Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 20, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Capitalized interest			$ 800	$ 2,500	$ 1,600
Useful life			30 years
Discounted present value of future lease payments		$ 4,800	$ 4,800
Accrued capital expenditures			$ 3,900	$ 13,300
Elimination of Current and Deferred Tax Liability	$ 41,400	$ 41,428
Noble Energy | Revenue
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk			100.00%
Revolving Credit Facility
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Debt expense	$ 1,900
Maturity			5 years