Seventy Seven Energy 10-K 13 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 09, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	Seventy Seven Energy Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,532,930
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		22,932,522
Entity Public Float			$ 5.2

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Successor
Current Assets:
Cash	$ 48,654
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $59 and $3,680 at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	99,530
Inventory	12,935
Deferred income tax asset	0
Prepaid expenses and other	14,414
Total Current Assets	175,533
Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost	813,291
Less: accumulated depreciation	(71,977)
Property and equipment held for sale, net	8,226
Total Property and Equipment, Net	749,540
Other Assets:
Deferred financing costs	1,132
Other long-term assets	22,345
Total Other Assets	23,477
Total Assets	948,550
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	15,590
Current portion of long-term debt	5,000
Other current liabilities	49,776
Total Current Liabilities	70,366
Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities	0
Long-term debt, less current maturities	425,212
Other long-term liabilities	1,724
Total Long-Term Liabilities	426,936
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock	224
Paid-in capital	514,583
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 10,000,000 shares; zero outstanding at December 31, 2016	0
Accumulated deficit	(63,559)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	451,248
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 948,550
Predecessor
Current Assets:
Cash		130,648
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $59 and $3,680 at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively		164,721
Inventory		18,553
Deferred income tax asset		1,499
Prepaid expenses and other		17,141
Total Current Assets		332,562
Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost		2,646,446
Less: accumulated depreciation		(1,116,026)
Property and equipment held for sale, net		0
Total Property and Equipment, Net		1,530,420
Other Assets:
Deferred financing costs		1,238
Other long-term assets		38,398
Total Other Assets		39,636
Total Assets		1,902,618
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		53,767
Current portion of long-term debt		5,000
Other current liabilities		98,318
Total Current Liabilities		157,085
Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities		60,623
Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,564,592
Other long-term liabilities		1,478
Total Long-Term Liabilities		1,626,693
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock		594
Paid-in capital		350,770
Accumulated deficit		(232,524)
Total Stockholders’ Equity		118,840
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$ 1,902,618

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Successor
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	90,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	22,353,536
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)	22,353,536
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 59
Predecessor
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)		250,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)		59,397,831
Common stock - outstanding (in shares)		59,397,831
Allowance for doubtful accounts		$ 3,680

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 222,378
Operating Expenses:
Operating costs	166,726
Depreciation and amortization	73,898
General and administrative	31,808
Loss on sale of a business	0
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment, net	(1,748)
Impairment of goodwill	0
Impairments and other	0
Total Operating Expenses	270,684
Operating (Loss) Income	(48,306)
Other (Expense) Income:
Interest expense	(15,497)
Gains on early extinguishment of debt	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees	0
Other income	2,112
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)	(1,868)
Total Other Expense	(15,253)
Loss Before Income Taxes	(63,559)
Income Tax Benefit	0
Net Loss	$ (63,559)
Loss Per Common Share (Note 7)
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (2.86)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (2.86)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Note 7)
Basic (in shares)	22,186
Diluted (in shares)	22,186
Predecessor
Revenues:
Revenues		$ 333,919	$ 1,131,244	$ 2,080,892
Operating Expenses:
Operating costs		237,014	855,870	1,580,353
Depreciation and amortization		162,425	295,421	292,912
General and administrative		66,667	112,141	108,139
Loss on sale of a business		0	35,027	0
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment, net		848	14,656	(6,272)
Impairment of goodwill		0	27,434	0
Impairments and other		6,116	18,632	30,764
Total Operating Expenses		473,070	1,359,181	2,005,896
Operating (Loss) Income		(139,151)	(227,937)	74,996
Other (Expense) Income:
Interest expense		(48,116)	(99,267)	(79,734)
Gains on early extinguishment of debt		0	18,061	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees		0	(7,928)	(6,094)
Other income		2,318	3,052	664
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)		(29,892)	0	0
Total Other Expense		(75,690)	(86,082)	(85,164)
Loss Before Income Taxes		(214,841)	(314,019)	(10,168)
Income Tax Benefit		(59,131)	(92,628)	(2,189)
Net Loss		$ (155,710)	$ (221,391)	$ (7,979)
Loss Per Common Share (Note 7)
Basic (in dollars per share)		$ (2.84)	$ (4.42)	$ (0.17)
Diluted (in dollars per share)		$ (2.84)	$ (4.42)	$ (0.17)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Note 7)
Basic (in shares)		54,832	50,096	47,236
Diluted (in shares)		54,832	50,096	47,236

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Paid-in Capital	Owner’s Equity	Accumulated Deficit
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, beginning balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 547,192			$ 547,192
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income | Predecessor	(7,979)			3,154	$ (11,133)
Contributions from Chesapeake | Predecessor	190,297			190,297
Contributions from (Distributions to) Chesapeake | Predecessor	(482,001)			(482,001)
Reclassification of owner’s equity to paid-in capital | Predecessor	0		$ 258,642	$ (258,642)
Issuance of common stock at spin-off, shares | Predecessor		46,932,000
Issuance of common stock at spin-off | Predecessor	0	$ 469	(469)
Share-based compensation, shares (in shares) | Predecessor		4,227,000
Share-based compensation | Predecessor	43,514	$ 43	43,471
Common stock, shares issued, ending balance (in shares) (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2014		51,159,000
Common stock, value, issued, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2014		$ 512
Paid-in Capital, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2014			301,644
Accumulated deficit, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2014					(11,133)
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2014	291,023
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income | Predecessor	(221,391)				(221,391)
Share-based compensation, shares (in shares) | Predecessor		8,239,000
Share-based compensation | Predecessor	$ 49,208	$ 82	49,126
Common stock, shares issued, ending balance (in shares) (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2015	59,397,831	59,398,000
Common stock, value, issued, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 594	$ 594
Paid-in Capital, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2015	350,770		350,770
Accumulated deficit, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2015	(232,524)				(232,524)
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, ending balance (Predecessor) at Dec. 31, 2015	118,840
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income | Predecessor	(155,710)
Share-based compensation, shares (in shares) | Predecessor		1,930,000
Share-based compensation | Predecessor	$ 36,870	$ (19)	36,889
Common stock, shares issued, ending balance (in shares) (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016	57,467,915	57,468,000
Common stock, value, issued, ending balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016		$ 575
Paid-in Capital, ending balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016			387,659
Accumulated deficit, ending balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016					(388,234)
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, ending balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016	$ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cancellation of Predecessor Equity, Shares | Predecessor		(57,468,000)
Cancellation of Predecessor equity | Predecessor	0	$ (575)	(387,659)		388,234
Issuance of Successor common stock and warrants (in shares) | Successor		22,000,000
Issuance of Successor common stock and warrants | Successor	$ 510,230	$ 220	510,010		0
Common stock, shares issued, ending balance (in shares) (Predecessor) at Aug. 01, 2016		0
Common stock, shares issued, ending balance (in shares) (Successor) at Aug. 01, 2016	22,000,000	22,000,000
Common stock, value, issued, ending balance (Predecessor) at Aug. 01, 2016		$ 0
Common stock, value, issued, ending balance (Successor) at Aug. 01, 2016		$ 220
Paid-in Capital, ending balance (Predecessor) at Aug. 01, 2016			0
Paid-in Capital, ending balance (Successor) at Aug. 01, 2016			510,010
Accumulated deficit, ending balance (Predecessor) at Aug. 01, 2016					0
Accumulated deficit, ending balance (Successor) at Aug. 01, 2016					0
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, ending balance (Predecessor) at Aug. 01, 2016	$ 0
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, ending balance (Successor) at Aug. 01, 2016	510,230
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, beginning balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income | Successor	(63,559)
Share-based compensation, shares (in shares) | Successor		353,000
Share-based compensation | Successor	$ 4,575	$ 4	4,571
Common stock, shares issued, beginning balance (in shares) (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016	57,467,915	57,468,000
Common stock, value, issued, beginning balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016		$ 575
Paid-in Capital, beginning balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016			387,659
Accumulated deficit, beginning balance (Predecessor) at Jul. 31, 2016					(388,234)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued for warrants exercised (in shares) | Successor		1,000
Shares issued for warrants exercised | Successor	$ 2		2
Common stock, shares issued, ending balance (in shares) (Successor) at Dec. 31, 2016	22,353,536	22,354,000
Common stock, value, issued, ending balance (Successor) at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 224	$ 224
Paid-in Capital, ending balance (Successor) at Dec. 31, 2016	514,583		$ 514,583
Accumulated deficit, ending balance (Successor) at Dec. 31, 2016	(63,559)				$ (63,559)
Total stockholders' / owner's equity, ending balance (Successor) at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 451,248

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Loss	$ (63,559)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and amortization	73,898
Amortization of sale/leaseback gains	0
Accretion Expense	5,192
Accretion of discount on note receivable	(694)
Amortization of deferred financing costs	103
Gains on early extinguishment of debt	0
Loss on sale of a business	0
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment, net	(1,748)
Impairment of goodwill	0
Impairments of long-lived assets	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees	0
Non-cash reorganization items, net	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	16
Non-cash compensation	10,577
Deferred income tax benefit	0
Other	68
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
Accounts receivable	(5,250)
Inventory	487
Accounts payable	(5,828)
Other current liabilities	8,418
Other	210
Net cash provided by operating activities	21,890
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(12,502)
Purchases of short-term investments	0
Proceeds from sales of assets	9,985
Proceeds from sale of a business	0
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments	0
Additions to investments	0
Other	35
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,482)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings from revolving credit facility	0
Payments on revolving credit facility	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of offering costs	0
Payments to extinguish senior notes	0
Proceeds from issuance of term loan, net of issuance costs	0
Payments on term loans	(2,500)
Deferred financing costs	0
Distributions to CHK	0
Employee tax withholding on restricted stock vestings	(6,004)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(8,504)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	10,904
Cash, beginning of period	37,750
Cash, end of period	48,654	$ 37,750
Supplemental Disclosure of Significant Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities related to purchases of property and equipment	(590)
Note receivable received as consideration for sale of a business	0
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Payments:
Interest, net of amount capitalized	8,830
Predecessor
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Loss		(155,710)	$ (221,391)	$ (7,979)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and amortization		162,425	295,421	292,912
Amortization of sale/leaseback gains		0	0	(5,414)
Accretion Expense		0	0	0
Accretion of discount on note receivable		0	0	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs		2,455	4,623	6,122
Gains on early extinguishment of debt		0	(18,061)	0
Loss on sale of a business		0	35,027	0
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment, net		848	14,656	(6,272)
Impairment of goodwill		0	27,434	0
Impairments of long-lived assets		6,116	18,632	21,063
Loss and impairment from equity investees		0	7,928	6,094
Non-cash reorganization items, net		9,185	0
Provision for doubtful accounts		1,406	1,375	2,887
Non-cash compensation		12,635	48,509	47,184
Deferred income tax benefit		(59,124)	(92,686)	(2,863)
Other		(10)	(717)	150
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
Accounts receivable		69,291	236,977	(81,001)
Inventory		5,131	7,099	(6,543)
Accounts payable		(32,349)	9,109	(11,954)
Other current liabilities		(17,872)	(89,650)	9,949
Other		2,042	(179)	961
Net cash provided by operating activities		6,469	284,106	265,296
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment		(82,787)	(205,706)	(457,618)
Purchases of short-term investments		(6,242)	0	0
Proceeds from sales of assets		2,638	27,695	88,556
Proceeds from sale of a business		0	15,000	0
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments		6,236	0	0
Additions to investments		0	(113)	(675)
Other		29	3,457	2,091
Net cash used in investing activities		(80,126)	(159,667)	(367,646)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings from revolving credit facility		0	160,100	1,201,400
Payments on revolving credit facility		0	(210,600)	(1,555,900)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of offering costs		0	0	493,825
Payments to extinguish senior notes		0	(31,305)	0
Proceeds from issuance of term loan, net of issuance costs		0	94,481	393,879
Payments on term loans		(17,500)	(4,750)	(2,000)
Deferred financing costs		(1,235)	(784)	(3,597)
Distributions to CHK		0	0	(422,839)
Employee tax withholding on restricted stock vestings		(506)	(1,824)	(3,205)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(19,241)	5,318	101,563
Net increase (decrease) in cash		(92,898)	129,757	(787)
Cash, beginning of period	$ 37,750	130,648	891	1,678
Cash, end of period		37,750	130,648	891
Supplemental Disclosure of Significant Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities related to purchases of property and equipment		(3,351)	(20,016)	18,999
Note receivable received as consideration for sale of a business		0	27,000	0
Property and equipment distributed to Chesapeake at spin-off		0		(792)
Property and equipment contributed from Chesapeake at spin-off		0		190,297
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Payments:
Interest, net of amount capitalized		$ 30,814	$ 96,730	$ 54,439

Basis of Presentation and Spin-

Basis of Presentation and Spin-off	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Spin-off	Basis of Presentation and Spin-off Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes include the accounts of Seventy Seven Energy Inc. (“SSE”, “we”, “us”, “our”, “Company”, or “ours”) and its subsidiaries, all of which are 100% owned. SSE’s accounting and financial reporting policies conform to accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions within SSE have been eliminated. On June 7, 2016 (the “Petition Date”), SSE and its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, case number 16-11409. The Debtors continued to operate their business as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and the orders of the Bankruptcy Court. The subsidiary Debtors in these Chapter 11 cases were Seventy Seven Operating LLC, Seventy Seven Land Company LLC, Seventy Seven Finance Inc., Performance Technologies, L.L.C., PTL Prop Solutions, L.L.C., Western Wisconsin Sand Company, LLC, Nomac Drilling, L.L.C., SSE Leasing LLC, Keystone Rock & Excavation, L.L.C. and Great Plains Oilfield Rental, L.L.C., which represent all subsidiaries of SSE. On July 14, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order confirming the Joint Pre-packaged Plan of Reorganization of the Debtors. On August 1, 2016, the Plan became effective pursuant to its terms and the Debtors emerged from their Chapter 11 cases. Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company adopted fresh-start accounting and became a new entity for financial reporting purposes. As a result of the application of fresh-start accounting and the effects of the implementation of the Plan, the Company’s consolidated financial statements on or after August 1, 2016 are not comparable with the financial statements prior to the Effective Date. See Note 4 for additional discussion. Subsequent to the Petition Date, all expenses, gains and losses directly associated with the reorganization are reported within “Reorganization items, net” in the accompanying statements of operations. References to “Successor” or “Successor Company” relate to SSE on and subsequent to August 1, 2016. References to “Predecessor” or “Predecessor Company” relate to SSE prior to August 1, 2016. References to “2016 Successor Period” and “2016 Predecessor Period” relate to the five months ended December 31, 2016 and the seven months ended July 31, 2016, respectively. Spin-Off On June 9, 2014, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (“CHK”) announced that its board of directors approved the spin-off of its oilfield services division through the pro rata distribution of 100% of the shares of common stock of SSE to CHK’s shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 19, 2014, the record date. On June 30, 2014, each CHK shareholder received one share of SSE common stock for every fourteen shares of CHK common stock held by such shareholder on the record date, and SSE became an independent, publicly traded company as a result of the distribution. The transactions in which SSE became an independent, publicly traded company, including the distribution, are referred to collectively as the “spin-off”. Prior to the spin-off, we conducted our business as CHK Oilfield Operating, L.L.C. (“COO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CHK. Following the spin-off, CHK retained no ownership interest in SSE, and each company has separate public ownership, boards of directors and management. A registration statement on Form 10, as amended through the time of its effectiveness, describing the spin-off was filed by SSE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and was declared effective on June 17, 2014. See Note 19 for further discussion of agreements entered into as part of the spin-off, including a master separation agreement, a transition services agreement, an employee matters agreement and a tax sharing agreement, among others. As part of the spin-off, we completed the following transactions, among others: • we entered into a new $275.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Pre-Petition Credit Facility”) and a $400.0 million secured term loan (the “Term Loan”). We used the proceeds from borrowings under these new facilities to repay in full and terminate our $500.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Old Credit Facility”). • we issued new 6.50% senior unsecured notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) and used the net proceeds of approximately $493.8 million to make a cash distribution of approximately $391.0 million to CHK, to repay a portion of outstanding indebtedness under the Pre-Petition Credit Facility, and for general corporate purposes. • we distributed our compression unit manufacturing and geosteering businesses to CHK. • we sold our crude hauling assets to a third party and used a portion of the net proceeds received to make a $30.9 million cash distribution to CHK. • CHK transferred to us buildings and real estate used in our business, including property and equipment, at cost of approximately $212.5 million and accumulated depreciation of $22.2 million as of the date of the spin-off. • COO transferred all of its existing assets, operations and liabilities, including our 6.625% senior unsecured notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”), to Seventy Seven Operating LLC (“SSO”), an Oklahoma limited liability company, our direct wholly-owned subsidiary and the owner of all our operating subsidiaries. • COO was renamed SSE and converted from a limited liability company to a corporation.

Patterson-UTI Merger Agreement

Patterson-UTI Merger Agreement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Patterson-UTI Merger Agreement	Patterson-UTI Merger Agreement On December 12, 2016, SSE entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Patterson-UTI”), and Pyramid Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Patterson-UTI (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which Patterson-UTI will acquire SSE in exchange for newly issued shares of Patterson-UTI common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Patterson-UTI Common Stock”). The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will be merged with and into SSE, with SSE continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Patterson-UTI (the “Merger”). Under the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each issued and outstanding share of SSE common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“SSE Common Stock”), will be converted into the right to receive a number of shares of Patterson-UTI Common Stock equal to the exchange ratio, as described in the next sentence. The exchange ratio will be equal to 49,559,000 shares of Patterson-UTI Common Stock, divided by the total number of shares of SSE outstanding or deemed outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (including, among other things, shares issued upon exercise of warrants to acquire SSE Common Stock and restricted stock units that are exercised or deemed exercised); provided that, in the event that any Series A warrants to acquire SSE Common Stock are forfeited or net settled, such 49,559,000 shares of Patterson-UTI Common Stock will be reduced by a number equal to (i) the aggregate exercise price for the warrants that are forfeited or net settled, divided by (ii) the volume weighted average price of a share of Patterson-UTI Common Stock for the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the 3rd business day prior to the closing. In no event will Patterson-UTI issue more than 49,559,000 of its shares as merger consideration. The value of the merger consideration that SSE stockholders receive will depend on the price per share of Patterson-UTI common stock at the effective time. In addition, the value of the merger consideration is dependent upon the exchange ratio. The exchange ratio will be 1.7725 if all outstanding Series A Warrants of SSE are exercised for cash, no other warrants are exercised, no other shares of SSE are issued prior to closing and certain other assumptions set forth in the joint proxy statement/prospectus occur. The exchange ratio will be reduced if holders of Series A Warrants of SSE fail to exercise their warrants by tendering the cash exercise price, either by forfeiting the warrants or by net share settling such warrants. The exchange ratio will also be reduced if Series B or Series C Warrants of SSE—all of which are presently “out-of-the-money”—nevertheless exercise their warrants. The exchange ratio will further be reduced by any additional restricted stock unit awards granted by SSE for retention purposes, which will not exceed 300,000 restricted stock units in the aggregate. In connection with the Merger, each SSE restricted stock unit award granted prior to December 12, 2016 that is outstanding as of the Effective Time will fully vest immediately prior to the closing of the Merger, and such awards will be treated as shares of SSE Common Stock and receive the merger consideration in respect of each share of SSE Common Stock subject to the award. In addition, at the Effective Time, each SSE restricted stock unit award granted on or following December 12, 2016 will be assumed by Patterson-UTI and converted into a restricted stock unit award covering a number of shares of Patterson-UTI Common Stock equal to (i) the number of shares of SSE Common Stock subject to the award immediately prior to the Effective Time, multiplied by (ii) the exchange ratio (discussed above), rounded to the nearest whole share. SSE and Patterson-UTI have agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to directly or indirectly solicit, initiate, facilitate, knowingly encourage or induce or take any other action that could be reasonably expected to lead to the making, submission, or announcement of competing acquisition proposals. With respect to competing acquisition proposals, subject to certain exceptions, both parties are also prohibited from furnishing any nonpublic information, engaging in discussions or negotiations, entering into a letter of intent or similar document, or otherwise approving, endorsing or recommending a competing proposal. SSE and Patterson-UTI have also agreed to cease all existing discussions with third parties regarding any competing acquisition proposals. Notwithstanding the prior paragraph, either party may, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, furnish information to, and engage in discussions and negotiations with, a third party that makes an unsolicited competing acquisition proposal if the board of directors of such party determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside counsel and its outside financial advisor, that such competing acquisition proposal is or is reasonably likely to result in a superior proposal, and that the failure to take such action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable law. Prior to the time that the relevant stockholders approve the Merger Agreement (in the case of SSE) or the issuance of Patterson-UTI Common Stock as merger consideration (the “Patterson-UTI Stock Issuance”) (in the case of Patterson-UTI), the board of directors of each of SSE and Patterson-UTI may change its recommendation with respect to the adoption of the Merger Agreement (in the case of SSE) or the Patterson-UTI Stock Issuance (in the case of Patterson-UTI), in each case, in response to a superior proposal or an intervening event if the board of directors determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside counsel, that, among other things, the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable law and complies with certain other specified conditions. The Merger Agreement contains representations and warranties from both Patterson-UTI and SSE, and each party has agreed to covenants, including, among others, covenants relating to (i) the conduct of its business during the interim period between the execution of the Merger Agreement and the Effective Time, (ii) the obligation to use reasonable best efforts to cause the Merger to be consummated and to obtain expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (“HSR Act”), (iii) the obligation of SSE to call a meeting of its stockholders to approve the Merger Agreement and (iv) the obligation of Patterson-UTI to call a meeting of its stockholders to approve the Patterson-UTI Stock Issuance. The completion of the Merger is subject to satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including but not limited to: (i) adoption of the Merger Agreement by SSE’s stockholders and approval of the Patterson-UTI Stock Issuance by Patterson-UTI’s stockholders, (ii) the expiration or termination of any waiting period under the HSR Act, (iii) the absence of any law, order, decree or injunction prohibiting the consummation of the Merger, (iv) the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 pursuant to which the shares of Patterson-UTI Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration will be registered, (v) approval for listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market of the shares of Patterson-UTI Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Merger subject to official notice of issuance, (vi) subject to specified materiality standards, the accuracy of the representations and warranties of each party, (vii) compliance by each party in all material respects with its covenants under the Merger Agreement, (viii) receipt of a tax opinion from each party’s counsel, dated as of the closing date, to the effect that the merger will be treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (ix) the absence of material losses (as defined in the Merger Agreement) during the interim period between the date of execution of the Merger Agreement and the Effective Time that exceed, or would reasonably be expected to exceed, individually or in the aggregate, $100 million with respect to SSE and its subsidiaries, and $300 million with respect to Patterson-UTI and its subsidiaries, in each case, net of certain insurance or indemnification proceeds and certain other deductions, and (x) an amount of net debt (as defined in the Merger Agreement) as of the closing date not exceeding $500 million with respect to SSE and its subsidiaries, and $725 million (not including debt incurred to refinance SSE’s debt or pay for the expenses of the transaction) with respect to Patterson-UTI and its subsidiaries. Upon termination of the Merger Agreement, if the stockholders of either party do not provide the requisite approval, such party must reimburse the expenses of the other party, capped at $7,500,000 . In certain circumstances, including if the board of directors of SSE changes its recommendation or if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances and SSE enters into an alternative acquisition transaction within 12 months of termination, SSE may be required to pay Patterson-UTI a termination fee of $40,000,000 . Patterson-UTI may be required to pay SSE a termination fee of $100,000,000 in certain circumstances, including if the board of directors of Patterson-UTI changes its recommendation as a result of a Superior Parent Proposal or if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances and Patterson-UTI enters into certain types of alternative acquisition transactions within 12 months of termination. In certain other circumstances, Patterson-UTI may be required to pay SSE a termination fee of $40,000,000 . In no event will either party be entitled to receive more than one expense reimbursement payment or more than one termination fee payment to which either party is entitled. In connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, certain affiliates of Axar Capital Management, LLC, BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC and Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. entered into voting and support agreements with Patterson-UTI, pursuant to which each such stockholder agreed to vote all of its shares of SSE common stock in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement and against, among other things, alternative transactions. As of February 9, 2017, those stockholders held and are entitled to vote in the aggregate approximately 59% of the issued and outstanding shares of SSE common stock entitled to vote at the SSE special meeting. In the event that SSE’s board of directors changes its recommendation that SSE stockholders adopt the merger agreement, such stockholders, taken together, will be required to vote shares that, in the aggregate, represent 39.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of SSE common stock on such proposal, with each such stockholder being able to vote the balance of its shares of SSE common stock on such proposal in such stockholder’s sole discretion. The description of the Merger Agreement and related voting and support agreements above does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Merger Agreement and related voting and support agreements, which were filed with the SEC on December 13, 2016 as Exhibits 2.1, 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K. The transaction is expected to close late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2017. However, SSE cannot predict with certainty when, or if, the pending merger will be completed because completion of the transaction is subject to conditions beyond the control of the Company.

Emergence from Voluntary Reorga

Emergence from Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 Proceedings and Related Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Emergence from Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 Proceedings and Related Events	Emergence from Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 Proceedings and Related Events On May 12, 2016, the Company and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a Second Amended and Restated Restructuring Support Agreement (the “Restructuring Support Agreement”) with (i) certain holders of the 2019 Notes, (ii) certain lenders under the Company’s Incremental Term Supplement (Tranche A) loan (the “Incremental Term Loan”), (iii) certain lenders under the Company’s $400.0 million Term Loan Credit Agreement dated June 25, 2014 (the “Term Loan”), and (iv) certain holders 2022 Notes. On June 7, 2016, the Debtors filed the Bankruptcy Petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the Bankruptcy Court. The filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions constituted an event of default with respect to the 2019 Notes, the 2022 Notes, the Term Loan (see Note 11) and the Incremental Term Loan (see Note 11) (collectively, the “Outstanding Debt”) and constituted an event of default under our Pre-Petition Credit Facility. Pursuant to Chapter 11, the filing of the Bankruptcy Petitions automatically stayed most actions against the Debtors, including actions to collect indebtedness incurred prior to the filing of the Bankruptcy Petitions or to exercise control over the Debtor’s property. Accordingly, although the Bankruptcy Petitions triggered defaults under the Outstanding Debt, creditors were generally stayed from taking action as a result of these defaults. These defaults were deemed waived or cured upon the Effective Date of the Plan. The Debtors also filed the Plan and a related solicitation and disclosure statement on June 7, 2016. On July 14, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order. The Debtors satisfied the remaining conditions to effectiveness contemplated under the Plan and emerged from Chapter 11 on August 1, 2016. The Plan contemplated that we continue our day-to-day operations substantially as previously conducted and that all of our commercial and operational contracts remained in effect in accordance with their terms preserving the rights of all parties. The significant elements of the Plan included: • payment in full of all trade creditors and other general unsecured creditors in the ordinary course of business; • the exchange of the full $650.0 million of the 2019 Notes into 96.75% of new common stock issued in the reorganization (the “New Common Stock”); • the exchange of the full $450.0 million of the 2022 Notes for 3.25% of the New Common Stock as well as warrants exercisable for 15% of the New Common Stock at predetermined equity values; • the issuance to our existing common stockholders of two series of warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 20% of the New Common Stock at predetermined equity values; • the maintenance of our $400.0 million existing secured Term Loan while the lenders holding Term Loans (i) received (a) payment of an amount equal to 2% of the Term Loans; and (b) as further security for the Term Loans, second-priority liens and security interests in the collateral securing the company’s New ABL Credit Facility (as defined herein), which collateral, together with the existing collateral securing the Term Loans and Tranche A Incremental Term Loans, is governed by an inter-creditor agreement among the applicable secured parties; and (ii) continued to hold Term Loans under the Term Loan Credit Agreement, as amended to reflect, among other modifications, the reduction of the maturity date of the Term Loans by one year and an affirmative covenant by the Company to use commercially reasonably efforts to maintain credit ratings for the Term Loans; and • the payment of a consent fee equal to 2% of the Incremental Term Loan plus $15.0 million of the outstanding Incremental Term Loan balance, together with the maintenance of the remaining $84.0 million balance of the Incremental Term Loan on identical terms other than the suspension of any prepayment premium for a period of 18 months . The Plan effectuated, among other things, a substantial reduction in our debt, including $1.1 billion in the aggregate of the face amount of the 2019 Notes and 2022 Notes. In accordance with the Plan, on the Effective Date, we issued an aggregate of 22,000,000 shares of New Common Stock to the holders of the 2019 and 2022 Notes. In accordance with the Plan, on the Effective Date, we entered into a warrant agreement with Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as the warrant agent, (the “Warrant Agreement”) and issued three series of warrants to holders of 2022 Notes and to our existing common stockholders as follows: • We issued Series A Warrants (“Series A Warrants”), which are exercisable until August 1, 2021, to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,882,353 shares of New Common Stock, at an exercise price of $23.82 per share, to holders of the 2022 Notes. • We issued Series B Warrants (“Series B Warrants”), which are exercisable until August 1, 2021, to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,875,817 shares of New Common Stock, at an exercise price of $69.08 per share, to our existing common stockholders. • We issued Series C Warrants (“Series C Warrants,” and, together with the Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants, the “Warrants”), which are exercisable until August 1, 2023, to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,195,352 shares of New Common Stock at an exercise price of $86.93 per share, to our existing common stockholders. All unexercised Warrants will expire and the rights of the holders of such warrants (the “Warrant Holders”) to purchase shares of New Common Stock will terminate on the first to occur of (i) the close of business on their respective expiration dates or (ii) the date of completion of (A) any Affiliated Asset Sale (as defined in the Warrant Agreement), or (B) a Change of Control (as defined in the Warrant Agreement). Following the Effective Date, there are 3,882,353 Series A Warrants, 2,875,817 Series B Warrants and 3,195,352 Series C Warrants outstanding. In the event of a merger or consolidation where (i) the acquirer is not an affiliate of the Company and (ii) all of the equity held by equity holders of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto is extinguished or replaced by equity in a different entity (except in cases where the equity holders of the Company represent more than 50% of the total equity of such surviving entity) (a “Non-Affiliate Combination”), holders of Warrants shall be solely entitled to receive the consideration per Warrant that is payable per share of common stock of the Company, less the applicable exercise price of the Warrant, paid in the same form and in the same proportion as is payable to holders of common stock. If the consideration is any form other than cash, the holders of the Warrants shall have ten business days prior to the consummation of the Non-Affiliate Combination to exercise their respective Warrants, and any Warrants not exercised will terminate. In accordance with the Plan, on September 20, 2016, the Company adopted the Seventy Seven Energy Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) (see Note 14). Successor Issuer Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Series B Warrants and Series C Warrants were deemed to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and the Company was deemed to be the successor registrant to the Company in its state before the Effective Date. Such registration expired on September 6, 2016, and we filed a Registration Statement on Form 8-A to effect the registration of the Series B Warrants and Series C Warrants under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. As a result, the Company remained subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act following the Effective Date. Trading of New Common Stock The New Common Stock is not traded on a national securities exchange. The Company can provide no assurance that the New Common Stock will trade on a nationally recognized market or an over-the-counter market, whether broker-dealers will provide public quotes of the reorganized Company’s common stock on an over-the-counter market, whether the trading volume on an over-the-counter market of the Company’s common stock will be sufficient to provide for an efficient trading market, or whether quotes for the Company’s common stock may be blocked by the OTC Markets Group in the future. Since August 17, 2016, SSE’s common stock has traded on the OTC Grey market under the symbol “SVNT.” If we complete the merger with Patterson-UTI, shares of SSE common stock will cease to be traded on the OTC Grey market. Registration Rights Agreement On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with certain funds affiliated with and/or managed by each of BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC, Axar Capital Management, LLC and Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. (collectively, the “Registration Rights Holders”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides certain demand registration rights to the Registration Rights Holders at any time following the six-month anniversary of the Effective Date. The Company will not be required to effect more than (i) four demand registrations delivered by each Registration Rights Holder, or (ii) one demand registration delivered by any holder in any 180-day period. If, following the six-month anniversary of the Effective date, the Company qualifies for the use of Form S-3, the Registration Rights Holders may require the Company, subject to restrictions set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, to file a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of such holder’s registrable securities. In addition, if the Company proposes to register shares of its New Common Stock in certain circumstances, the Registration Rights Holders will have certain “piggyback” registration rights, subject to restrictions set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, to include their shares of New Common Stock in the registration statement. Senior Secured Debtor-In-Possession Credit Agreement; New ABL Credit Facility On June 8, 2016, in connection with the filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions, the Company, with certain of our subsidiaries as borrowers, entered into a senior secured debtor-in-possession credit facility (the “DIP Facility”) with total commitments of $100.0 million . See Note 11 for additional discussion related to the DIP Facility. On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the DIP Facility was amended and restated, and the outstanding obligations pursuant thereto were converted to obligations under a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million (the “New ABL Credit Facility”). New Directors On the Effective Date, in accordance with the Plan and pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement that we entered into with certain stockholders on the Effective Date, Jerry Winchester and Edward J. DiPaolo, who were existing directors of the Company, and Andrew Axelrod, Victor Danh, Steven Hinchman, David King and Doug Wall became members of the Board until the first annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders to be held in 2017, and their respective successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. Conversion to Delaware Corporation Effective July 22, 2016, in accordance with the Plan and with the laws of the State of Delaware and the State of Oklahoma, we converted our form of organization from an Oklahoma corporation (the “Oklahoma Predecessor Corporation”) to a Delaware limited liability company and, immediately thereafter, to a Delaware corporation (the “Delaware Successor Corporation”). As a result of the conversions, the equity holders of the Oklahoma Predecessor Corporation became the equity holders of the Delaware Successor Corporation. The name of the Company remains “Seventy Seven Energy Inc.” For purposes of Delaware law, the Delaware Successor Corporation is deemed to be the same entity as the Company before the conversions, and its existence is deemed to have commenced on the date of original incorporation of the Company. Furthermore, under Delaware law, the rights, assets, operations, liabilities and obligations that comprised the going business of the Company before the conversions remain the rights, assets, operations, liabilities and obligations of the Company after the conversions. Reorganization Items, Net Reorganization items represent liabilities settled, net of amounts incurred subsequent to the Chapter 11 filing as a direct result of the Plan, and such items are classified as Reorganization items, net in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The following table summarizes reorganization items, net (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Period from August 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 Period from January 1, 2016 to July 31, 2016 Net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ — $ (632,059 ) Net loss on fresh-start adjustments — 596,044 Stock-based compensation acceleration expense — 25,086 Professional fees 1,868 20,228 Write-off of debt issuance costs — 13,318 Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders — 6,797 DIP credit agreement financing costs — 478 Total $ 1,868 $ 29,892 For the 2016 Successor Period and the 2016 Predecessor Period, cash payments for reorganization items totaled $2.5 million and $18.6 million , respectively.

Fresh-Start Accounting

Fresh-Start Accounting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Fresh-Start Accounting	Fresh-Start Accounting In connection with the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, the Company applied the provisions of fresh-start accounting, pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 852, Reorganizations, (“ASC 852”), to its consolidated financial statements. The Company qualified for fresh-start accounting because (i) the holders of existing voting shares of the Predecessor Company received less than 50% of the voting shares of the Successor Company, and (ii) the reorganization value of the Company’s assets immediately prior to confirmation was less than the post-petition liabilities and allowed claims. The Company applied fresh-start accounting as of August 1, 2016, which was the date of emergence from Chapter 11. Adopting fresh-start reporting results in a new reporting entity with no beginning retained earnings or accumulated deficit. The cancellation of all existing common shares outstanding on the Effective Date and issuance of new shares of the reorganized entity caused a related change of control of the Company under ASC 852, as the holders of existing voting shares immediately before confirmation received less than 50% of the voting shares of the Successor Company. Reorganization value represents the fair value of the Successor Company’s assets before considering liabilities. Upon the application of fresh-start accounting, the Company allocated the reorganization value to its individual assets based on their estimated fair values. Reorganization Value In support of the Plan, the enterprise value of the Successor Company was estimated and approved by the Bankruptcy Court to be in the range of $700 million to $900 million . The Company used the high end of the Bankruptcy Court approved enterprise value of the Successor Company of $900 million as its estimated enterprise value. The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated fair value of Successor common stock as of the Effective Date (in thousands, except per share value): Enterprise value $ 900,000 Plus: Cash and cash equivalents 37,750 Less: Fair value of debt (427,520 ) Less: Fair value of warrants (24,733 ) Fair value of Successor common stock $ 485,497 Shares outstanding at August 1, 2016 22,000 Per share value $ 22.07 In connection with fresh-start accounting, the Company’s debt was recorded at fair value of $427.5 million as determined using a market approach. The difference between the $475.8 million face amount and the fair value recorded in fresh-start accounting is being amortized over the life of the debt. The fair value of the Company’s debt was estimated using Level 2 inputs. The fair values of the Series A, Series B and Series C Warrants were estimated to be $4.62 , $1.03 and $1.20 , respectively. The fair values of the Warrants were estimated using a Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: Series A Series B Series C Stock price $ 16.27 $ 13.83 $ 12.45 Strike price $ 23.82 $ 69.08 $ 86.93 Expected volatility 50 % 50 % 50 % Expected dividend rate 0 % 0 % 0 % Risk free interest rate 1.26 % 1.26 % 1.57 % Expiration date 5 years 5 years 7 years The fair value of these warrants were estimated using Level 2 inputs. The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated reorganization value as of the Effective Date (in thousands): Enterprise value $ 900,000 Plus: Cash and cash equivalents 37,750 Plus: Fair value of non-debt working capital liabilities 63,365 Plus: Fair value of non-debt long-term liabilities 1,933 Reorganization value of Successor assets $ 1,003,048 In determining reorganization value, the Company estimated fair value for property and equipment using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on market and income approaches. SSE commissioned third-party appraisal services to estimate the fair value of its revenue-generating fixed assets and considered current market conditions and management’s judgment to estimate the fair value of non-revenue-generating assets. Additionally, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow method to fair value certain assets. SSE estimated future cash flows for the period from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2026 and discounted such estimated future cash flows to present value using its weighted average cost of capital. Reorganization value and enterprise value were estimated using various projections and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties beyond our control. Accordingly, the estimates set forth herein are not necessarily indicative of actual outcomes, and there can be no assurance that the estimates, projections or assumptions will be realized. Consolidated Balance Sheet The adjustments set forth in the following consolidated balance sheet reflect the effects of (i) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Plan (reflected in the column “Reorganization Adjustments”), and (ii) estimated fair value adjustments resulting from the adoption of fresh-start accounting (reflected in the column “Fresh-Start Adjustments”). The explanatory notes highlight methods used to determine estimated fair values or other amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as significant assumptions. July 31, 2016 Predecessor Company Reorganization Adjustments Fresh-Start Adjustments August 1, 2016 Successor Company (in thousands, except share amounts) Assets: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 71,376 $ (33,626 ) (1) $ — $ 37,750 Accounts receivable, net 94,024 — — 94,024 Inventory 13,422 — — 13,422 Deferred income tax asset 20,773 (20,773 ) (2) — — Prepaid expenses and other 15,309 — — 15,309 Total Current Assets 214,904 (54,399 ) — 160,505 Property and Equipment: Property and equipment, at cost 2,681,896 — (1,862,505 ) (10) 819,391 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,244,536 ) — 1,244,536 (10) — Total Property and Equipment, Net 1,437,360 — (617,969 ) 819,391 Other Assets: Deferred financing costs — 1,235 (3) — 1,235 Other long-term assets 39,098 — (17,181 ) (11) 21,917 Total Other Assets 39,098 1,235 (17,181 ) 23,152 Total Assets $ 1,691,362 $ (53,164 ) $ (635,150 ) $ 1,003,048 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 21,418 $ — $ — $ 21,418 Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 — — 5,000 Other current liabilities 59,338 (17,391 ) (4) — 41,947 Total Current Liabilities 85,756 (17,391 ) — 68,365 Long-Term Liabilities: Deferred income tax liabilities 47,868 (46,638 ) (2) (1,230 ) (12) — Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 475,852 (14,226 ) (5) (39,106 ) (13) 422,520 Other long-term liabilities 1,933 — — 1,933 Liabilities subject to compromise 1,135,493 (1,135,493 ) (6) — — Total Long-Term Liabilities 1,661,146 (1,196,357 ) (40,336 ) 424,453 Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ Equity: Predecessor common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 57,467,915 575 (575 ) (7) — — Predecessor paid-in capital 387,659 (387,659 ) (7) — — Successor common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 90,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 22,000,000 — 220 (8) — 220 Successor paid-in capital — 510,010 (8) — 510,010 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (443,774 ) 1,038,588 (9) (594,814 ) (14) — Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) (55,540 ) 1,160,584 (594,814 ) 510,230 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 1,691,362 $ (53,164 ) $ (635,150 ) $ 1,003,048 Reorganization Adjustments 1. Reflects the following cash payments recorded as of the Effective Date from implementation of the Plan (in thousands): Predecessor liabilities paid upon emergence $ 17,391 Partial repayment of Incremental Term Loan 15,000 Debt issuance costs 1,235 Total $ 33,626 2. Reflects the tax adjustments and corresponding change in valuation allowance as a result of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 3. Reflects the $1.2 million of debt issuance costs incurred on the New ABL Credit Facility. 4. Reflects the payment of $17.4 million in professional fees associated with the implementation of the Plan that were previously accrued in other current liabilities. 5. Reflects the payment of $15.0 million principal on the Incremental Term Loan and the write-off of related deferred issuance costs of $0.8 million . 6. Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan (in thousands): 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 $ 650,000 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022 450,000 Accrued interest 35,493 Liabilities subject to compromise of the Predecessor Company 1,135,493 Fair value of equity issued to holders of the senior notes of the Predecessor Company (503,434 ) Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ 632,059 7. Reflects the cancellation of the Predecessor Company equity to retained earnings. 8. Reflects the issuance of 22.0 million shares of common stock at a per share price of $22.07 to the holders of the Predecessor Company’s 2019 and 2022 Notes and the issuance of 9.954 million warrants to purchase up to 35% of the Successor Company’s equity valued at $24.7 million with a weighted average per unit value of $2.48 . 9. Reflects the cumulative impact of the reorganization adjustments discussed above (in thousands): Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ 632,059 Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders (6,797 ) Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity 388,234 Tax impact of reorganization adjustments 25,865 Other reorganization adjustments (773 ) Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) $ 1,038,588 The net gain on reorganization adjustments totaled $624.5 million and is included in reorganization items, net in the Predecessor Company's statement of operations (see Note 5). The cancellation of Predecessor Company equity was recorded as a direct reduction to retained earnings and had no impact to the Predecessor Company's statement of operations. Fresh-Start Adjustments 10. Reflects a $618.0 million reduction in the net book value of property and equipment to estimated fair value. • To estimate the fair value of drilling rigs and related equipment, hydraulic fracturing equipment and oilfield rental equipment, the Company commissioned a third-party appraisal service to value such assets using a market approach. This approach relies upon recent sales and offerings of similar assets. • To estimate the fair value of land and buildings and other property and equipment, the Company considered recent comparable sales as well as current market conditions and demand. • The fair value of these assets was estimated using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on market and income approaches. The following table summarizes the components of property and equipment, net of the Successor Company and the Predecessor Company (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 510,902 $ 1,019,792 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 127,438 157,236 Oilfield rental equipment 34,313 52,397 Land and buildings 118,759 170,110 Other 27,979 37,825 Total $ 819,391 $ 1,437,360 For property and equipment owned at August 1, 2016, the depreciable lives were revised to reflect remaining estimated useful lives. 11. An adjustment of $17.2 million was recorded to decrease other long-term assets to estimated fair value based on the following: • The Company recorded a $6.5 million adjustment to decrease the book value of the Note Receivable (as defined in Note 8) to fair value. Fair value of the Note Receivable was estimated using Level 2 inputs based on a market approach. • Based on management’s judgment and the current economics of the industry, the Company recorded additional adjustments totaling $10.7 million to decrease other long-term assets to fair value. 12. Reflects the tax adjustments and corresponding change in valuation allowance as a result of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. 13. Represents a $39.1 million adjustment to record the Term Loan and Incremental Term Loan at fair value using Level 2 inputs, including the write-off of the remaining balance of deferred issuance costs totaling $9.1 million . 14. Reflects the cumulative impact of fresh-start adjustments as discussed above (in thousands): Property and equipment fair value adjustment $ (617,969 ) Other long-term assets fair value adjustments (17,181 ) Long-term debt fair value adjustment 39,106 Net loss on fresh-start adjustments (596,044 ) Tax impact on fresh-start adjustments 1,230 Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) $ (594,814 ) The $596.0 million net loss on fresh-start adjustments is included in reorganization items, net in the Predecessor Company's statement of operations (see Note 5).

