DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY Table 1 (Details) (NuStar Energy [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
NuStar Energy [Member]
The allocation of NuStar Energy’s cash distributions earned for the periods indicated among its general and limited partners
General partner interest	$ 1,961		$ 1,961
General partner incentive distribution	10,805		10,805
Total general partner distribution	12,766		12,766
Limited partner distribution	11,211		11,280
Total distributions to NuStar GP Holdings	23,977		24,046
Public unitholders’ distributions	74,074		74,005
Total cash distributions	$ 98,051	$ 98,051	$ 98,051
Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners	$ 1.095	$ 1.095	$ 1.095