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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] |  |
Third-party midstream services revenues | $ 1,555 | $ 473
Plant and other midstream services operating | $ 2,341 | 1,027
Discount rate present value of future revenue from proved oil and gas reserves | 10.00% |
Full-cost ceiling impairment | $ 0 | 80,462
Capitalized general and administrative costs | 5,600 | 2,000
Capitalized interest expense | $ 1,200 | 400
Reclassification from Other Income to Third-Party Midstream Services Revenue [Member] | Restatement Adjustment |  |
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] |  |
Third-party midstream services revenues |  | 500
Reclassification from Lease Operating Expenses to Plant and Other Midstream Services Operating Expenses [Member] | Restatement Adjustment |  |
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] |  |
Plant and other midstream services operating |  | $ 1,000

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