CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 23,634	$ (22,162)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of NuStar Energy L.P.	(25,561)	20,656
Distributions of equity in earnings from NuStar Energy L.P.	25,561	0
(Gain) loss on sale of NuStar Energy L.P. limited partner units in connection with unit-based compensation	(99)	(106)
Provision (benefit) for deferred income tax	294	733
Changes in current assets and liabilities (Note 6)	49	(11,841)
(Increase) decrease in long-term receivable from related party	(8,623)	(639)
Increase in long-term liabilities	8,249	9,079
Other, net	91	76
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	23,595	(4,204)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Distributions in excess of equity in earnings from NuStar Energy L.P.	22,544	45,665
Proceeds from sale of NuStar Energy L.P. units in connection with unit-based compensation	1,262	2,475
Net cash provided by investing activities	23,806	48,140
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from short-term debt borrowings	18,500	15,000
Repayment of short-term debt	(20,000)	(16,500)
Distributions to unitholders	(46,445)	(43,428)
Other, net	0	368
Net cash used in financing activities	(47,945)	(44,560)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(544)	(624)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	2,597	1,354
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$ 2,053	$ 730