| Schedule of Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion Expense (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | ||
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| Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |
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| Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion per Mcfe | 4.18 | 3.47 | 3.24 | 
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- Definition Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion Per Mcfe No definition available. 
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