agreement Term, Written Notice Period Required For Termination
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Revenue from Related Parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Accounts receivable due from related parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Basis points spread on debt
Trailing months used to calculate ratio of indebtedness to net capital
Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios
Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios
Term of interest rate swap agreements
Term of Interest Rate Derivatives
Term of Interest Rate Derivatives
Net Income Per LP Unit
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Other (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract]
Other (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Income (Loss), Net [Table Text Block]
Table for other income or other expense items (both operating and nonoperating). Sources of nonoperating income or nonoperating expense that may be disclosed, include amounts earned from dividends, interest on securities, profits (losses) on securities, net and miscellaneous other income or income deductions. [Table Text Block]
Investments and Related Matters [Abstract]
Investments and Related Matters [Abstract]
Investments and Related Matters
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]
Future Minimum Operating Lease Revenue [Abstract]
Future Minimum Operating Lease Revenue [Abstract]
Future minimum operating lease revenue [Table]
Future minimum operating lease revenue [Table]
Future minimum operating lease revenue [Table]
Future minimum operating lease revneue [Line Items]
Future minimum operating lease revneue [Line Items]
Future minimum operating lease revneue [Line Items]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Receipts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Receipts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Receipts [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Axis]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Axis]
Component of Other Income (Loss), net [Axis]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net Name [Domain]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net Name [Domain]
Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member]
Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member]
Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013 [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, on or after March 1, 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, on or after March 1, 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, on or after March 1, 2013 [Member]
Aggregate principal amount issued, long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Fixed coverage ratio
Fixed Coverage Ratio
Fixed Coverage Ratio
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Income (Loss) Not Specified [Member]
Other Income (Loss) not otherwise specified in the disclosure [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Swap [Member]
Swap [Member]
Current Liabilities [Member]
Current Liabilities [Member]
Current Liabilities [Member]
Long-term Liabilities [Member]
Long-term Liabilities [Member]
Long-term Liabilities [Member]
Current Assets [Member]
Current Assets [Member]
Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of open commodity positions, net liability
Realized loss on commodity derivatives
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Commodity Contracts
Barrels of crack spreads hedging margin on future gasoline and distillate production
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Balance of debt partially hedged
Lower fixed interest rate paid on interest rate swaps
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Frequency of interest rate swap settlements
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative, Settlement Frequency
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivative, Settlement Frequency
Average fixed interest rate paid on interest rate swaps
Effective interest rate on debt hedged
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Realized loss on interest rate swaps reclassified from AOCI into interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Pensions,Other Post-employment Benefits and Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Limited partners: Depositary units issued
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued
Limited partners: Depositary units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Treasury Units at Cost, units outstanding
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Table]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Ne [Table]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Table]
Realized and unrealized loss on derivatives, net [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives [Member]
Dividend expense related to securities sod, not yet purchased [Member]
Dividend Expense on Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased [Member]
Dividend Expense on Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased [Member]
(Loss) gain on disposition of assets [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets [Member]
Appreciation on deferred management fee [Member]
Appreciation on Deferred Management Fee [Member]
Appreciation on Deferred Management Fee [Member]
Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates [Member]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments [Member]
Foreign currency translation loss [Member]
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Other [Member]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Line Items]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Line Items]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Line Items]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements 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 (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net gain from securities transactions
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Proceeds from sales of securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Purchases to cover securities sold, not yet purchased
Purchases to Cover Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased
Purchases to cover securities sold not yet purchased
Proceeds from securities sold, not yet purchased
Investment Sold, Not yet Purchased, Sale Proceeds
Changes in receivables and payables relating to securities transactions
Increase (Decrease) in Broker-Dealer Related Receivables (Payables), Net
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization, including non-cash interest expense
The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets as well as the non-cash portion of interest expense as a result of amortizing debt discount, premiums and financing costs.
Deferred taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
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]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Investment segment distributions
Capital Distributions To Non Controlling Interests
Cash distributions paid to non-controlling investors in the Private Funds
Investment segment contributions
Capital Contributions by Non-controlling Interests
Cash contributions by non-controlling investors in the Private Funds
Partnership contributions
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution
Partnership distributions
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Proceeds from other borrowings
Proceeds from Other Debt
Repayments of borrowings
Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net change in cash of assets held for sale
Net Change in Cash of Assets Held for Sale
Net Change in Cash of Assets Held for Sale
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Net
Net cash payments for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Acquisition of non-controlling interest in CVR
Investment and Related Matter [Table]
Investment and Related Matter [Table]
Investment and Related Matter [Table]
Other Segments [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]
Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]
Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]
Investment
Investment [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations Policy
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Turkey JV [Member]
Turkey JV [Member]
Turkey Joint Venture
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Other Investments
Other Investments
Investments
Ownership in several non-consolidated affiliates, Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Sales generated by non-consolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Net income generated by non-consolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Maximum payout amounts relating to put options written
Open Option Contract Written, Potential Payment Amount
The maximum payout of the open option contracts written for the investment.
