Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 109,281	$ 72,035
Net change in cash flow hedges:
Natural gas, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($51,583) and $38,492	(78,434)	59,502
Interest rate, net of tax expense of $25 and $1,801	36	2,438
Pension and other post-retirement benefits liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $307 and $122	433	947
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(77,965)	62,887
Comprehensive income	31,316	134,922
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	9,026
Comprehensive income attributable to EQT Corporation	$ 22,290	$ 134,922