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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Wesley West Minerals, Ltd and Longfellow Ranch Partners, LP |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure |
Damages sought by plaintiff | $ 45.5
General Land Office of the State of Texas |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure |
Damages sought by plaintiff | 13.0
Patriot Exploration, LLC, Jonathan Feldman, Redwing Drilling Partners, Mapleleaf Drilling Partners, Avalanche Drilling Partners, Penguin Drilling Partners and Gramax Insurance Company Ltd. |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure |
Plaintiffs investment under participation agreement | 16.0
Treating Agreement |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure |
Contract agreement, term | 30 years
Minimum delivery required (in Bcf) | 3,200
Estimated minimum delivery required remaining (in Bcf) | 2,800
Initial shortfall price per Mcf | 0.25
Shortfall price per Mcf, final year of agreement | 0.70
Treating Agreement | Minimum |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure |
Range of projected shortfall in one year | 30.0
Treating Agreement | Maximum |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure |
Range of projected shortfall in one year | $ 37.0

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