Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Partners' Capital (USD $) In Thousands	Class C Convertible Preferred Unitholders [Member]	General Partner [Member]	Class B Unitholder [Member]	Limited Partners-Public Common [Member]	Limited Partners-Affiliated - Common [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Total QR Energy, LP Partners' Capital [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 388,621	$ 614		$ 313,302	$ (76,371)	$ 2,744	$ 628,910	$ 8,549	$ 637,459
Recognition of unit-based awards				3,399			3,399		3,399
Reduction in units to cover individuals' tax withholding				(601)			(601)		(601)
Buyout of general partner		(141,777)					(141,777)		(141,777)
Distributions to unitholders	(7,000)	(17)	(5,919)	(51,132)	(6,967)		(71,035)		(71,035)
Amortization of discount on increasing rate distributions	8,018						8,018		8,018
Noncash distribution to preferred unitholders	(8,018)						(8,018)		(8,018)
Management incentive fee earned		(1,399)					(1,399)		(1,399)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax						168	168	115	283
Net income (loss)	15,018	142,579	5,919	(201,530)	(27,950)		(65,964)	668	(65,296)	[1]
Balances at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 396,639			$ 63,438	$ (111,288)	$ 2,912	$ 351,701	$ 9,332	$ 361,033

[1] Includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interest