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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Permian Properties Disposal - Revenue and Expense Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Disposal, Revenue and Expense Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | $ 511,690 |  | $ 381,635
Direct operating expenses | 170,060 |  | 124,158
Permian Properties |  |  |
Disposal, Revenue and Expense Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenue | 68,027 | [1] | 161,765
Direct operating expenses | $ 17,453 | [1] | $ 35,990
[1] | Information for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is through February 26, 2013, the date of sale.

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