Note 10. Employee Benefit Plans: (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 23, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013 Union Pension Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Union Pension Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Union Pension Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Successor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Successor [Member]	Sep. 23, 2012 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Successor [Member]	Sep. 23, 2012 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Successor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Successor [Member]	Sep. 23, 2012 United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Successor [Member]	Sep. 23, 2012 United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Predecessor [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Predecessor [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Employees Covered			498
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation								$ 48,500	$ 62,400	$ 59,916	$ 76,598	$ 75,960	$ 75,960	$ 70,230		$ 55,050	$ 67,106	$ 66,205	$ 66,205	$ 60,021
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid					8,000	1,200	7,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)								700							1,700
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year, Description			7800
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 500	$ 1,500	$ 2,200	$ 1,900

The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets.

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SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL CORP 10-K