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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Narrative 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Proceeds from sale or disposition of assets $ 2,086 $ 2,610 $ 29,680
Gain (loss) from sale or disposition of assets 262 (510) 21,320
Ardmore Wynnewood and Trans Texas Pipelines [Member]
     
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Disposal Date     June 15, 2009
Proceeds from sale or disposition of assets     29,000
Gain (loss) from sale or disposition of assets     $ 21,400