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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Details) (Price Swaps, Derivative in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship, Natural Gas, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]                
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax $ 71,674 $ 132,731 $ 71,674 $ 132,731 $ 76,761 $ 35,453 $ 151,780 $ 179,915
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative 45,749 10,663 27,154 86,739        
Outside Sales
               
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]                
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income 9,528 57,847 32,241 105,788        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net $ (3,753) $ 882 $ (2,712) $ 47