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Assets Held-for-Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Assets held-for-sale    
Assets held for sale $ 134,709us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent $ 146,467us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent
Oil and Gas    
Assets held-for-sale    
Assets held for sale $ 134,700us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent
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$ 146,500us-gaap_AssetsHeldForSaleCurrent
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