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Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended
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Oct. 20, 2014 PressurePumpingEquipments Horsepower Bases
Subsequent Event |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Additional bases of operations and employees | 2
Hydraulic fracturing equipment purchased in the acquisition | 148,250
Total equipment purchased in acquisition for pressure pumping horse power | 180,000
Payments to acquire businesses | $ 176
Number of pressure pumping acquisitions | 2

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