Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items]        
Future cash inflows $ 4,647,000 $ 5,983,000 $ 5,190,000  
Future production costs (2,050,000) (2,678,000) (2,081,000)  
Future development costs (547,000) (832,000) (648,000)  
Future income taxes (398,000) (645,000) (733,000)  
Future net cash flows 1,652,000 1,828,000 1,728,000  
10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows (759,000) (956,000) (912,000)  
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows $ 893,000 $ 872,000 $ 816,000 $ 587,000