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Notes Receivable
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Notes Receivable [Abstract]  
Notes Receivable

(11) Notes Receivable

Notes receivable consist of a commitment from the seller of oil and gas properties towards the abandonment of the acquired property. Pursuant to an agreement with the seller, the Company will invoice the seller an agreed upon amount at the completion of certain decommissioning activities. The gross amount of this obligation totaled $115.0 million and is recorded at present value using an effective interest rate of 6.58%. The related discount is amortized to interest income based on the expected timing of the platform’s removal. The Company recorded interest income related to notes receivable of $1.2 million and $1.1 million for three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.