Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Fair Value Measurements (Details)

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Assets $ 808   $ 1,601
Asset retirement obligations incurred 1,711 939  
Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Price Swaps [Member]
     
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Assets       
Liabilities       
Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Price Swaps [Member]
     
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Assets 808    
Liabilities 10,339    
Level 3 [Member]
     
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Asset retirement obligations incurred 1,711    
Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Price Swaps [Member]
     
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Assets       
Liabilities