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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 6 - Net Income Applicable to the General Partner (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Net Income Allocation [Abstract]
Net income attributable to NuStar Energy L.P.	$ 126,133	$ 57,940
Less preferred limited partner interest	15,990	4,813
Less general partner incentive distribution	0	12,912
Net income after general partner incentive distribution and preferred limited partner interest	$ 110,143	$ 40,215
General partner interest allocation	2.00%	2.00%
General partner interest allocation of net income	$ 2,203	$ 804
General partner incentive distribution	0	12,912
Net income applicable to general partner	$ 2,203	$ 13,716

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