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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Gulf of Mexico Property Acquisitions - Final Valuation of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (Gulf of Mexico Properties, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended
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Jun. 20, 2012
Gulf of Mexico Properties |
Consideration paid |
Cash, net of purchase price adjustments | $ 43,282
Fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed |
Proved developed and undeveloped properties | 98,725
Asset retirement obligations | (55,443)
Total identifiable net assets | $ 43,282

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