Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [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
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior unsecured notes [Member]
Senior Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
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]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
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
Redemption 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
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Investment Segment [Member]
Investment Segment [Member]
investment Segment [Member]
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.
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Credit default swaps [Member]
Credit Default Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
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.
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
Cash collateral posted for derivative positions
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate 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
Operating Units [Abstract]
Operating Units. [Abstract]
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.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Other Segments [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Viskase [Member]
Viskase [Member]
Viskase [Member]
Federal-Mogul [Member]
Federal-Mogul [Member]
Federal-Mogul [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Kansas
KANSAS
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
Other foreign jurisdictions [Member]
Other Foreign countries [Member]
Other Foreign countries [Member]
WPI [Member]
WPI [Member]
WPI [Member]
ARI [Member]
ARI [Member]
ARI [Member]
American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member]
American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member]
American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member]
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Icahn Enterprises Holdings [Member]
Tropicana [Member]
Tropicana [Member]
Tropicana [Member]
Atlantic Coast [Member]
Atlantic Coast [Member]
Atlantic Coast [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Book basis of net assets
income tax disclosure, book basis of net assets
income tax disclosure, book basis of net assets
Book/tax basis difference
income tax disclosure, different between book basis and tax basis of net assets
income tax disclosure, different between book basis and tax basis of net assets
Tax basis of net assets
income tax disclosure, tax basis of net assets
income tax disclosure, tax basis of net assets
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax benefit (expense)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax assets, Property, pland and equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred tax asset, net operating loss
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
deferred tax asset, Tax credits
deferred tax asset, tax credits
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from tax credits.
Deferred tax asset, Post-employment benefits, including pensions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Deferred tax asset, Reoganization costs
deferred tax asset, reoganization costs
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from reorganization costs.
Deferred tax asset, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred tax liability, Investment in partnerships
deferred tax liability, investment in partnerships
deferred tax liability, investment in partnerships
Deferred tax liabilities, Investment in subsidiaries
deferred tax liabilities, investment in subsidiaries
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liabilities attributable to deductible temporary differences from the entity's investment in its subsidiaries.
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets
defered tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets
defered tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets
Deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Changes in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries
cash and cash equivalents, held by foreign subsidiaries
cash and cash equivalents, held by foreign subsidiaries
Deferred tax asst for tax loss carryforwrds and credits, subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Domestic deferred tax asst for tax loss carryforwards and credits, subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Foreign deferred tax asst for tax loss carryforwards and credits, subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Portion of deferred tax asset from operating loss carryforwards with defined expiration date
Portion of deferred tax asset from operating loss carryforwards with defined expiration date
Portion of deferred tax asset from operating loss carryforwards with defined expiration date
Domestic tax credits
Domestic tax credits
Domestic tax credits
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Equity investment [Member]
Equity investment [Member]
Equity investment [Member]
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Other Investments [Member]
Other Investments [Member]
Managed investment funds [Member]
Managed investment funds [Member]
Managed investment funds [Member]
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]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed income collective trust
Fixed income collective trust [Member]
Fixed income collective trust [Member]
Fixed income securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Corporate and other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Government
Government [Member]
Hedge funds
Hedge Funds [Member]
Real estate and other
Real estate and other [Member]
Real estate and other [Member]
Insurance contracts
Insurance contracts [Member]
Insurance contracts
Corporate bonds
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Other Aggregated Investments [Member]
Other Aggregated Investments [Member]
Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Amounts due from broker
Due from broker [Member]
Due from broker [Member]
Equity securities
Equity Securities, Other [Member]
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]
Non-U.S. Plans
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
United States Plans
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Food Packaging 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 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [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
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
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 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 benefit (expense)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income 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
Net income attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Basic income (loss) per LP unit:
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic
Discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic
Basic income (loss) per LP unit
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic
Basic weighted average LP units outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted income (loss) per LP unit:
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted
Discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted
Diluted income (loss) per LP unit
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Diluted
Diluted weighted average LP units outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash distributions declared per LP unit
Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Limited partners
Limited Partner [Member]
General partner
General Partner [Member]
Net income
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
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), 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
Comprehensive income attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Automotive Segment [Abstract]
Automotive Segment [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
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]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring 2012 [Member]
Restructuring 2012 [Member]
Restructuring 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equity ownership in subsidiary
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest
Gross amount of transferred receivables under factoring arrangement
Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Fair Value
Gross amount of transferred receivables under factoring arrangements qualifying as sales
Gross accounts receivable factored, qualifying as sales
Gross accounts receivable under factoring facilities qualify as sales.
