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Equity Exchange Transactions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Exchange Transactions [Abstract] |
Summary of Preliminary Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed | The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as a result of the Bolt-On Acquisition (in thousands):
Accounts receivable |  | $ | 558 |
Proved leasehold costs |  |  | 13,865 |
Lease and well equipment |  |  | 3,466 |
Total assets acquired |  |  | 17,889 |
Accounts payable |  |  | (106 | )
Oil, NGLs and gas sales payable |  |  | (255 | )
Accrued liabilities |  |  | (25 | )
Asset retirement obligations |  |  | (71 | )
Total liabilities assumed |  |  | (457 | )
Estimated fair value of net assets acquired |  | $ | 17,432 |

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- Definition Tabular disclosure of the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. May include but not limited to the following: (a) acquired receivables; (b) contingencies recognized at the acquisition date; and (c) the fair value of noncontrolling interests in the acquiree. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 805 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=84161108&loc=d3e4845-128472 + Details
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