Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities (Unaudited) (Details)

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Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Producing Activities (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development Activities      
Exploration - expensed $ 41,037 $ 5,708 $ 6,813
Development 45,700    
United States [Member]
     
Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development Activities      
Exploration - capitalized 2,602    
Exploration - expensed 38,159 2,083 392
Acquisition 1,630 9,495 2,240
Development 9,689 14,936  
Total 52,080 26,514 2,632
International [Member]
     
Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development Activities      
Exploration - capitalized 5,916 69 8,020
Exploration - expensed 2,878 3,625 6,421
Acquisition 10,000 455 1,200
Development 4,022 8,011 29,927
Total $ 22,816 $ 12,160 $ 45,568