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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Assets, Current [Abstract]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 6,698 $ 70,834
Restricted cash 98 98
Oil and gas revenue receivable 93,702 95,142
Oil and Gas Joint Interest Billing Receivables, Current 62,337 48,561
Derivative Assets, Current 93,922 133,991
Inventory, Net 2,883 2,760
Prepaid drilling costs and other current assets 7,787 9,663
Assets, Current 267,427 361,049
Oil And Gas Properties Net Using Full Cost Method Of Accounting [Abstract]    
Proved 3,106,966 2,589,423
Unproved properties not being amortized 524,307 486,247
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 168,376 149,104
Derivative Assets, Noncurrent 10,785 2,066
Other Assets, Noncurrent 7,257 7,726
Assets 4,085,118 3,595,615
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 236,582 210,311
Current portion of long term debt 154,000 0
Production taxes payable 61,758 53,382
Interest Payable 29,806 26,878
Taxes Payable, Current 26,980 42,685
Derivative Liabilities, Current 0 718
Capital cost accrual 111,200 84,042
Liabilities, Current 620,326 418,016
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities 1,560,000 1,560,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent 526,992 420,711
Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent 1,583 5,337
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent 59,369 52,575
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]    
Common Stock, Value, Issued 452,356 426,779
Treasury Stock, Value (379)  
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) 864,871 712,197
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent 1,316,848 1,138,976
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 4,085,118 $ 3,595,615