Acquisition and Dispositions of Oil and Gas Properties (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized as of September 30, 2010, (including the effects of closing adjustments).

(in thousands)
Consideration given
Cash (net)	$	188,314
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Proved properties	$	151,747
Unproved leasehold properties	35,360
Accounts receivable	1,461
Asset retirement obligation	(142		)
Accounts payable	(112		)
Total identifiable net assets	$	188,314

The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized as of December 15, 2010, (including the effects of closing adjustments).

(in thousands)
Consideration given
Cash (net)	$	73,630
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Proved properties	$	41,066
Unproved leasehold properties	32,500
Accounts receivable	143
Asset retirement obligation	(79		)
Total identifiable net assets	$	73,630