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2302302 - Disclosure - Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)
(http://www.nationalfuelgas.com/role/AssetRetirementObligationsTables)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000070145 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2015-10-01 - 2016-09-30
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]
 
Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation
The following is a reconciliation of the change in the Company’s asset retirement obligations:
 
Year Ended September 30
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Thousands)
Balance at Beginning of Year
$
156,805

 
$
117,713

 
$
119,511

Liabilities Incurred
2,719

 
4,433

 
5,390

Revisions of Estimates
16,721

 
33,717

 
(7,886
)
Liabilities Settled
(72,215
)
 
(6,825
)
 
(6,955
)
Accretion Expense
8,300

 
7,767

 
7,653

Balance at End of Year
$
112,330

 
$
156,805

 
$
117,713