Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Class A [Member] Class A common stock Common Class B [Member] Class B common stock Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS: Current assets: Cash Cash Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expenses Due from Affiliate, Current Receivable from Centennial Assets, Current Total current assets Investments held in Trust Account Investment held in Trust Account Fair value of money market instruments held in trust Deferred Offering Costs Deferred offering costs Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the accrued formation and offering costs payable. Accrued Formation And Offering Costs Accrued expenses Due to Affiliate, Current Payable to affiliate Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current Sponsor note Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the deferred underwriting commission payable. Deferred Underwriting Commission Deferred underwriting compensation Deferred offering cost Liabilities Total liabilities Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent Class A common stock subject to possible redemption; 47,824,792 and 0 shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively (at redemption value of approximately $10.00 per share) Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' equity Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred shares, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Additional Paid in Capital Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding Shares subject to redemption Temporary equity outstanding Temporary Equity, Redemption Price Per Share Redemption value per share Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, share issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Revenue, Net Revenue General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses Operating Income (Loss) Loss from operations Investment Income, Nonoperating Trust income retained in Trust Account Other income - investment income on Trust Account Interest income held in Trust Account Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income Net income Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Net income per common share - basic and diluted Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common stock Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit). Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Sale of stock Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Sale of stock (in shares) Shares issued with redemption feature Value of stock forfeited during the period by sponsor. Forfeiture of Stock By Sponsor, Value Forfeiture of Class B Common Stock by Sponsor on April 8, 2016 Number of shares forfeited during the period by sponsor. Forfeiture of Stock By Sponsor, Shares Forfeiture of Class B Common Stock by Sponsor on April 8, 2016 (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs Underwriters' discount and offering expenses Offering costs The value of shares which were reclassified to temporary equity due to redemption features. Reclassification Of Permanent Equity To Temporary Equity Value Shares subject to possible redemption The number of shares which were reclassified to temporary equity due to redemption features. Reclassification Of Permanent Equity To Temporary Equity Shares Shares subject to possible redemption (in shares) Sale of 8,000,000 Private Placement Warrants at $1.50 per warrant on February 29, 2016 Class of Warrant or Right [Axis] Class Of Warrant Or Right [Domain] Class of Warrant or Right [Domain] Represents public offering warrants. Private Placement Warrants [Member] Private Placement Warrants Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Represents information pertaining to Silver Run Sponsor, LLC , the Sponsor of the reporting entity. Silver Run Sponsor Llc Related Party [Member] Sponsor, Related Party Represents number of warrants issued. Number Of Warrants Issued Warrants issued Represents price per warrant. Warrant Price Warrant price Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operations: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Increase in prepaid expenses Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Investments Cash deposited into trust account Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering Proceeds from Public Offering Gross proceeds Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants Proceeds from sale of Private Placement Warrants Sale of private placement warrants The amount of trust income retained in trust account. Payment Of Underwriting Discounts Payment of underwriting discounts Payment of underwriting discounts Underwriting discounts The cash outflow for costs incurred in connection with the issuance of an equity security, excluding the underwriting discount. Payments Of Stock Issuance Costs Excluding Underwriting Discounts Payment of offering costs Proceeds from Related Party Debt Note amount borrowed Proceeds from Sponsor note Repayments of Related Party Debt Payment of Sponsor note Repayment of note Repayment of note payable to Sponsor Amounts receivable from affiliate . Amounts Receivable From Affiliate Receivable from Centennial Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net increase in cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash at end of period Cash at beginning of period Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities: Description of Organization and Business Operations Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Description of Organization and Business Operations Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. .............. Public Offering The entire disclosure for public offering. Public Offering [Text Block] Public Offering Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Information Pertaining to investment held in trust account. Investment Held in Trust Account The entire disclosure of Investments held in trust account. Investments Held in Trust Disclosure [Text Block] Investment Held in Trust Account Information pertaining to deferred underwriting commission Deferred Underwriting Commission. The entire disclosure for deferred underwriters commission. Deferred Underwriting Commission Disclosure [Text Block] Deferred Underwriting Commission Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Subsequent Events. Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Events Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Emerging Growth Company Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net Loss Per Common Share Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Marketable Securities held in Trust Account Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block] Redeemable Common Stock Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit Risk Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Financial Instruments Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Disclosure of accounting policy for classification of offering costs incurred in connection with an equity transaction. Offering Costs Classification Policy [Text Block] Offering Costs Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Disclosure of accounting policies for related parties. Related Parties [Policy Text Block] Related Parties Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] Subsequent Events New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of company's assets that are measured on a recurring basis Capital Units by Class [Axis] Capital Unit Class [Domain] Capital Unit, Class [Domain] Capital Unit Class A [Member] Class A Units The portion of the cash balance resulting from receipt of proceeds from the public offering of units and private placement of warrants. Cash Portion From Proceeds Of Financing Proceeds from Public Offering and Private Placement held outside the Trust Account Assets Held-in-trust [Abstract] Trust Account The percentage of tendered shares