Entity Central Index Key Document and entity information. Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Units Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of receivables due from drilling partnership investors related to funds raised for drilling and constructing natural gas and oil wells in specified areas. Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for funds raised from investors in drilling partnerships that the registrant manages and is the general partner of. The registrant is obligated to utilize the funds to drill and construct natural gas wells in specified areas within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer. Payable to drilling partnerships, which are not consolidated within the registrant's consolidated balance sheets and for which the registrant is the general partner and manager, for the commodity derivatives that were internally allocated to such drilling partnerships. The payables are based upon the fair values of the internally allocated derivative contracts to the drilling partnerships as of the balance sheet date. These derivative contracts meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments and which are expected to be converted into cash or otherwise disposed of within a year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, net of the effects of the master netting arrangements. Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable pertaining to cost of well construction and completion. These obligations are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer. Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class of Stock Statement Class Of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock Class Of Stock [Domain] Common Class C Common Class C [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable Gross Current Advances to affiliates Advances To Affiliate Current portion of derivative asset Derivative Assets Current Subscriptions receivable Subscriptions Receivable Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Total current assets Assets Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property Plant And Equipment Net Goodwill and intangible assets, net Intangible Assets Net Including Goodwill Long-term derivative asset Derivative Assets Noncurrent Other assets, net Other Assets Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Advances from affiliates Due To Affiliate Current Liabilities associated with drilling contracts Accrued Liabilities Associated With Drilling Contracts Current portion of derivative payable to Drilling Partnerships Current Portion Of Derivative Payable To Drilling Partnerships Accrued well drilling and completion costs Accrued Well Drilling And Completion Costs Accrued interest Interest Payable Current Distribution payable Dividends Payable Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities Current Current portion of long-term debt Long Term Debt Current Total current liabilities Liabilities Current Long-term debt, less current portion, net Long Term Debt Noncurrent Asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligations Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) Commitments And Contingencies Partners’ Capital (Deficit): Partners Capital Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] General partner’s interest General Partners Share Of Undistributed Earnings Incentive Distribution Right Embedded In General Partner Interest Preferred limited partners’ interests Preferred Units Preferred Partners Capital Accounts Class C common limited partner warrants Warrants And Rights Outstanding Common limited partners’ interests Limited Partners Capital Account Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Total partners’ deficit Partners Capital Total liabilities and partners’ deficit Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Revenue from construction and completion of wells for drilling partnerships that the registrant manages and is the general partner of. Revenue from administrative well services performed for drilling partnerships that the registrant manages and is the general partner of. Revenue from operational well services performed for drilling partnerships that the registrant manages and is the general partner of. Costs incurred to operate and maintain an entities' wells and related equipment and facilities, including applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of operating and maintaining those wells and related equipment and facilities. Costs from construction and completion of wells for drilling partnerships that the registrant manages and is the general partner of. Allocation of net income (loss) attributable to common limited partners and general partner. Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Gas and oil production Oil And Gas Sales Revenue Well construction and completion Revenue From Well Construction And Completion Gathering and processing Gas Gathering Transportation Marketing And Processing Revenue Administration and oversight Revenue From Administration And Oversight Well services Revenue From Well Services Gain on mark-to-market derivatives Gain Loss On Oil And Gas Hedging Activity Other, net Other Sales Revenue Net Total revenues Revenues Costs and expenses: Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Gas and oil production Gas And Oil Production Well construction and completion Well Construction And Completion Costs Gathering and processing Gas Gathering Transportation Marketing And Processing Costs Well services Well Service Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Depreciation, depletion and amortization Cost Of Goods Sold Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Total costs and expenses Costs And Expenses Operating income Operating Income Loss Interest expense Interest Expense Gain (loss) on asset sales and disposal Gains Losses On Sales Of Assets Gain on early extinguishment of debt Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt Net income Net Income Loss Preferred limited partner dividends Preferred Stock Dividends Income Statement Impact Net income attributable to common limited partners and the general partner Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic Allocation of net income attributable to common limited partners and the general partner: Allocation Of Net Income Loss Attributable To Common Limited Partners And General Partner [Abstract] Common limited partners’ interest Net Income Loss Allocated To Limited Partners General partner’s interest Net Income Loss Allocated To General Partners Net income attributable to common limited partners per unit (Note 2): Earnings Per Limited Partnership Unit [Abstract] Basic Net Income Loss Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit Basic Net Of Tax Diluted Income Loss From Continuing Operations Net Of Tax Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit Diluted Weighted average common limited partner units outstanding (Note 2): Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding Diluted Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding Diluted Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive loss: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Reclassification to net income of mark-to-market gains Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I On Derivatives Net Of Tax Total other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Comprehensive income attributable to common and preferred limited partners and the general partner Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Net issued and unissued units under incentive plan. Net issued and unissued units under incentive plan unit. Distribution equivalent rights paid on unissued units under incentive plans. Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract] Partner Type Partner Type Of Partners Capital Account [Axis] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name Partner Type Of Partners Capital Account Name [Domain] General Partners' Interest General Partner [Member] Preferred limited partners' capital. Preferred Limited Partners Interests Preferred Limited Partners Interests [Member] Common Limited Partners' Interests Limited Partner [Member] Class C common limited partner warrants. Class C Common Limited Partner Warrants Class C Common Limited Partner Warrants [Member] General class A. General Class A General Class A [Member] Preferred class C. Preferred Class C Preferred Class C [Member] Preferred class D. Preferred Class D Preferred Class D [Member] Preferred class E. Preferred Class E Preferred Class E [Member] Partner Capital Components Partner Capital Components [Axis] Partner Capital Components Partner Capital Components [Domain] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Balance Balance (units) Partners Capital Account Units Issuance of units Partners Capital Account Private Placement Of Units Issuance of units (units) Partners Capital Account Units Sold In Private Placement Net issued and unissued units under incentive plans Net Issued And Unissued Units Under Incentive Plan Net issued and unissued units under incentive plans (units) Net Issued And Unissued Units Under Incentive Plan Unit Distributions payable General Partner Distributions Distributions paid to common and preferred limited partners and the general partner Partners Capital Account Distributions Distribution equivalent rights paid on unissued units under incentive plan Distribution Equivalent Rights Paid On Unissued Units Under Incentive Plans Other comprehensive loss Balance Balance (units) Non-cash compensation (benefit) expense. Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Gain on derivatives Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net (Gain) loss on asset sales and disposal Gain on extinguishment of debt Non-cash compensation expense Noncash Compensation Benefit Expense Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount and premium on long-term debt Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other Increase Decrease In Receivables Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments To Acquire Productive Assets Net cash paid for acquisitions Payments To Acquire Businesses And Interest In Affiliates Other Payments For Proceeds From Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Borrowings under revolving credit facility Proceeds From Lines Of Credit Repayments under revolving credit facility Repayments Of Lines Of Credit Borrowings under second lien term loan facility Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Senior note repurchases Repayments Of Senior Debt Distributions paid to unitholders Payments Of Capital Distribution Net proceeds from issuance of common limited partner units Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Limited Partners Units Arkoma transaction adjustment Payments For Previous Acquisition Deferred financing costs, distribution equivalent rights and other Payments Of Financing Costs Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for terms, amounts, nature of changes, rights and privileges, dividends and other matters related to common and preferred units Proceeds From Issuance Or Sale Of Equity [Abstract] Issuances of Units Issuances Of Units [Text Block] Distributions Made To Members Or Limited Partners [Abstract] Cash Distributions Partners Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Operating Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation Subsidiaries Or Other Investments Consolidated Entities Policy Use of Estimates Use Of Estimates Disclosure of accounting policy for liquidity and capital resources. Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity And Capital Resources Policy [Text Block] Net income per common unit. Net Income Per Common Unit Net Income Per Common Unit Policy [Text Block] Recently issued accounting standards, policy. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Recently Issued Accounting Standards Policy Policy [Text Block] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption Type Of Adoption [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2015-06. Accounting Guidance for Earnings Per Unit (“EPU”) of Master Limited Partnerships (“MLP”) Accounting Standards Update201506 [Member] Summary of Retrospective Restatement Schedule Of New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the allocation of continuing income and discontinued income to common limited partners utilized in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit. Reconciliation of Net Income Reconciliation Of Net Income [Text Block] Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Common Limited Partner Units Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares Table [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block] Accounting standards update 201503. Accounting Guidance Related to Balance Sheet Presentation of Debt Issuance costs Accounting Standards Update201503 [Member] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Text Block] Summary of Cash Settlement on Commodity Derivatives and Presentation in Partnership's Consolidated Statements of Operations Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Effect On Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block] Fair Values of the Partnership's Derivative Instruments Table Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block] Commodity Derivative Instruments by Type Table Schedule Of Derivative Instruments [Text Block] Schedule of Financial Instruments at Fair Value Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis [Text Block] Operating Segment Data Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block] The number of units or percentage investment held by one or more members or limited partners of the LLC or LP. Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Basis of presentation. Basis of presentation. Basis Of Presentation [Table] Basis Of Presentation [Table] Legal Entity Legal Entity [Axis] Entity Entity [Domain] Atlas energy LP. Atlas Energy, L.P. Atlas Energy L P [Member] Preferred Limited Partners' Interest Preferred Partner [Member] Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] General Partner interest in Atlas Resource Partners, L.P Limited Liability Company L L C Or Limited Partnership L P Managing Member Or General Partner Ownership Interest Common limited partner interest in Atlas Resource Partners, L.P Limited Liability Company L L C Or Limited Partnership L P Members Or Limited Partners Ownership Interest Common limited partner interest in Atlas Resource Partners, L.P., Units Limited Liability Company L L C Or Limited Partnership L P Members Or Limited Partners Ownership Interest Units Limited partners units issued Limited Partners Capital Account Units Issued Limited partners units outstanding Limited Partners Capital Account Units Outstanding Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Arkoma. Arkoma Acquisition Arkoma [Member] Credit Facility Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility Credit Facility [Domain] Line of credit ninth amendment. Ninth Amendment Line Of Credit Ninth Amendment [Member] Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Long-term Debt, Type Longterm Debt Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type Longterm Debt Type [Domain] Term Loan Term Loan Facility Term Loan [Member] Term Loan Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Current portion of long term debt. Current Portion Of Long Term Debt Current Portion Of Long Term Debt [Member] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Net cash acquired Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired Issuances of Partnership Units to Fund the Purchase Price Partners Capital Account Units Sale Of Units Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Acquisition Effective Date Of Acquisition1 Scenario Statement Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Previously Filed Scenario Previously Reported [Member] Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Net loss attributable to common limited partners per unit - basic Net loss attributable to common limited partners per unit - diluted Percentage of assets, liabilities, income and lease operating and general administrative costs and expenses of the energy partnerships in which the Partnership has interest Pro-rata share in Drilling Partnerships Pro Rata Share Required current assets to current liabilities ratio. Ratio of First Lien Debt to EBITDA. Line of credit facility outstanding, repayment amount required. Required Current Assets To Current Liabilities Ratio Required Current Assets To Current Liabilities Ratio Ratio of First Lien Debt to EBITDA Ratio Of First Lien Debt To E B I T D A Outstanding borrowings, repayment amount required Line Of Credit Facility Outstanding Repayment Amount Required Revolving credit facility Line Of Credit Term loan facilities Loans Payable Deferred financing costs Deferred Finance Costs Net Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms Line Of Credit Facility Covenant Terms Net income attributable to participating securities phantom units. Net Income Loss utilized in calculation of Net Income Loss from continuing operations attributable to common limited partners per unit basic. Net Income Loss utilized in calculation of net income loss from continuing operations attributable to common limited partners per unit diluted. Less: General partner’s interest Net income attributable to common limited partners Less: Net income attributable to participating securities – phantom units Net Income Attributable To Participating Securities Phantom Units Net income utilized in the calculation of net income attributable to common limited partners per unit - Basic Net Income Loss Utilized In Calculation Of Net Income Loss From Continuing Operations Attributable To Common Limited Partners Per Unit Basic Plus: Convertible preferred limited partner dividends Convertible Preferred Dividends Net Of Tax Net income utilized in the calculation of net income attributable to common limited partners per unit - Diluted Net Income Loss Utilized In Calculation Of Net Income Loss From Continuing Operations Attributable To Common Limited Partners Per Unit Diluted Weighted average number diluted limited partnership units outstanding adjustment incentive awards. Weighted average number diluted limited partnership units outstanding adjustment. Weighted average number of common limited partner units—basic Add effect of dilutive incentive awards Weighted Average Number Diluted Limited Partnership Units Outstanding Adjustment Incentive Awards Add effect of dilutive convertible preferred limited partner units Weighted Average Number Diluted Limited Partnership Units Outstanding Adjustment Convertible Preferred Limited Partner Units Weighted average number of common limited partner units—diluted Total natural gas and oil properties. Capitalized costs incurred for pipelines, processing, and compression facilities. Capitalized costs incurred for right of ways Capitalized costs incurred for land, buildings and improvements. Proved properties: Leasehold interests Capitalized Costs Mineral Interests In Proved Properties Proved Properties: Pre-development costs Capitalized Costs Uncompleted Wells Equipment And Facilities Proved Properties: Wells and related equipment Capitalized Costs Wells And Related Equipment And Facilities Total proved properties Capitalized Costs Proved Properties Unproved properties Capitalized Costs Unproved Properties Support equipment Capitalized Costs Support Equipment And Facilities Total natural gas and oil properties Natural Gas And Oil Properties Pipelines, processing and compression facilities Pipelines Processing And Compression Facilities Rights of way Rights Of Way Land, buildings and improvements Land Buildings And Improvements Other Property Plant And Equipment Other Total gross property, plant and equipment Property Plant And Equipment Gross Less – accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment Property, plant and equipment, Net, Total Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table] Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] Pipelines, processing and compression facilities Pipelines [Member] Rights of way Drilling Rights [Member] Land, buildings and improvements Land Buildings And Improvements [Member] Other Property Plant And Equipment Other Types [Member] Range Range [Axis] Range Range [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Non-cash property plant and equipment additions. Income Statement Location Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location Income Statement Location [Domain] Depreciation depletion and amortization. Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation Depletion And Amortization [Member] Non-cash property plant and equipment additions Non Cash Property Plant And Equipment Additions The weighted average interest rate on debt outstanding throughout the period used to calculate capitalized interest costs. Weighted Average Interest Rate Used To Capitalize Interest Weighted Average Interest Rate Used To Capitalize Interest Interest Costs Capitalized Interest Costs Capitalized Accretion expense Accretion Expense Liabilities incurred in asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Incurred Debt Instrument [Table] Debt Instrument [Table] Senior notes seven point seven five percentage. 7.75% Senior Notes Senior Notes Seven Point Seven Five Percentage [Member] Senior notes nine point two five percentage. 9.25% Senior Notes Senior Notes Nine Point Two Five Percentage [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Term loan facility Other Long Term Debt Noncurrent Senior Notes Senior Notes Deferred financing costs Total debt, net Long Term Debt Less current maturities Total long-term debt, net Cash Payments For Interest On Debt Debt Instrument Periodic Payment Interest Line Of Credit Facility [Table] Line Of Credit Facility [Table] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Date1 The maximum amount of letters of credit that can be outstanding under the credit facility borrowing capacity. Letters Of Credit Outstanding Maximum Letters Of Credit Outstanding Maximum Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount Line Of Credit Facility Collateral Line Of Credit Facility Collateral Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Description Line Of Credit Facility Interest Rate Description Line of Credit Facility, Weighted Average Interest Rate Longterm Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate Aggregate principal amount of debt. Aggregate Principal Amount of Second Lien Debt Aggregate Principal Amount Of Debt Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance Line Of Credit Facility Covenant Compliance Increase in borrowing base under revolving credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Weighted Average Interest Rate Debt instrument maturity year. Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Senior notes, Face Amount Debt Instrument Face Amount Senior notes, maturity Debt Instrument Maturity Year Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Repurchase of senior unsecured notes Debt Instrument Repurchase Amount Repurchase of senior unsecured notes face amount Debt Instrument Repurchased Face Amount Amortization of financing costs Amortization Of Financing Costs Restrictions as to the ability to obtain cash or any other distribution of funds from the guarantor Restrictions as to the ability to obtain cash or any other distribution of funds from the guarantor Restrictions As To Ability To Obtain Cash Or Any Other Distribution Of Funds From Guarantor Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance Debt Instrument Covenant Compliance Cash flow hedge gain loss to be reclassified in later periods. Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Assets at Fair Value, Net Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets At Fair Value Net gain in accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Cumulative Changes In Net Gain Loss From Cash Flow Hedges Effect Net Of Tax Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Losses) expected to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified Within Twelve Months Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) To Be Reclassified In Later Periods Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss To Be Reclassified In Later Periods Commodity settlements gain (loss) recognized in prior periods. Cash settlements Gain (Loss) on commodity derivatives. Gains recognized on cash settlement. Portion of settlements associated with gains previously recognized within accumulated other comprehensive income, net of prior year offsets Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated O C I Into Income Effective Portion Net Portion of settlements attributable to subsequent mark to market gains Commodity Settlements Gain Loss Recognized In Prior Periods Total cash settlements on commodity derivative contracts Cash Settlements Gain Loss On Commodity Derivatives Gains recognized on cash settlement Gains Recognized On Cash Settlement Gains recognized on open derivative contracts Gain Loss On Sale Of Commodity Contracts Gains on mark-to-market derivatives Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table] Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table] Asset Class Fair Value By Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain] Current portion of derivative assets Current portion of derivative assets Derivative Financial Instruments Current Assets [Member] Long term portion of derivative assets Long-term portion of derivative assets Derivative Financial Instruments Long Term Assets [Member] Total derivative assets Derivative Financial Instruments Assets [Member] Liability Class Fair Value By Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Liability Class [Domain] Current portion of derivative liabilities Current portion of derivative liabilities Derivative Financial Instruments Current Liabilities [Member] Long-term portion of derivative liabilities Long-term portion of derivative liabilities Derivative Financial Instruments Long Term Liabilities [Member] Total derivative liabilities Derivative Financial Instruments Liabilities [Member] Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Gross Amounts Offset, Assets Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Amount Presented, Assets Derivative Assets Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability Gross Amounts Offset, Liabilities Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Amount Presented, Liabilities Derivative Liabilities Hedging Designation Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation Hedging Designation [Domain] Production period ending December 31 2016. Production Period Ending December 31 2016 Production Period Ending December312016 [Member] Production period ending December 31 2017. Production Period Ending December 31 2017 Production Period Ending December312017 [Member] Production period ending December 31 2018. Production Period Ending December 31 2018 Production Period Ending December312018 [Member] Production period ending December 31 2019. Production Period Ending December 31 2019 Production Period Ending December312019 [Member] Derivative Instrument Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Natural gas fixed price swaps. Natural Gas - Fixed Price Swaps Natural Gas Fixed Price Swaps [Member] Natural gas put options drilling. Natural Gas - Put Options - Drilling Partnerships Natural Gas Put Options Drilling [Member] Crude oil fixed price swaps. Crude Oil - Fixed Price Swaps Crude Oil Fixed Price Swaps [Member] Derivatives Nonmonetary Volume Notional Amount Derivative Nonmonetary Notional Amount Derivative, Swap Type, Average Fixed Price Derivative Swap Type Average Fixed Price Fair Value Asset Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Derivative At Fair Value Net Fair Value Option Qualitative Disclosures Related To Election [Table] Fair Value Option Qualitative Disclosures Related To Election [Table] Commodity swaps. Commodity Swaps Commodity Swaps [Member] Commodity puts. Commodity Puts Commodity Puts [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member] Fair Value Option Qualitative Disclosures Related To Election [Line Items] Fair Value Option Qualitative Disclosures Related To Election [Line Items] Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Total derivatives, fair value Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Net Long-term Debt, Fair Value Long Term Debt Fair Value Long-term debt Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Related Party Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis] Related Party Related Party [Domain] Relationship with ATLS. Relationship with ATLS Relationship With A T L S [Member] Relationship with drilling partnerships. Relationship with Drilling Partnerships Relationship With Drilling Partnerships [Member] Relationship with AGP. Relationship with AGP Relationship With A G P [Member] Class A Common Units Common Class A [Member] Common class T. Class T Common Units Common Class T [Member] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable Related Parties Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable Related Parties Current Capital raised from investors. Capital raised from investors Capital Raised From Investors Compensation as percentage of gross proceeds of private placement offering. Percentage of gross offering proceeds reallowed. Sales commissions as percentage of gross proceeds of private placement offering. Distribution and unitholder servicing fee as percentage of gross proceeds of private placement offering. Rate of cash distributions to be withheld or payable to purchasers per quarter per unit. Compensation as percentage of gross proceeds of private placement offering Compensation As Proceeds Of Private Placement Offering Percentage Percentage of gross offering proceeds reallowed Percentage Of Gross Offering Proceeds Reallowed Sales commissions as percentage of gross proceeds of private placement offering Sales Commissions As Percentage Of Gross Proceeds Of Private Placement Offering Distribution and unitholder servicing fee as percentage of gross proceeds of private placement offering Distribution And Unitholder Servicing Fee As Percentage Of Gross Proceeds Of Private Placement Offering Rate of cash distributions to be withheld or payable to purchasers, per unit per quarter Rate Of Cash Distributions To Be Withheld Or Payable To Purchasers Per Quarter Per Unit The Partnership is not obligated to purchase more than a percentage of the units of Drilling Partnerships in any calendar year. Percentage of present value of future cash flows. Partnership obligations to purchase units from