Nature of operations and summary of significant accounting policies (Income Taxes) (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 21, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]            
Deferred tax benefit $ 0          
Uncertain tax positions $ 0 $ 0        
Estimated amount of cancellation of indebtedness income   $ 61,000,000        
Predecessor            
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]            
Deferred tax benefit     $ 0 $ 0 $ (177,393,000) $ 123,891,000
Uncertain tax positions       0 0  
Income tax penalties and interest accrued       $ 0 $ 0