Gross amount of transferred receivables under factoring arrangements for which cash not yet drawn
Gross Accounts Receivable Factored, Cash Not Yet Drawn
Gross Accounts Receivable Factored, Cash Not Yet Drawn
Proceeds from transferred receivables under factoring arrangements qualifying as sales
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from New Transfers
Expenses associated with transferred receivables under factoring arrangements
Gain (Loss) from Sale of Financial Assets in Securitizations or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement
Maximum exposure associated with transferred receivables under factoring arrangements
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement, Principal Amount Outstanding
Restructuring, expected cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Insurance recoverables
Insurance Settlements Receivable
Insurance settlement used to restore operations
Insurance settlement used to resore operations
Insurance settlement used to resore operations
Insurance recoveries
Insurance Recoveries
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule I - Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Schedule I - Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Cash Flows [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Cash Flows [Table]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Preferred LP unit interest expense
Interest Expense, Other
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net gain from securities transactions
Gain (Loss) on Investments
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.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net investment in subsidiaries
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Partnership distributions
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Partnership contributions
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution
Proceeds from other borrowings
Proceeds from Other Debt
Repayments of borrowings
Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Purchase accounting adjustment account [Axis]
Purchase accounting adjustment account [Axis]
Purchase accounting adjustment account [Axis]
Purchase accounting adjustment account [Domain]
Purchase accounting adjustment account [Domain]
[Domain] for Purchase accounting adjustment account [Axis]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Alleged defective products liability [Member]
Alleged defective products liability [Member]
Alleged defective products liability [Member]
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 license
Gasification Technology [Member]
Gasification Technology [Member]
Permitting assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer relationships
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]
Gaming Segment [Member]
Gaming Segment [Member]
Gaming 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]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization expense associated with definite-lived intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets, Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets
Total Expected Future Amortization
Total amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized for all periods after the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.
Increase to goodwill due to purchase accounting adjustment
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Adjustment to liabilities due to purchase accounting error
Adjustment to liabilities due to purchase accounting error
Adjustment to liabilities due to purchase accounting error
Adjustment to step-up value
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash paid for acquisition
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Purchase price allcoation to definite-lived intangible assets, BERU acquisition
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Purchase price allcoation to indefinite-lived intangible assets, BERU acquisition
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Goodwill
Goodwill
Impairment of intangible assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Allocation of goodwill resulting from acquisition
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Allocation of intangible assets resulting from acquisition
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangibles
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
Adjustment to evnironmental liabilities due to purchase accounting adjustment
BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentEnvironmentalLiability
Adjustment to purchase price allocation, allocation to environmental liabilities
Equity swaps
Equity Swap [Member]
Foreign currency forwards
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest rate swap contracts
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contract [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
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
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]
CRRM [Member]
CRRM [Member]
CRRM [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations, 2013
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations, 2014
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
Future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations, 2015
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
Future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations, 2016
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
Future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations, 2017
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations, Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Total future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations
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
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined benefit plan, sensitivity of assumptions used to determine PBO [Axis] [Axis]
Defined benefit plan, sensitivity of assumptions used to determine PBO [Axis] [Axis]
Defined benefit plan, sensitivity of assumptions used to determine PBO [Axis]
Defined benefit plan, sensitivity of assumptions used to determine PBO [Axis] [Domain]
Defined benefit plan, sensitivity of assumptions used to determine PBO [Axis] [Domain]
[Domain] for Defined benefit plan, sensitivity of assumptions used to determine PBO [Axis]
25 bp decrease in discount rate
25 basis point decrease in discount rate [Member]
25 basis point decrease in discount rate [Member]
25 bp increase in discount rate
25 basis point increase in discount rate [Member]
25 basis point increase in discount rate [Member]
25 bp decrease in return on assets rate
25 basis point decrease in return on asset rate [Member]
25 basis point decrease in return on asset rate [Member]
25 bp increase in return on assets rate
25 basis point increase in return on asset rate [Member]
25 basis point increase in return on asset rate [Member]
United States Welfare Benefit Plan [Member]
United States Welfare Benefit Plan [Member]
United States Welfare Benefit Plan [Member]
Other Post-Employment Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation, Discount rate
Defined benefit plan, assumption used calculated projected benefit obligation, discount rate
Defined benefit plan, assumption used calculated projected benefit obligation, discount rate
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligation, Rate of compensation increase
Defined benefit plan, assumption used calculated projected benefit obligation, rate of compensation increase
Defined benefit plan, assumption used calculated projected benefit obligation, rate of compensation increase
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Rate of consumption increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Percent of plan assets invested in actively managed investment funds
Percent of plan assets invested in actively managed investment funds
Percent of plan assets invested in actively managed investment funds
Defined benefit plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Defined benefit plan, plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, aggregate projected benefit obligation
Defined benefit plan, plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, aggregate projected benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets for benefit plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined benefit plan, plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets
Defined benefit plan, plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, fair value of plan assets
Projected benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as Amortizatoin of actuarial losses in 2013
Defined benefit plans, amount in AOCI expected to be reclassed into net periodic benefit cost in the next year, amortization of actuarial losses
Defined benefit plans, amount in AOCI expected to be reclassed into net periodic benefit cost in the next year, amortization of actuarial losses
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as Amortization of prior service credit in 2013
Defined benefit plans, amount in AOCI expected to be reclassed into net periodic benefit cost in the next year, amortization of prior service credit
Defined benefit plans, amount in AOCI expected to be reclassed into net periodic benefit cost in the next year, amortization of prior service credit
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as net periodic benefit cost in 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Health care cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Year ultimate health care cost trend rate reached
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Ultimate drug cost trend rate
Defined benefit plan, ultimate drug cost trend rate
Defined benefit plan, ultimate drug cost trend rate
Drug cost trend rate
Defined benefit plan, drug cost trend rate
Defined benefit plan, drug cost trend rate
Year ultimate drug cost trend rate reached
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Drug Cost Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Drug Cost Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
100 bp increase in health care cost trend rate, impact on Total service and Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
100 bp decrease in health care cost trend rate, impact on APBO
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
100 bp decrease in health care cost trend rate, impact on Total service and Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
100 bp decrease in health care cost trend rate, impact on APBO
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Change in 2013 expense
Change in pension expense due to sensitivity of assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation, next twelve months
Change in pension expense due to sensitivity of assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation, next twelve months
Change in PBO
Change in projected benefit obligation due to sensitivity of assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation, next twelve months
Change in projected benefit obligation due to sensitivity of assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation, next twelve months
Change in accumulated OCL
Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss due to sensitivity of assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation, next twelve months
Change in accumulated other comprehensive loss due to sensitivity of assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation, next twelve months
Projected future benefit payments for benefit plans, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Projected future benefit payments for benefit plans, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Projected future benefit payments for benefit plans, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Projected future benefit payments for benefit plans, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Projected future benefit payments for benefit plans, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Projected future benefit payments for benefit plans, 2018-2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Expected future contributions to benefit plans in 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Total expenses attributable to defined contribution plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Contributions to multi-employer plans
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions
Liabilities for benefits to former or inactive employees paid after employment but before retirement
Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Other Postemployment
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
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]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks and brand names
Trademarks [Member]
Gaming licenses
Gaming license [Member]
Gaming license
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
In-place leases
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Other
Unclassified Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets, [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]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
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]
Net Carrying Value
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Revenues
Basic income (loss) per LP unit
Diluted income (loss) per LP unit
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Holding Company [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Railcar Segment [Member]
Railcar Segment [Member]
Railcar Segment [Member]
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Real Estate Segment [Member]
Home Fashion Segment [Member]
Home Fashion Segment [Member]
Home Fashion Segment [Member]
Holding Company [Member]
Holding Company [Member]
Holding Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investments
Investments
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
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
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value
Securities Sold, Not yet Purchased, Fair Value Disclosure
Due to brokers
Due to Correspondent Brokers
Post-employment benefit liability
Postemployment Benefits Liability
Debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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]
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
Units issued as a unit distribution
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Share Distribution
Treasury units at cost, units outstanding
Treasury Stock, Shares
Business Combinations [Abstract]
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]
Schedule I - Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Schedule I - Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Balance Sheet [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Balance Sheet [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Balance Sheet [Table]
Geographic Information [Abstract]
Geographic Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographic information, United States [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Geographic information, Germany [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Geographic information, Other [Member]
Segment, geographic, group three [Member]
A thired specified group of foreign countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Investments and Related Matters [Abstract]
Investments and Related Matters [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
joint venture [Axis]
joint venture [Axis]
joint venture [Axis]
Joint Venture [Domain]
Joint Venture [Domain]
Joint Venture [Domain]
Turkey JV [Member]
Turkey JV [Member]
Turkey Joint Venture
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]
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
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
Purchases from joint venture
Purchases from joint venture
Purchases from joint venture
Sales to joint venture
Sales to joint venture
Sales to joint venture
Due to joint venture
Due to joint venture
Due to joint venture
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Pensions,Other Post-employment Benefits and Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Due from brokers
Due from Correspondent Brokers
Intangible assets, net
Other assets
Other Assets
Total Assets
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Limited partners: Depositary units: 104,850,813 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 (including 621,064 units issued as a unit distribution on November 30, 2012, 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
