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Guarantor Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Details) | Mar. 31, 2016
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FM O&G LLC Guarantor [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 100.00%

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