CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (22,162)	$ 32,244
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of NuStar Energy L.P.	20,656	(34,261)
Distributions of equity in earnings from NuStar Energy L.P.	0	34,261
(Gain) loss on sale of NuStar Energy L.P. limited partner units in connection with unit-based compensation	(106)	665
Provision (benefit) for deferred income tax	733	(977)
Changes in current assets and liabilities (Note 6)	(11,841)	(4,216)
Decrease in other assets	0	1,189
Increase in long-term receivable from NuStar Energy L.P.	(639)	(1,323)
Increase in long-term liabilities	9,079	5,634
Other, net	76	0
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(4,204)	33,216
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Distributions from NuStar Energy L.P.	45,665	8,111
Investment in NuStar Energy L.P.	0	(2,105)
Proceeds from sale of NuStar Energy L.P. units in connection with unit-based compensation	2,475	4,635
Net cash provided by investing activities	48,140	10,641
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from short-term debt borrowings	15,000	0
Repayment of short-term debt	(16,500)	(5,000)
Distributions to unitholders	(43,428)	(40,844)
Other, net	368	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(44,560)	(45,844)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(624)	(1,987)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	1,354	5,304
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$ 730	$ 3,317