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Divestitures - Permian Properties Disposal - Revenue and Expense Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Disposal, Revenue and Expense Information |  |  |
Revenues | $ 443,056 | $ 511,690 |
Direct operating expenses | 134,804 | 170,060 |
Permian Properties |  |  |
Disposal, Revenue and Expense Information |  |  |
Revenues |  | 68,027 | [1]
Direct operating expenses |  | $ 17,453 | [1]
[1] | Includes revenues and direct operating expenses through February 26, 2013, the date of sale.

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