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Document and Entity Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
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Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name North American Energy Partners Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001368519
Document Type 20-F
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag false
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 33,150,281
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer