Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Transportation commitments future minimum transportation fees due to six months change	$ 420.0
Period of transportation commitments future minimum transportation fees due to six months change	22 years
Transportation commitments future minimum transportation fees due to six months change, end year	2038

Change in the minimum commitment related to transportation agreements that must be made within the specified time period of the agreement.

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