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Viskase Senior Secured Notes due 2018 [Member]
Viskase Senior Secured Notes due 2018 [Member]
9.875% Viskase Senior Secured Notes due 2018 "Viskase 9.875% Notes" [Member]
Debt repurchase date range, Prior to January 15, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, Prior to January 15, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Date Range, Prior to January 15, 2014 [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Viskase Notes Indenture [Member]
Viskase Notes Indenture [Member]
9.875% Viskase Notes Indenture [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories, net
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Open Option Contracts Written, Covered Put Options on Existing Short Positions
Open Option Contracts Written, Covered Put Options on Existing Short Positions
Open Option Contracts Written, Covered Put Options on Existing Short Positions
Unrealized gains on open option contracts written
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Fair value of derivative instruments with credit-risk related contingent features in a liability position
Credit Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Maximum notional amount of credit default swaps
Notional Amount of Credit Risk Derivatives
Term of credit default swaps
Maximum Term of Credit Risk Derivatives
Maximum exposure related to credit default swaps, percentage of notional amounts
Maximum Potential Future Exposure on Credit Risk Derivatives, Percentage of Notional Amounts
Maximum Potential Future Exposure on Credit Risk Derivatives, Percentage of Notional Amounts
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross Carrying Amount
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Net Carrying Amount
Other (Loss) Income, Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Post-employment benefits, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Hedge instruments, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Translation adjustments and other, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Translation adjustments and other, net of tax
Accumulated adjustment, net of tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses. Also includes other immaterial balances.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
IEP Parties equity interest in CVR prior to acquisition of controlling interest
Fair Value of Equity Method Investment Under Fair Value Option
Fair Value of Equity Method Investment Under Fair Value Option
Preliminary purchase price allocation: [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Other assets and liabilities, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets (Liabilities), Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets (Liabilities), Net
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Fair value of non-controlling interests
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Federal-Mogul and CVR [Member]
Federal-Mogul and CVR [Member]
Federal-Mogul and CVR [Member]
Asset Derivatives, Total
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Post-employment benefits
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Hedge instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Translation adjustments and other
Other Comprehensive Income - Translation Adjustments and Other Changes in Other Comprehensive Income
Principally includes change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity for the period being reported, net of tax. If an entity's functional currency is a foreign currency, translation adjustments result from the process of translating that entity's financial statements into the reporting currency. Includes gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Includes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. Includes the gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) and that have been designated and have qualified as hedging instruments for hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Also includes other changes in other comprehensive income not otherwise identified.
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Definite-Lived and Infinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Infinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Infinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Credit Risk Contract [Member]
Credit Risk Contract [Member]
Futures Index Spread [Member]
Futures Index Spread [Member]
Futures Index Spread [Member]
Net Gain from Investment Activities [Member]
Net Gain from Investment Activities [Member]
Net Gain from Investment Activities [Member]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Arrangements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Foreign currency contracts [Member]
Interest expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Cost of goods sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other Income, Net [Member]
Other Income, Net [Member]
Income statement line item, Other Income, Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion), Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion), Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion), Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Schedule of Definite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Segment [Table]
Definite-Lived and Infinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Segment [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Infinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Segment [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Infinite-Lived Intangible Assets, by Segment [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross and Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross and Net [Abstract]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross and Net [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross and Net [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Hain [Member]
Hain [Member]
Hain [Member]
MGM [Member]
MGM [Member]
MGM [Member]
Icahn Fund Ltd. [Member]
Icahn Fund Ltd. [Member]
Icahn Fund Ltd. [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of equity method investment under fair value option
Fair value option, recorded gains
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Fair value option investment ownership percentage
Fair Value Option Investment Ownership Percentage
Fair Value Option Investment Ownership Percentage
Liabilities, decrease from deconsolidation
Liabilities, decrease from deconsolidation
The amount of the reduction or elimination during the period of a liability resulting from the parent's loss of control and deconsolidation of the entity in which one or more outside parties had a noncontrolling interest.
Increased equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Other assets
Other Assets and Due from Correspondent Brokers
Other Assets and Due from Correspondent Brokers
Total Assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Total equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Marketable equity and debt securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments in precious metals
Investment in Physical Commodities
Derivative contracts, Liabilities at fair value
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure