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Segment Information - Segment Activity (Detail)

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Segment Information - Segment Activity (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues $ 52,098 $ 29,118 $ 80,172 $ 73,255  
Income (loss) from operations 33,828 11,666 33,181 33,170  
Total assets 334,317   334,317   308,167
Operating Segments | Corporate and Other
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from operations (1,666) (1,307) (3,614) (3,482)  
Total assets 13,271   13,271   20,211
Operating Segments | Gabon
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 51,631 28,574 79,375 72,229  
Income (loss) from operations 36,223 14,853 38,913 45,717  
Total assets 287,352   287,352   256,033
Operating Segments | Angola
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from operations (721) (379) (1,847) (1,582)  
Total assets 13,777   13,777   12,204
Operating Segments | Equatorial Guinea
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from operations (139) (165) (339) (455)  
Total assets 10,103   10,103   10,059
Operating Segments | USA
         
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 467 544 797 1,026  
Income (loss) from operations 130 (1,336) 67 (7,028)  
Total assets $ 9,813   $ 9,813   $ 9,660