Equity - Summary of Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 1,065	$ 1,734	$ (11,383)	$ (11,851)
Parsley LLC
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	799	2,295	(11,643)	(11,293)
Pacesetter Drilling LLC
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 266	$ (561)	$ 260	$ (558)