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Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)

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Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Reclassification of insurance receivables $ 700,000    
Natural gas imbalances 6,000,000 6,500,000  
Percentage of discount from proved reserves 10.00%    
Ceiling test impairment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Furniture, Fixtures and Non-Oil and Natural Gas Property and Equipment | Minimum
     
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 5 years    
Furniture, Fixtures and Non-Oil and Natural Gas Property and Equipment | Maximum
     
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 7 years