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Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis      
ARO liability at beginning of year $ 62,784 $ 56,140 $ 92,911
Liabilities incurred 0 0 0
Liabilities settled (36) (450) (793)
Revisions to estimate (3,401) 1,929 (41,670)
Accretion expense 5,867 5,165 5,692
ARO liability at end of year $ 65,214 $ 62,784 $ 56,140