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Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies  
Legal Proceedings   We are involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business.  These proceedings are subject to the uncertainties inherent in any litigation.  We are defending ourselves vigorously in all such matters and we believe that the ultimate disposition of such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
CONSOL Carried Cost Obligation  Based on the December 31, 2013 Henry Hub natural gas price strip, and our current development plan, we forecast our CONSOL Carried Cost Obligation may commence in March 2014.
Non-Cancelable Leases and Other Commitments   We hold leases and other commitments for drilling rigs, buildings, equipment and other property. Rental expense for office buildings and oil and gas operations equipment was $50 million in 2013, $37 million in 2012, and $31 million in 2011.
Minimum commitments as of December 31, 2013 consist of the following:
(millions)
 
Drilling, Equipment,
and Purchase Obligations
 
Transportation
and Gathering
 
Operating
Lease
 Obligations
 
 Capital
 Lease
 Payments(1)
 
Total
2014
 
$
394

 
$
91

 
$
42

 
$
77

 
$
604

2015
 
201

 
134

 
49

 
82

 
466

2016
 
103

 
135

 
61

 
66

 
365

2017
 
2

 
134

 
61

 
66

 
263

2018
 
—

 
133

 
53

 
66

 
252

2019 and Thereafter
 
—

 
465

 
400

 
224

 
1,089

Total
 
$
700

 
$
1,092

 
$
666

 
$
581

 
$
3,039

(1)Annual lease payments, net to our interest, exclude regular maintenance and operational costs. See Note 10. Long-Term Debt.