which the reporting entity has an obligation to redeem if it does not complete the Initial Business Combination within a specified period of time. Uncompleted Business Combination Obligation To Redeem Percentage Uncompleted business combination, obligation to redeem (as a percent) The period of time specified in the the certificate of incorporation within which the reporting entity needs to complete the Initial Business Combination. Redemption Covenant Initial Business Combination Period Period to complete Initial Business Combination Business Combinations [Abstract] Initial Business Combination The minimum number of businesses expected to be included in the Initial Business Combination, as defined for the release of assets held in trust. Minimum Number Of Businesses Included In Initial Business Combination Minimum number of target businesses for Initial Business Combination The minimum fair market value of the Initial Business Combination, percentage of assets held in trust. Minimum Fair Market Value Initial Business Combination Percentage Of Assets Held In Trust Initial Business Combination, fair value minimum percent of assets held in trust The period of time which the reporting entity must provide stockholders prior to the consummation of the Initial Business Combination to redeem stock or sell to the reporting entity. Redemption Period Prior To Consummation Of Initial Business Combination Initial Business Combination, redemption period prior to consummation The minimum value of net tangible assets which the reporting entity must retain after redemption of stock. Redemption Limitation Minimum Net Tangible Assets Redemption limitation, minimum net tangible assets The maximum period of time subsequent to the specified period in time within which the reporting entity must complete the Initial Business Combination which the entity has to wind up. Wind Up Period If Initial Business Combination Not Completed Uncompleted business combination, wind-up period The portion of the interest income from the assets held in trust which are permitted to be used to pay dissolution expenses in the event the entity is dissolved failing completion of an Initial Business Combination. Portion Of Trust Funds Allocated For Dissolution Expenses Portion of interest income allowed to pay dissolution expenses Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract] Net Income Per Common Share Policy Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment No dilutive securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types Of Debt And Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] U S Treasury Securities [Member] US Treasury Securities Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Primary financial statement location encompassing assets held in trust Assets Held In Trust [Member] Assets Held In Trust Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Marketable Securities held in Trust Account Policy Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Marketable Securities held in Trust Account Policy The gross cash inflow received from the entity's first offering of stock to the public and a private offering, net of issuance costs paid during the period. Proceeds From Issuance Initial Public Offering And Private Placement Net Proceeds from Public Offering and Private Placement invested in Trust Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Line Items] Temporary Equity [Abstract] Redeemable Common Stock Policy Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs [Abstract] Offering Costs Policy The portion of the adjustment to paid in capital for stock issuance costs attributable to underwriting discounts. Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Stock Issuance Costs Underwriting Discounts Underwriting discounts The portion of the adjustment to paid in capital for stock issuance costs attributable to professional, filing, regulatory and other costs. Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Stock Issuance Costs Other Offering Costs Professional, filing, regulatory and other costs Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract] Income Taxes Policy Unrecognized Tax Benefits No unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued No interest and penalties accrued Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale Of Stock Name Of Transaction [Domain] Sale of Stock [Domain] First sale of stock by a private company to the public and right given to the underwriter to sell additional shares over the initial allotment. Ipo And Over Allotment Option [Member] Public Offering Over Allotment Option [Member] Over-Allotment Option Represents public offering warrants. Public Offering Warrants [Member] Warrants Number of new units issued during the period. Unit Issued During Period, Units, New Issues Units issued Price of a single unit of a number of saleable equity units of a company. Unit Price Price per unit Represents information pertaining to number of common stock per unit. Number Of Share Of Common Stock Per Unit Number of share of common stock per unit Represents information pertaining to number of common stock per unit. Number Of Warrant Per Unit Number of warrant per unit Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right Number of shares each warrant is exercisable for Number of shares issuable for each warrant Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights Price per share Represents information pertaining to number of fractional shares issued upon separation of the Units . Number Of Fractional Shares Issued Upon Separation Of Units Number of fractional shares issued upon separation of the Units Represents information pertaining to period after which warrants become exercisable after the completion of initial business combination Period After Which Warrants Become Exercisable After Completion Of Initial Business Combination Period after which warrants become exercisable after completion of initial business combination Represents information pertaining to period from the closing of public offering warrants become exercisable. Period Form The Closing Of Public Offering Warrants Become Exercisable Period form the closing of public offering warrants become exercisable Represents information pertaining to class of warrant expiration period after completion of initial business combination. Class of Warrant or Right Expiration Period After Completion Of Initial Business Combination Expiration period after completion of initial business combination Represents information pertaining to redemption price of warrant. Class of Warrant or Right, Redemption Price Redemption Price per warrant Represents information pertaining to period of prior written note of redemption of warrants. Minimum Period Of Prior Written Notice Of Redemption Of Warrants Minimum period of prior written notice of redemption of warrants Represents Minimum price per share required for redemption of warrants. Minimum Price Per Share Required For Redemption Of Warrants Minimum price per share required for redemption of warrants Threshold number of specified trading days for warrants redemption. Warrants Redemption Covenant, Threshold Trading Days Warrants redemption covenant, threshold trading days Threshold period of specified consecutive trading days for warrants redemption. Warrants Redemption Covenant, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days Warrants redemption covenant, threshold consecutive trading days Represents information pertaining to percentage of underwriting discount Percentage Of Underwriting Discount Percentage of underwriting discount Represents the percentage of deferred discount on the gross proceeds of the Public offering payable to the underwriters upon the Company's completion of an Initial Business Combination. Percentage of Deferred Discount To Underwriters Percentage of deferred discount Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]