Exco Resources (EXCO) Inactive 10-Q30 Jul 142014 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 24, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Entity Registrant Name	'EXCO RESOURCES INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000316300	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	272,735,202

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$45,878	$50,483
Restricted cash	15,221	20,570
Accounts receivable, net:	'	'
Oil and natural gas	127,193	128,352
Joint interest	49,913	70,759
Other	6,011	18,022
Derivative financial instruments	2,330	8,226
Inventory and other	12,047	9,442
Total current assets	258,593	305,854
Equity investments	56,514	57,562
Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method):	'	'
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized	369,000	425,307
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties	3,736,988	3,554,210
Accumulated depletion	-2,316,974	-2,183,464
Oil and natural gas properties, net	1,789,014	1,796,053
Gathering assets	36,699	33,473
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-11,184	-10,338
Gathering assets, net	25,515	23,135
Office, field and other equipment, net	25,873	27,204
Deferred financing costs, net	35,011	28,807
Derivative financial instruments	2,773	6,829
Goodwill	163,155	163,155
Other assets	30	29
Total assets	2,356,478	2,408,628
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	106,787	109,217
Revenues and royalties payable	184,025	154,862
Drilling advances	51,589	22,971
Accrued interest payable	26,284	18,144
Current portion of asset retirement obligations	191	191
Income taxes payable	0	0
Derivative financial instruments	29,451	11,919
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	31,866
Total current liabilities	398,327	349,170
Long-term debt	1,511,647	1,858,912
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Derivative financial instruments	5,454	9,671
Asset retirement obligations and other long-term liabilities	44,468	42,970
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Shareholdersâ€™ equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 350,000,000 authorized shares; 273,277,566 shares issued and 272,738,345 shares outstanding at June 30, 2014; 218,783,540 shares issued and 218,244,319 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013	270	215
Subscription rights, $0.001 par value; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014; 54,574,734 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013	0	55
Additional paid-in capital	3,497,849	3,219,748
Accumulated deficit	-3,094,058	-3,064,634
Treasury stock, at cost; 539,221 shares at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	-7,479	-7,479
Total shareholders' equity	396,582	147,905
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$2,356,478	$2,408,628

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized shares	350,000,000	350,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	273,277,566	218,783,540
Common stock, shares outstanding	272,738,345	218,244,319
Treasury stock, shares	539,221	539,221
Subscription rights, par value	$0	$0.00
Subscription rights, issued	0	54,574,734
Subscription rights, outstanding	0	54,574,734

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Oil	$56,055	$4,524	$108,385	$12,858
Natural gas	125,129	144,347	269,152	271,143
Natural gas liquids	1,782	1,461	3,901	4,554
Total revenues	182,966	150,332	381,438	288,555
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Oil and natural gas operating costs	15,827	11,902	34,614	25,519
Production and ad valorem taxes	7,364	3,981	14,973	9,229
Gathering and transportation	26,038	23,408	50,651	47,884
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	67,253	47,388	136,528	88,696
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	0	0	0	10,707
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	695	556	1,376	1,246
General and administrative	19,504	26,574	36,842	44,558
(Gain) loss on divestitures and other operating items	2,973	2,640	5,719	-182,242
Total costs and expenses	139,654	116,449	280,703	45,597
Operating income	43,312	33,883	100,735	242,958
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-25,968	-15,105	-46,132	-35,297
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	-14,718	55,246	-57,740	11,732
Other income	77	158	123	246
Equity income (loss)	-410	11,416	701	24,079
Total other income (expense)	-41,019	51,715	-103,048	760
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,293	85,598	-2,313	243,718
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	$2,293	$85,598	($2,313)	$243,718
Basic:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.40	($0.01)	$1.13
Weighted average common shares outstanding	270,492	214,788	265,631	214,786
Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.40	($0.01)	$1.13
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding	271,226	216,023	265,631	215,347

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($2,313)	$243,718
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	136,528	88,696
Share-based compensation expense	3,252	6,323
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	1,376	1,246
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	0	10,707
Income from equity method investments	-701	-24,079
(Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments	57,740	-11,732
Cash settlements (payments) of derivative financial instruments	-34,469	17,511
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on debt issuance	7,697	6,597
Gain on divestitures and other non-operating items	0	-186,350
Effect of changes in:	'	'
Accounts receivable	30,796	17,728
Other current assets	-577	-1,786
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	68,793	2,653
Net cash provided by operating activities	268,122	171,232
Investing Activities:	'	'
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment	-197,341	-132,363
Property acquisitions	-426	-33,390
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	76,266	613,090
Restricted cash	5,349	27,543
Net changes in advances to joint ventures	-10,540	8,276
Equity method investments	1,749	-104
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-124,943	483,052
Financing Activities:	'	'
Borrowings under credit agreements	0	46,757
Repayments under credit agreements	-882,424	-644,541
Proceeds received from 2022 Notes	500,000	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	271,772	42
Payment of common stock dividends	-27,066	-21,479
Deferred financing costs and other	-10,066	-265
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-147,784	-619,486
Net increase (decrease) in cash	-4,605	34,798
Cash at beginning of period	50,483	45,644
Cash at end of period	45,878	80,442
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Cash interest payments	39,576	37,059
Income tax payments	0	0
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Capitalized share-based compensation	2,955	3,055
Capitalized interest	10,255	9,817
Issuance of common stock for director services	129	38
Accrued restricted stock dividends	45	201
Debt assumed upon formation of Compass, net	$0	$58,613

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cha

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Rights [Member]	Treasury Stock	Additional paid-in capital	Accumulated deficit
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Rights [Member]	Treasury Stock	Additional paid-in capital	Accumulated deficit
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$149,393	$215	$0	($7,479)	$3,200,067	($3,043,410)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	218,126,000	'	-539,000	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock	80	0	'	'	80	'
Issuance of common stock (in shares)	'	8,000	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	9,370	'	'	'	9,370	'
Restricted stock issued, net of cancellations (in shares)	'	-227,000	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued, net of cancellations	0	0	'	'	'	'
Common stock dividends	-21,679	'	'	'	'	-21,679
Net income (loss)	243,718	'	'	'	'	243,718
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	380,882	215	0	-7,479	3,209,517	-2,821,371
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2013	'	217,907,000	'	-539,000	'	'
Subscription Rights Issued at Jun. 30, 2013	'	'	0	'	'	'
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	147,905	215	55	-7,479	3,219,748	-3,064,634
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	218,783,000	'	-539,000	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock	271,901	55	-55	'	271,901	'
Issuance of common stock (in shares)	'	54,579,000	-54,575,000	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	6,200	'	'	'	6,200	'
Restricted stock issued, net of cancellations (in shares)	'	-84,000	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued, net of cancellations	0	0	'	'	'	'
Common stock dividends	-27,111	'	'	'	'	-27,111
Net income (loss)	-2,313	'	'	'	'	-2,313
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$396,582	$270	$0	($7,479)	$3,497,849	($3,094,058)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2014	'	273,278,000	'	-539,000	'	'
Subscription Rights Issued at Jun. 30, 2014	0	'	0	'	'	'

Organization_And_Basis_Of_Pres

Organization And Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Organization And Basis Of Presentation	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization and basis of presentation	'
	Organization and basis of presentation

	Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “EXCO,” “EXCO Resources,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” are to EXCO Resources, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
	We are an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, exploitation, acquisition, development and production of onshore U.S. oil and natural gas properties with a focus on shale resource plays. Our principal operations are conducted in certain key U.S. oil and natural gas areas including Texas, Louisiana and the Appalachia region. The following is a brief discussion of our producing regions and Compass Production Partners, LP (formerly EXCO/HGI Production Partners, LP).

	•East Texas/North Louisiana
	The East Texas/North Louisiana region is primarily comprised of our Haynesville and Bossier shale assets. We have a joint venture with BG Group, plc ("BG Group") covering an undivided 50% interest in certain Haynesville/Bossier shale assets in East Texas and North Louisiana. We serve as the operator for most of our properties in the East Texas/North Louisiana region.

	•South Texas
	The South Texas region is primarily comprised of our Eagle Ford shale assets. We have a joint venture with affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR") to develop certain assets in the Eagle Ford shale. The South Texas region also includes assets outside of the joint venture in the Eagle Ford shale and other formations. We serve as the operator for most of our properties in the South Texas region.

	•Appalachia
	The Appalachia region is primarily comprised of Marcellus shale assets as well as shallow conventional assets in other formations. We have a joint venture with BG Group covering our shallow conventional assets and Marcellus shale assets in the Appalachia region ("Appalachia JV"). EXCO and BG Group each own an undivided 50% interest in the Appalachia JV and a 49.75% working interest in the Appalachia JV's properties. The remaining 0.5% working interest is held by a jointly owned operating entity ("OPCO") that operates the Appalachia JV's properties. We own a 50% interest in OPCO.

	•Compass Production Partners, LP
	We have a joint venture with Harbinger Group Inc. ("HGI") in which we own a 25.5% economic interest in shallow conventional assets in East Texas and North Louisiana and shallow Canyon Sand and other assets in the Permian Basin ("Compass Production Partners" or "Compass"). We report our interest in Compass using proportional consolidation. During the second quarter of 2014, the legal name of this entity was changed from EXCO/HGI Production Partners, LP to Compass Production Partners, LP.
	The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are for EXCO and its subsidiaries. The condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period information to conform to current year presentation.
	We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and in the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to fairly present the consolidated financial position of EXCO at June 30, 2014 and its results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. We have omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures we have made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in EXCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2014 ("2013 Form 10-K").
	In preparing the accompanying financial statements, management has made certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the financial statements and disclosures. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results we expect for the full year.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant accounting policies	'
	Significant accounting policies
	We consider significant accounting policies to be those related to our estimates of proved reserves, accounting for oil and natural gas properties, derivatives, business combinations, share-based compensation, goodwill, revenue recognition, asset retirement obligations and income taxes. The policies include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates were made. However, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used. These policies and others are summarized in the 2013 Form 10-K.
	Recent accounting pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date ("ASU 2013-04"). ASU 2013-04 provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in GAAP. The update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and is required to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations that existed upon adoption of ASU 2013-04. Our adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 revises the definition of discontinued operations by limiting discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results, removing the lack of continuing involvement criteria and requiring discontinued operations reporting for the disposal of an equity method investment that meets the definition of discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 also requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations, including disclosure of pretax profit or loss of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. ASU 2014-08 retained the scope exception for oil and gas properties accounted for under the full-cost method and therefore we do not believe the update will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively to all periods beginning after December 15, 2014. We will apply the guidance prospectively to disposal activity, when applicable, occurring after the effective date of ASU 2014-08.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). The FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") jointly issued this comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under currently applicable guidance including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

Divestitures_Acquisitions_And_

Divestitures, Acquisitions And Other Significant Events	6 Months Ended
Divestitures, Acquisitions And Other Significant Events	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquisitions, Divestitures And Other Significant Events [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions, divestitures and other significant events	'
	Acquisitions, divestitures and other significant events

	Permian Basin transaction
	On March 24, 2014, we closed a purchase and sale agreement with a private party for the sale of our interest in certain non-operated assets in the Permian Basin including producing wells and undeveloped acreage for approximately $68.2 million, after final purchase price adjustments. The effective date of the transaction was January 1, 2014. Proceeds from the sale were used to reduce indebtedness under our credit agreement ("EXCO Resources Credit Agreement").

