Oil and Natural Gas Activities - Oil and Natural Gas Properties not Subject to Amortization (Detail) - Predecessor
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items]  
Leasehold acquisitions $ 15,455
Capitalized interest 1,894
Wells and facilities in progress of completion 3,004
Total unevaluated oil and natural gas properties excluded from amortization 20,353
2016  
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items]  
Leasehold acquisitions 14,170
Capitalized interest 1,356
Wells and facilities in progress of completion 3,004
Total unevaluated oil and natural gas properties excluded from amortization 18,530
2015  
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items]  
Leasehold acquisitions 1,285
Capitalized interest 538
Total unevaluated oil and natural gas properties excluded from amortization $ 1,823