Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities is as follows (in thousands):

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011		2010
						Predecessors
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable at period end	$	5,025		$	4,283	$	618
Capital lease obligation	4,032			—		—
Net liabilities not assumed by Tesoro Logistics LP	2,174			4,389		—
Transfer of property, plant and equipment (to) from Sponsor, net of accumulated depreciation	(1,017		)	4,399		—
Receivable from affiliate for capital expenditures	359			3,069		—