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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| Net Income Allocation [Line Items] | ||
| Net income (loss) attributable to NuStar Energy L.P. | $ 39,744 | $ 24,565 |
| Less general partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 10,805 |
| Net income after general partner incentive distribution | 28,939 | 13,760 |
| General partner interest | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| General partner allocation of net income after general partner incentive distribution | 579 | 276 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 10,805 |
| Net income applicable to general partner | $ 11,384 | $ 11,081 |
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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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