Total equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Debt Note Details [Table]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Debt Note Details [Table]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Debt Note Details [Table]
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]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Senior unsecured variable rate convertible notes due 2013 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings
8% senior unsecured notes due 2018 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings
7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2016 - Icahn Enterprises/Icahn Enterprises Holdings
Mortgages payable [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
Senior unsecured notes [Member]
Mortgages [Member]
General partner ownership percentage in Icahn Enterprises
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
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule I - Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Schedule I - Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Statement of Operations [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Statement of Operations [Table]
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Total Revenues
Total Expenses
Income from continuing operations
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]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Black Scholes [Member]
Black Scholes [Member]
Black Scholes [Member]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
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 compensation expense
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense
Deferred compenstion intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Vested Awards, Grant date fair value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Vested Awards, Grant date fair value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Unvested Awards, Grant date fair value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Unvested Awards, Grant date fair value
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Unvested Awards, Grant date fair value
Liability for unvested restricted stock awards
Liability for unvested restricted stock awards
Liability for unvested restricted stock awards
Cash paid to settle liability-classified awards upon vesting
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Flow Effect, Cash Used to Settle Awards
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
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
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Other (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract]
Other (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Table]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Ne [Table]
Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Table]
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]
Gain on acquisition
Gain on Purchase of Business [Member]
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member]
Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member]
Realized and unrealized loss on derivatives, net
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives [Member]
Dividend expense related to securities sold, not yet purchased
Dividend Expense on Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased [Member]
Dividend Expense on Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased [Member]
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets [Member]
Appreciation on deferred management fee
Appreciation on Deferred Management Fee [Member]
Appreciation on Deferred Management Fee [Member]
Equity earnings from non-consolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments [Member]
Foreign currency translation loss
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Other
Other Income (Loss) Not Specified [Member]
Other Income (Loss) not otherwise specified in the disclosure [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]
Other (loss) income, net
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]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not 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]
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
Unrealized net gains (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 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
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
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies
Oil and Gas Production Type [Axis]
Oil and Gas Production Type [Axis]
Refineries [Member]
324110 Petroleum Refineries [Member]
Nitrogen Fertilizer [Member]
325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing [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
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Planned major maintenance
Cost of Property Repairs and Maintenance
Planned major maintenance, frequency (in years)
Operating Expense, Plant Maintenance, Frequency, Years
Operating Expense, Plant Maintenance, Frequency, Years
Special profits interest allocations percentage
Special Profits Interest Allocations percentage
Special Profits Interest Allocations percentage
Incentive allocation percentage
Incentive allocation percentage
Incentive allocation percentage
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Other Segments and Holding Company [Member]
Other Segments and Holding Company [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]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Marketable equity and debt securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Trading securities
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments in precious metals
Investment in Physical Commodities
Derivative contracts, Assets at fair value
Derivative Assets
Fair value of investment and derivative assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative contracts, Liabilities at fair value
Derivative Liabilities
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange 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, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Gross
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability Derivatives, Gross
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
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
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Shareholders' Equity Class [Axis]
Shareholders' Equity Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Shareholders' Equity Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Shareholders' Equity Class [Domain]
Principal Owners and Affiliates [Member]
Principal Owners and Affiliates [Member]
Mr. Icahn and certain other entities beneficially owned by Mr. Icahn
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividend Declared [Member]
Issuance of Equity [Member]
Issuance of Equity [Member]
Issuance of equity interets in subsidiary [Member]
Issuance of equity interets in subsidiary [Member]
Issuance of equity interets in subsidiary [Member]
Dividend declared by subsidiary [Member]
Dividend declared by subsidiary [Member]
Dividend declared by subsidiary [Member]
Repayment of Debt [Member]
Repayment of Debt [Member]
CVR Second Lien Notes [Member]
CVR Second Lien Notes [Member]
10.875% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2017 [Member]
CVR Refining, LP [Member]
CVR Refining, LP [Member]
CVR Refining, LP [Member]
CVR Issuers [Member]
CVR Issuers [Member]
CRLLC and wholly owned subidiary Coffeyville Finance Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Distribution made to limited partner depositary unitholders, cash distributions declared, per unit
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Policy for Distribution to Member or Limited Partner, Annual Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Policy for Distribution to Member or Limited Partner, Annual Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Policy for Distribution to Member or Limited Partner, Annual 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
Future distribution policy amount, annualized, per unit
Future distribution policy amount, annualized, per unit
Future distribution policy amount, annualized, per unit
Affiliate ownership interest in Icahn Enterprises
