Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Oil and Natural Gas Properties and Other, Net at Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract] | ||
| Oil and natural gas properties and equipment | $ 7,958,501 | $ 7,932,504 |
| Furniture, fixtures and other | 21,751 | 20,898 |
| Total property and equipment | 7,980,252 | 7,953,402 |
| Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | 7,442,138 | 7,406,349 |
| Oil and natural gas properties and other, net | $ 538,114 | $ 547,053 |
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- Definition Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Oil and gas properties, gross, carried under the full cost method. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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