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Fair Value Measurements - Significant Unobservable Inputs - Guarantees (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
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Gulf Properties | Fair Value Measurements Level 3 |
Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Estimated future payments for plugging and abandonment | $ 372,034

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