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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Table 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Environmental Accruals Rollforward [Line Items]    
Balance as of beginning of year $ 13,451 $ 23,113
Additions to accrual 3,623 4,766
Payments (2,940) (5,242)
Foreign currency translation 9 71
Balance as of end of year 6,233 13,451
San Antonio Refinery Acquisition
   
Environmental Accruals Rollforward [Line Items]    
Acquisitions and dispositions 0 (5,957)
San Antonio Refinery Sale
   
Environmental Accruals Rollforward [Line Items]    
Acquisitions and dispositions (7,910) 0
Sale of Asphalt Operations [Member]
   
Environmental Accruals Rollforward [Line Items]    
Acquisitions and dispositions $ 0 $ (3,300)