Disclosures about Oil and Natural Gas Activities (Unaudited) - Prices Used in Determining Future Net Revenues (Detail) - Predecessor
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
$ / bbl
$ / Mcf
Dec. 31, 2015
$ / bbl
$ / Mcf
Dec. 31, 2014
$ / bbl
$ / Mcf
Oil [Member]      
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items]      
Price before field differentials used in determining future net revenues 42.75 50.28 94.99
Natural Gas [Member]      
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items]      
Price before field differentials used in determining future net revenues | $ / Mcf 2.49 2.58 4.35
Natural Gas Liquids [Member]      
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items]      
Price before field differentials used in determining future net revenues 13.47 15.84 36.10