Asset_Retirement_Obligations

Asset Retirement Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]	'
Asset retirement obligations	'
	Asset retirement obligations

	The following is a reconciliation of our asset retirement obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2014:


	(in thousands)
	Asset retirement obligations at beginning of period	$	42,954

	Activity during the period:
	Liabilities incurred during the period	355

	Liabilities settled during the period	(17		)
	Adjustment to liability due to divestitures	(9		)
	Accretion of discount	1,376

	Asset retirement obligations at end of period	44,659

	Less current portion	191

	Long-term portion	$	44,468

	Our asset retirement obligations are determined using discounted cash flow methodologies based on inputs and assumptions developed by management. We do not have any assets that are legally restricted for purposes of settling asset retirement obligations.

Oil_and_Natural_Gas_Properties

Oil and Natural Gas Properties	6 Months Ended
Oil and Natural Gas Properties	Jun. 30, 2014
Oil and Gas Property [Abstract]	'
Oil and natural gas properties	'
	Oil and natural gas properties

	The accounting for, and disclosure of, oil and natural gas producing activities requires that we choose between two GAAP alternatives: the full cost method or the successful efforts method. We use the full cost method of accounting, which involves capitalizing all acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development costs of oil and natural gas properties. Once we incur costs, they are recorded in the depletable pool of proved properties or in unproved properties, collectively, the full cost pool. Our unproved property costs, which include unproved oil and natural gas properties, properties under development, and major development projects, collectively totaled $369.0 million and $425.3 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and are not subject to depletion. We review our unproved oil and natural gas property costs on a quarterly basis to assess for impairment or the need to transfer unproved costs to proved properties as a result of extension or discoveries from drilling operations or determination that no proved reserves are attributable to such costs. The majority of our undeveloped properties are held-by-production, which reduces the risk of impairment as a result of lease expirations. We expect these costs to be evaluated in one to seven years and transferred to the depletable portion of the full cost pool during that time. There were no impairments of unproved properties during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	We capitalize interest on the costs related to the acquisition of undeveloped acreage in accordance with FASB ASC 835-20, Capitalization of Interest. When the unproved property costs are moved to proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties, or the properties are sold, we cease capitalizing interest related to these properties. We capitalize the portion of general and administrative costs, including share-based compensation, that is attributable to our acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development activities.
	We calculate depletion using the unit-of-production method. Under this method, the sum of the full cost pool, excluding the book value of unproved properties, and all estimated future development costs less estimated salvage value are divided by the total estimated quantities of proved reserves. This rate is applied to our total production for the quarter, and the appropriate expense is recorded.
	Sales, dispositions and other oil and natural gas property retirements are accounted for as adjustments to the full cost pool, with no recognition of gain or loss, unless the disposition would significantly alter the amortization rate and/or the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves.
	Pursuant to Rule 4-10(c)(4) of Regulation S-X, at the end of each quarterly period, companies that use the full cost method of accounting for their oil and natural gas properties must compute a limitation on capitalized costs ("ceiling test"). The ceiling test involves comparing the net book value of the full cost pool, after taxes, to the full cost ceiling limitation defined below. In the event the full cost ceiling limitation is less than the full cost pool, we are required to record a ceiling test impairment of our oil and natural gas properties. The full cost ceiling limitation is computed as the sum of the present value of estimated future net revenues from our proved reserves by applying the average price as prescribed by the SEC Release No. 33-8995, less estimated future expenditures (based on current costs) to develop and produce the proved reserves, discounted at 10%, plus the cost of properties not being amortized and the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties included in the costs being amortized, net of income tax effects.
	The ceiling test is computed using the simple average spot price for the trailing 12 month period using the first day of each month. For the 12 months ended June 30, 2014, the trailing 12 month reference prices were $4.10 per Mmbtu for natural gas at Henry Hub ("HH") and $100.11 per Bbl of oil for West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") at Cushing, Oklahoma. The price used for NGLs was $43.83 per Bbl and was based on the trailing 12 month average of realized prices. Each of the reference prices for oil and natural gas are further adjusted for quality factors and regional differentials to derive estimated future net revenues. Under full cost accounting rules, any ceiling test impairments of oil and natural gas properties may not be reversed in subsequent periods. Since we do not designate our derivative financial instruments as hedging instruments, we are not allowed to use the impacts of the derivative financial instruments in our ceiling test computations.
	The evaluation of impairment of our oil and natural gas properties includes estimates of proved reserves. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves, in projecting the future rates of production and in the timing of development activities. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revisions of such estimate. Accordingly, reserve estimates often differ from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered.
	We did not recognize an impairment to our proved oil and natural gas properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. We did not recognize an impairment to our proved oil and natural gas properties for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and recognized an impairment of $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to low natural gas prices for the trailing twelve month period at the end of the first quarter of 2013.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings per share	'
	Earnings per share

	The following table presents the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:


		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2014			2013
	Basic net income (loss) per common share:
	Net income (loss)	$	2,293	$	85,598	$	(2,313	)	$	243,718

	Weighted average common shares outstanding	270,492		214,788		265,631			214,786

	Net income (loss) per basic common share	$	0.01	$	0.4	$	(0.01	)	$	1.13

	Diluted net income (loss) per common share:
	Net income (loss)	$	2,293	$	85,598	$	(2,313	)	$	243,718

	Weighted average common shares outstanding	270,492		214,788		265,631			214,786

	Dilutive effect of:
	Stock options	—		437		—			—

	Restricted shares	734		798		—			561

	Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding	271,226		216,023		265,631			215,347

	Net income (loss) per diluted common share	$	0.01	$	0.4	$	(0.01	)	$	1.13

	Diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is computed in the same manner as basic earnings per share after assuming the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, which include both stock options and restricted stock awards, whether exercisable or not. The computation of diluted earnings per share excluded 12,855,434 and 12,133,160 antidilutive share equivalents for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 13,853,885 and 15,837,472 antidilutive share equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The antidilutive share equivalents primarily consisted of out-of-the-money stock options for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]	'
Derivative financial instruments	'
	Derivative financial instruments

	Our primary objective in entering into derivative financial instruments is to manage our exposure to commodity price fluctuations, protect our returns on investments and achieve a more predictable cash flow from operations. These transactions limit exposure to declines in commodity prices, but also limit the benefits we would realize if commodity prices increase. When prices for oil and natural gas are volatile, a significant portion of the effect of our derivative financial instrument management activities consists of non-cash income or expense due to changes in the fair value of our derivative financial instruments. Cash charges or gains only arise from payments made or received on monthly settlements of contracts or if we terminate a contract prior to its expiration. We do not designate our derivative financial instruments as hedging instruments for financial accounting purposes and, as a result, we recognize the change in the respective instruments’ fair value in earnings.
	The table below outlines the classification of our derivative financial instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and their financial impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments


	(in thousands)	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Derivative financial instruments - Current assets	$	2,330			$	8,226

	Derivative financial instruments - Long-term assets	2,773				6,829

	Derivative financial instruments - Current liabilities	(29,451		)		(11,919		)
	Derivative financial instruments - Long-term liabilities	(5,454		)		(9,671		)
	Net derivative financial instruments	$	(29,802	)		$	(6,535	)
	Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments


		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)	2014				2013				2014			2013
	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	(14,718	)		$	55,246			$	(57,740	)	$	11,732

	Settlements in the normal course of maturities of our derivative financial instrument contracts result in cash receipts from, or cash disbursements to, our derivative contract counterparties. Changes in the fair value of our derivative financial instrument contracts, which includes both cash settlements and non-cash changes in fair value, are included in earnings with a corresponding increase or decrease in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets fair value amounts.
	Our oil and natural gas derivative instruments are comprised of swap, basis swap and call option contracts. Swap contracts allow us to receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty for the hedged commodity. Basis swap contracts allow us to receive a fixed price differential between market indices for oil prices based on the delivery point. Our oil basis swaps typically have a positive differential to NYMEX WTI. Call options are financial contracts that give our trading counterparties the right, but not the obligation, to buy an agreed quantity of oil or natural gas from us at a certain time and price in the future. At the time of settlement, if the market price exceeds the fixed price of the call option, we pay the counterparty the excess. If the market price settles below the fixed price of the call option, no payment is due from either party. In exchange for selling this option, we received upfront proceeds which we used to obtain a higher fixed price on our swaps. These transactions were conducted contemporaneously with a single counterparty and resulted in a net cashless transaction.
	We place our derivative financial instruments with the financial institutions that are lenders under our respective credit agreements that we believe have high quality credit ratings. To mitigate our risk of loss due to default, we have entered into master netting agreements with counterparties to our derivative financial instruments that allow us to offset our asset position with our liability position in the event of a default by the counterparty. We proportionately consolidate the derivative financial instruments entered into by Compass; however, the contracts of Compass involve separate master netting agreements with its counterparties.
	The following table presents the volumes and fair value of our oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments (including our 25.5% proportionate interest in Compass's derivative financial instruments) as of June 30, 2014:


	(in thousands, except prices)	Volume Mmbtu/Bbl			Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl				Fair value at June 30, 2014
	Natural gas:
	Swaps:
	Remainder of 2014	42,371			$	4.22			(9,600		)

	2015	28,287			4.31				2,666

	Call options:
	Remainder of 2014	10,120			4.29				(3,096		)

	2015	20,075			4.29				(6,837		)

	Total natural gas								$	(16,867	)
	Oil:
	Swaps:
	Remainder of 2014	829			$	95.03			(6,871		)

	2015	976			93.19				(4,221		)

	Basis swaps:

	Remainder of 2014	92			6.03				297

	2015	91			6.1				288

	Call options:
	Remainder of 2014	184			100				(920		)

	2015	365			100				(1,508		)

	Total oil								$	(12,935	)
	Total oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments								$	(29,802	)
	At December 31, 2013, we had outstanding swap and call option contracts covering 112,348 Mmmbtu and 40,150 Mmmbtu, respectively, of natural gas and we had outstanding swap, basis swap and call option contracts covering 2,192 Mbbls, 274 Mbbls and 730 Mbbls, respectively, of oil.
	At June 30, 2014, the average forward NYMEX WTI oil prices per Bbl for the remainder of 2014 and calendar year 2015 were $103.82, and $97.62, respectively, the average forward NYMEX Louisiana Light Sweet ("LLS") oil prices per Bbl for the remainder of 2014 and calendar year 2015 were $106.60, and $100.50, respectively, and the average forward NYMEX HH natural gas prices per Mmbtu for the remainder of 2014 and calendar year 2015 were $4.47 and $4.22, respectively.
	As of June 30, 2014, our proportionate share of Compass's derivative swap contracts covered 2,811 Mmmbtu of natural gas at an average price of $4.15 and 47 Mbbls of oil for the remainder of 2014 and 64 Mbbls of oil during 2015 at an average price of $91.87 and $94.98, respectively.
Our derivative financial instruments covered approximately 67% and 58% of production volumes for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 67% and 52% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair value measurements	'
	Fair value measurements

	We value our derivatives and other financial instruments according to FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability ("exit price") in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
	We categorize the inputs used in measuring fair value into a three-tier fair value hierarchy. These tiers include:
	Level 1 – Observable inputs, such as quoted market prices in active markets, for substantially identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 for similar assets and liabilities. These include quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. If the asset or liability has a specified or contractual term, the input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, generally requiring development of fair value assumptions by management.
	Fair value of derivative financial instruments
	The fair value of our derivative financial instruments may be different from the settlement value based on company-specific inputs, such as credit rating, futures markets and forward curves, and readily available buyers or sellers for such assets or liabilities. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 there were no changes in the fair value level classifications. The following table presents a summary of the estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	(29,802	)	$	—	$	(29,802	)

		December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)

	We evaluate derivative assets and liabilities in accordance with master netting agreements with the derivative counterparties, but report them on a gross basis on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net derivative asset values are determined primarily by quoted futures prices and utilization of the counterparties’ credit-adjusted risk-free rate curves and net derivative liabilities are determined by utilization of our credit-adjusted risk-free rate curve or the credit-adjusted risk-free rate curve of Compass. The credit-adjusted risk-free rates of our counterparties are based on an independent market-quoted credit default swap rate curve for the counterparties’ debt plus the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") curve as of the end of the reporting period. Our credit-adjusted risk-free rate is based on the blended rate of independent market-quoted credit default swap rate curves for companies that have the same credit rating as us plus the LIBOR curve as of the end of the reporting period. In addition, the credit-adjusted risk-free rate for Compass is based on the cost of debt plus the LIBOR curve as of the end of the reporting period.
	The valuation of our commodity price derivatives, represented by oil and natural gas swaps, basis swaps and call option contracts, is discussed below.
	Oil derivatives. Our oil derivatives are swap, basis swap and call option contracts for notional Bbls of oil at fixed (in the case of swap and basis swap contracts) or interval (in the case of call option contracts) NYMEX oil index prices. The asset and liability values attributable to our oil derivatives as of the end of the reporting period are based on (i) the contracted notional volumes, (ii) independent active NYMEX futures price quotes for oil index prices, (iii) the applicable credit-adjusted risk-free rate curve, as described above, and (iv) the implied rate of volatility inherent in the call option contracts. The implied rates of volatility were determined based on average NYMEX oil index prices.
	Natural gas derivatives. Our natural gas derivatives are swap and call option contracts for notional Mmbtus of natural gas at posted price indexes, including NYMEX HH swap and call option contracts. The asset and liability values attributable to our natural gas derivatives as of the end of the reporting period are based on (i) the contracted notional volumes, (ii) independent active NYMEX futures price quotes for HH for natural gas swaps, (iii) the applicable credit-adjusted risk-free rate curve, as described above and (iv) the implied rate of volatility inherent in the call option contracts. The implied rates of volatility were determined based on average HH natural gas prices.
	See further details on the fair value of our derivative financial instruments in “Note 7. Derivative financial instruments”.
	Fair value of other financial instruments
	Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable and accrued liabilities. The carrying amount of these instruments approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.
	The carrying values of our borrowings under the revolving commitment of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement and Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement approximate fair value, as these are subject to short-term floating interest rates that approximate the rates available to us for those periods.
	The estimated fair values of our 7.5% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2018 ("2018 Notes"), our 8.5% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2022 ("2022 Notes") and the term loan under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement ("Term Loan") are presented below. The estimated fair values of the 2018 Notes, 2022 Notes and Term Loan have been calculated based on market quotes.


		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	2018 Notes	$	772,500	$	—		$	—	$	772,500

	2022 Notes	541,250		—			—		541,250

		December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	2018 Notes	$	714,000	$	—		$	—	$	714,000

	Term Loan	298,500		—			—		298,500

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
Debt	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt

	Our total debt is summarized as follows:


	(in thousands)		June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Revolving commitment under EXCO Resources Credit Agreement		$	182,492		$	763,866
	Revolving commitment under EXCO Resources Credit Agreement		$	182,492		$	763,866
	Term Loan under EXCO Resources Credit Agreement		—			298,500
	Term Loan under EXCO Resources Credit Agreement		—			298,500
	Unamortized discount on Term Loan		—			(2,780		)
	Unamortized discount on Term Loan		—			(2,780		)
	2018 Notes		750,000			750,000
	2018 Notes		750,000			750,000
	Unamortized discount on 2018 Notes		(6,637		)	(7,293		)
	2022 Notes		500,000			—
	2022 Notes		500,000			—
	Total debt excluding Compass Production Partners		1,425,855			1,802,293
	Total debt excluding Compass Production Partners		1,425,855			1,802,293
	Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement		85,792			88,485
	Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement		85,792			88,485
	Total debt		1,511,647			1,890,778
	Total debt		1,511,647			1,890,778
	Less amounts due within one year		—			31,866
	Less amounts due within one year		—			31,866
	Total debt after one year		$	1,511,647		$	1,858,912
	Total debt after one year		$	1,511,647		$	1,858,912
	Terms and conditions of our debt obligations as of June 30, 2014 are discussed below.
	EXCO Resources Credit Agreement
	As of June 30, 2014, the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement had $182.5 million of outstanding indebtedness, $875.0 million of available borrowing base and $685.6 million of unused borrowing base, net of letters of credit. The maturity date of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement is July 31, 2018.
	We closed a rights offering and related private placement of our common stock on January 17, 2014 ("Rights Offering") and received gross proceeds of $272.9 million which we used to reduce the outstanding indebtedness under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, including the remainder of the asset sale requirement as well as a portion of the revolving commitment. See further discussion in "Note 13. Rights offering and other equity transactions". Upon repayment of the asset sale requirement, the interest rate on the revolving commitment decreased by 100 basis points.
	On April 16, 2014, we closed an offering of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes and utilized the proceeds to fully repay the Term Loan and the remaining proceeds were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the revolving commitment of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement. See further discussion of the 2022 Notes below.
	In April 2014, our borrowing base under the revolving commitment of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement was reduced to $875.0 million in connection with the semi-annual borrowing base redetermination and the issuance of the 2022 Notes. Subsequent redeterminations will occur semi-annually with us and the lenders having the right to request interim unscheduled redeterminations in certain circumstances. The interest rate grid for the revolving commitment under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement ranges from LIBOR plus 175 bps to 275 bps (or alternate base rate ("ABR") plus 75 bps to 175 bps), depending on our borrowing base usage. On June 30, 2014, the one month LIBOR was 0.2%, which resulted in an interest rate of approximately 1.9% on the revolving commitment.
	The EXCO Resources Credit Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which we are permitted to pay a cash dividend on our common stock. In July 2014, we amended the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement to provide that we may declare and pay cash dividends on our common stock in an amount not to exceed a cumulative total of $75.0 million in any four consecutive fiscal quarters, provided that, as of each payment date and after giving effect to the dividend payment date, (i) no default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) we have at least 10% of our revolving commitment, as defined in the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, available under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, and (iii) payment of such dividend is permitted under the indenture governing the 2018 Notes and 2022 Notes.
	As of June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with the financial covenants contained in the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, which require that we:

	•	maintain a consolidated current ratio (as defined in the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement) of at least 1.0 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter; and

	•	not permit our ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated EBITDAX (as defined in the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement) to be greater than 4.5 to 1.0 at the end of any fiscal quarter.
	While we believe our existing capital resources, including our cash flow from operations and borrowing capacity under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement are sufficient to conduct our operations through 2014 and 2015, there are certain risks arising from depressed oil and natural gas prices and declines in production volumes that could impact our ability to meet debt covenants in future periods. Our ability to maintain compliance with these covenants may be negatively impacted if oil and/or natural gas prices remain depressed for an extended period of time.
	2018 Notes
	The 2018 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by a majority of EXCO’s subsidiaries, with the exception of certain non-guarantor subsidiaries and our jointly-held equity investments with BG Group. Our equity investments with BG Group, other than OPCO, have been designated as unrestricted subsidiaries under the indenture governing the 2018 Notes.
	As of June 30, 2014, $750.0 million in principal was outstanding on the 2018 Notes. The unamortized discount on the 2018 Notes at June 30, 2014 was $6.6 million. Interest accrues at 7.5% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year.
	The indenture governing the 2018 Notes contains covenants, which may limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to:


	•	incur or guarantee additional debt and issue certain types of preferred stock;

	•	pay dividends on our capital stock or redeem, repurchase or retire our capital stock or subordinated debt;

	•	make certain investments;

	•	create liens on our assets;

	•	enter into sale/leaseback transactions;

	•	create restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments to us;

	•	engage in transactions with our affiliates;

	•	transfer or issue shares of stock of subsidiaries;

	•	transfer or sell assets; and

•	consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries.
2022 Notes
On April 16, 2014, we completed a public offering of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2022. We received net proceeds of approximately $490.0 million after offering fees and expenses. The 2022 Notes were issued at 100.0% of the principal amount and bear interest at a rate of 8.5% per annum, payable in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, with payments commencing on October 15, 2014. We used a portion of the net proceeds from the 2022 Notes offering to repay the $297.8 million outstanding principal balance on the Term Loan and the remaining proceeds were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the revolving commitment of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement.
The 2022 Notes rank equally in right of payment to any existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company (including the 2018 Notes) and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by EXCO’s consolidated subsidiaries that are guarantors of the indebtedness under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement. The 2022 Notes were issued under the same base indenture governing the 2018 Notes and the supplemental indenture governing the 2022 Notes contains similar covenants to those in the supplemental indenture governing the 2018 Notes.
Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement
As of June 30, 2014, the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement had a borrowing base of $400.0 million. The borrowing base is redetermined semi-annually, with Compass and the lenders having the right to request interim unscheduled redeterminations in certain circumstances. The Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement matures on February 14, 2018.
Borrowings under the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement are secured by properties owned by Compass and we do not guarantee Compass's debt. Compass is not a guarantor of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, the 2018 Notes or the 2022 Notes. As of June 30, 2014, $337.0 million was drawn under the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement, and our proportionate share of the obligation was $85.8 million. The interest rate grid ranges from LIBOR plus 175 bps to 275 bps (or ABR plus 75 bps to 175 bps), depending on the percentages of drawn balances to the borrowing base as defined in the agreement. On June 30, 2014, the interest rate on the outstanding borrowings was approximately 2.7%.
As of June 30, 2014, Compass was in compliance with the financial covenants contained in the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement, which require that it:

•	maintain a consolidated current ratio (as defined in the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement) of at least 1.0 to1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter; and

•	not permit the ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated EBITDAX (as defined in the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement) to be greater than 4.5 to1.0 at the end of any fiscal quarter.
The foregoing descriptions are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, the indenture governing the 2018 Notes and 2022 Notes, and the Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement.

