CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,415	$ 2,597
Receivable from related party	14,602	7,870
Income tax receivable	2,473	2,450
Other receivables	305	147
Deferred income tax assets, net	0	928
Other current assets	188	248
Total current assets	19,983	14,240
Investment in NuStar Energy L.P.	451,873	464,981
Long-term receivable from related party	18,806	18,071
Deferred income tax assets, net	21,543	20,424
Total assets	512,205	517,716
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Short-term debt	18,500	20,000
Accounts payable	401	1,002
Accrued compensation expense	19,283	14,968
Accrued liabilities	388	429
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	392	0
Taxes other than income tax	407	1,399
Total current liabilities	39,371	37,798
Long-term liabilities	72,018	67,096
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Members' equity	432,641	444,844
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(31,825)	(32,022)
Total members' equity	400,816	412,822
Total liabilities and members' equity	$ 512,205	$ 517,716