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The loss recognized on termination of a contract.

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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Rental expense	$ 1.5	$ 0.8	$ 0.6
Long Term Commitments [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Future obligations under supply agreements	70.5
Long Term Commitments [Member] \| Williston Basin Project [Member] \| Crude oil collar [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum quantity of delivery	22.4
Long Term Commitments [Member] \| Williston Basin Project [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum quantity of delivery	14,800
Drilling contracts [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Payments upon early contract termination	$ 43.7