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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Fair Value of Derivatives Financial Instruments and Long-Term Senior Notes) (Detail) (Level 2 [Member], USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Level 2 [Member]
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| Commodity derivatives | $ 4,087 | |
| Commodity derivatives | 10,573 | 7,199 |
| 8.50% Senior Notes | 648,000 | 612,000 |
| Revolving bank credit facility | $ 119,000 | $ 117,000 |
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- Definition
Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all assets resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Fair value of Loans Payable at the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents notes payable as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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