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Equity Issuance, Per Share Amount
Equity Issuance, Per Share Amount
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Underwriter option to purchase additional depositary units
Underwriter option to purchase additional depositary units
Underwriter option to purchase additional depositary units
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Number of Shares Issued for All Transactions
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Number of Shares Issued for All Transactions
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Equity Issuance or Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Equity Issuance or Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Carrying value of debt repaid
Carrying value of debt repaid
Carrying value of debt repaid
Redemption Premium
Redemption Premium
Interest Paid
Interest Paid
Future distribution policy amount, quarterly, per unit
Future distribution policy amount, quarterly, per unit
Future distribution policy amount, quarterly, per unit
Distribution declared by subsidiary, per share
Distribution declared by subsidiary, per share
Distribution declared by subsidiary, per share
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Draw on term loan, first draw
Draw on term loan, first draw
Draw on term loan, first draw
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Other [Abstract]
Other [Abstract]
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]
MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Group of Customers, Group One [Member]
Group of Customers, Group One [Member]
Group of Customers, Group One [Member]
Group of Customers, Group two [Member]
Group of Customers, Group two [Member]
Group of Customers, Group two [Member]
WestPoint Home [Member]
WestPoint Home [Member]
WestPoint Home [Member]
Subsidiary's significant customers, percentage of subsidiary's net revenue
Subsidiary's significant customers, percentage of subsidiary's net revenue
Subsidiary's significant customers, percentage of subsidiary's net revenue
Number of distribution centers
Number of Distribution Centers
Number of Distribution Centers
Number of manufacturing facilities
Nnumber of Manufacturing Facilities
Nnumber of Manufacturing Facilities
Percentage of revenues from foreign countries
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
Number of Real Estate Properties
Number of Real Estate Properties
Number of residential units for future development
Number of Units of Residential Housing in Future Development
Number of Units of Residential Housing in Future Development
Real estate assets pledged to collateralize mortgages
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
difference in book basis and tax basis of net assets not subject to income taxes [Table Text Block]
difference in book basis and tax basis of net assets not subject to income taxes [Table Text Block]
difference in book basis and tax basis of net assets not subject to income taxes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
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)
Fair Value of Property, Goodwill Impaired During the Period
Fair Value of Property, Goodwill Impaired During the Period
Fair Value of Property, Goodwill Impaired During the Period
Impairment of goodwill
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Fair Value of other assets Impaired During the Period
Fair Value of other assets Impaired During the Period
Fair Value of other assets Impaired During the Period
Impairment of other assets
Other Asset Impairment Charges
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]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other income, net
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)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
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]
Net income
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
Deferred taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Changes in cash held at consolidated affiliated partnerships and restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories, net
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by 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
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Net cash 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
Distributions to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Repayments of borrowings
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other 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
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
LP unit issuance to purchase noncontrolling iterests in subsidiary
LP unit issuance to purchase noncontrolling iterests in subsidiary
Investment in precious metals
Investments in Precious Metals
Investments in precious metals
Redemptions payable to non-controlling interests
Redemptions Payable to Non-controlling Interests
Redemptions payable to non-controlling interests
Fair value investment in Tropicana prior to acquisition of controlling interest
Fair value of equity investment in Tropicana prior to acquisition of controlling interest
Fair value of equity investment in Tropicana prior to acquisition of controlling interest
LP unit issuance to purchase majority interests in ARI and Viskase
LP unit issuance to purchase majority interests
LP unit issuance to purchase majority interests
LP unit issuance to settle preferred LP unit redemptions
LP Unit issuance for redemption of preferred LP units
LP Unit issuance for redemption of preferred LP units
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Viskase Notes Indenture [Member]
Viskase Notes Indenture [Member]
9.875% Viskase Notes Indenture [Member]
Aggregate principal amount issued, long-term debt
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Percentage spread on debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor
Revolving credit facility unused line fee
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of credit facility, outstanding borowings
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Gaming Segment [Abstract]
Gaming Segment [Abstract]
Exit Facility [Member]
Exit Facility [Member]
Exit Facility [Member]
LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA
NEVADA
NEVADA
INDIANA
INDIANA
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY
ARUBA
ARUBA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI
Number of casinos
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
Acquisition of shares of 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 owned of subsidiary
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 paid by a majority owned subsidiary to parent, 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 paid by a majority owned subsidiary to parent, 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 of equity interest of parent in majority owned 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 Loan to Related Entity Owned
Percentage of Loan to Related Entity Owned
Percentage of Loan to Related Entity Owned
Compensation Arrangements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Draw on term loan, initial draw
Draw on term loan, initial draw
Draw on term loan
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Fixed coverage ratio
Fixed Coverage Ratio
Fixed Coverage Ratio
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
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]
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
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Parent [Abstract]
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Parent [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company [Table]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Debt Note [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Debt Note [Table Text Block]
Financial Statement Schedule, Parent Company Debt Note [Table Text Block]
Variable Rate Option [Axis]
Variable Rate Option [Axis]
Variable Rate Option [Axis]
Variable Rate Option [Domain]
Variable Rate Option [Domain]
Variable Rate Option [Domain]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
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 borrowing availability
