CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 35,669	$ (2,997)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of NuStar Energy L.P.	(39,023)	11,471
Distributions of equity in earnings from NuStar Energy L.P.	39,023	0
Gain related to NuStar Energy L.P.'s issuance of limited partner units	0	10,689
(Gain) loss on sale of NuStar Energy L.P. limited partner units in connection with unit-based compensation	(90)	(119)
Provision (benefit) for deferred income tax	551	(2,364)
Changes in current assets and liabilities (Note 6)	(8,100)	(2,240)
(Increase) decrease in long-term receivable from related party	(11,503)	(1,502)
Increase in long-term liabilities	11,129	13,591
Other, net	141	121
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	27,797	5,272
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Distributions in excess of equity in earnings from NuStar Energy L.P.	33,120	68,473
Investment in NuStar Energy L.P.	0	(14,961)
Proceeds from sale of NuStar Energy L.P. units in connection with unit-based compensation	1,380	2,795
Net cash provided by investing activities	34,500	56,307
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from short-term debt borrowings	26,000	21,000
Repayment of short-term debt	(20,000)	(16,500)
Distributions to unitholders	(69,681)	(65,141)
Other, net	0	368
Net cash used in financing activities	(63,681)	(60,273)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,384)	1,306
Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the period	2,597	1,354
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the period	$ 1,213	$ 2,660