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Oil and Gas Operations (Unaudited) (Costs Incurred) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Property acquisition:
Proved	$ 214,993	$ 207,161	$ 186,263
Unproved	91,888	201,881	5,100
Exploration	190,854	37,371	16,590
Development	623,775	332,541	226,841
Total costs incurred	$ 1,121,510	$ 778,954	$ 434,794

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Costs incurred, including capitalized costs and costs charged to expense, associated with the acquisition of oil and gas properties that have proved reserves.

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Costs incurred, including capitalized costs and costs charged to expense, associated with the acquisition of oil and gas properties that have unproved reserves.

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Development costs incurred, including capitalized costs and costs charged to expense, in oil and gas activities.

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Exploration costs incurred, including capitalized costs and costs charged to expense, in oil and gas activities.

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