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Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)

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Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Cameron Parish Louisiana Claim
Dec. 31, 2012
Cameron Parish Louisiana Claim
Dec. 31, 2009
Royalties
Sep. 30, 2010
Royalties
Jun. 30, 2013
Contingent Liability Recorded
Jun. 30, 2012
Contingent Liability Recorded
Dec. 31, 2012
Contingent Liability Recorded
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                
Claims paid   $ 11.3 $ 11.3          
Costs incurred related to an insurance claim in dispute 44.5              
Costs anticipated to be incurred related to an insurance claim in dispute 2.6              
Allowable reductions of cash payments       5.3        
Notified disallowed amount in reductions taken by ONRR         4.7      
Expenses related to accrued and settled claims           0.1 8.4  
Liability loss contingency           $ 0   $ 1.3
Period allowed to plaintiff to amend complaint 20 days