Dividends

Dividends	6 Months Ended
Dividends	Jun. 30, 2014
Dividends [Abstract]	'
Dividends	'
	Dividends

	On May 22, 2014, our board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.05 per share for the second quarter of 2014. The total cash dividend was $13.6 million, of which $13.5 million was paid on June 16, 2014 to holders of record as of June 2, 2014 and the remainder was accrued to be paid to holders of restricted shares upon vesting. Total dividends paid to our shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $27.1 million.
	The declaration of any future dividends, as well as the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to the review and approval of our board of directors. Furthermore, any future declaration of dividends is subject to limitations under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement, the indenture governing the 2018 Notes and the indenture governing the 2022 Notes.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income taxes	'
	Income taxes

	We evaluate our estimated annual effective income tax rate based on current and forecasted business results and enacted tax laws on a quarterly basis and apply this tax rate to our ordinary income or loss to calculate our estimated tax liability or benefit. We have accumulated financial deferred tax assets primarily due to losses arising from impairments to the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties that are subject to valuation allowances. Our valuation allowances decreased $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. As a result of cumulative financial operating losses, we have recognized net valuation allowances of approximately $888.1 million which have fully offset our deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2014. The valuation allowances will continue to be recognized until the realization of future deferred tax benefits are more likely than not to become utilized. The valuation allowances do not impact future utilization of the underlying tax attributes.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related party transactions	'
	Related party transactions

	OPCO serves as the operator of our wells in the Appalachia JV and we advance funds to OPCO on an as needed basis. There are service agreements between us and OPCO whereby we provide administrative and technical services for which we are reimbursed. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, these transactions included the following:



			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Advances to OPCO		$	—	$	4,478	$	—	$	21,910

	Amounts received from OPCO		11,259		10,012		20,971		19,975


	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts owed under the service agreement were as follows:


	(in thousands)		30-Jun-14		31-Dec-13
	Amounts due to EXCO (1)		$	8,999	$	2,283

	Amounts due from EXCO (1)		—		—



	-1	OPCO is the operator of our wells in the Appalachia JV and we advance funds to OPCO on an as needed basis, which are recorded in "Other current assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any amounts we owe are netted against the advance until the advances are utilized. If the advances are fully utilized, we record amounts owed in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Other related party transactions
	Investment accounts managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc. were lenders under the Term Loan of the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement. Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an indirect owner of WL Ross & Co. LLC ("WL Ross"). Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at WL Ross, serves on EXCO’s board of directors. Invesco Advisers, Inc. held approximately 10% of total borrowings under the Term Loan until the Term Loan was repaid with proceeds received from the issuance of 2022 Notes.

Rights_Offering_and_other_Equi

Rights Offering and other Equity Transactions	6 Months Ended
Rights Offering and other Equity Transactions	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Rights offering and other equity transactions	'
	Rights offering and other equity transactions
	Rights offering
	We closed a rights offering and related private placement of our common stock on January 17, 2014 which resulted in the issuance of 54,574,734 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $272.9 million. In connection with the Rights Offering, we entered into investment agreements ("Investment Agreements") with certain affiliates of WL Ross and Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd. ("Hamblin Watsa") pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, each of them severally agreed to subscribe for and purchase, in a private placement, its respective pro rata portion of shares under the basic subscription right and all unsubscribed shares under the over-subscription privilege subject to the pro rata allocation among the subscription rights holders who elected to exercise their over-subscription privilege. In connection with the Rights Offering and related transactions under the Investment Agreements, WL Ross and Hamblin Watsa purchased 19,599,973 and 6,726,712 shares, respectively, pursuant to their basic subscription rights and the over-subscription privilege. After giving effect to the Rights Offering, WL Ross and Hamblin Watsa owned 18.7% and 6.4%, respectively of the Company's outstanding common shares as of January 17, 2014.
	Preferred Stock
	We canceled all classes of our preferred stock during the six months ended June 30, 2014. As of the date of cancellation and December 31, 2013, we had 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized with no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. Our issued and outstanding shares of capital stock consist solely of shares of common stock.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'
	Condensed consolidating financial statements

	As of June 30, 2014, the majority of EXCO’s subsidiaries were guarantors under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement and the indenture governing the 2018 Notes and 2022 Notes. All of our non-guarantor subsidiaries were considered unrestricted subsidiaries under the indenture governing the 2018 Notes and 2022 Notes, with the exception of our equity investment in OPCO. As of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, our equity method investment in OPCO represented $11.0 million of equity method investments and contributed $1.9 million of equity method losses.
	Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements of EXCO, the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. The 2018 Notes and 2022 Notes, which were issued by EXCO Resources, Inc., are jointly and severally guaranteed by some of our subsidiaries (referred to as Guarantor Subsidiaries). For purposes of this footnote, EXCO Resources, Inc. is referred to as Resources to distinguish it from the Guarantor Subsidiaries. Each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries is a 100% owned subsidiary of Resources and the guarantees are unconditional as they relate to the assets of the Guarantor Subsidiaries.

	The following financial information presents consolidating financial statements, which include:


	•	Resources;

	•	the Guarantor Subsidiaries;

	•	the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries;

	•	elimination entries necessary to consolidate Resources, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries; and

	•	EXCO on a consolidated basis.
	Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method of accounting for the disclosures within this footnote. The financial information for the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries is presented on a combined basis. The elimination entries primarily eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.
	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2014


	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	59,757			$	(21,512	)		$	7,633			$	—			$	45,878

	Restricted cash		—				15,221				—				—				15,221

	Other current assets		11,484				180,137				5,873				—				197,494

	Total current assets		71,241				173,846				13,506				—				258,593

	Equity investments		—				—				56,514				—				56,514

	Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method):
	Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized		—				366,219				2,781				—				369,000

	Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties		332,418				3,282,905				121,665				—				3,736,988

	Accumulated depletion		(330,571		)		(1,965,093		)		(21,310		)		—				(2,316,974		)

	Oil and natural gas properties, net		1,847				1,684,031				103,136				—				1,789,014

	Gathering, office, field and other equipment, net		2,410				27,599				21,379				—				51,388

	Investments in and advances to affiliates, net		1,774,109				—				—				(1,774,109		)		—

	Deferred financing costs, net		34,103				—				908				—				35,011

	Derivative financial instruments		2,756				—				17				—				2,773

	Goodwill		13,293				149,862				—				—				163,155

	Other assets		3				27				—				—				30

	Total assets		$	1,899,762			$	2,035,365			$	195,460			$	(1,774,109	)		$	2,356,478

	Liabilities and shareholders' equity
	Current liabilities		$	71,629			$	315,170			$	11,528			$	—			$	398,327

Long-term debt		1,425,855				—				85,792				—				1,511,647

Deferred income taxes		—				—				—				—				—

Other long-term liabilities		5,696				35,221				9,005				—				49,922

Payable to parent		—				2,076,680				32,466				(2,109,146		)		—

Total shareholders' equity		396,582				(391,706		)		56,669				335,037				396,582

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,899,762			$	2,035,365			$	195,460			$	(1,774,109	)		$	2,356,478

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2013


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	81,840			$	(35,892	)		$	4,535			$	—			$	50,483

Restricted cash		—				20,570				—				—				20,570

Other current assets		22,533				206,708				5,560				—				234,801

Total current assets		104,373				191,386				10,095				—				305,854

Equity investments		—				—				57,562				—				57,562

Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method):
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized		6,758				415,290				3,259				—				425,307

Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties		337,972				3,097,335				118,903				—				3,554,210

Accumulated depletion		(330,086		)		(1,840,332		)		(13,046		)		—				(2,183,464		)

Oil and natural gas properties, net		14,644				1,672,293				109,116				—				1,796,053

Gathering, office, field and other equipment, net		3,479				24,612				22,248				—				50,339

Investments in and advances to affiliates, net		1,834,197				—				—				(1,834,197		)		—

Deferred financing costs, net		27,771				—				1,036				—				28,807

Derivative financial instruments		6,829				—				—				—				6,829

Goodwill		13,293				149,862				—				—				163,155

Other assets		2				27				—				—				29

Total assets		$	2,004,588			$	2,038,180			$	200,057			$	(1,834,197	)		$	2,408,628

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities		$	76,174			$	264,485			$	8,511			$	—			$	349,170

Long-term debt		1,770,427				—				88,485				—				1,858,912

Deferred income taxes		—				—				—				—				—

Other long-term liabilities		10,082				33,831				8,728				—				52,641

Payable to parent		—				2,230,108				35,777				(2,265,885		)		—

Total shareholders' equity		147,905				(490,244		)		58,556				431,688				147,905

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	2,004,588			$	2,038,180			$	200,057			$	(1,834,197	)		$	2,408,628


EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended June 30, 2014




(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas		$	306			$	169,795			$	12,865			$	—			$	182,966

Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas production		76				18,196				4,919				—				23,191

Gathering and transportation		—				24,899				1,139				—				26,038

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		727				61,840				4,686				—				67,253

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		4				522				169				—				695

General and administrative		962				17,949				593				—				19,504

Other operating items		(12		)		2,977				8				—				2,973

Total costs and expenses		1,757				126,383				11,514				—				139,654

Operating income (loss)		(1,451		)		43,412				1,351				—				43,312

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(25,301		)		—				(667		)		—				(25,968		)

Loss on derivative financial instruments		(13,958		)		—				(760		)		—				(14,718		)

Other income		59				14				4				—				77

Equity loss		—				—				(410		)		—				(410		)

Net income from consolidated subsidiaries		42,944				—				—				(42,944		)		—

Total other income (expense)		3,744				14				(1,833		)		(42,944		)		(41,019		)

Income (loss) before income taxes		2,293				43,426				(482		)		(42,944		)		2,293

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income (loss)		$	2,293			$	43,426			$	(482	)		$	(42,944	)		$	2,293

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended June 30, 2013


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas		$	74			$	137,318			$	12,940			$	—			$	150,332

Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas production		71				10,559				5,253				—				15,883

Gathering and transportation		—				22,500				908				—				23,408

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		1,192				42,761				3,435				—				47,388

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		4				396				156				—				556

General and administrative		9,640				16,421				513				—				26,574

Other operating items		745				1,904				(9		)		—				2,640

Total costs and expenses		11,652				94,541				10,256				—				116,449

Operating income (loss)		(11,578		)		42,777				2,684				—				33,883

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(14,298		)		—				(807		)		—				(15,105		)

Gain on derivative financial instruments		51,495				455				3,296				—				55,246

Other income		82				76				—				—				158

Equity income		—				—				11,416				—				11,416

Net income from consolidated subsidiaries		59,897				—				—				(59,897		)		—

Total other income		97,176				531				13,905				(59,897		)		51,715

Income before income taxes		85,598				43,308				16,589				(59,897		)		85,598

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income		$	85,598			$	43,308			$	16,589			$	(59,897	)		$	85,598

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas		$	3,296			$	351,856			$	26,286			$	—			$	381,438

Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas production		375				39,617				9,595				—				49,587

Gathering and transportation		—				48,348				2,303				—				50,651

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		1,884				125,507				9,137				—				136,528

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		9				1,032				335				—				1,376

General and administrative		727				34,795				1,320				—				36,842

Other operating items		(16		)		5,731				4				—				5,719

Total costs and expenses		2,979				255,030				22,694				—				280,703

Operating income		317				96,826				3,592				—				100,735

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(44,796		)		—				(1,336		)		—				(46,132		)

Loss on derivative financial instruments		(54,637		)		—				(3,103		)		—				(57,740		)

Other income (loss)		152				(37		)		8				—				123

Equity income		—				—				701				—				701

Net income from consolidated subsidiaries		96,651				—				—				(96,651		)		—

Total other expense		(2,630		)		(37		)		(3,730		)		(96,651		)		(103,048		)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(2,313		)		96,789				(138		)		(96,651		)		(2,313		)

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income (loss)		$	(2,313	)		$	96,789			$	(138	)		$	(96,651	)		$	(2,313	)

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2013


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas		$	8,120			$	261,792			$	18,643			$	—			$	288,555

Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas production		2,283				24,664				7,801				—				34,748

Gathering and transportation		—				46,507				1,377				—				47,884

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		3,799				80,289				4,608				—				88,696

Impairment of oil and natural gas properties		—				10,707				—				—				10,707

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		54				945				247				—				1,246

General and administrative		10,293				33,384				881				—				44,558

Gain on divestitures and other operating items		(25,229		)		(157,000		)		(13		)		—				(182,242		)

Total costs and expenses		(8,800		)		39,496				14,901				—				45,597

Operating income		16,920				222,296				3,742				—				242,958

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(34,175		)		—				(1,122		)		—				(35,297		)

Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments		11,693				(235		)		274				—				11,732

Other income		129				115				2				—				246

Equity income		—				—				24,079				—				24,079

Net earnings from consolidated subsidiaries		249,151				—				—				(249,151		)		—

Total other income (expense)		226,798				(120		)		23,233				(249,151		)		760

Income before income taxes		243,718				222,176				26,975				(249,151		)		243,718

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income		$	243,718			$	222,176			$	26,975			$	(249,151	)		$	243,718

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$	(54,003	)		$	310,651			$	11,474			$	—			$	268,122

Investing Activities:
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions		(1,639		)		(193,606		)		(2,522		)		—				(197,767		)

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment		68,242				8,017				7				—				76,266

Restricted cash		—				5,349				—				—				5,349

Net changes in advances to joint ventures		—				(10,540		)		—				—				(10,540		)

Equity method investments		—				1,749				—				—				1,749

Distributions received from Compass		3,311				—				—				(3,311		)		—

Advances/investments with affiliates		107,240				(107,240		)		—				—				—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		177,154				(296,271		)		(2,515		)		(3,311		)		(124,943		)

Financing Activities:
Repayments under credit agreements		(879,874		)		—				(2,550		)		—				(882,424		)

Proceeds received from 2022 Notes		500,000				—				—				—				500,000

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		271,772				—				—				—				271,772

Payment of common stock dividends		(27,066		)		—				—				—				(27,066		)

Compass cash distribution		—				—				(3,311		)		3,311				—

Deferred financing costs and other		(10,066		)		—				—				—				(10,066		)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(145,234		)		—				(5,861		)		3,311				(147,784		)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		(22,083		)		14,380				3,098				—				(4,605		)

Cash at beginning of period		81,840				(35,892		)		4,535				—				50,483

Cash at end of period		$	59,757			$	(21,512	)		$	7,633			$	—			$	45,878

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2013


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$	(3,892	)		$	168,302			$	6,822			$	—			$	171,232

Investing Activities:
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions		(8,907		)		(120,434		)		(36,412		)		—				(165,753		)

Restricted cash		—				27,543				—				—				27,543

Equity method investments		—				(104		)		—				—				(104		)

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment		244,499				368,591				—				—				613,090

Distributions received from Compass		1,275				—				—				(1,275		)		—

Net changes in advances to joint ventures		—				8,276				—				—				8,276

Advances/investments with affiliates		462,020				(462,020		)		—				—				—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		698,887				(178,148		)		(36,412		)		(1,275		)		483,052

Financing Activities:
Borrowings under credit agreements		10,000				—				36,757				—				46,757

Repayments under credit agreements		(643,266		)		—				(1,275		)		—				(644,541		)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock		42				—				—				—				42

Payment of common stock dividends		(21,479		)		—				—				—				(21,479		)

Compass cash distribution		—				—				(1,275		)		1,275				—

Deferred financing costs and other		(32		)		—				(233		)		—				(265		)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(654,735		)		—				33,974				1,275				(619,486		)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		40,260				(9,846		)		4,384				—				34,798

Cash at beginning of period		65,791				(20,147		)		—				—				45,644

Cash at end of period		$	106,051			$	(29,993	)		$	4,384			$	—			$	80,442

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	6 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Industry Specific Policies, Oil and Gas	'
	Oil and natural gas properties

	The accounting for, and disclosure of, oil and natural gas producing activities requires that we choose between two GAAP alternatives: the full cost method or the successful efforts method. We use the full cost method of accounting, which involves capitalizing all acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development costs of oil and natural gas properties. Once we incur costs, they are recorded in the depletable pool of proved properties or in unproved properties, collectively, the full cost pool. Our unproved property costs, which include unproved oil and natural gas properties, properties under development, and major development projects, collectively totaled $369.0 million and $425.3 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and are not subject to depletion. We review our unproved oil and natural gas property costs on a quarterly basis to assess for impairment or the need to transfer unproved costs to proved properties as a result of extension or discoveries from drilling operations or determination that no proved reserves are attributable to such costs. The majority of our undeveloped properties are held-by-production, which reduces the risk of impairment as a result of lease expirations. We expect these costs to be evaluated in one to seven years and transferred to the depletable portion of the full cost pool during that time. There were no impairments of unproved properties during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	We capitalize interest on the costs related to the acquisition of undeveloped acreage in accordance with FASB ASC 835-20, Capitalization of Interest. When the unproved property costs are moved to proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties, or the properties are sold, we cease capitalizing interest related to these properties. We capitalize the portion of general and administrative costs, including share-based compensation, that is attributable to our acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development activities.
	We calculate depletion using the unit-of-production method. Under this method, the sum of the full cost pool, excluding the book value of unproved properties, and all estimated future development costs less estimated salvage value are divided by the total estimated quantities of proved reserves. This rate is applied to our total production for the quarter, and the appropriate expense is recorded.
	Sales, dispositions and other oil and natural gas property retirements are accounted for as adjustments to the full cost pool, with no recognition of gain or loss, unless the disposition would significantly alter the amortization rate and/or the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves.
	Pursuant to Rule 4-10(c)(4) of Regulation S-X, at the end of each quarterly period, companies that use the full cost method of accounting for their oil and natural gas properties must compute a limitation on capitalized costs ("ceiling test"). The ceiling test involves comparing the net book value of the full cost pool, after taxes, to the full cost ceiling limitation defined below. In the event the full cost ceiling limitation is less than the full cost pool, we are required to record a ceiling test impairment of our oil and natural gas properties. The full cost ceiling limitation is computed as the sum of the present value of estimated future net revenues from our proved reserves by applying the average price as prescribed by the SEC Release No. 33-8995, less estimated future expenditures (based on current costs) to develop and produce the proved reserves, discounted at 10%, plus the cost of properties not being amortized and the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties included in the costs being amortized, net of income tax effects.
	The ceiling test is computed using the simple average spot price for the trailing 12 month period using the first day of each month. For the 12 months ended June 30, 2014, the trailing 12 month reference prices were $4.10 per Mmbtu for natural gas at Henry Hub ("HH") and $100.11 per Bbl of oil for West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") at Cushing, Oklahoma. The price used for NGLs was $43.83 per Bbl and was based on the trailing 12 month average of realized prices. Each of the reference prices for oil and natural gas are further adjusted for quality factors and regional differentials to derive estimated future net revenues. Under full cost accounting rules, any ceiling test impairments of oil and natural gas properties may not be reversed in subsequent periods. Since we do not designate our derivative financial instruments as hedging instruments, we are not allowed to use the impacts of the derivative financial instruments in our ceiling test computations.
	The evaluation of impairment of our oil and natural gas properties includes estimates of proved reserves. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves, in projecting the future rates of production and in the timing of development activities. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of the estimate may justify revisions of such estimate. Accordingly, reserve estimates often differ from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered.
	We did not recognize an impairment to our proved oil and natural gas properties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. We did not recognize an impairment to our proved oil and natural gas properties for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and recognized an impairment of $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to low natural gas prices for the trailing twelve month period at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
Joint and several liability	'
Joint and several liability	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date ("ASU 2013-04"). ASU 2013-04 provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in GAAP. The update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and is required to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations that existed upon adoption of ASU 2013-04. Our adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

Asset_Retirement_Obligations_T

Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations	'
	The following is a reconciliation of our asset retirement obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2014:


	(in thousands)
	Asset retirement obligations at beginning of period	$	42,954

	Activity during the period:
	Liabilities incurred during the period	355

	Liabilities settled during the period	(17		)
	Adjustment to liability due to divestitures	(9		)
	Accretion of discount	1,376

	Asset retirement obligations at end of period	44,659

	Less current portion	191

	Long-term portion	$	44,468

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share Computations	'
	The following table presents the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:


		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2014			2013
	Basic net income (loss) per common share:
	Net income (loss)	$	2,293	$	85,598	$	(2,313	)	$	243,718

	Weighted average common shares outstanding	270,492		214,788		265,631			214,786

	Net income (loss) per basic common share	$	0.01	$	0.4	$	(0.01	)	$	1.13

	Diluted net income (loss) per common share:
	Net income (loss)	$	2,293	$	85,598	$	(2,313	)	$	243,718

	Weighted average common shares outstanding	270,492		214,788		265,631			214,786

	Dilutive effect of:
	Stock options	—		437		—			—

	Restricted shares	734		798		—			561

	Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding	271,226		216,023		265,631			215,347

	Net income (loss) per diluted common share	$	0.01	$	0.4	$	(0.01	)	$	1.13

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Of Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments


	(in thousands)	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Derivative financial instruments - Current assets	$	2,330			$	8,226

	Derivative financial instruments - Long-term assets	2,773				6,829

	Derivative financial instruments - Current liabilities	(29,451		)		(11,919		)
	Derivative financial instruments - Long-term liabilities	(5,454		)		(9,671		)
	Net derivative financial instruments	$	(29,802	)		$	(6,535	)
Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments


		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)	2014				2013				2014			2013
	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	(14,718	)		$	55,246			$	(57,740	)	$	11,732

Fair Value Of Oil And Natural Gas Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	The following table presents the volumes and fair value of our oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments (including our 25.5% proportionate interest in Compass's derivative financial instruments) as of June 30, 2014:


	(in thousands, except prices)	Volume Mmbtu/Bbl			Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl				Fair value at June 30, 2014
	Natural gas:
	Swaps:
	Remainder of 2014	42,371			$	4.22			(9,600		)

	2015	28,287			4.31				2,666

	Call options:
	Remainder of 2014	10,120			4.29				(3,096		)

	2015	20,075			4.29				(6,837		)

	Total natural gas								$	(16,867	)
	Oil:
	Swaps:
	Remainder of 2014	829			$	95.03			(6,871		)

	2015	976			93.19				(4,221		)

	Basis swaps:

	Remainder of 2014	92			6.03				297

	2015	91			6.1				288

	Call options:
	Remainder of 2014	184			100				(920		)

	2015	365			100				(1,508		)

	Total oil								$	(12,935	)
	Total oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments								$	(29,802	)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Estimated Fair Value Of Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	The following table presents a summary of the estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	(29,802	)	$	—	$	(29,802	)

		December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Oil and natural gas derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	(6,535	)	$	—	$	(6,535	)

Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Instruments	'
	The estimated fair values of our 7.5% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2018 ("2018 Notes"), our 8.5% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2022 ("2022 Notes") and the term loan under the EXCO Resources Credit Agreement ("Term Loan") are presented below. The estimated fair values of the 2018 Notes, 2022 Notes and Term Loan have been calculated based on market quotes.


