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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of netting offsets of derivative assets and liabilities Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments included in the consolidated balance sheet Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of derivative contract gains and losses included in the consolidated statements of operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Coronado Midstream [Member] Affiliated Entity, Coronado Midstream [Member] Affiliated Entity, Coronado Midstream [Member] Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Ownership interest Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Equity Plan [Member] Equity Plan [Member] The Company's Equity Incentive Plan Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Awards & Units (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Unvested at beginning of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Unvested at end of period Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Unvested at beginning of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at end of period Aggregate fair value of share-based awards that vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Maximum Award Potential Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Maximum Award Potential The maximum number of shares that can be awarded assuming maximum performance earned. Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Number of shares authorized to be awarded, percent of initial awards received Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized, Percent of Shares Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized, Percent of Shares Granted Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 [Member] Company Credit Facility [Member] Company Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facility entered into by Diamondback O&G, LLC. Partnership Credit Facility [Member] Partnership Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facility entered into by Viper Energy Partners, LP, a subsidiary of the reporting entity. Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Unamortized debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Net Total long-term debt Long-term Debt Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Delaware Basin Interests [Member] Delaware Basin Interests [Member] Leasehold interests and related assets acquired in the Delaware Basin. 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Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding, beginning of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeitures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding, end of period Vested and expected to vest, at period end Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding, beginning of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised Share-based 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Intrinsic Value Vested and expected to vest, period end, intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options exercised, intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Current assets: derivative instruments Derivative Asset, Current Noncurrent assets: derivative instruments Derivative Asset, Noncurrent Total assets Derivative Asset Current liabilities: derivative instruments 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Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Risk-free rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Income tax expense (benefit) at the federal statutory rate (35%) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount Impact of nontaxable noncontrolling interest Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Amount Income tax benefit relating to change in statutory tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Non-deductible compensation Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount Change in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount Other, net Other Tax Expense (Benefit) Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes Basic: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net Income (loss) attributable to common stock Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Net income attributable to common stock, basic, (in dollars per share) Effect of Dilutive Securities: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Diluted: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income attributable to common stock, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net income attributable to common stock, diluted (in dollars per share) Antidilutive securities 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right to decrease contract quantity, percent, not more than 20% Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Contracts, Decrease in Contract Quantity, Percent Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Contracts, Decrease in Contract Quantity, Percent Stock and Unit Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Diamondback Energy, Inc. 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commitment fee percentage based on unused portion of borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Financial covenant, maximum issuance of unsecured debt Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Issuance of Additional Indebtedness Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Issuance of Additional Indebtedness Financial covenant, reduction of borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Decrease of Borrowing Base Upon Issuance of Additional Indebtedness, Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Decrease of Borrowing Base, Percentage Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Financial Covenants Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities, Covenant Terms [Table Text Block] Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities, Covenant Terms [Table Text Block] Schedule of interest expense Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block] Increase (Decrease) in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flow Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flow Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Roll Forward] Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows at the beginning of the period Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Sales of oil and natural gas, net of production costs Sales and Transfers of Oil and Gas Produced, Net of Production Costs Acquisition of reserves Increase Due to Purchases of Minerals in Place Divestiture of reserves Decrease Due to Sales of Minerals in Place Extensions and discoveries, net of future development costs Extensions, Discoveries, Additions and Improved Recovery, Less Related Costs Previously estimated development costs incurred during the period Previously Estimated Development Costs Incurred Net changes in prices and production costs Net Increase (Decrease) in Sales and Transfer Prices and Production Costs Changes in estimated future development costs Changes in Estimated Future Development Costs Revisions of previous quantity estimates Revisions of Previous Quantity Estimates Accretion of discount Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flow Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves, Accretion of Discount Net change in income taxes Changes in Future Income Tax Expense Estimates on Future Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Net changes in timing of production and other Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flow of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves, Other Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows at the end of the period Schedule of estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of business acquisition pro forma Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Fair value measurement 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Compensation Cost [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Stock and equity based compensation Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Equity-based compensation capitalized pursuant to full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas properties Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount Document and Entity Information [Abstract] 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 Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category 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Equipment Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable-related party Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities-related party Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties Income tax payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Accrued interest Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Revenues and royalties payable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating 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investments Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments 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 [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment under credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Proceeds from senior notes Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Repayment of senior notes Early Repayment of Senior Debt Premium on extinguishment of debt Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Public offering costs Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Proceeds from public offerings Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Distributions to non-controlling interest Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid, net of capitalized interest Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Change in accrued capital expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Capital Expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Capital Expenditures Capitalized stock-based compensation Common stock issued for oil and natural gas properties Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued Asset retirement obligations acquired Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Acquired The increase in asset retirement obligations related to properties acquired. 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Schedule of Equity Method Investments Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Payment to acquire equity method investment Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Shares Held in Escrow Shares Held in Escrow Shares held in escrow Acquisition of leasehold interests Additions to midstream assets Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Amount to Recorded Expense Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Proved Developed and Undeveloped Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities [Table] Proved Developed and Undeveloped Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities [Table] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] Delaware Basin [Member] Delaware Basin [Member] Delaware Basin [Member] Petroleum Reserves [Axis] Petroleum Reserves [Axis] Type of Reserve [Domain] Type of Reserve [Domain] Oil [Member] Crude Oil [Member] Natural Gas Liquids [Member] Natural Gas Liquids [Member] Natural Gas [Member] Natural Gas [Member] Reserve Quantities [Line Items] Reserve Quantities [Line Items] Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves (Volume) Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves [Roll Forward] Beginning of the period Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Net Extensions and discoveries Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions, Discoveries, and Additions Revisions of previous estimates Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Revisions of Previous Estimates Percentage of total purchase volumes Percentage of total purchase volumes Percentage of total purchase volumes Purchase of reserves in place Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases of Minerals in Place Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Sales of Minerals in Place Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Sales of Minerals in Place Production Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Production End of the period Proved Developed Reserves (Volume) Proved Developed Reserves (Volume) Proved Undeveloped Reserve (Volume) Proved Undeveloped Reserve (Volume) Development Wells Drilled, Net Productive Development Wells Drilled, Net Productive Proved Undeveloped Reserves Number of Wells Added Proved Undeveloped Reserves Number of Wells Added Proved Undeveloped Reserves Number of Wells Added Percentage of extension volumes attributable to subsidiary Percentage of extension volumes attributable to subsidiary Percentage of extension volumes attributable to subsidiary Number of New Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of New Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of New Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Proved Developed And Undeveloped Reserves Revisions Of Previous Estimates Increase (Decrease) Due to Reclassification of Proved Undeveloped Locations Proved Developed And Undeveloped Reserves Revisions Of Previous Estimates Increase (Decrease) Due to Reclassification of Proved Undeveloped Locations Proved Developed And Undeveloped Reserves Revisions Of Previous Estimates Increase (Decrease) Due to Reclassification of Proved Undeveloped Locations Proved Developed And Undeveloped Reserves Revisions Of Previous Estimates Increase(Decrease) Due to Pricing Proved Developed And Undeveloped Reserves Revisions Of Previous Estimates Increase(Decrease) Due to Pricing Proved Developed And Undeveloped Reserves Revisions Of Previous Estimates Increase(Decrease) Due to Pricing Number of major acquisitions Number of Oil and Gas Acquisitions Number of Oil and Gas Acquisitions Number of existing vertical wells Oil and Gas Acquisition, Number of Existing Vertical Wells Oil and Gas Acquisition, Number of Existing Vertical Wells Number of existing horizontal wells Oil and Gas Acquisition, Number of Existing Horizontal Wells Oil and Gas Acquisition, Number of Existing Horizontal Wells Number of vertical wells acquired OilandGasAcquisitionNumberofVerticalWellsAdditionalInterestAcquired Oil and Gas Acquisition Number of Vertical Wells Additional Interest Acquired Number of horizontal PUDs included in the acquired reserves Oil and Gas Acquisition, Number of Horizontal Proved Undeveloped Reserves Oil and Gas Acquisition, Number of Horizontal Proved Undeveloped Reserves Number of vertical wells developed, working interest Number of Vertical Wells Developed, Working Interest Number of Vertical Wells Developed, Working Interest Number of horizontal wells developed, working interest Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries, Mineral Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries, Mineral Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries, Mineral Interest Number of horizontal wells developed, mineral interest Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Mineral Interest Number of Vertical Wells Developed Number of Vertical Wells Developed Number of Vertical Wells Developed Number of Horizontal Wells Developed Number of Horizontal Wells Developed Number of Horizontal Wells Developed Number of vertical wells developed, proved undeveloped category Number of Vertical Wells Developed, Proved Undeveloped Category Number of Vertical Wells Developed, Proved Undeveloped Category Number of vertical locations downgraded Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Number of Wells Downgraded Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Number of Wells Downgraded Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Vertical Wells Downgraded, Working Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Vertical Wells Downgraded, Working Interest Proved undeveloped reserves, vertical wells downgraded, working interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Horizontal Wells Downgraded, Working Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Horizontal Wells Downgraded, Working Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Horizontal Wells Downgraded, Working Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Vertical Wells Downgraded, Mineral Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Vertical Wells Downgraded, Mineral Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Vertical Wells Downgraded, Mineral Interest Proved undeveloped reserves, increase (Energy) Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Period Increase (Decrease) Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Period Increase (Decrease) Proved Undeveloped Reserves (Energy) Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserve (Energy) [Roll Forward] Beginning proved undeveloped reserves at December 31, 2016 Proved Undeveloped Reserves (Energy) Undeveloped reserves transferred to developed Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Undeveloped Reserves Transferred to be Developed Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Undeveloped Reserves Transferred to be Developed Revisions Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Revisions Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Revisions Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases Extensions and discoveries Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries, Working Interest Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries, Working Interest Ending proved undeveloped reserves at December 31, 2017 Number of locations downgraded due to reclassifications and technical revisions Number of locations downgraded due to reclassifications and technical revisions Number of locations downgraded due to reclassifications and technical revisions Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled Working Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working Interest, Net Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working Interest, Net Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working Interest, Net Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Mineral Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Mineral Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Mineral Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working and Mineral Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working and Mineral Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Drilled, Working and Mineral Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest, Gross Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest, Net Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest, Net Number of Horizontal Wells Developed, Working Interest, Net Proved undeveloped reserves, planned development period Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Planned Development Period Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Planned Development Period Capital expenditures towards development of proved undeveloped reserves Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries Proved Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions and Discoveries Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at beginning of period, shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Net proceeds from issuance of common units - Viper Energy Partners LP Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Unit-based compensation Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Unit-based Compensation Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Unit-based Compensation Common units issued for acquisition Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Distribution to non-controlling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Common shares issued in public offering, net of offering costs, shares Common shares issued in public offering, net of offering costs Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Common shares issued for acquisition, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Common shares issued for acquisition Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Exercise of stock options and awards of restricted stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Exercise of stock options and awards of restricted stock, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Change in ownership of consolidated subsidiaries, net Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net Balance at end of period Balance at end of period, shares Proved oil and gas properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Proved Oil and Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Proved Oil and Gas Properties Unevaluated oil and natural gas properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Unevaluated Oil and Natural Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Unevaluated Oil and Natural Gas Properties Midstream assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Prepaid capital costs Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Prepaid Costs Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Prepaid Costs Oil inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment Revenues and royalties payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Revenues Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Revenues Payable Asset retirement obligations Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Total fair value of net assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Direct Operating Expenses since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Direct Operating Expenses since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Direct Operating Expenses since Acquisition Date, Actual Howard County, Texas [Member] Howard County, Texas [Member] Howard County, Texas [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Gas and Oil Area, Developed, Gross Gas and Oil Area, Developed, Gross Gas and Oil Area, Developed, Net Gas and Oil Area, Developed, Net Oil and Gas Property, Percent of Royalty Interest Sold Oil and Gas Property, Percent of Royalty Interest Sold Oil and Gas Property, Percent of Royalty Interest Sold Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas 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Natural gas sales Natural Gas Production Revenue Natural gas liquid sales Liquid Natural Gas Sales Revenue Liquid Natural Gas Sales Revenue Lease bonus Lease bonus Amount received to extend the lease term. Midstream services Natural Gas Midstream Revenue Total revenues Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Lease operating expenses Oil and Gas Property, Lease Operating Expense Production and ad valorem taxes Production Tax Expense Gathering and transportation Gas Gathering, Transportation, Marketing and Processing Costs Midstream services Natural Gas Midstream Costs Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization General and administrative expenses (including non-cash equity-based compensation, net of capitalized amounts, of $25,537, $26,453 and $18,529 for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively) Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Income (loss) from operations Other income (expense): Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Loss on extinguishment of debt Total other expense, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Net income (loss) Net income attributable to non-controlling interest Net income (loss) attributable to Diamondback Energy, Inc. 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Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Current deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Classification [Abstract] Derivative instruments Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other, Current Deferred Tax Assets, Other, Current Current deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current Current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Current deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Classification [Abstract] Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Classification [Abstract] Derivative instruments Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives Total current deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current Net current deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Noncurrent 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Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date Gross amounts of assets presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Net amounts of assets presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross amounts of liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Net amounts of liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [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] Oil and Gas Properties [Member] Oil and Gas Properties [Member] Other 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Calculation Timing of inclusion of costs in amortization calculation The period of time over which it is anticipated that unevaluated costs will be included in the amortization base of oil and gas properties. Exploration costs or development costs not subject to depletion Exploration costs or development costs not subject to depletion Exploration costs or development costs not subject to depletion Capitalized interest not subject to depletion Capitalized interest not subject to depletion Capitalized interest not subject to depletion Elected borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Elected Borrowing Base Line of Credit Facility, Elected Borrowing Base Ratio of total debt to EBITDAX Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Total Debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Exploration Expense Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Total Debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Exploration Expense Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease) Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Aggregate 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Useful Life Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Drilling Rig [Member] Drilling Rig [Member] Drilling Rig [Member] Office and Equipment [Member] Office and Equipment [Member] Office and Equipment [Member] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Future minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Rent Expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Koch 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of Operations, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, and Valuation Provisions Impairment Results of Operations, Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties Asset retirement obligation accretion expense Results of Operations, Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligations Income tax benefit (expense) Results of Operations, Income Tax Expense Results of operations Results of Operations, Oil and Gas Producing Activities Net Income (Excluding Corporate Overhead and Interest Costs) Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Parent Company [Member] Parent Company [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] 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 natural gas properties Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties, Including Related Party Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties, Including Related Party Additions to midstream assets Purchase of other property, equipment and land Acquisition of leasehold interests Acquisition of midstream assets Intercompany transfers Intercompany Transfers, Investing Activities Intercompany Transfers, Investing Activities Repayment on credit facility Proceeds from senior notes Purchase of subsidiary units by parent Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries Debt issuance costs Public offering costs Distribution from subsidiary Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates Intercompany transfers Intercompany 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[Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Nonrecurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring and nonrecurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Revolving credit facility Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure Senior Notes Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Corporate Office Space [Member] Corporate Office Space [Member] Corporate Office Space [Member] Field Office Space [Member] Field Office Space [Member] Field Office Space [Member] Bison Drilling and Field Services LLC [Member] Bison Drilling and Field Services LLC [Member] Bison Drilling and Field Services LLC [Member] Fasken [Member] Fasken [Member] Corporate office space located in Midland, Texas. WT Commercial Portfolio, LLC [Member] WT Commercial Portfolio, LLC [Member] WT Commercial Portfolio, LLC [Member] Term of lease from related party Operating Lease, Term of Lease, Related Party Operating Lease, Term of Lease, Related