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				5,815			5,815		5,815
Reduction in units to cover individuals' tax withholding				(1,023)			(1,023)		(1,023)
Buyout of general partner		(141,777)					(141,777)		(141,777)
Distributions to unitholders	(10,500)	(17)	(8,899)	(76,775)	(10,451)		(106,642)		(106,642)
Amortization of discount on increasing rate distributions	12,089						12,089		12,089
Noncash distribution to preferred unitholders	(12,089)						(12,089)		(12,089)
Management incentive fee earned		(1,399)					(1,399)		(1,399)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax						(61)	(61)	(42)	(103)
Net income (loss)	22,589	142,579	8,899	(120,856)	(17,078)		36,133	1,037	37,170	[1]
Balances at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 400,710			$ 120,463	$ (103,900)	$ 2,683	$ 419,956	$ 9,544	$ 429,500

[1] Includes net income attributable to noncontrolling interest