CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Introduction and Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details)	Feb. 04, 2021 pipelineSystem mile	Dec. 31, 2020
Pinedale LP
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest percentage		100.00%
Grand Isle Corridor LP
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest percentage		100.00%
Subsequent event \| Crimson Midstream Holdings, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of critical infrastructure pipeline systems \| pipelineSystem	4
Pipeline system length (in miles)	2,000
Pipeline system active length (in miles)	1,300
Subsequent event \| Crimson Midstream Holdings, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of interest acquired	49.50%

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