Reorganization Items, Net

Reorganization Items, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Reorganization Items, Net	Emergence from Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 Proceedings and Related Events On May 12, 2016, the Company and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries entered into a Second Amended and Restated Restructuring Support Agreement (the “Restructuring Support Agreement”) with (i) certain holders of the 2019 Notes, (ii) certain lenders under the Company’s Incremental Term Supplement (Tranche A) loan (the “Incremental Term Loan”), (iii) certain lenders under the Company’s $400.0 million Term Loan Credit Agreement dated June 25, 2014 (the “Term Loan”), and (iv) certain holders 2022 Notes. On June 7, 2016, the Debtors filed the Bankruptcy Petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the Bankruptcy Court. The filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions constituted an event of default with respect to the 2019 Notes, the 2022 Notes, the Term Loan (see Note 11) and the Incremental Term Loan (see Note 11) (collectively, the “Outstanding Debt”) and constituted an event of default under our Pre-Petition Credit Facility. Pursuant to Chapter 11, the filing of the Bankruptcy Petitions automatically stayed most actions against the Debtors, including actions to collect indebtedness incurred prior to the filing of the Bankruptcy Petitions or to exercise control over the Debtor’s property. Accordingly, although the Bankruptcy Petitions triggered defaults under the Outstanding Debt, creditors were generally stayed from taking action as a result of these defaults. These defaults were deemed waived or cured upon the Effective Date of the Plan. The Debtors also filed the Plan and a related solicitation and disclosure statement on June 7, 2016. On July 14, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order. The Debtors satisfied the remaining conditions to effectiveness contemplated under the Plan and emerged from Chapter 11 on August 1, 2016. The Plan contemplated that we continue our day-to-day operations substantially as previously conducted and that all of our commercial and operational contracts remained in effect in accordance with their terms preserving the rights of all parties. The significant elements of the Plan included: • payment in full of all trade creditors and other general unsecured creditors in the ordinary course of business; • the exchange of the full $650.0 million of the 2019 Notes into 96.75% of new common stock issued in the reorganization (the “New Common Stock”); • the exchange of the full $450.0 million of the 2022 Notes for 3.25% of the New Common Stock as well as warrants exercisable for 15% of the New Common Stock at predetermined equity values; • the issuance to our existing common stockholders of two series of warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 20% of the New Common Stock at predetermined equity values; • the maintenance of our $400.0 million existing secured Term Loan while the lenders holding Term Loans (i) received (a) payment of an amount equal to 2% of the Term Loans; and (b) as further security for the Term Loans, second-priority liens and security interests in the collateral securing the company’s New ABL Credit Facility (as defined herein), which collateral, together with the existing collateral securing the Term Loans and Tranche A Incremental Term Loans, is governed by an inter-creditor agreement among the applicable secured parties; and (ii) continued to hold Term Loans under the Term Loan Credit Agreement, as amended to reflect, among other modifications, the reduction of the maturity date of the Term Loans by one year and an affirmative covenant by the Company to use commercially reasonably efforts to maintain credit ratings for the Term Loans; and • the payment of a consent fee equal to 2% of the Incremental Term Loan plus $15.0 million of the outstanding Incremental Term Loan balance, together with the maintenance of the remaining $84.0 million balance of the Incremental Term Loan on identical terms other than the suspension of any prepayment premium for a period of 18 months . The Plan effectuated, among other things, a substantial reduction in our debt, including $1.1 billion in the aggregate of the face amount of the 2019 Notes and 2022 Notes. In accordance with the Plan, on the Effective Date, we issued an aggregate of 22,000,000 shares of New Common Stock to the holders of the 2019 and 2022 Notes. In accordance with the Plan, on the Effective Date, we entered into a warrant agreement with Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as the warrant agent, (the “Warrant Agreement”) and issued three series of warrants to holders of 2022 Notes and to our existing common stockholders as follows: • We issued Series A Warrants (“Series A Warrants”), which are exercisable until August 1, 2021, to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,882,353 shares of New Common Stock, at an exercise price of $23.82 per share, to holders of the 2022 Notes. • We issued Series B Warrants (“Series B Warrants”), which are exercisable until August 1, 2021, to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,875,817 shares of New Common Stock, at an exercise price of $69.08 per share, to our existing common stockholders. • We issued Series C Warrants (“Series C Warrants,” and, together with the Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants, the “Warrants”), which are exercisable until August 1, 2023, to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,195,352 shares of New Common Stock at an exercise price of $86.93 per share, to our existing common stockholders. All unexercised Warrants will expire and the rights of the holders of such warrants (the “Warrant Holders”) to purchase shares of New Common Stock will terminate on the first to occur of (i) the close of business on their respective expiration dates or (ii) the date of completion of (A) any Affiliated Asset Sale (as defined in the Warrant Agreement), or (B) a Change of Control (as defined in the Warrant Agreement). Following the Effective Date, there are 3,882,353 Series A Warrants, 2,875,817 Series B Warrants and 3,195,352 Series C Warrants outstanding. In the event of a merger or consolidation where (i) the acquirer is not an affiliate of the Company and (ii) all of the equity held by equity holders of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto is extinguished or replaced by equity in a different entity (except in cases where the equity holders of the Company represent more than 50% of the total equity of such surviving entity) (a “Non-Affiliate Combination”), holders of Warrants shall be solely entitled to receive the consideration per Warrant that is payable per share of common stock of the Company, less the applicable exercise price of the Warrant, paid in the same form and in the same proportion as is payable to holders of common stock. If the consideration is any form other than cash, the holders of the Warrants shall have ten business days prior to the consummation of the Non-Affiliate Combination to exercise their respective Warrants, and any Warrants not exercised will terminate. In accordance with the Plan, on September 20, 2016, the Company adopted the Seventy Seven Energy Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) (see Note 14). Successor Issuer Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Series B Warrants and Series C Warrants were deemed to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and the Company was deemed to be the successor registrant to the Company in its state before the Effective Date. Such registration expired on September 6, 2016, and we filed a Registration Statement on Form 8-A to effect the registration of the Series B Warrants and Series C Warrants under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. As a result, the Company remained subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act following the Effective Date. Trading of New Common Stock The New Common Stock is not traded on a national securities exchange. The Company can provide no assurance that the New Common Stock will trade on a nationally recognized market or an over-the-counter market, whether broker-dealers will provide public quotes of the reorganized Company’s common stock on an over-the-counter market, whether the trading volume on an over-the-counter market of the Company’s common stock will be sufficient to provide for an efficient trading market, or whether quotes for the Company’s common stock may be blocked by the OTC Markets Group in the future. Since August 17, 2016, SSE’s common stock has traded on the OTC Grey market under the symbol “SVNT.” If we complete the merger with Patterson-UTI, shares of SSE common stock will cease to be traded on the OTC Grey market. Registration Rights Agreement On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with certain funds affiliated with and/or managed by each of BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC, Axar Capital Management, LLC and Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. (collectively, the “Registration Rights Holders”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides certain demand registration rights to the Registration Rights Holders at any time following the six-month anniversary of the Effective Date. The Company will not be required to effect more than (i) four demand registrations delivered by each Registration Rights Holder, or (ii) one demand registration delivered by any holder in any 180-day period. If, following the six-month anniversary of the Effective date, the Company qualifies for the use of Form S-3, the Registration Rights Holders may require the Company, subject to restrictions set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, to file a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of such holder’s registrable securities. In addition, if the Company proposes to register shares of its New Common Stock in certain circumstances, the Registration Rights Holders will have certain “piggyback” registration rights, subject to restrictions set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, to include their shares of New Common Stock in the registration statement. Senior Secured Debtor-In-Possession Credit Agreement; New ABL Credit Facility On June 8, 2016, in connection with the filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions, the Company, with certain of our subsidiaries as borrowers, entered into a senior secured debtor-in-possession credit facility (the “DIP Facility”) with total commitments of $100.0 million . See Note 11 for additional discussion related to the DIP Facility. On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the DIP Facility was amended and restated, and the outstanding obligations pursuant thereto were converted to obligations under a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million (the “New ABL Credit Facility”). New Directors On the Effective Date, in accordance with the Plan and pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement that we entered into with certain stockholders on the Effective Date, Jerry Winchester and Edward J. DiPaolo, who were existing directors of the Company, and Andrew Axelrod, Victor Danh, Steven Hinchman, David King and Doug Wall became members of the Board until the first annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders to be held in 2017, and their respective successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. Conversion to Delaware Corporation Effective July 22, 2016, in accordance