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Supplemental Oil and Natural Gas Disclosures (Unaudited) - Costs Incurred in Oil and Natural Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development (Detail) (Consolidated Entities [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Entities [Member]
     
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items]      
Acquisition of properties $ 4,418 $ 714 $ 0
Exploration costs 1,752 549 0
Development costs 15,938 3,597 5
Total cost incurred for consolidated entities $ 22,108 $ 4,860 $ 5