Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Impairment of properties under the full cost method of accounting | $ 212,194 | $ 594,776 | $ 601,806 | $ 594,776 | |
| Cumulative capitalization of general and administrative costs incurred and capitalized to the full cost pool | 122,800 | 122,800 | |||
| Capitalized general and administrative costs | 7,200 | $ 7,300 | 22,200 | $ 20,800 | |
| Capitalized costs of oil and natural gas properties excluded from amortization | $ 1,723,821 | $ 1,723,821 | $ 1,817,701 | ||
| Non-producing leases, extension term | 5 years | ||||
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| Expected number of years amortization will commence | 3 years | ||||
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| Expected number of years amortization will commence | 5 years | ||||
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- Definition Anticipated Timing of Inclusion of Costs in Amortization Calculation, Period No definition available.
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- Definition General and administrative costs capitalized to the full cost pool. No definition available.
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- Definition Impairment of Properties Under the Full Cost Method of Accounting No definition available.
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- Definition The sum of the capitalized costs incurred, as of the balance sheet date, of unproved properties excluded from amortization including acquisition costs, exploration costs, development costs, and production costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Term of the lessee's leasing arrangement renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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