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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |
Contract term related to drilling rigs | Up to three years
Commitments for contracted drilling services | $ 53.9
Natural gas transportation agreements | Through July 2019
Maximum commitments under natural gas transportation agreements | $ 19.9

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