Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Policies, and Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Revenue Recognition, Segment Reporting and Income Taxes (Details) - Centennial Resource Production, LLC (Centennial OpCo) and Celero Energy Company, L.P. $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Segment Reporting | ||
| Number of industry segments | segment | 1 | |
| Number of geographic areas | region | 1 | |
| Income Taxes | ||
| Statutory franchise tax rate (as a percent) | 0.75% | |
| Deferred tax liability | $ | $ 2,361 | $ 2,933 |
| Minimum | ||
| Revenue Recognition | ||
| Period for cash receipts | 30 days | |
| Maximum | ||
| Revenue Recognition | ||
| Period for cash receipts | 90 days |