CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,603	$ 2,597
Receivable from related parties	9,617	7,870
Income tax receivable	1,198	2,450
Other receivables	77	147
Deferred income tax assets, net	1,047	928
Other current assets	245	248
Total current assets	13,787	14,240
Investment in NuStar Energy L.P.	357,456	464,981
Long-term receivable from related party	41,139	18,071
Deferred income tax assets, net	0	20,424
Total assets	412,382	517,716
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Short-term debt	26,000	20,000
Accounts payable	324	1,002
Accrued compensation expense	12,318	14,968
Accrued liabilities	536	429
Taxes other than income tax	1,240	1,399
Total current liabilities	40,418	37,798
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	3,671	0
Long-term liabilities	18,307	67,096
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Members' equity	341,045	444,844
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	8,941	(32,022)
Total members' equity	349,986	412,822
Total liabilities and members' equity	$ 412,382	$ 517,716