INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 01, 2020
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Cancellation of debt income not recognized for tax	$ 506,300
Reduction to Operating Loss Carryforward due to CODI	456,300
Reduction in tax basis for assets	$ 50,000
Valuation Allowance, Commentary	We concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset will not be realized and has recorded a full valuation allowance, reducing the net deferred tax asset to zero. The company has maintained this conclusion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. The company will continue to evaluate whether the valuation allowance is needed in future reporting periods and it will remain until the company can conclude that the net deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. Future events or new evidence which may lead the company to conclude that it is more likely than not its net deferred tax assets will be realized include, but are not limited to, cumulative historical pre-tax earnings, sustained significant improvements in commodity prices, a sustained significant increase in rig utilization and/or rates, a material and sizable asset acquisition or disposition, and taxable events that could result from one or more future potential transactions. The valuation allowance does not prohibit the company from utilizing the tax attributes if the company recognizes taxable income. As long as the company continues to conclude that the valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets is necessary, the company will not have significant deferred income tax expense or benefit.
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 385,500	$ 726,400
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	$ 190,500	$ 584,200
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	2036
Tax basis in UPC's properties	$ 475,000