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Schedule I - Parent Company Financial Statement (Narrative) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
VAALCO ENERGY, INC. |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |
Minimum percent of retricted net assets | 25.00%

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