CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,597	$ 1,354
Receivable from related party	7,870	6,735
Income tax receivable	2,450	2,619
Other receivables	147	302
Deferred income tax assets, net	928	4,378
Other current assets	248	204
Total current assets	14,240	15,592
Investment in NuStar Energy L.P.	464,981	547,230
Long-term receivable from related party	18,071	14,502
Deferred income tax assets, net	20,424	11,703
Total assets	517,716	589,027
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Short-term debt	20,000	16,500
Accounts payable	1,002	257
Accrued compensation expense	14,968	19,476
Accrued liabilities	429	462
Taxes other than income tax	1,399	1,287
Total current liabilities	37,798	37,982
Long-term liabilities	67,096	44,162
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Members' equity	444,844	529,548
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(32,022)	(22,665)
Total members' equity	412,822	506,883
Total liabilities and members' equity	$ 517,716	$ 589,027