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Segment Information - Segment Activity (Detail)

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Segment Information - Segment Activity (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 28,071 $ 44,137  
Income (loss) from operations (650) 21,503  
Total assets 297,061   308,167
Operating Segments | Corporate and Other
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues        
Income (loss) from operations (1,948) (2,174)  
Total assets 28,416   20,211
Operating Segments | Gabon
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 27,741 43,655  
Income (loss) from operations 2,687 30,862  
Total assets 236,481   256,033
Operating Segments | Angola
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues        
Income (loss) from operations (1,126) (1,203)  
Total assets 12,443   12,204
Operating Segments | Equatorial Guinea
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues        
Income (loss) from operations (200) (290)  
Total assets 10,041   10,059
Operating Segments | USA
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 330 482  
Income (loss) from operations (63) (5,692)  
Total assets $ 9,680   $ 9,660