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Disclosures About Oil and Gas Producing Activities - Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserves (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule Of Changes In Standardized Measure Of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows [Line Items]      
Future cash flows $ 4,920,231 $ 3,772,633 $ 1,804,477
Future production costs (1,220,403) (1,012,044) (499,321)
Future development costs (1,025,193) (625,994) (259,005)
Future income tax expense (692,528) (583,961) (282,628)
Future net cash flows 1,982,107 1,550,634 763,523
10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows (1,487,887) (1,136,253) (559,291)
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows $ 494,220 $ 414,381 $ 204,232