		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	2018 Notes	$	772,500	$	—		$	—	$	772,500

	2022 Notes	541,250		—			—		541,250

		December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	2018 Notes	$	714,000	$	—		$	—	$	714,000

	Term Loan	298,500		—			—		298,500

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Debt	'
	Our total debt is summarized as follows:


	(in thousands)	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Revolving commitment under EXCO Resources Credit Agreement	$	182,492		$	763,866

	Term Loan under EXCO Resources Credit Agreement	—			298,500

	Unamortized discount on Term Loan	—			(2,780		)

	2018 Notes	750,000			750,000

	Unamortized discount on 2018 Notes	(6,637		)	(7,293		)
	2022 Notes	500,000			—

	Total debt excluding Compass Production Partners	1,425,855			1,802,293

	Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement	85,792			88,485

	Total debt	1,511,647			1,890,778

	Less amounts due within one year	—			31,866

	Total debt after one year	$	1,511,647		$	1,858,912

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, these transactions included the following:



			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Advances to OPCO		$	—	$	4,478	$	—	$	21,910

	Amounts received from OPCO		11,259		10,012		20,971		19,975


	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts owed under the service agreement were as follows:


	(in thousands)		30-Jun-14		31-Dec-13
	Amounts due to EXCO (1)		$	8,999	$	2,283

	Amounts due from EXCO (1)		—		—



	-1	OPCO is the operator of our wells in the Appalachia JV and we advance funds to OPCO on an as needed basis, which are recorded in "Other current assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any amounts we owe are netted against the advance until the advances are utilized. If the advances are fully utilized, we record amounts owed in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2014


	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	59,757			$	(21,512	)		$	7,633			$	—			$	45,878

	Restricted cash		—				15,221				—				—				15,221

	Other current assets		11,484				180,137				5,873				—				197,494

	Total current assets		71,241				173,846				13,506				—				258,593

	Equity investments		—				—				56,514				—				56,514

	Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method):
	Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized		—				366,219				2,781				—				369,000

	Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties		332,418				3,282,905				121,665				—				3,736,988

	Accumulated depletion		(330,571		)		(1,965,093		)		(21,310		)		—				(2,316,974		)

	Oil and natural gas properties, net		1,847				1,684,031				103,136				—				1,789,014

	Gathering, office, field and other equipment, net		2,410				27,599				21,379				—				51,388

	Investments in and advances to affiliates, net		1,774,109				—				—				(1,774,109		)		—

	Deferred financing costs, net		34,103				—				908				—				35,011

	Derivative financial instruments		2,756				—				17				—				2,773

	Goodwill		13,293				149,862				—				—				163,155

	Other assets		3				27				—				—				30

	Total assets		$	1,899,762			$	2,035,365			$	195,460			$	(1,774,109	)		$	2,356,478

	Liabilities and shareholders' equity
	Current liabilities		$	71,629			$	315,170			$	11,528			$	—			$	398,327

	Long-term debt		1,425,855				—				85,792				—				1,511,647

	Deferred income taxes		—				—				—				—				—

	Other long-term liabilities		5,696				35,221				9,005				—				49,922

	Payable to parent		—				2,076,680				32,466				(2,109,146		)		—

	Total shareholders' equity		396,582				(391,706		)		56,669				335,037				396,582

	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,899,762			$	2,035,365			$	195,460			$	(1,774,109	)		$	2,356,478

	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	December 31, 2013


	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	81,840			$	(35,892	)		$	4,535			$	—			$	50,483

Restricted cash		—				20,570				—				—				20,570

Other current assets		22,533				206,708				5,560				—				234,801

Total current assets		104,373				191,386				10,095				—				305,854

Equity investments		—				—				57,562				—				57,562

Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method):
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized		6,758				415,290				3,259				—				425,307

Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties		337,972				3,097,335				118,903				—				3,554,210

Accumulated depletion		(330,086		)		(1,840,332		)		(13,046		)		—				(2,183,464		)

Oil and natural gas properties, net		14,644				1,672,293				109,116				—				1,796,053

Gathering, office, field and other equipment, net		3,479				24,612				22,248				—				50,339

Investments in and advances to affiliates, net		1,834,197				—				—				(1,834,197		)		—

Deferred financing costs, net		27,771				—				1,036				—				28,807

Derivative financial instruments		6,829				—				—				—				6,829

Goodwill		13,293				149,862				—				—				163,155

Other assets		2				27				—				—				29

Total assets		$	2,004,588			$	2,038,180			$	200,057			$	(1,834,197	)		$	2,408,628

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities		$	76,174			$	264,485			$	8,511			$	—			$	349,170

Long-term debt		1,770,427				—				88,485				—				1,858,912

Deferred income taxes		—				—				—				—				—

Other long-term liabilities		10,082				33,831				8,728				—				52,641

Payable to parent		—				2,230,108				35,777				(2,265,885		)		—

Total shareholders' equity		147,905				(490,244		)		58,556				431,688				147,905

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	2,004,588			$	2,038,180			$	200,057			$	(1,834,197	)		$	2,408,628


Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations	'
	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
	(Unaudited)
	For the three months ended June 30, 2014




	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Revenues:
	Oil and natural gas		$	306			$	169,795			$	12,865			$	—			$	182,966

	Costs and expenses:
	Oil and natural gas production		76				18,196				4,919				—				23,191

	Gathering and transportation		—				24,899				1,139				—				26,038

	Depletion, depreciation and amortization		727				61,840				4,686				—				67,253

	Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		4				522				169				—				695

	General and administrative		962				17,949				593				—				19,504

	Other operating items		(12		)		2,977				8				—				2,973

	Total costs and expenses		1,757				126,383				11,514				—				139,654

	Operating income (loss)		(1,451		)		43,412				1,351				—				43,312

	Other income (expense):
	Interest expense, net		(25,301		)		—				(667		)		—				(25,968		)

	Loss on derivative financial instruments		(13,958		)		—				(760		)		—				(14,718		)

	Other income		59				14				4				—				77

	Equity loss		—				—				(410		)		—				(410		)

	Net income from consolidated subsidiaries		42,944				—				—				(42,944		)		—

	Total other income (expense)		3,744				14				(1,833		)		(42,944		)		(41,019		)

	Income (loss) before income taxes		2,293				43,426				(482		)		(42,944		)		2,293

	Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

	Net income (loss)		$	2,293			$	43,426			$	(482	)		$	(42,944	)		$	2,293

	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
	(Unaudited)
	For the three months ended June 30, 2013


	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Revenues:
	Oil and natural gas		$	74			$	137,318			$	12,940			$	—			$	150,332

	Costs and expenses:
	Oil and natural gas production		71				10,559				5,253				—				15,883

	Gathering and transportation		—				22,500				908				—				23,408

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		1,192				42,761				3,435				—				47,388

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		4				396				156				—				556

General and administrative		9,640				16,421				513				—				26,574

Other operating items		745				1,904				(9		)		—				2,640

Total costs and expenses		11,652				94,541				10,256				—				116,449

Operating income (loss)		(11,578		)		42,777				2,684				—				33,883

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(14,298		)		—				(807		)		—				(15,105		)

Gain on derivative financial instruments		51,495				455				3,296				—				55,246

Other income		82				76				—				—				158

Equity income		—				—				11,416				—				11,416

Net income from consolidated subsidiaries		59,897				—				—				(59,897		)		—

Total other income		97,176				531				13,905				(59,897		)		51,715

Income before income taxes		85,598				43,308				16,589				(59,897		)		85,598

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income		$	85,598			$	43,308			$	16,589			$	(59,897	)		$	85,598


EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas		$	3,296			$	351,856			$	26,286			$	—			$	381,438

Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas production		375				39,617				9,595				—				49,587

Gathering and transportation		—				48,348				2,303				—				50,651

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		1,884				125,507				9,137				—				136,528

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		9				1,032				335				—				1,376

General and administrative		727				34,795				1,320				—				36,842

Other operating items		(16		)		5,731				4				—				5,719

Total costs and expenses		2,979				255,030				22,694				—				280,703

Operating income		317				96,826				3,592				—				100,735

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(44,796		)		—				(1,336		)		—				(46,132		)

Loss on derivative financial instruments		(54,637		)		—				(3,103		)		—				(57,740		)

Other income (loss)		152				(37		)		8				—				123

Equity income		—				—				701				—				701

Net income from consolidated subsidiaries		96,651				—				—				(96,651		)		—

Total other expense		(2,630		)		(37		)		(3,730		)		(96,651		)		(103,048		)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(2,313		)		96,789				(138		)		(96,651		)		(2,313		)

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income (loss)		$	(2,313	)		$	96,789			$	(138	)		$	(96,651	)		$	(2,313	)

EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30, 2013


(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Revenues:
Oil and natural gas		$	8,120			$	261,792			$	18,643			$	—			$	288,555

Costs and expenses:
Oil and natural gas production		2,283				24,664				7,801				—				34,748

Gathering and transportation		—				46,507				1,377				—				47,884

Depletion, depreciation and amortization		3,799				80,289				4,608				—				88,696

Impairment of oil and natural gas properties		—				10,707				—				—				10,707

Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations		54				945				247				—				1,246

General and administrative		10,293				33,384				881				—				44,558

Gain on divestitures and other operating items		(25,229		)		(157,000		)		(13		)		—				(182,242		)

Total costs and expenses		(8,800		)		39,496				14,901				—				45,597

Operating income		16,920				222,296				3,742				—				242,958

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(34,175		)		—				(1,122		)		—				(35,297		)

Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments		11,693				(235		)		274				—				11,732

Other income		129				115				2				—				246

Equity income		—				—				24,079				—				24,079

Net earnings from consolidated subsidiaries		249,151				—				—				(249,151		)		—

Total other income (expense)		226,798				(120		)		23,233				(249,151		)		760

Income before income taxes		243,718				222,176				26,975				(249,151		)		243,718

Income tax expense		—				—				—				—				—

Net income		$	243,718			$	222,176			$	26,975			$	(249,151	)		$	243,718

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'
	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	(Unaudited)
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014


	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$	(54,003	)		$	310,651			$	11,474			$	—			$	268,122

	Investing Activities:
	Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions		(1,639		)		(193,606		)		(2,522		)		—				(197,767		)

	Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment		68,242				8,017				7				—				76,266

	Restricted cash		—				5,349				—				—				5,349

	Net changes in advances to joint ventures		—				(10,540		)		—				—				(10,540		)

	Equity method investments		—				1,749				—				—				1,749

	Distributions received from Compass		3,311				—				—				(3,311		)		—

	Advances/investments with affiliates		107,240				(107,240		)		—				—				—

	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		177,154				(296,271		)		(2,515		)		(3,311		)		(124,943		)

	Financing Activities:
	Repayments under credit agreements		(879,874		)		—				(2,550		)		—				(882,424		)

	Proceeds received from 2022 Notes		500,000				—				—				—				500,000

	Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		271,772				—				—				—				271,772

	Payment of common stock dividends		(27,066		)		—				—				—				(27,066		)

	Compass cash distribution		—				—				(3,311		)		3,311				—

	Deferred financing costs and other		(10,066		)		—				—				—				(10,066		)

	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(145,234		)		—				(5,861		)		3,311				(147,784		)

	Net increase (decrease) in cash		(22,083		)		14,380				3,098				—				(4,605		)

	Cash at beginning of period		81,840				(35,892		)		4,535				—				50,483

	Cash at end of period		$	59,757			$	(21,512	)		$	7,633			$	—			$	45,878

	EXCO RESOURCES, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	(Unaudited)
	For the six months ended June 30, 2013


	(in thousands)		Resources				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$	(3,892	)		$	168,302			$	6,822			$	—			$	171,232

	Investing Activities:
	Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions		(8,907		)		(120,434		)		(36,412		)		—				(165,753		)

	Restricted cash		—				27,543				—				—				27,543

Equity method investments		—				(104		)		—				—				(104		)

Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment		244,499				368,591				—				—				613,090

Distributions received from Compass		1,275				—				—				(1,275		)		—

Net changes in advances to joint ventures		—				8,276				—				—				8,276

Advances/investments with affiliates		462,020				(462,020		)		—				—				—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		698,887				(178,148		)		(36,412		)		(1,275		)		483,052

Financing Activities:
Borrowings under credit agreements		10,000				—				36,757				—				46,757

Repayments under credit agreements		(643,266		)		—				(1,275		)		—				(644,541		)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock		42				—				—				—				42

Payment of common stock dividends		(21,479		)		—				—				—				(21,479		)

Compass cash distribution		—				—				(1,275		)		1,275				—

Deferred financing costs and other		(32		)		—				(233		)		—				(265		)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(654,735		)		—				33,974				1,275				(619,486		)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		40,260				(9,846		)		4,384				—				34,798

Cash at beginning of period		65,791				(20,147		)		—				—				45,644

Cash at end of period		$	106,051			$	(29,993	)		$	4,384			$	—			$	80,442

Organization_And_Basis_Of_Pres1

Organization And Basis Of Presentation (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
OPCO [Member]	'
Working interest in equity investment	0.50%
Percentage of ownership interest	50.00%
East Texas/North Louisiana JV [Member]	'
Ownership percentage in joint venture	50.00%
Appalachia JV [Member]	'
Ownership percentage in joint venture	50.00%
Proportional working interest	49.75%
Compass Production Partners [Member]	'
Ownership percentage in joint venture	25.50%

Divestitures_Acquisitions_And_1

Divestitures, Acquisitions And Other Significant Events (Details) (Acreage transaction [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Acreage transaction [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment	$68.20

Asset_Retirement_Obligations_S

Asset Retirement Obligations (Schedule of Reconciliation of Asset Retirement Obligations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Asset retirement obligations at beginning of period	'	'	$42,954	'	'
Liabilities incurred during the period	'	'	355	'	'
Liabilities settled during the period	'	'	-17	'	'
Adjustment to liability due to divestitures	'	'	-9	'	'
Accretion of discount	695	556	1,376	1,246	'
Asset retirement obligations at end of period	44,659	'	44,659	'	'
Less current portion	191	'	191	'	191
Long-term portion	$44,468	'	$44,468	'	'

Oil_and_Natural_Gas_Properties1

Oil and Natural Gas Properties (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Capitalized Costs, Unproved Properties	$369,000,000	'	$369,000,000	'	$425,307,000
Impairment of unproved costs to proved properties	'	'	0	0	'
Full cost ceiling limitation discount rate	'	'	10.00%	'	'
Reference prices per mmbtu of natural gas	'	'	4.1	'	'
Reference Prices Per Bbl Of Oil	'	'	100.11	'	'
Reference Prices Per Barrel Of Natural Gas Liquids	'	'	43.83	'	'
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	$0	$0	$0	$10,707,000	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Evaluation Period for Oil and Natural Gas Cost	'	'	'1 year	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Evaluation Period for Oil and Natural Gas Cost	'	'	'7 years	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$2,293	$85,598	($2,313)	$243,718
Weighted average common shares outstanding	270,492	214,788	265,631	214,786
Net income (loss) per basic common share	$0.01	$0.40	($0.01)	$1.13
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	271,226	216,023	265,631	215,347
Net income (loss) per diluted common share	$0.01	$0.40	($0.01)	$1.13
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of stock equivalents	0	437	0	0
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Dilutive effect of stock equivalents	734	798	0	561

Earnings_Per_Share_Earnings_Pe

Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	12,855,434	12,133,160	13,853,885	15,837,472

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

NYMEX WTI [Member]

NYMEX LLS [Member]

Compass Production Partners [Member]

Swap [Member]

Call Option [Member]

Basis Swap [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

Compass Production Partners [Member]

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

Oil [Member]

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

Oil [Member]

bbl

MMBTU

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

2014 [Member]

2015 [Member]

bbl

MMBTU

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

bbl

Oil [Member]

bbl

MMBTU

bbl

MMBTU

Oil [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

Oil [Member]

bbl

MMBTU

bbl

MMBTU

bbl

MMBTU

bbl

Derivative [Line Items]

Ownership percentage in joint venture

25.50%

Natural gas volume

112,348,000

42,371,000

28,287,000

2,811,000

40,150,000

10,120,000

20,075,000

Investment Contract Volume

2,192,000

829,000

976,000

47,000

64,000

730,000

184,000

365,000

274,000

92,000

91,000

Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl

95.03

4.22

93.19

4.31

91.87

4.15

94.98

100

4.29

100

4.29

6.03

6.1

Derivative, Average Forward Price

4.47

4.22

103.82

97.62

106.6

100.5

Percentage Of Derivative Instruments To Equivalent Production

67.00%

58.00%

67.00%

52.00%

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative financial instruments - Current assets	$2,330	$8,226
Derivative financial instruments - Long-term assets	2,773	6,829
Derivative financial instruments - Current liabilities	-29,451	-11,919
Derivative financial instruments - Long-term liabilities	-5,454	-9,671
Net derivative financial instruments	($29,802)	($6,535)

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on derivative financial instruments	($14,718)	$55,246	($57,740)	$11,732

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen5

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Oil And Natural Gas Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	($29,802)	($6,535)
Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-16,867	'
Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-12,935	'
Swap [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Natural Gas Mmbtu	'	112,348,000
Swap [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	'	2,192,000
Swap [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Natural Gas Mmbtu	28,287,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	4.31	'
Swap [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	976,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	93.19	'
Swap [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Natural Gas Mmbtu	42,371,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	4.22	'
Swap [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	829,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	95.03	'
Basis Swap [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	'	274,000
Basis Swap [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	91,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	6.1	'
Basis Swap [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	92,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	6.03	'
Call Option [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Natural Gas Mmbtu	'	40,150,000
Call Option [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	'	730,000
Call Option [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Natural Gas Mmbtu	20,075,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	4.29	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	365,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	100	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Natural Gas Mmbtu	10,120,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	4.29	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Volume (oil)	184,000	'
Weighted average strike price per Mmbtu/Bbl	100	'
Basis Swap [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	288	'
Basis Swap [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	297	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-6,837	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-1,508	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-3,096	'
Call Option [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-920	'
Swap [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	2,666	'
Swap [Member] \| 2015 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-4,221	'
Swap [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Natural Gas [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-9,600	'
Swap [Member] \| 2014 [Member] \| Oil [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	($6,871)	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details)	Jun. 30, 2014
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	7.50%
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	8.50%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Estimated Fair Value Of Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	($29,802)	($6,535)
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	0	0
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	-29,802	-6,535
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$772,500	$714,000
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	772,500	714,000
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	541,250	'
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	541,250	'
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'
Term Loan [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	'	298,500
Term Loan [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	'	298,500
Term Loan [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	'	0
Term Loan [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	'	$0

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jan. 17, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 16, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

EXCO Resources Credit Agreement [Member]

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member]

Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement [Member]

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Alternate Base Rate (ABR) [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Compass Production Partners [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

EXCO Resources Credit Agreement [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Alternate Base Rate (ABR) [Member]

EXCO Resources Credit Agreement [Member]

Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

EXCO Resources Credit Agreement [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Outstanding indebtedness

$337,000,000

$182,492,000

$763,866,000

$297,800,000

$298,500,000

$85,792,000

$88,485,000

Borrowing base

400,000,000

875,000,000

Unused borrowing base

685,600,000

Line of credit facility, maturity date

31-Jul-18

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

272,900,000

271,772,000

42,000

Increase in interest rate until reduction of debt from asset sales

1.00%

Debt instrument, principal outstanding

750,000,000

500,000,000

Debt instrument, interest rate

7.50%

8.50%

Unamortized discount

6,637,000

7,293,000

2,780,000

Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs

490,000,000

LIBOR rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument

0.20%

Debt instrument, interest rate during period

2.70%

1.90%

Amount of dividend restriction

$75,000,000

Percentage of Revolving Commitment needed to pay dividend

10.00%

Current ratio, numerator

Current ratio, denominator

Ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated EBITDAX, numerator

4.5

Ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated EBITDAX, denominator

Debt Instrument, Issued Price, Percentage

100.00%

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

1.75%

2.75%

0.75%

1.75%

2.75%

0.75%

1.75%

Debt_Schedule_Of_LongTerm_Debt

Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt excluding Compass Production Partners	$1,425,855	'	$1,802,293
Total debt	1,511,647	'	1,890,778
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	'	31,866
Total debt due after one year	1,511,647	'	1,858,912
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	750,000	'	750,000
Unamortized discount	-6,637	'	-7,293
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2022 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	500,000	'	0
Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility under credit agreement	337,000	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| EXCO Resources Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility under credit agreement	182,492	'	763,866
Term Loan [Member] \| EXCO Resources Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility under credit agreement	0	297,800	298,500
Unamortized discount	0	'	-2,780
Compass Production Partners [Member] \| Compass Production Partners Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility under credit agreement	$85,792	'	$88,485

Dividends_Narrative_Details

Dividends (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Dividends [Line Items]	'	'	'
Dividends Payable, Date Declared	22-May-14	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.05	'	'
Dividends, Common Stock	$13,600	$27,111	$21,679
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	$13,500	$27,066	$21,479

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Change in valuation allowance	$3.50
Recognized net valuation allowance	$888.10

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
OPCO [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Advances to OPCP	$0		$4,478	$0		$21,910	'
Amounts received from OPCO	11,259		10,012	20,971		19,975	'
Amounts due to EXCO	8,999	[1]	'	8,999	[1]	'	2,283	[1]
Amounts due from EXCO	$0	[1]	'	$0	[1]	'	$0	[1]
Affiliated Entity - WL Ross [Member]	'		'	'		'	'
Percent of term loan held by owner of related party until it was paid off	10.00%		'	10.00%		'	'

[1]	OPCO is the operator of our wells in the Appalachia JV and we advance funds to OPCO on an as needed basis, which are recorded in "Other current assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any amounts we owe are netted against the advance until the advances are utilized. If the advances are fully utilized, we record amounts owed in "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Rights_Offering_and_other_Equi1

