Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Viper Energy Partners LP Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Viper Energy Partners LP Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Viper Energy Partners LP Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Awards & Units (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Unvested at December 31, 2016 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Unvested at September 30, 2017 Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Unvested at December 31, 2016 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at September 30, 2017 Aggregate fair value of share-based awards that vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition (in years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Two-Year [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Three-Year [Member] Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Equity Plan [Member] Equity Plan [Member] The Company's Equity Incentive Plan Performance Shares [Member] Performance Shares [Member] Performance shares, performance period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Number of shares authorized to be awarded, percent of initial awards received Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized, Percent of Shares Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized, Percent of Shares Granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Maximum Award Potential Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Maximum Award Potential The maximum number of shares that can be awarded assuming maximum performance earned. Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligations Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Guarantor Financial Statements Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair value measurement information for financial instruments measured on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fair value measurement information for financial instruments measured on a nonrecurring basis Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Decrease in Valuation Allowances Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Delaware Basin Interests [Member] Delaware Basin Interests [Member] Leasehold interests and related assets acquired in the Delaware Basin. Payments to acquire leasehold interests and related assets Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Number of shares issued to acquire leasehold interests and related assets Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Shares Held in Escrow Shares Held in Escrow Shares held in escrow Gross acres acquired Oil and Gas Area, Gross Developed and undeveloped gross acres Net acres acquired Oil and Gas Area, Net Developed and undeveloped gross acres Acquisition of leasehold interests Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Property Acquisition of midstream assets Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Proved Oil and Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Proved Oil and Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Proved Oil and Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Unevaluated Oil and Natural Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Unevaluated Oil and Natural Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Unevaluated Oil and Natural Gas Properties Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Midstream Assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Prepaid Costs Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Prepaid Costs Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Prepaid Costs Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Oil Inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Revenues Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Revenues Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Revenues Payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Asset Retirement Obligation Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Direct Operating Expenses since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Direct Operating Expenses since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Direct Operating Expenses since Acquisition Date, Actual Oil and Gas Revenue Oil and Gas Revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Operating Income (Loss) Operating Income (Loss) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Operations Pro forma income (loss) from operations Amount before tax of pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations as if the business combination had been completed at the beginning of a period. Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Partnership Credit Facility [Member] Partnership Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facility entered into by Viper Energy Partners, LP, a subsidiary of the reporting entity. Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Financial Covenants Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities, Covenant Terms [Table Text Block] Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities, Covenant Terms [Table Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Company Credit Facility [Member] Company Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facility entered into by Diamondback O&G, LLC. Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] WTI Oil Swaps 2018 [Member] Oil Swaps 2018 [Member] 2018 Oil Swaps [Member] BRENT Oil Swaps 2018 [Member] BRENT Oil Swaps 2018 [Member] BRENT Oil Swaps 2018 [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Volume (Bbls) Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume Fixed Swap Price (in dollars per bbl) Derivative, Swap Type, Fixed Price Current borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Proposed borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Proposed Borrowing Capacity Amount of proposed borrowing capacity under the credit facility considering any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed (for example, borrowings may be limited by the amount of current assets), but without considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Elected borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Elected Borrowing Base Line of Credit Facility, Elected Borrowing Base Equity [Abstract] Basic: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net income (loss) attributable to common stock Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic weighted average common units outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stock Effect of Dilutive Securities: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Dilutive effect of potential common shares issuable (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Diluted: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stock Antidilutive securities excluded from earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Gross amounts of assets presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Net amounts of assets presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Derivative Asset Gross amounts of liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Net amounts of liabilities presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Derivative Liability Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance at beginning of period, shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Net proceeds from issuance of common units - Viper Energy Partners LP Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Unit-based compensation Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Unit-based Compensation Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Unit-based Compensation Common units issued for acquisition Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Noncontrolling Interest, Units Issued During the Period Pursuant to Acquisitions Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Distribution to non-controlling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Common shares issued in public offering, net of offering costs Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Common shares issued in public offering, net of offering costs, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Common shares issued for acquisition Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Common shares issued for acquisition, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Exercise of stock options and awards of restricted stock, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Net income (loss) Balance at end of period Balance at end of period, shares Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Partnership Agreement [Member] Partnership Agreement [Member] Partnership Agreement [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] General Partner [Member] General Partner [Member] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Viper Energy Partners LP [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Interest in Viper Energy Partners LP (percentage) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Revenue from Related Parties Revenue from Related Parties Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] HMW Fluid Management LLC [Member] HMW Fluid Management LLC [Member] HMW Fluid Management LLC, a limited liability company formed to develop, own and operate an integrated water management system to gather, store, process, treat, distribute and dispose of water to exploration and production companies operating in Midland, Martin and Andrews Counties, Texas. Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Payments to acquire equity method investments Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Parent Company [Member] Parent Company [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Accounts receivable Receivables, Net, Current Accounts receivable - related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Intercompany receivable Intercompany Receivable Intercompany Receivable Inventories Inventory, Net Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Oil and natural gas properties, at cost, based on the full cost method of accounting Oil and Gas Property, Full Cost Method, Gross Midstream assets Pipeline and Gas Gathering Assets Pipeline and Gas Gathering Assets Other property, equipment and land Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross Accumulated depletion, depreciation, amortization and impairment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Net property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Funds held in escrow Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Derivative instruments Derivative Asset, Noncurrent Investment in subsidiaries Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Investment in Consolidated Subsidiaries Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable-trade Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Accounts payable-related party Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Intercompany payable Intercompany Payable Intercompany Payable Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Derivative instruments Derivative Liability, Noncurrent Asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Oil and natural gas properties, amortization excluded Capitalized Costs of Unproved Properties Excluded from Amortization, Cumulative Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Shares Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Shares Outstanding Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Oil sales Oil Sales Revenue Revenue from the sale of oil during the period. Natural gas sales Natural Gas Production Revenue Natural gas liquid sales Liquid Natural Gas Sales Revenue Liquid Natural Gas Sales Revenue Lease bonus Lease bonus Amount received to extend the lease term. Midstream services Natural Gas Midstream Revenue Total revenues Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Lease operating expenses Oil and Gas Property, Lease Operating Expense Production and ad valorem taxes Production Tax Expense Gathering and transportation Gas Gathering, Transportation, Marketing and Processing Costs Midstream services Natural Gas Midstream Costs Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Impairment of oil and natural gas properties Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties General and administrative expenses (including non-cash equity-based compensation, net of capitalized amounts, of $6,187 and $6,265 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $19,418 and $20,643 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively) Selling, General and Administrative Expense Asset retirement obligation accretion Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Income (loss) from operations Other income (expense): Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Other income Other Nonoperating Income Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Total other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to Diamondback Energy, Inc. Earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Schedule of derivative instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of netting offsets of derivative assets and liabilities Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of derivative instruments included in the consolidated balance sheet Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of derivative contract gains and losses included in the consolidated statements of operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Ratio of total debt to EBITDAX Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Total Debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Exploration Expense Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Total Debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Exploration Expense Ratio of current assets to liabilities, as defined in the credit agreement Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Current Assets to Liabilities Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Current Assets to Liabilities Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Federal Funds Rate [Member] Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member] LIBOR [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Number of additional redeterminations that may be requested Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Number of Redeterminations Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Number of Redeterminations Period of redeterminations (in months) Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Period of Redetermination Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Period of Redetermination Basis spread on variable rate (percentage) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Quarterly commitment fee percentage based on unused portion of borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Financial covenant, maximum issuance of unsecured debt Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Issuance of Additional Indebtedness Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Issuance of Additional Indebtedness Financial covenant, reduction of borrowing base (percentage) Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Decrease of Borrowing Base Upon Issuance of Additional Indebtedness, Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Decrease of Borrowing Base, Percentage Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Affiliated Entity [Member] Affiliated Entity [Member] Executive Officer [Member] Executive Officer [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Diamondback Energy, Inc. [Member] Diamondback Energy, Inc. [Member] Diamondback Energy, Inc. [Member] Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Domain] Sale of Stock [Domain] Follow-on Public Offering [Member] Follow-on Public Offering [Member] Follow-on Public Offering Over-Allotment Option [Member] Over-Allotment Option [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Shares issued upon public offering Stock price per share at public offering (in dollars per share) Shares Issued, Price Per Share Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction Repayments of Lines of Credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Accounting Policies [Abstract] Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] The effects of stock-based compensation plans and related costs Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of stock/unit option activity Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of restricted stock units Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of grant-date fair values of performance restricted stock units granted and related assumptions Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of performance restricted stock units activity Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block] Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Provision for deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Excluding Amortization of Financing Costs Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Excluding Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Change in fair value of derivative instruments Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Income from equity investment Equity-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable-related party Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities-related party Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties Accrued interest Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Income tax payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Revenues and royalties payable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Additions to oil and natural gas properties Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties Additions to oil and natural gas properties-related party Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties, Related Party Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties, Related Party Additions to midstream assets Purchase of other property and equipment Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets Acquisition of leasehold interests Acquisition of mineral interests Payments to Acquire Mineral Rights Acquisition of midstream assets Payments to Acquire Midstream Assets Payments to Acquire Midstream Assets Proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Funds held in escrow Increase (Decrease) in Deposit Assets Equity investments Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment under credit facility Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Public offering costs Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Proceeds from public offerings Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Distributions to non-controlling interest Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid, net of capitalized interest Interest Paid, Net Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Change in accrued capital expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Capital Expenditures Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Capital Expenditures Capitalized stock-based compensation Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount Common stock issued for oil and natural gas properties Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued Asset retirement obligations acquired Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Acquired The increase in asset retirement obligations related to properties acquired. 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