The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 4,882,333	$ 4,836,599
Accumulated depreciation	(1,877,881)	(1,743,947)
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,004,452	3,092,652	3,404,354
Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	4,309,386	4,302,483
Land and buildings [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	176,782	166,273
Transportation and shop equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	244,226	225,073
Other [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 151,939	$ 142,770