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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) Rigs | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment charge of drilling equipment | $ 8,300 |  |  |
Reimbursement of workers compensation insurance claims included in other current assets |  | $ 34,600 | $ 29,900 |
Impairment expense related to oil and natural gas properties |  | 4,500 | 1,300 | $ 11,200
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets |  |  | 43,000 |
Right of use asset |  | 20,841 | 19,024 |
Operating lease liabilities |  | 24,717 |  |
Adjustment of loss before income tax |  | 167,862 | (719,781) | (931,018)
Release of Cumulative Translation Adjustment, Net Income (loss) |  | 3,770 | 0 | 0
Tax Impact, Changes In Deferred Tax Liabilities |  | 3,800 |  |
Release of cumulative translation adjustment |  | 7,708 | 0 | $ 0
Release of Cumulative Translation Adjustment, Pre-tax Gain |  | $ 11,500 |  |
Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] |  |  |  |
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets |  |  | $ 43,000 |
Oil and Gas, Exploration and Production | Drilling Rights | Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] |  |  |  |
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired |  |  | 100.00% |
Oil and Gas, Exploration and Production | Wells and Related Equipment and Facilities | Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] |  |  |  |
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number Of Rigs | Rigs |  |  | 123 |
Oil and Gas, Exploration and Production | Ac Rigs | UNITED STATES | Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] |  |  |  |
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number Of Rigs | Rigs |  |  | 17 |
Oil and Gas, Exploration and Production | Scr Rigs | COLOMBIA | Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] |  |  |  |
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number Of Rigs | Rigs |  |  | 8 |
Oil and Gas, Exploration and Production | Wireline Service Unit | Pioneer Energy Services Corp [Member] |  |  |  |
Basis Of Consolidation And Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number Of Rigs | Rigs |  |  | 72 |

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