Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Global Settlement with Joint Interest Partner (Details)

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Global Settlement with Joint Interest Partner (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
May 31, 2011
Callon Entrada [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Callon Entrada [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Callon Entrada [Member]
Apr. 29, 2011
Callon Entrada [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
CIECO Inc. [Member]
Callon Entrada [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                
Percentage of Equipment Obtained in Connection with Settlement       50.00%        
Adjustment to Full Cost Pool, Percentage of Equipment Already Held       50.00%        
Assets Acquired             $ 11,349  
Liabilities Assumed             2,681  
Legal settlement, payment of net balance of joint interest billings previously accrued               438
Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net           8,759    
Gain on Acquired Assets           5,041    
Oil and Gas property, Adjustment to full cost pool           3,718    
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value         3,634 6,514    
Gain on Sales of Assets         527      
Loss on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges $ (1,177) $ 0 $ 0   $ (1,177)