Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 61,628	$ 79,751	$ 88,295
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Reclassification adjustment for available-for-sale securities	(18)
Change in fair value on available-for-sale securities	631
Pension and postretirement benefits:
Actuarial gain	4,061
Total other comprehensive income	4,674
Total comprehensive income (loss)	66,302	79,751	88,295
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,593
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QR Energy, LP	$ 63,709	$ 79,751	$ 88,295