Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details) (Increase (decrease) in cash flow, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012
Nabors Delaware (Issuer)
Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
Change in cash provided by / used for operating activities	$ 59.8
Increase (decrease) in cash used for investing activities	(59.8)
Other Subsidiaries (Non-Guarantors)
Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
Change in cash provided by / used for operating activities	(59.8)
Increase (decrease) in cash used for investing activities	$ 59.8