Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 102,466		$ (21,497)		$ 37,170	[1]	$ 33,943	[1]
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Reclassification adjustment for available-for-sale securities	111				93
Change in fair value on available-for-sale securities	(451)	[2]	179	[2]	(60)	[2]	179	[2]
Pension and postretirement benefits:
Actuarial gain	(46)	[3]		[3]	(136)	[3]		[3]
Total other comprehensive income	(386)		179		(103)		179
Total comprehensive income (loss)	102,080		(21,318)		37,067		34,122
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	212		301		995		301
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QR Energy, LP	$ 101,868		$ (21,619)		$ 36,072		$ 33,821

[1] Includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

[2] Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(175) and $110 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively and none for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

[3] Net of income tax benefit of $(22) and $(69) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively and none for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.