Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (50,900)		$ 63,614		$ (65,296)	[1]	$ 55,440	[1]
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Reclassification adjustment for available-for-sale securities	(4)				(18)
Change in fair value on available-for-sale securities	318	[2]		[2]	391	[2]		[2]
Pension and postretirement benefits:
Actuarial gain	(46)	[3]		[3]	(90)	[3]		[3]
Total other comprehensive income	268				283
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(50,632)		63,614		(65,013)		55,440
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	563				783
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QR Energy, LP	$ (51,195)		$ 63,614		$ (65,796)		$ 55,440

[1] Includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

[2] Net of income taxes of $163 and $285 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively

[3] Net of income taxes of $(23) and $(47) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively