Equity [Abstract] Investing partner units value per unit Right Of Presentment Valuation Price Per Unit Investing partner units value per unit. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Impairment of oil and gas properties Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 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 Asset retirement obligation accretion Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] (Increase) decrease in accrued receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Increase (decrease) in receivable from/payable to Apache Corporation Increase Decrease In Due From To Related Party Change in receivable/payable from the Partnership's managing partner. Increase (decrease) in accrued operating expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Increase (decrease) in asset retirement obligations Increase (Decrease) in Asset Retirement Obligations Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Additions to oil and gas properties Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Contributions from Managing Partner Proceeds from Partnership Contribution Distributions to Managing Partner Payments of Distributions to Managing Partner The distributions of earnings or capital to the Managing Partner. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information. 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 Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] Asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2015 Asset Retirement Obligation Accretion expense Asset retirement obligation at March 31, 2016 Less current portion Asset Retirement Obligation, Current Asset retirement obligation, long-term Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Recurring Oil And Gas Property And Equipment Recurring [Member] Oil And Gas Property And Equipment Recurring [Member] Additional Oil And Gas Property And Equipment Additional [Member] Oil And Gas Property And Equipment Additional [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] REVENUES: Revenues [Abstract] Oil and gas sales Oil and Gas Sales Revenue Interest income Investment Income, Interest Total Revenues Revenues EXPENSES: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Lease operating expenses Oil and Gas Property, Lease Operating Expense Gathering and transportation costs Gas Gathering, Transportation, Marketing and Processing Costs Administrative General and Administrative Expense Total Expenses Costs and Expenses Net income (loss) NET INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATED TO: Partnership Income [Abstract] Managing Partner Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners Investing Partners Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners NET INCOME (LOSS) PER INVESTING PARTNER UNIT (in USD per share) Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic, Net of Tax WEIGHTED AVERAGE INVESTING PARTNER UNITS OUTSTANDING (in shares) Weighted Average Limited Partnership Units Outstanding, Basic Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Receivable from / Payable to Apache Corporation Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Oil and Gas Property Industry Specific Policies, Oil and Gas [Policy Text Block] New Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Adopted New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Right of Presentment Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] Changes to Partnership's Asset Retirement Obligation Liability Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accrued revenues receivable Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Total Current Assets Assets, Current OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, on the basis of full cost accounting: Oil and Gas Property, Full Cost Method, Net [Abstract] Proved properties Capitalized Costs, Proved Properties Less – Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total oil and gas properties, on the basis of full cost accounting Oil and Gas Property, Full Cost Method, Net Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Payable to Apache Corporation Due to Related Parties, Current Current asset retirement obligation Other payables Accounts Payable, Other, Current Accrued operating expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued development costs Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION PARTNERS' CAPITAL: Partners' Capital [Abstract] Managing Partner General Partners' Capital Account Investing Partners (1,021.5 units outstanding) Limited Partners' Capital Account Total Partners' Capital Partners' Capital Total liabilities and partners' capital Liabilities and Equity Investing Partners, units outstanding Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding