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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Gulf of Mexico Property Acquisitions - Preliminary Estimated Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (Gulf of Mexico Properties, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 20, 2012
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Gulf of Mexico Properties |
Consideration paid |
Cash, net of purchase price adjustments | $ 38,458
Fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed |
Proved developed and undeveloped properties | 93,901
Asset retirement obligations | (55,443)
Total identifiable net assets | $ 38,458

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