Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Components of gain (loss) on derivatives, net

	Year Ended December 31,

	2011			2010			2009
	(in thousands)
Realized gain (loss) on swap agreements	$	—		$	—		$	(14,331	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on swap agreements		—			—			(40,903	)
Realized gain (loss) on other derivative agreements		(7,182	)		721			(6,646	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on other derivative agreements		85,262			(2,196	)		(1,847	)
Realized gain (loss) on interest rate swap agreements		—			(2,860	)		(6,518	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap agreements		—			2,830			4,959

Total gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$	78,080		$	(1,505	)	$	(65,286	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

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