Oil and Natural Gas Properties (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015
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Sep. 30, 2015
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| Write-down of oil and natural gas properties | $ | $ 87,301 | $ 87,301 |
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| Prices used in determining estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves | $ / bbl | 54.48 | |
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| Prices used in determining estimated future net cash flows from proved reserves | 3.53 |
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- Definition The expense recorded to reduce the value of oil and gas assets consisting of proved properties and unproved properties as the estimate of future successful production from these properties is reduced. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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