Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Accounts Receivable-Related Party (Details)

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Accounts Receivable-Related Party (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 13, 2012
Charles E. Davidson [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Charles E. Davidson [Member]
Mar. 01, 2008
Charles E. Davidson [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Everest Operations Management LLC [Member]
Jun. 30, 2011
Everest Operations Management LLC [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Everest Operations Management LLC [Member]
Jun. 30, 2011
Everest Operations Management LLC [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Windsor Niobrara LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                    
Affiliates Participation Percentage in Acquisition of Leases                   50.00%
Accounts receivable-related parties $ 27,182 $ 4,731                
Reimbursement for general and administrative expenses performed for related party under acquisition team agreement           $ 208 $ 401 $ 533 $ 401  
Common stock ownership percentage by an individual     9.50% 13.30%            
Percentage of Proportionate Share of the Acquisition or Divestiture Consideration Payable to Affiliates           1.00%   1.00%    
Cancellation of Agreement Required Written Notice Term         60 days          
Cancellation of Agreement Required Wrriten Notice Term, Counterparty         30 days          
Breech of Contract, Cure Period         30 days