INVESTMENT IN NUSTAR ENERGY Table 3 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconcilliation of NuStar Energy’s total partners’ equity to our investment in NuStar Energy
NuStar GP Holdings’ ownership interest in NuStar Energy	15.10%	14.90%
NuStar GP Holdings’ share of NuStar Energy’s partners’ equity	$ 267,065	$ 283,418
Step-up in basis related to NuStar Energy’s assets and liabilities, including equity method goodwill, and other	79,982	74,038
Investment in NuStar Energy	347,047	357,456
NuStar Energy [Member]
Reconcilliation of NuStar Energy’s total partners’ equity to our investment in NuStar Energy
NuStar Energy’s partners’ equity	$ 1,768,645	$ 1,902,136