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Fair Value Measurements

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Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

6.  Fair Value Measurements

We measure the fair value of our open derivative financial instruments by applying the income approach, using models with inputs that are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.  The inputs used for the fair value measurement of our derivative financial instruments are the exercise price, the expiration date, the settlement date, notional quantities, the implied volatility, the discount curve with spreads and published commodity futures prices.  The fair value of our 8.50% Senior Notes is based on quoted prices, although the market is not an active market; therefore, the fair value is classified within Level 2.  The carrying amount of debt under our revolving bank credit facility approximates fair value because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates.

The following table presents the fair value of our 8.50% Senior Notes and revolving bank credit facility, both of which are reported as liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

Hierarchy

 

March 31, 2015

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

8.50% Senior Notes

Level 2

 

$

555,750

 

 

$

594,000

 

Revolving bank credit facility

Level 2

 

 

514,000

 

 

 

447,000

 

 

The 8.50% Senior Notes and revolving bank credit facility are reported in the balance sheet at their carrying value as described in Note 5.