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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
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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