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Future maturiites due on debt
Future maturiites due on debt
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Other Segments and Holding Company [Member]
Automotive, Railcar, Food Packaging and Home Fashion Segments [Member]
Automotive, Railcar, Food Packaging and Home Fashion Segments [Member]
Automotive, Railcar, Food Packaging and Home Fashion Segments [Member]
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Policy Text Block]
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Policy Text Block]
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Policy Text Block]
Due to and from Broker [Policy Text Block]
Due to and from Broker [Policy Text Block]
Due to and from Broker [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Planned Major Maintenance Activities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Planned Major Maintenance Activities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allocation of profits and losses in consolidated affiliated partnerships [Policy Text Block]
Allocation of profits and losses in consolidated affiliated partnerships [Policy Text Block]
Allocation of profits and losses in consolidated affiliated partnerships [Policy Text Block]
Partner's capital [Policy Text Block]
Partner's capital [Policy Text Block]
Partner's capital [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Common control acquisitions and dispositions [Policy Text Block]
Common control acquisitions and dispositions [Policy Text Block]
Common control acquisitions and dispositions
General partnership policy [Policy Text Block]
General partnership policy [Policy Text Block]
General partnership policy in the Company
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales and sales related tax [Policy Text Block]
Sales and sales related tax [Policy Text Block]
Sales and sales related tax [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]
Engineering and tooling [Policy Text Block]
Engineering and tooling [Policy Text Block]
Engineering and tooling policy
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring policy
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]
Debt Facility [Member]
Debt Facility [Member]
Debt Facility [Member]
Other Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Swap [Member]
Swap [Member]
Equity contracts
Equity Contract [Member]
Fair value of open commodity positions, net liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
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
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
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
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate
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
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
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]
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]
CRLLC [Member]
CRLLC [Member]
CRLLC [Member]
CRNF [Member]
CRNF [Member]
CRNF [Member]
EuroDollar [Member]
EuroDollar [Member]
EuroDollar [Member]
CVR First Lien Notes [Member]
CVR First Lien Notes [Member]
9% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2015 [Member]
Additional CVR Notes [Member]
Additional CVR Notes [Member]
Additional CVR Notes [Member]
CVR Notes [Member]
CVR Notes [Member]
CVR Notes [Member]
2022 Notes [Member]
2022 Notes [Member]
2022 Notes [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]
Use of portion of debt proceeds
Use of portion of debt proceeds
Use of portion of debt proceeds
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Line of credit facility, incremental borrowing increase
Line of credit facility, incremental borrowing increase
Line of credit facility, incremental borrowing increase
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
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
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]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Railcar and Food Packaging [Member]
Railcar and Food Packaging [Member]
Railcar and Food Packaging [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]
Schedule of fair value of defined benefit plan asset [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value of defined benefit plan asset [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value of defined benefit plan asset [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Level Three Defined Benefit Plan Assets Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Level Three Defined Benefit Plan Assets Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Tranche B Loan [Member]
Tranche B Loan [Member]
Tranche B Loan [Member]
Tranche C Loan [Member]
Tranche C Loan [Member]
Tranche C Loan [Member]
Term of Interest Rate Derivatives
Term of Interest Rate Derivatives
Term of Interest Rate Derivatives
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
Amount of hedged principal
Letters of credit outstanding
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Investee [Axis]
Investee [Axis]
Investee [Axis]
Investee Name [Domain]
Investee Name [Domain]
Investee Name [Domain]
Hain [Member]
Hain [Member]
Hain [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 of Equity Method Investment Under Fair Value Option
Fair Value of Equity Method Investment Under Fair Value Option
Fair value option, recorded gains (losses)
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)
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
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Net gain from investment activities
Less: net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Supplemental information:
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)
Uncertainty in Income Taxes [Abstract]
Uncertainty in Income Taxes [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Addition based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Acquisition of CVR
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Acquisition
Increase for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decrease for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decrease for statute of limitation expiration
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Possibility that unrecognized tax benefits may drecrease in the next year
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Liabilities recognized for tax related net interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income tax expense relate dto interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Energy Segment [Abstract]
Energy Segment [Abstract]
Property location [Axis]
Property location [Axis]
Property location [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Location [Domain]
CVR Partners, LP [Member]
CVR Partners, LP [Member]
CVR Partners, LP [Member]
Cushing, Oklahoma [Member]
Cushing, Oklahoma [Member]
Cushing, Oklahoma [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas [Member]
Coffeyville, Kansas [Member]
Wynnewood, Oklahoma [Member]
Wynnewood, Oklahoma [Member]
Wynnewood, Oklahoma [Member]
Petroleum [Member]
Crude Oil [Member]
Crude Oil Gathering [Member]
Crude Oil Gathering [Member]
Crude Oil Gathering [Member]
486110 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil [Member]
486110 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil [Member]
Production, Barrels of Oil 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
Production, Barrels of Oil, Storage Capacity
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
Production, Tons of Ammonia Per Day
Production, Tons of Ammonia Per Day
Production, Tons of Ammonia Per Day
Production, Tons of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Per Day
Production, Tons of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Per Day
Production, Tons of Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Per Day
Production, Cubic Feet of Hydrogen Per Day
Production, Cubic Feet of Hydrogen Per Day
Production, Cubic Feet of Hydrogen Per Day
Production, Tons of Ammonia
Production, Tons of Ammonia
Production, Tons of Ammonia
Production, Ammonia Upgraded into UAN, Percentage
Production, Ammonia Upgraded into UAN, Percentage
Production, Ammonia Upgraded into UAN, Percentage
Production, Tons of UAN
Production, Tons of UAN
Production, Tons of UAN
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.
