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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 2 (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Net Income Allocation [Line Items] | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to NuStar Energy L.P. | $ (273,770) | $ (226,616) | $ 221,461 |
| Less general partner incentive distribution (a) | 43,220 | 41,242 | 36,319 |
| Net income (loss) after general partner incentive distribution | (316,990) | (267,858) | 185,142 |
| General partner interest | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| General partner allocation of net income (loss) after general partner incentive distribution | (6,338) | (5,356) | 3,703 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 43,220 | 41,242 | 36,319 |
| Net income applicable to general partner | $ 36,882 | $ 35,886 | $ 40,022 |
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Net income applicable to the general partner after the incentive distribution is deducted. No definition available.
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General partner incentive distribution amount earned during the period. No definition available.
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The general partner ownership interest (ownership percentage) in the limited partnership. No definition available.
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Net Income Less General Partner Incentive Distribution No definition available.
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate amount of net income allocated to general partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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