Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis

The fair value of all derivative contracts is reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as detailed in the following schedule:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Significant Other
	Observable Inputs
Description	(Level 2)
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Fair value of commodity derivatives	$	3,372	$	2,518
Total assets	$	3,372	$	2,518
Liabilities:
Fair value of commodity derivatives	$	—	$	208
Total liabilities	$	—	$	208

Schedule of comparison of fair value to the carrying value of the 2019 Senior Notes

Fair value is compared to the carrying value in the table below:

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
Description	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
7.75% Senior Notes due 2019	$	599,682	$	616,500	$	599,638	$	616,500