Rights Offering and other Equity Transactions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 17, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	'	'	0
Common stock, shares issued	54,574,734	273,277,566	'	218,783,540
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$272,900	$271,772	$42	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	'	'	'	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	'	'	'	0
Affiliated Entity - WL Ross [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Share, New Issues	19,599,973	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, New Issues, Percentage Outstanding	18.70%	'	'	'
Affiliated Entity - Hamblin Watsa [Member]	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Share, New Issues	6,726,712	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, New Issues, Percentage Outstanding	6.40%	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity investments	$56,514	'	$56,514	'	$57,562
Equity income (loss)	-410	11,416	701	24,079	'
OPCO [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity investments	11,000	'	11,000	'	'
Equity income (loss)	'	'	($1,900)	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$45,878	$50,483	$80,442	$45,644
Restricted cash	15,221	20,570	'	'
Other current assets	197,494	234,801	'	'
Total current assets	258,593	305,854	'	'
Equity investments	56,514	57,562	'	'
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized	369,000	425,307	'	'
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties	3,736,988	3,554,210	'	'
Accumulated depletion	-2,316,974	-2,183,464	'	'
Oil and natural gas properties, net	1,789,014	1,796,053	'	'
Gas gathering, office, field and other equipment, net	51,388	50,339	'	'
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net	0	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	35,011	28,807	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	2,773	6,829	'	'
Goodwill	163,155	163,155	'	'
Other assets	30	29	'	'
Total assets	2,356,478	2,408,628	'	'
Liabilities and shareholdersâ€™ equity	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	398,327	349,170	'	'
Long-term debt	1,511,647	1,858,912	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	49,922	52,641	'	'
Payable to parent	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	396,582	147,905	380,882	149,393
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,356,478	2,408,628	'	'
Resources [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	59,757	81,840	106,051	65,791
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Other current assets	11,484	22,533	'	'
Total current assets	71,241	104,373	'	'
Equity investments	0	0	'	'
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized	0	6,758	'	'
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties	332,418	337,972	'	'
Accumulated depletion	-330,571	-330,086	'	'
Oil and natural gas properties, net	1,847	14,644	'	'
Gas gathering, office, field and other equipment, net	2,410	3,479	'	'
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net	1,774,109	1,834,197	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	34,103	27,771	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	2,756	6,829	'	'
Goodwill	13,293	13,293	'	'
Other assets	3	2	'	'
Total assets	1,899,762	2,004,588	'	'
Liabilities and shareholdersâ€™ equity	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	71,629	76,174	'	'
Long-term debt	1,425,855	1,770,427	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	5,696	10,082	'	'
Payable to parent	0	0	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	396,582	147,905	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,899,762	2,004,588	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	-21,512	-35,892	-29,993	-20,147
Restricted cash	15,221	20,570	'	'
Other current assets	180,137	206,708	'	'
Total current assets	173,846	191,386	'	'
Equity investments	0	0	'	'
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized	366,219	415,290	'	'
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties	3,282,905	3,097,335	'	'
Accumulated depletion	-1,965,093	-1,840,332	'	'
Oil and natural gas properties, net	1,684,031	1,672,293	'	'
Gas gathering, office, field and other equipment, net	27,599	24,612	'	'
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net	0	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	149,862	149,862	'	'
Other assets	27	27	'	'
Total assets	2,035,365	2,038,180	'	'
Liabilities and shareholdersâ€™ equity	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	315,170	264,485	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	35,221	33,831	'	'
Payable to parent	2,076,680	2,230,108	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	-391,706	-490,244	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,035,365	2,038,180	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	7,633	4,535	4,384	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Other current assets	5,873	5,560	'	'
Total current assets	13,506	10,095	'	'
Equity investments	56,514	57,562	'	'
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized	2,781	3,259	'	'
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties	121,665	118,903	'	'
Accumulated depletion	-21,310	-13,046	'	'
Oil and natural gas properties, net	103,136	109,116	'	'
Gas gathering, office, field and other equipment, net	21,379	22,248	'	'
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net	0	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	908	1,036	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	17	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	195,460	200,057	'	'
Liabilities and shareholdersâ€™ equity	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	11,528	8,511	'	'
Long-term debt	85,792	88,485	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	9,005	8,728	'	'
Payable to parent	32,466	35,777	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	56,669	58,556	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	195,460	200,057	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Other current assets	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	0	0	'	'
Equity investments	0	0	'	'
Unproved oil and natural gas properties and development costs not being amortized	0	0	'	'
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties	0	0	'	'
Accumulated depletion	0	0	'	'
Oil and natural gas properties, net	0	0	'	'
Gas gathering, office, field and other equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net	-1,774,109	-1,834,197	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-1,774,109	-1,834,197	'	'
Liabilities and shareholdersâ€™ equity	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	0	'	'
Payable to parent	-2,109,146	-2,265,885	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	335,037	431,688	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($1,774,109)	($1,834,197)	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Oil and natural gas	$182,966	$150,332	$381,438	$288,555
Oil and natural gas production	23,191	15,883	49,587	34,748
Gathering and transportation	26,038	23,408	50,651	47,884
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	67,253	47,388	136,528	88,696
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	0	0	0	10,707
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	695	556	1,376	1,246
General and administrative	19,504	26,574	36,842	44,558
Other operating items	2,973	2,640	5,719	-182,242
Total costs and expenses	139,654	116,449	280,703	45,597
Operating income (loss)	43,312	33,883	100,735	242,958
Interest expense, net	-25,968	-15,105	-46,132	-35,297
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	-14,718	55,246	-57,740	11,732
Other income	77	158	123	246
Equity income (loss)	-410	11,416	701	24,079
Net earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Total other income (expense)	-41,019	51,715	-103,048	760
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,293	85,598	-2,313	243,718
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	2,293	85,598	-2,313	243,718
Resources [Member]	'	'	'	'
Oil and natural gas	306	74	3,296	8,120
Oil and natural gas production	76	71	375	2,283
Gathering and transportation	0	0	0	0
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	727	1,192	1,884	3,799
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	'	'	'	0
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	4	4	9	54
General and administrative	962	9,640	727	10,293
Other operating items	-12	745	-16	-25,229
Total costs and expenses	1,757	11,652	2,979	-8,800
Operating income (loss)	-1,451	-11,578	317	16,920
Interest expense, net	-25,301	-14,298	-44,796	-34,175
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	-13,958	51,495	-54,637	11,693
Other income	59	82	152	129
Equity income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	42,944	59,897	96,651	249,151
Total other income (expense)	3,744	97,176	-2,630	226,798
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,293	85,598	-2,313	243,718
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	2,293	85,598	-2,313	243,718
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Oil and natural gas	169,795	137,318	351,856	261,792
Oil and natural gas production	18,196	10,559	39,617	24,664
Gathering and transportation	24,899	22,500	48,348	46,507
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	61,840	42,761	125,507	80,289
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	'	'	'	10,707
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	522	396	1,032	945
General and administrative	17,949	16,421	34,795	33,384
Other operating items	2,977	1,904	5,731	-157,000
Total costs and expenses	126,383	94,541	255,030	39,496
Operating income (loss)	43,412	42,777	96,826	222,296
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	0	455	0	-235
Other income	14	76	-37	115
Equity income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Total other income (expense)	14	531	-37	-120
Income (loss) before income taxes	43,426	43,308	96,789	222,176
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	43,426	43,308	96,789	222,176
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Oil and natural gas	12,865	12,940	26,286	18,643
Oil and natural gas production	4,919	5,253	9,595	7,801
Gathering and transportation	1,139	908	2,303	1,377
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	4,686	3,435	9,137	4,608
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	'	'	'	0
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	169	156	335	247
General and administrative	593	513	1,320	881
Other operating items	8	-9	4	-13
Total costs and expenses	11,514	10,256	22,694	14,901
Operating income (loss)	1,351	2,684	3,592	3,742
Interest expense, net	-667	-807	-1,336	-1,122
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	-760	3,296	-3,103	274
Other income	4	0	8	2
Equity income (loss)	-410	11,416	701	24,079
Net earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Total other income (expense)	-1,833	13,905	-3,730	23,233
Income (loss) before income taxes	-482	16,589	-138	26,975
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	-482	16,589	-138	26,975
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Oil and natural gas	0	0	0	0
Oil and natural gas production	0	0	0	0
Gathering and transportation	0	0	0	0
Depletion, depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	'	'	'	0
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations	0	0	0	0
General and administrative	0	0	0	0
Other operating items	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	0	0	0	0
Other income	0	0	0	0
Equity income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	-42,944	-59,897	-96,651	-249,151
Total other income (expense)	-42,944	-59,897	-96,651	-249,151
Income (loss) before income taxes	-42,944	-59,897	-96,651	-249,151
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	($42,944)	($59,897)	($96,651)	($249,151)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$268,122	$171,232
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions	-197,767	-165,753
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	76,266	613,090
Restricted cash	5,349	27,543
Net changes in advances to joint ventures	-10,540	8,276
Equity method investments	1,749	-104
Distributions received from Compass	0	0
Advances/investments with affiliates	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-124,943	483,052
Borrowings under credit agreements	0	46,757
Repayments under credit agreements	-882,424	-644,541
Proceeds received from 2022 Notes	500,000	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	271,772	42
Payment of common stock dividends	-27,066	-21,479
Compass cash distribution	0	0
Deferred financing costs and other	-10,066	-265
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-147,784	-619,486
Net increase (decrease) in cash	-4,605	34,798
Cash at beginning of period	50,483	45,644
Cash at end of period	45,878	80,442
Resources [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-54,003	-3,892
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions	-1,639	-8,907
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	68,242	244,499
Restricted cash	0	0
Net changes in advances to joint ventures	0	0
Equity method investments	0	0
Distributions received from Compass	3,311	1,275
Advances/investments with affiliates	107,240	462,020
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	177,154	698,887
Borrowings under credit agreements	'	10,000
Repayments under credit agreements	-879,874	-643,266
Proceeds received from 2022 Notes	500,000	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	271,772	42
Payment of common stock dividends	-27,066	-21,479
Compass cash distribution	0	0
Deferred financing costs and other	-10,066	-32
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-145,234	-654,735
Net increase (decrease) in cash	-22,083	40,260
Cash at beginning of period	81,840	65,791
Cash at end of period	59,757	106,051
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	310,651	168,302
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions	-193,606	-120,434
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	8,017	368,591
Restricted cash	5,349	27,543
Net changes in advances to joint ventures	-10,540	8,276
Equity method investments	1,749	-104
Distributions received from Compass	0	0
Advances/investments with affiliates	-107,240	-462,020
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-296,271	-178,148
Borrowings under credit agreements	'	0
Repayments under credit agreements	0	0
Proceeds received from 2022 Notes	0	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	0	0
Payment of common stock dividends	0	0
Compass cash distribution	0	0
Deferred financing costs and other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash	14,380	-9,846
Cash at beginning of period	-35,892	-20,147
Cash at end of period	-21,512	-29,993
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	11,474	6,822
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions	-2,522	-36,412
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	7	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Net changes in advances to joint ventures	0	0
Equity method investments	0	0
Distributions received from Compass	0	0
Advances/investments with affiliates	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-2,515	-36,412
Borrowings under credit agreements	'	36,757
Repayments under credit agreements	-2,550	-1,275
Proceeds received from 2022 Notes	0	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	0	0
Payment of common stock dividends	0	0
Compass cash distribution	-3,311	-1,275
Deferred financing costs and other	0	-233
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-5,861	33,974
Net increase (decrease) in cash	3,098	4,384
Cash at beginning of period	4,535	0
Cash at end of period	7,633	4,384
Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0
Additions to oil and natural gas properties, gathering assets and equipment and property acquisitions	0	0
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Net changes in advances to joint ventures	0	0
Equity method investments	0	0
Distributions received from Compass	-3,311	-1,275
Advances/investments with affiliates	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-3,311	-1,275
Borrowings under credit agreements	'	0
Repayments under credit agreements	0	0
Proceeds received from 2022 Notes	0	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	0	0
Payment of common stock dividends	0	0
Compass cash distribution	3,311	1,275
Deferred financing costs and other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	3,311	1,275
Net increase (decrease) in cash	0	0
Cash at beginning of period	0	0
Cash at end of period	$0	$0