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Acquisitions and Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Pro Forma Information (Detail) - Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | $ 1,464,351 | $ 1,255,554
Net income (loss) | $ (666,032) | $ (809,996)

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