Party Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Base Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Base Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Base Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Additional Space Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Additional Space Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Additional Space Monthly rent for additional space Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Additional Space 2 Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Monthly Additional Space 2 Annual monthly rent increase Operating Lease, Rent Expense, Annual Percentage Increase, Related Party Operating Lease, Rent Expense, Annual Percentage Increase, Related Party Operating Lease, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals Monthly Base Operating Lease, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals Monthly Base The monthly amount of sublease rental income recognized during the period that reduces the entity's rent expense incurred under operating leases. Revenue from Related Parties Revenue from Related Parties Basis of Presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Oil and Natural Gas Properties Oil and Gas Properties Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block] Impairment or Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Capitalized Interest Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Debt Issuance Costs Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue and Royalties Payable Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block] Accounting for Stock-based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentrations Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental Compliance and Remediation Environmental Cost, Expense Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Royalty income Royalty Revenue General and administrative expenses Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Loss on derivative instruments, net Income (loss) before income taxes Operating Leases [Member] Operating Leases [Member] Operating Leases [Member] Production and Ad Valorem Taxes [Member] Production and Ad Valorem Taxes [Member] Production and Ad Valorem Taxes [Member] Gathering and Transportation [Member] Gathering and Transportation [Member] Gathering and Transportation [Member] Advisory Services Agreement [Member] Advisory Services Agreement [Member] Advisory Services Agreement [Member] Wexford [Member] Wexford [Member] Wexford Capital LP, the equity sponsor of the reporting entity prior to the initial public offering, that continues to own common stock in the reporting entity and is affiliated with the Chairman of the Board prior to January 1, 2017. Affiliate Beneficial Ownership Percentage Related Party Transaction, Affiliate Beneficial Ownership, Outstanding Common Stock, Percentage Related Party Transaction, Affiliate Beneficial Ownership, Outstanding Common Stock, Percentage Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party Related Party Other Income Related Party Other Income Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Accounts receivable: Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract] Joint interest and other Oil and Gas Joint Interest Billing Receivables, Current Oil and natural gas sales Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Derivative instruments Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment: Oil and natural gas properties, full cost method of accounting ($4,105,865 and $1,730,519 excluded from amortization at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively) Midstream assets Pipeline and Gas Gathering Assets Pipeline and Gas Gathering Assets Accumulated depletion, depreciation, amortization and impairment Net property and equipment Funds held in escrow Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Derivative instruments Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable-trade Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Accounts payable-related party Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Accrued capital expenditures Accrued Capital Expenditures Accrued Capital Expenditures Other accrued liabilities Revenues and royalties payable Deferred Revenue, Current Derivative instruments Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Derivative instruments Asset retirement obligations Deferred income taxes Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 98,167,289 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017; 90,143,934 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total Diamondback Energy, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Schedule of sale of stock [Table Text Block] Schedule of sale of stock [Table Text Block] Schedule of sale of stock [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Ratio of current assets to liabilities, as defined in the credit agreement Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Current Assets to Liabilities Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Current Assets to Liabilities Advisory services agreement, annual fee Related Party Transaction, Annual Fee for Advisory Services with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Annual Fee for Advisory Services with Related Party Term of advisory services agreement Related Party Transaction, Original Term for Advisory Services with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Original Term for Advisory Services with Related Party Renewal term of advisory services agreement Related Party Transaction, Renewal Term for Advisory Services with Related Party Related Party Transaction, Renewal Term for Advisory Services with Related Party Minimum period for cancellation of additional one-year periods Related Party Transaction, Minimum Period for Cancellation of Renewal Term Related Party Transaction, Minimum Period for Cancellation of Renewal Term Agreement termination, written notice period Related Party Transaction, Cancellation Notice of Agreement Related Party Transaction, Cancellation Notice of Agreement Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2025 [Member] Senior Unsecured Additional Notes due 2025 Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Interest expense Interest Costs Incurred Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment Other fees and expenses Interest Expense, Other Total interest expense Interest Expense Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Accounts receivable Receivables, Net, Current Accounts receivable - related party Intercompany receivable Intercompany Receivable Intercompany Receivable Other current assets Other Assets, Current Oil and natural gas properties, at cost, full cost method of accounting Investment in subsidiaries Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Intercompany payable Intercompany Payable Intercompany Payable Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Stockholders’ equity Defined contribution plan Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract] Employee maximum annual contribution as percentage of annual compensation Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent Employer matching contribution percentage, up to 6% Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Contributions by employer Defined Contribution Plan, Cost