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Oil and Natural Gas Properties (Narrative) (Details)

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Oil and Natural Gas Properties (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Oct. 08, 2014
Midland, Andrews, Ector and Martin Counties [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Oct. 08, 2014
Midland, Andrews, Ector and Martin Counties [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Reagan and Upton Counties Acreage Purchase [Member]
acre
Apr. 10, 2014
Secured second lien term loan [Member]
Oct. 08, 2014
Secured second lien term loan [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Oct. 08, 2014
Secured second lien term loan [Member]
Midland, Andrews, Ector and Martin Counties [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Oil And Natural Gas Properties [Line Items]                
Net acres         1,527      
Acquisition price         $ 8,200      
Aggregate cash purchase price 205,011     205,011        
Purchase price adjustments     7,561          
Equity offering     122,514          
Initial amount drawn $ 200,000 $ 48,000       $ 62,500 $ 300,000 $ 300,000
Working interest     62.00%   100.00%      
revenue interest     46.50%   78.00%