investor partners Partner Ship Obligation To Purchase Units From Investor Partners Percentage of present value of future cash flows Percentage Of Present Value Of Future Cash Flows Unhedged revenue percentage. Investor partners return on investment. Period of return on unhedged revenue. Net partnership revenues subordinated. Percentage on unhedged revenue Unhedged Revenue Percentage Investor partners return on investment Investor Partners Return On Investment Period of return on unhedged revenue Period Of Return On Unhedged Revenue Net partnership revenues subordinated Net Partnership Revenues Subordinated Long-term purchase commitment, amount Long Term Purchase Commitment Amount Aggregate offering price of common units maximum. Agent commission maximum percentage of gross sales price of common limited partner units sold. Equity [Abstract] Schedule Of Capital Units [Table] Schedule Of Capital Units [Table] Equity Interest Type Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable By Type [Axis] Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable Type [Domain] Equity distribution agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Equity Distribution Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Equity Distribution Agreement With Deutsche Bank Securities Inc [Member] Equity distribution agreement with MLV & Co. limited liability company. Equity Distribution Agreement With M L V And Co Limited Liability Company Equity Distribution Agreement With M L V And Co Limited Liability Company [Member] Capital Units by Class Capital Units By Class [Axis] Capital Unit, Class Capital Unit Class [Domain] Class D and class E preferred units member. Class D And Class E Preferred Units Class D And Class E Preferred Units [Member] Capital Unit [Line Items] Capital Unit [Line Items] Aggregate Offering Price Of Common Units (Maximum) Aggregate Offering Price Of Common Units Maximum Agent commission, maximum percentage, of the gross sales price of common limited partner units sold. Agent Commission Maximum Percentage Of Gross Sales Price Of Common Limited Partner Units Sold Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sale of Units Payments for commissions and offering expenses Payments For Commissions Partners capital account units percentage. Average closing price of common unit. Number of consecutive trading period. Partners' Capital Account, Units, Percentage Partners Capital Account Units Percentage Sale of stock price per share Sale Of Stock Price Per Share Average closing price for common unit Average Closing Price Of Common Unit Number of consecutive trading days Number Of Consecutive Trading Period Percentage of distributions in excess of targets. Preferred unit regular quarterly cash distributions per unit. Preferred unit regular monthly cash distributions per unit. Preferred unit regular cash distributions per unit. Distributions Made To Limited Partner [Table] Distributions Made To Limited Partner [Table] Preferred Class B Preferred Class B [Member] Class C Preferred Limited Partners. Class C Preferred Limited Partners Class C Preferred Limited Partners [Member] Class A General Partner. Class A General Partner Class A General Partner [Member] Class D preferred limited partners. Class D Preferred Limited Partners Class D Preferred Limited Partners [Member] Dividends Dividends [Axis] Dividends Dividends [Domain] For period October 15 2015 to January 14 2016. October 15, 2015 to January 14, 2016 For Period October152015 To January142016 [Member] For the period October 02 2014 to January 14 2015. October 2, 2014 to January 14, 2015 For Period October022014 To January142015 [Member] Class E preferred limited partners. Class E Preferred Limited Partners Class E Preferred Limited Partners [Member] Distribution Made To Limited Partner [Line Items] Distribution Made To Limited Partner [Line Items] Percentage of Distributions in Excess of Targets Percentage Of Distributions In Excess Of Targets Preferred Unit Regular Quarterly Cash Distributions Per Unit Preferred Unit Regular Quarterly Cash Distributions Per Unit Preferred Unit Regular Monthly Cash Distributions Per Unit Preferred Unit Regular Monthly Cash Distributions Per Unit Preferred Unit Regular Annually Cash Distributions Per Unit Preferred Unit Regular Cash Distributions Per Unit Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid Distribution Made To Limited Partner Cash Distributions Paid Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit Distribution Made To Limited Liability Company L L C Member Distributions Paid Per Unit Number of reportable operating segments Number Of Reportable Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Segments Statement Business Segments [Axis] Segments Segment [Domain] Gas and oil production. Gas And Oil Production Gas And Oil Production [Member] A component of an enterprise representing facts about an entire consolidated business entity disaggregated by business or economic activities. Well Construction And Completion Well Construction And Completion [Member] A component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements. Other Partnership Management Other Partnership Management [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues Operating costs and expenses Operating Costs And Expenses Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense Segment income (loss) Gross Profit Total segment income General and administrative expenses Total revenues Corporate and Other Corporate And Other [Member] Capital expenditures Goodwill, net Goodwill Total assets Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Cash Distribution Paid Dividend Paid [Member] Title of Individual Title Of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain] Board of Directors Board Of Directors Chairman [Member] Award Type Award Type [Axis] Equity Award Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Phantom Share Units Phantom Share Units P S Us [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distribution Date Distribution Made To Limited Liability Company L L C Member Distribution Date Granted (in units) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period