Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements - General Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Operating costs and expenses
Impairment of oil and gas properties	$ 148,016	$ 148,016	$ 148,016
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liability under tax receivable agreement	14,140	14,140	$ 55,096	$ 43,045
Adjustment | Exclusion of certain prior asset impairments from held for sale assets
Operating costs and expenses
Impairment of oil and gas properties	(13,870)	(13,870)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liability under tax receivable agreement	$ 2,333	$ 2,333