CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,406	$ 1,603
Receivable from related parties	14,393	9,617
Income tax receivable	1,601	1,198
Other receivables	526	77
Deferred income tax assets, net	4,516	1,047
Other current assets	146	245
Total current assets	24,588	13,787
Investment in NuStar Energy L.P.	347,047	357,456
Long-term receivable from related party	30,489	41,139
Total assets	402,124	412,382
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Short-term debt	26,000	26,000
Accounts payable	21	324
Accrued compensation expense	23,008	12,318
Accrued liabilities	400	536
Taxes other than income tax	924	1,240
Total current liabilities	50,353	40,418
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	6,668	3,671
Long-term liabilities	15,467	18,307
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Members’ equity	322,595	341,045
Accumulated other comprehensive income	7,041	8,941
Total members’ equity	329,636	349,986
Total liabilities and members’ equity	$ 402,124	$ 412,382