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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Table (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total $ 4,500,837 $ 4,287,859
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,190,184) (1,049,399)
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,310,653 3,238,460
Land
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total 129,731 133,341
Land and leasehold improvements
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total 142,122 110,575
Property, plant and equipment minimum useful life 10 years  
Property, plant and equipment maximum useful life 35 years  
Buildings
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total 133,531 120,499
Property, plant and equipment minimum useful life 15 years  
Property, plant and equipment maximum useful life 40 years  
Pipelines, storage and terminals
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total 3,787,499 3,531,925
Property, plant and equipment minimum useful life 20 years  
Property, plant and equipment maximum useful life 35 years  
Rights-of-way
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total 155,833 148,021
Property, plant and equipment minimum useful life 20 years  
Property, plant and equipment maximum useful life 40 years  
Construction in progress
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total $ 152,121 $ 243,498