Derivative Instruments - Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
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Dec. 31, 2016  | 
Dec. 31, 2015  | 
Dec. 31, 2014  | 
Dec. 31, 2013  | 
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| Gain due to changes in fair value of derivative instruments | $ (174,506) | $ 203,513 | $ 109,299 | |
| Natural gas derivatives | ||||
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| Gain due to changes in fair value of derivative instruments | (165,933) | 182,993 | $ 103,128 | |
| Oil derivatives | ||||
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| Gain due to changes in fair value of derivative instruments | (5,387) | 19,201 | 6,171 | |
| Natural gas liquids derivatives | ||||
| Derivative [Line Items] | ||||
| Gain due to changes in fair value of derivative instruments | $ (3,186) | $ 1,319 | $ 0 | |
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