Stockholders' Equity, Noncontrolling Interests Distribution (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Chesapeake Utica L L C [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Nov. 30, 2012 Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Feb. 29, 2012 Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Nov. 30, 2011 Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Feb. 28, 2013 Common Unit Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Nov. 30, 2012 Common Unit Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Feb. 29, 2012 Common Unit Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Nov. 30, 2011 Common Unit Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Feb. 28, 2013 Subordinated Units Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Nov. 30, 2012 Subordinated Units Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Feb. 29, 2012 Subordinated Units Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust	Nov. 30, 2011 Subordinated Units Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent	$ 155
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date		May 31, 2013	Mar. 01, 2013	May 31, 2012	Mar. 01, 2012
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared, Per Unit						$ 0.6900	$ 0.6700	$ 0.6588	$ 0.7277	$ 0.3010	$ 0.3772	$ 0.6588	$ 0.7277