DISTRIBUTIONS FROM NUSTAR ENERGY Table 2 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Distributions from NuStar Energy (dates and totals)
NuStar Energy's Distibution announcement date (distribution earned)	Apr. 23, 2014
NuStar Energy [Member]
Distributions from NuStar Energy (dates and totals)
NuStar Energy's Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners (distribution earned)	$ 1.095	$ 1.095	$ 1.095
NuStar Energy's Total cash distributions (distribution earned)	$ 98,051	$ 98,051	$ 98,051
NuStar Energy's Distribution date of record (distribution earned)	May 07, 2014	Feb. 10, 2014
NuStar Energy's Distribution payment date (distribution earned)	May 12, 2014	Feb. 14, 2014