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Commitments (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of the liability for plugging and abandonment costs    
Asset retirement obligation at beginning of period $ 19,013 $ 17,147
Liabilities incurred 733 398
Liabilities settled (15,361) (421)
Accretion expense 1,053 1,015
Revisions in estimated liabilities 3,574 874
Asset retirement obligation at end of period $ 9,012 $ 19,013