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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Derivative instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]        
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Derivatives $ 374.4us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives $ (88.7)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives $ 63.2us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnDerivatives  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Cumulative Changes In Gain Loss From Cash Flow Hedges Effect, Before Tax       395.9qep_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectBeforeTax
Unrealized gains on derivative contracts, net of tax       $ 248.6us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax