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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net Income Allocation [Abstract]
Net income attributable to NuStar Energy L.P.	$ 62,121	$ 33,397	$ 157,379	$ 91,048
Less general partner incentive distribution	10,805	10,805	32,415	32,415
Net income after general partner incentive distribution	51,316	22,592	124,964	58,633
General partner interest	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
General partner allocation of net income after general partner incentive distribution	1,025	452	2,498	1,174
General partner incentive distribution	10,805	10,805	32,415	32,415
Net income applicable to general partner	$ 11,830	$ 11,257	$ 34,913	$ 33,589

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