Fair value of derivative liability, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the noncurrent portion of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement.

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Fair Value Measurements - Counterparty Credit Risk (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk Societe Generale	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk Royal Bank of Canada	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk Macquarie Bank Limited	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk Credit Agricole CIB	Sep. 30, 2012 Concentration of Counterparty Credit Risk The Bank of Nova Scotia [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Senior secured revolving credit facility	$ 118,000	$ 0
Derivative liabilities, gross	$ (6,433)	$ (12,259)
Percentage of future hedged production			81.00%	38.00%	17.00%	8.00%	7.00%	6.00%	5.00%