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Property Acquisition and Operating Leases (Narrative) (Details)

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Property Acquisition and Operating Leases (Narrative) (Details) (Horizontal Drilling Rig [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Feb. 28, 2011
Permian Basin [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Early Termination Provision if Sub Lessor is Found [Member]
Property      
Contracted drilling rig, term (in years)   2 years  
Operating lease payments $ 2,271    
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due      
Lease payments in 2013 due in current fiscal year 9,235    
Lease payments in 2013     4,125
Lease payments in 2013 in remainder of fiscal year 6,964    
Lease payments in 2014 $ 2,277   $ 1,350