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Business Segments - Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | $ 274,956 | $ 128,180
Other Operations |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | 5,411 | 7,323
Operating Segments | Drilling Services |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | 92,345 | 91,293
Operating Segments | Completion Services |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | 148,680 | 26,025
Operating Segments | Drilling Products |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | 27,182 | 0
Operating Segments | Corporate Segment |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment | $ 1,338 | $ 3,539

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