Planned major maintenance frequency (in years)
Plant Expansion Program, Term, Years
Plant Expansion Program, Term, Years
Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Pension Benefits
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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
Curtailment gain
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
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]
PSC Metals [Member]
PSC Metals [Member]
PSC Metals [Member]
WPH [Member]
WPH [Member]
WPH [Member]
Icahn Enterprises G.P. [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
ACF [Member]
ACF [Member]
ACF [Member]
Starfire Holding Corporation [Member]
Starfire Holding Corporation [Member]
Starfire Holding Corporation [Member]
ARI Joint Venture [Member]
ARI Joint Venture [Member]
ARI Joint Venture [Member]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Site domain [Domain]
Site domain [Domain]
Site domain [Domain]
Cleveland OH Scrap Processing Facility [Member]
Cleveland OH Scrap Processing Facility [Member]
Cleveland OH Scrap Processing 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
Funding commitment, percentage of loan
Funding Commitment, Percentage of Loan
Funding Commitment, Percentage of Loan
Accrued environmental liabilities
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
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
Compensatory damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Outstanding balance of loans due from ARI Joint Venture to ARI
Due from Related Parties
Average increase in annual property tax expense
Average Increase in Annual Property Tax Expense
Average Increase in Annual Property Tax Expense
Negotiated settlement to resolve Port Refinery environmental matter
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
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
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Affiliate ownership in parent company general partner
Affiliate ownership in parent company general partner
Affiliate ownership in parent company general partner
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
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases, 2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases, 2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases, 2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases, 2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases, Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments under operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues
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
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Held in Treasury
Treasury Stock [Member]
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Equity
Treasury units
Other comprehensive loss
Cancellation of treasury units
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Cancellation of treasury units
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Partnership distributions
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions
Tropicana acquisition
NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombinationtwo
NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombinationtwo
Partnership contributions
Partners' Capital Account, Contributions
Investment segment distributions
Investment Management Distributions
Distribution to non-controlling investors in the Private Funds.
Investment segment contributions
Investment Management Contributions
Contributions from non-controlling investors in the Private Funds.
Acquisition of CVR
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
ARI and Viskase acquisitions
Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions
Changes in subsidiary equity and other
Change in Subsidiary Equity and Other
Change in subsidiary equity and other
Equity
Treasury units
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]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
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]
Earnings Per LP Unit [Line Items]
Earnings Per LP Unit [Line Items]
Earnings Per LP Unit [Line Items]
Net income attributable to parent, allocated to general partner before traditional parntership allocation
net income from continuing operations attributable to parent, allocated to general partner before traditional parntership allocation
net income from continuing operations attributable to parent, allocated to general partner before traditional parntership allocation
Net income attributable to parent, subject to allocation amongst partners
net income from continuing operations attributable to parent, subject to allocation amongst partners
net income from continuing operations attributable to parent, subject to allocation amongst partners
Income attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners (98.01% allocation)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
Basic income (loss) per LP unit, continuing operations
Basic income (loss) per LP unit, discontinued operations
Dilutive securities, effect on earnings per unit from converison of debt securities
Dilutive securities, effect on earnings per unit from converison of debt securities
Dilutive securities, effect on earnings per unit from converison of debt securities
Dilutive effect of variable rate convertible notes, Units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities
Dilutive effect of variable rate convertible notes, Income
Dilutive securities, effect on earnings per unit from converison of perferred units
Dilutive securities, effect on earnings per unit from converison of perferred units
Dilutive effect of preferred stock conversion, Units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Preferred Stock
Diluted income (loss) per LP unit, continuing operations
Diluted income (loss) per LP unit, discontinued operations
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per unit
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
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
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
Impact of Unit Distributions on Restatement of Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Impact of Unit Distributions on Restatement of Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Impact of Unit Distributions on Restatement of Earnings Per Share, Diluted
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)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Managing Member or General Partner [Axis]
Managing Member or General Partner [Axis]
Percentage of equity ownership in operating subsidiary
General partner ownership interest in Icahn Enterprises Holdings
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
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
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Icahn Capital [Member]
Icahn Capital [Member]
Icahn Capital [Member]
IEP Energy [Member]
IEP Energy [Member]
IEP Energy [Member]
ARI and AEP Leasing [Member]
ARI and AEP Leasing [Member]
ARI and AEP Leasing [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]
Railcar lease expense [Member]
Railcar lease expense [Member]
Railcar lease expense [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]
Railcar Managment Fees [Member]
Railcar Managment Fees [Member]
Railcar Managment Fees [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 Fees [Member]
Professional Fees [Member]
Expenses charged by related party
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
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
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
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
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Accounts receivable due from related parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Net Income Per LP Unit
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
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
Transfer in
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetForeignExchangeMovements
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetForeignExchangeMovements
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Foreign Exchange Movements
Realized/unrealized gains (losses), net
FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGain
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Net Realized And Unrealized Gains Losses
Purchases and settlements, net
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements
Gross proceeds
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Balance at December 31
Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Employee contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Medicare subsidies received
Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts Received
Plan amendments
Defined benefit plan, effect of plan amendments on change in benefit obligation
Defined benefit plan, effect of plan amendments on change in benefit obligation
Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Contractual termination benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special or Contractual Termination Benefits Recognized During Period
Actuarial losses and changes in actuarial assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Net transfers (out) in
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets Transferred to (from) Plan
Currency translation
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Expenses
Defined Benefit Plan, Administration Expenses
Defined benefit plans, change in benefit obligation
Defined benefit plans, change in benefit obligation
Defined benefit plans, change in benefit obligation
Currency translation
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Funded status of the plan
Net liability recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Actuarial losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income
Actuarial losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income
Actuarial losses included in AOCI, before tax
Prior service cost (credit)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount
Goodwill, Gross
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign exchange
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Accumulated impairment
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Impairment of goodwill
Net carrying value
Civil penalty [Member]
Civil penalty [Member]
Civil penalty [Member]
Oversight cost reimbursement [Member]
Oversight cost reimbursement [Member]
Oversight cost reimbursement [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Profession fees, case 2 [Member]
Profession fees, case 2 [Member]
Profession fees, case 2 [Member]
Wynnewood Consent Order [Member]
Wynnewood Consent Order [Member]
Wynnewood Consent Order [Member]
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]
NEW MEXICO
NEW MEXICO
OKLAHOMA and KANSAS [Member]
OKLAHOMA and KANSAS [Member]
OKLAHOMA and KANSAS [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]
Lease expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Lawsuits Filed Against Company
Lawsuits Filed Against Company
Lawsuits Filed Against Company
Number of claimants / plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Subsequent Event, Amount
Subsequent Event, Amount
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
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
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
Environmental expenditures capitalized
Environmental Costs Recognized, Capitalized in Period
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Credit contracts
Credit Risk Contract [Member]
Futures index spread
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
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
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, basis spread for calculating alternate base rate
Term loan facility, variable 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
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
Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios
Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios
Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconcilation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconcilation [Abstract]
Federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Foreign Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, gain on liabilities subject to compromise
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to liabilities subject to compromise.
Income not subject to taxation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [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]
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories [Table]
Schedule of Inventories [Table]
Schedule of Inventories [Table]
Schedule of Inventories [Line Items]
Schedule of Inventories [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Inventories [Table]
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
Inventories, net
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of change in assumptions for benefit obligation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of change in assumptions for benefit obligation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of change in assumptions for benefit obligation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Investments and Related Matters
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]
Business Combinations Policy
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
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]
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]
Sovereign debt [Member]
Sovereign Debt [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Investments [Abstract]
Investments [Abstract]
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value: [Abstract]
Financial Instruments Sold, Not yet Purchased, at Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value of investment and derivative liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
IEP Parties equity interest in CVR prior to acquisition of controlling interest(1)
Preliminary purchase price allocation:
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets
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
Goodwill
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Investment Segment [Abstract]
Investment Segment [Abstract]
Operating Units [Table]
OPerating Units [Table]
OPerating Units [Table]
Special Profits 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 our intrest in Funds of subsidiary
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.
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]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Net
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Asset Derivatives, Total
Liability Derivatives, Total
Investment Issuer [Axis]
Investment Issuer [Axis]
Investment Issuer [Domain]
Investment Issuer [Domain]
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
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
Transaction fees, CVR acquisition
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, eqiuty interest in acquiree, price per share used to determine fair value (in ones)
business combination, step acquisition, eqiuty interest in acquiree, price per share used to determine fair value
business combination, step acquisition, eqiuty interest in acquiree, price per share used to determine fair value
Step acquisition remeasurement loss, CVR acuisition
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss
EBITDA multiple used to calculate fair value of non-controlling interest in CVR
Fair Value Inputs, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization Multiple
Pro forma adjustment to eliminate equity earnings in consolidated subsidiary, CVR acquisition
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Description
Debt facilities [Member]
Secured credit facilities [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Investment and Related Matter [Table]
Investment and Related Matter [Table]
Investment and Related Matter [Table]
Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]
Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]
Investment and Related Matters [Line Items]
Investment
Investment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Earnings Per LP Unit
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases and Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Other (Loss) Income, Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation [Abstract]
Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
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]