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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Nov. 12, 2021 USD ($) rig | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Drilling services |  | $ 766,682 | $ 465,370 | $ 1,483,852 | $ 872,904 |
Capitalized fulfillment costs |  | $ 12,600 |  | $ 12,600 |  | $ 6,300
YPF S.A. |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Litigation settlement, amount awarded from other party | $ 11,000 |  |  |  |  |
Drilling service contract, number of rigs | rig | 3 |  |  |  |  |
Revenue recognized | $ 5,400 |  |  |  |  |
Drilling services |  |  |  |  | $ 16,400 |

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