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FRESH-START ACCOUNTING-Effect of reorganization adj cumulative (Details) - Reorganization Adjustments $ in Thousands		8 Months Ended
	Sep. 09, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 09, 2016 USD ($)
Cumulative effect of the reorganization adjustments
Gain on settlement of Liabilities subject to compromise	$ 1,368,908
Predecessor
Cumulative effect of the reorganization adjustments
Gain on settlement of Liabilities subject to compromise	1,368,908
Accrued reorganization items	(10,261)	$ (10,261)
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity	3,254,642	(3,254,642)
Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	$ 4,613,289	$ 4,613,289

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