Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Costs Incurred in Oil and Natural Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 20, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquisition costs:
Unproved properties	$ 1,430
Development costs	17,708
Total costs incurred	$ 19,138
Predecessor
Acquisition costs:
Unproved properties		$ 6,869	$ 8,448	$ 25,576
Exploration costs				672
Development costs		121,668	274,978	525,941
Total costs incurred		$ 128,537	$ 283,426	$ 552,189