Commitments and Contingencies Drilling Contracts (Details) (Affiliated Entity, Bison)	0 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2012
Affiliated Entity, Bison
Related Party Transaction
Agreement termination, written notice period	30 days

Related Party Transaction, Cancellation Notice of Agreement

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