PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details 2)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Minimum term of capitalization of exploratory well costs	1 year

Represents the term of capitalization used for aging disclosure.

No definition available.

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