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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
| Net operating loss carryforward | $ 40,880,000 | $ 20,967,000 | $ 22,268,000 |
| Oil and gas property basis difference | 32,054,000 | 49,638,000 | |
| FASB ASC 718 compensation expense | 520,000 | 347,000 | 341,000 |
| Investment in pass through entities | 78,000 | 722,000 | 528,000 |
| AMT credit | 1,000,000 | 693,000 | 598,000 |
| Non-oil and gas property basis difference | 103,000 | 279,000 | 316,000 |
| Charitable contributions carryover | 3,000 | ||
| State net operating loss carryover | 6,410,000 | ||
| Total deferred tax assets | 48,994,000 | 55,062,000 | 73,689,000 |
| Oil and gas property basis difference | 35,637,000 | ||
| Investment in pass through entities | |||
| Unrealized gain on hedging activities | 10,000 | ||
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 35,647,000 | ||
| Total deferred tax asset | 13,347,000 | 55,062,000 | 73,689,000 |
| Valuation allowance | (12,347,000) | (54,434,000) | (73,156,000) |
| Net deferred tax asset | $ (1,000,000) | $ (628,000) | $ (533,000) |
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investments in other affiliates which are not controlled and therefore not consolidated. No definition available.
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will impact future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. Capital assets include but are not limited to assets such as land, real estate, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures. No definition available.
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of oil and gas assets and the basis of oil and gas assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will impact future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. No definition available.
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of oil and gas assets and the basis of oil and gas assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will impact future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. No definition available.
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from contributions in excess of statutory limitations in historical filings, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable deductions to be taken and providing tax laws continue to allow such deductions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amounts of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws ( before the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such sum amount to net realizable value). Includes any tax benefit realized in deferred tax assets for significant impacts of tax planning strategies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the net amount of deferred tax assets (after reduction for valuation allowance) and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities that are classified as noncurrent in the financial statements, or that are expected to reverse after the next twelve months (or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer). A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excesses of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax returns in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a state or local jurisdiction in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from unused alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards; a tax credit carryforward is the amount by which tax credits available for utilization exceeded statutory limits on inclusion in historical filings, and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such utilization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from equity-based compensation costs, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of all deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will result in taxable amounts in one or more future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date for deferred tax consequences attributable to taxable temporary differences resulting from derivative transactions. Deferred tax consequences are future tax effects on income taxes as measured by the applicable enacted tax rate and provisions of the enacted tax law resulting from temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investments in other affiliates which are not controlled and therefore not consolidated. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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