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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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| Net Income Allocation [Line Items] | ||||
| Net income attributable to NuStar Energy L.P. | $ 55,514 | $ 33,086 | $ 95,258 | $ 57,651 |
| Less general partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 10,805 | 21,610 | 21,610 |
| Net income after general partner incentive distribution | 44,709 | 22,281 | 73,648 | 36,041 |
| General partner interest | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| General partner allocation of net income after general partner incentive distribution | 894 | 446 | 1,473 | 722 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 10,805 | 21,610 | 21,610 |
| Net income applicable to general partner | $ 11,699 | $ 11,251 | $ 23,083 | $ 22,332 |
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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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