Derivative Commodity Instruments - Not Designated as Hedging Instruments on the Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	$ (154,628)	$ (57,610)	$ (188,242)	$ 45,037
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	$ (154,628)	$ (57,610)	$ (188,242)	$ 45,037

Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4A
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109980867&loc=SL5618551-113959

Name:	us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration