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Derivative Financial Instruments Credit Facility and Derivative Counterparties (Details) | Dec. 31, 2015
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |
Percentage of Proved Oil and Gas Properties Secured for Credit Facility Borrowing | 75.00%

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