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Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Polices and Practicies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 $ / MMBTU $ / bbl
Spectrum Brands [Member] |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 42.10%
FGL [Member] |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 19.60%
Natural Gas [Member] |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] |
Average Sales Prices | $ / MMBTU | 2.59
Oil [Member] |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] |
Average Sales Prices | 50.28
Natural Gas Liquids [Member] |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] |
Average Sales Prices | 18.27

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