with the Plan and with the laws of the State of Delaware and the State of Oklahoma, we converted our form of organization from an Oklahoma corporation (the “Oklahoma Predecessor Corporation”) to a Delaware limited liability company and, immediately thereafter, to a Delaware corporation (the “Delaware Successor Corporation”). As a result of the conversions, the equity holders of the Oklahoma Predecessor Corporation became the equity holders of the Delaware Successor Corporation. The name of the Company remains “Seventy Seven Energy Inc.” For purposes of Delaware law, the Delaware Successor Corporation is deemed to be the same entity as the Company before the conversions, and its existence is deemed to have commenced on the date of original incorporation of the Company. Furthermore, under Delaware law, the rights, assets, operations, liabilities and obligations that comprised the going business of the Company before the conversions remain the rights, assets, operations, liabilities and obligations of the Company after the conversions. Reorganization Items, Net Reorganization items represent liabilities settled, net of amounts incurred subsequent to the Chapter 11 filing as a direct result of the Plan, and such items are classified as Reorganization items, net in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The following table summarizes reorganization items, net (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Period from August 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 Period from January 1, 2016 to July 31, 2016 Net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ — $ (632,059 ) Net loss on fresh-start adjustments — 596,044 Stock-based compensation acceleration expense — 25,086 Professional fees 1,868 20,228 Write-off of debt issuance costs — 13,318 Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders — 6,797 DIP credit agreement financing costs — 478 Total $ 1,868 $ 29,892 For the 2016 Successor Period and the 2016 Predecessor Period, cash payments for reorganization items totaled $2.5 million and $18.6 million , respectively.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas where critical accounting estimates are made by management include: • estimated useful lives of assets, which impacts depreciation and amortization of property and equipment; • impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and intangibles; • income taxes; • accruals related to revenue, expenses, capital costs and contingencies; and • cost allocations as described in Note 19. Fresh-Start Accounting As discussed in Note 4, the Company applied fresh-start accounting upon emergence from bankruptcy on August 1, 2016, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes. Upon adoption of fresh-start accounting, our assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair values as of the Effective Date. The Effective Date fair values of our assets and liabilities differed materially from the recorded values of our assets and liabilities as reflected in our historical consolidated balance sheet. The effects of the Plan and the application of fresh-start accounting were reflected in our consolidated financial statements as of August 1, 2016, and the related adjustments thereto were recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as reorganization items, net for the periods prior to August 1, 2016 (Predecessor Company). As a result of our application of fresh-start accounting, our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statement of operations subsequent to the Effective Date will not be comparable to our consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations prior to the Effective Date. Our consolidated financial statements and related footnotes are presented with a black line division which delineates the lack of comparability between amounts presented on or after August 1, 2016 and dates prior thereto. Our financial results for future periods following the application of fresh-start accounting will be different from historical trends, and such differences may be material. Risks and Uncertainties We operate in a highly cyclical industry. The main factor influencing demand for oilfield services is the level of drilling and completions activity by E&P companies, which in turn depends largely on current and anticipated future crude oil and natural gas prices and production depletion rates. Demand for oil and natural gas is cyclical and is subject to large and rapid fluctuations. When oil and natural gas price increases occur, producers increase their capital expenditures, which generally results in greater revenues and profits for oilfield service companies. The increased capital expenditures also ultimately result in greater production, which historically has resulted in increased supplies and reduced prices that, in turn, tend to reduce demand for oilfield services. For these reasons, our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter and from year-to-year. Industry activity is beginning to increase as the U.S. domestic rig count was 589 during the fourth quarter of 2016, which, while down 22% compared to the fourth quarter of 2015, was up 22% compared to the third quarter of 2016. Additionally, the average price of oil during the fourth quarter of 2016 was $49.25 per barrel, which represented a 17% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 and a 10% increase compared to the third quarter of 2016. These average oil prices remain well below the average prices in 2014. The average price of natural gas during the fourth quarter of 2016 was $3.04 per McF, an increase of 47% compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 and a 6% increase compared to the third quarter of 2016. Future price declines or prolonged levels of low prices would further negatively affect the demand for our services and the prices we are able to charge to our customers. Additionally, we may incur costs and have downtime during periods when our customers’ activities are refocused towards different drilling regions. Historically, we have provided a significant percentage of our oilfield services to CHK. For the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, CHK accounted for approximately 51% , 65% , 70% and 81% , respectively, of our revenues. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, CHK accounted for approximately 49% and 65% , respectively, of our accounts receivable. If CHK ceases to engage us on terms that are attractive to us during any future period, our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations would be materially adversely affected during such period. Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice amount and do not bear interest. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, 49% and 65% , respectively, of our receivables are with CHK and its subsidiaries. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents our best estimate for losses that may occur resulting from disputed amounts with our customers or their inability to pay amounts owed. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience and information about specific customers. For the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we recognized a nominal amount, $1.4 million , $1.4 million and $2.9 million , respectively, of bad debt expense related to potentially uncollectible receivables. On August 1, 2016, in connection with the application of fresh-start accounting, the carrying value of accounts receivable was adjusted to fair value, eliminating our historical allowance for doubtful accounts totaling $2.8 million . We recognized reductions to our allowance of $2.3 million , $0.5 million and $0.1 million as we wrote off specific receivables against our allowance for the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Inventory We value inventory at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the average cost method. Average cost is derived from third-party invoices and production cost. Production cost includes material, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventory primarily consists of proppants and chemicals used in our hydraulic fracturing operations. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of assets is based on estimates, assumptions and judgments relative to useful lives and salvage values. Upon the disposition of an asset, we eliminate the cost and related accumulated depreciation and include any resulting gain or loss in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs that do not add capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are expensed as incurred. In connection with our application of fresh-start accounting, property and equipment were adjusted to estimated fair value on August 1, 2016. A summary of our property and equipment amounts (in thousands) and useful lives (in years) is as follows: Successor Predecessor Estimated December 31, December 31, Useful 2016 2015 Life Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 509,734 $ 1,594,377 5-15 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 98,102 323,989 2-7 Oilfield rental equipment 34,157 324,976 2-10 Trucks and tractors 18,887 77,678 7 Vehicles 5,674 33,478 3 Buildings and improvements 107,450 196,240 10-39 Land 7,432 16,261 — Other 31,855 79,447 3-7 Total property and equipment, at cost 813,291 2,646,446 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (71,977 ) (1,116,026 ) Property and equipment held for sale, net (see Note 10) 8,226 — Total property and equipment, net $ 749,540 $ 1,530,420 Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the assets’ estimated useful lives and salvage values. These estimates are based on various factors including age (in the case of acquired assets), manufacturing specifications, technological advances and historical data concerning useful lives of similar assets. We review the estimated useful lives of our property and equipment on an ongoing basis. Based on this review in the first quarter of 2015, we concluded that the estimated useful lives of certain drilling rig components and certain drilling rigs were shorter than the estimated useful lives used for depreciation in our consolidated financial statements. We reflected this useful life change as a change in estimate, effective January 1, 2015, which increased depreciation expense by $13.7 million , increased net loss by $9.7 million and increased our basic and diluted loss per share by $0.19 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Effective July 1, 2014, we concluded that the estimated useful lives of certain of our drilling rigs were shorter than the estimated useful lives used for depreciation, which increased depreciation expense by $3.9 million , increased net loss by $3.0 million and increased basic and diluted loss per share by $0.08 for the year ended December 31, 2014. Depreciation expense on property and equipment for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $73.9 million , $162.4 million , $295.1 million and $290.9 million , respectively. Included in property and equipment are $10.9 million and $77.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, of assets that are being constructed or have not been placed into service, and therefore are not subject to depreciation. Interest is capitalized on the average amount of accumulated expenditures for major capital projects under construction using a weighted average interest rate based on our outstanding borrowings until the underlying assets are placed into service. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the assets and amortized to depreciation expense over the useful life of the assets. During the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we capitalized interest of approximately $1.0 million , $2.3 million and $2.1 million , respectively. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review our long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, whenever, in management’s judgment, events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Factors that might indicate a potential impairment include a significant decrease in the market value of the long-lived asset, a significant change in the long-lived asset’s physical condition, a change in industry conditions or a reduction in cash flows associated with the expected use of the long-lived asset. If these or other factors indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, we determine whether an impairment has occurred through analysis of the future undiscounted cash flows of the asset. If an impairment has occurred, we recognize a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. We measure the fair value of the asset using market prices or, in the absence of market prices, based on an estimate of discounted cash flows. Investments Investments in securities are accounted for under the equity method in circumstances where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the operating and investing policies of the investee. Under the equity method, we recognize our share of the investee’s earnings in our consolidated statements of operations. We consolidate all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling interest. We evaluate our investments for impairment and recognize a charge to earnings when any identified impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary. See Note 16 for further discussion of investments. Goodwill Goodwill represents the cost in excess of fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. In 2011, we recorded goodwill in the amount of $27.4 million related to our acquisition of Bronco Drilling Company, Inc. (“Bronco”). This goodwill was assigned to our drilling segment. Goodwill is not amortized. We review goodwill for impairment annually on October 1 or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. Circumstances that could indicate a potential impairment include a significant adverse change in the economic or business climate, a significant adverse change in legal factors, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, unanticipated competition, loss of key personnel, and the likelihood that a reporting unit or significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or otherwise disposed of. Under GAAP, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one of our reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if we conclude otherwise, accounting guidance requires a two-step process for testing impairment. First, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value to determine whether an indication of impairment exists. Second, if impairment is indicated, the fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the unit’s fair value to its assets and liabilities (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination on the impairment test date. The amount of impairment for goodwill is measured as the excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over its implied fair value. When estimating fair values of a reporting unit for our goodwill impairment test, we use the income approach. The income approach provides an estimated fair value based on the reporting unit’s anticipated cash flows that are discounted using a weighted average cost of capital rate. Estimated cash flows are primarily based on projected revenues, operating expenses and capital expenditures and are discounted using comparable industry average rates for weighted average cost of capital. For purposes of performing the impairment tests for goodwill, all of our goodwill related to our drilling reporting unit. We performed the two-step process for testing goodwill for impairment on October 1, 2015. Due to the further deterioration of industry conditions in the fourth quarter of 2015, including the further decline in oil and natural gas prices, the Company determined that there was an indication of impairment present based on the results of the first step of the goodwill impairment test. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we completed our assessment and recognized an impairment loss of $27.4 million on the goodwill associated with the Bronco acquisition. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had no recorded goodwill on our consolidated balance sheet. Deferred Financing Costs Legal fees and other costs incurred in obtaining financing are amortized over the term of the related debt using a method that approximates the effective interest method. We had gross capitalized costs of $1.2 million and $37.3 million , net of accumulated amortization of $0.1 million and $12.4 million , at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. We capitalized costs of $1.2 million associated with our New ABL Credit Facility (see Note 11) in the 2016 Predecessor Period. In 2015 , we capitalized costs of $6.3 million associated with the issuance of a Term Loan due 2021. Amortization expense related to deferred financing costs was $0.1 million , $2.5 million , $4.6 million and $6.1 million for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. During the 2016 Predecessor Period, in connection with the reorganization and application of fresh-start accounting, unamortized costs totaling $22.4 million related to the Pre-Petition Credit Facility, Term Loan, Incremental Term Loan, 2019 Notes and 2022 Notes were written off and included in reorganization items, net in the consolidated statement of operations. Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue when services are performed, collection of receivables is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the price is fixed or determinable. Drilling. We earn revenues by drilling oil and natural gas wells for our customers under daywork contracts. We recognize revenue on daywork contracts for the days completed based on the day rate each contract specifies. Payments received and costs incurred for mobilization services are recognized as earned over the days of mobilization. We also recognize revenue for contract termination fees paid by our customers. Under certain of our contracts, we have agreed to allow customers to pay the termination cost over the life of the contract in lieu of a lump sum, and we refer to a rig in this circumstance as “idle but contracted” or “IBC”. IBC payments are structured to preserve our anticipated operating margins for the affected rigs through the end of the contract terms and are recognized as revenue over the life of the contract. Hydraulic Fracturing. We recognize revenue upon the completion of each fracturing stage. We typically complete one or more fracturing stages per day per active crew during the course of a job. A stage is considered complete when the customer requests or the job design dictates that pumping discontinue for that stage. Invoices typically include a lump sum equipment charge determined by the rate per stage each contract specifies and product charges for sand, chemicals and other products actually consumed during the course of providing our services. Oilfield Rentals . We rent many types of oilfield equipment including drill pipe, drill collars, tubing, blowout preventers, frac tanks, mud tanks and environmental containment. We also provide air drilling, flowback services and services associated with the transfer of water to the wellsite for well completions. We price our rentals and services by the day or hour based on the type of equipment rented and the services performed and recognize revenue ratably over the term of the rental. Former Oilfield Trucking . Oilfield trucking provided rig relocation and logistics services as well as fluid handling services. Our trucks moved drilling rigs, crude oil, and other fluids and construction materials to and from the wellsite and also transported produced water from the wellsite. We priced these services by the hour and volume and recognized revenue as services were performed. As part of the spin-off, we sold our crude hauling business to a third party. During the second quarter of 2015, we sold our drilling rig relocation and logistics business and water hauling assets. As of June 30, 2015, there were no remaining assets or operations in this former segment. Other Operations. We designed, engineered and fabricated natural gas compression packages, accessories and related equipment that we sold to CHK and other customers. We priced our compression units based on certain specifications such as horsepower, stages and additional options. We recognized revenue upon completion and transfer of ownership of the natural gas compression equipment. As part of the spin-off, we distributed our compression unit manufacturing business to CHK. Litigation Accruals We estimate our accruals related to litigation based on the facts and circumstances specific to the litigation and our past experience with similar claims. We estimate our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount or a range of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a loss is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to a lawsuit or claim. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our estimates accordingly. Environmental Costs Our operations involve the storage, handling, transport and disposal of bulk waste materials, some of which contain oil, contaminants and regulated substances. These operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the environment. Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefit are expensed. There were no amounts capitalized as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 . We record liabilities on an undiscounted basis when remediation efforts are probable and the costs to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated. Leases We lease rail cars and other property and equipment through various leasing arrangements (see Note 13). When we enter into a leasing arrangement, we analyze the terms of the arrangement to determine its accounting treatment. As of December 31, 2016 , all leases have been accounted for as operating leases. We periodically incur costs to improve the assets that we lease under these arrangements. We record the improvement as a component of property and equipment and amortize the improvement over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the remaining lease term. Share-Based Compensation For the Successor Company, our share-based compensation program consists of restricted stock granted to employees and non-employee directors under the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. For the Predecessor Company, our share-based compensation program consisted of restricted stock and stock options granted to employees and restricted stock granted to non-employee directors under the SSE 2014 Incentive Plan (the “2014 Incentive Plan”). We recognize in our financial statements the cost of employee services received in exchange for restricted stock and stock options based on the fair value of the equity instruments as of the grant date. In general, this value is amortized over the vesting period; for grants with a non-substantive service condition, this value is recognized immediately. Amounts are recognized in operating costs and general and administrative expenses. Income Taxes Our effective tax rate was 0% , 28% , 29% and 22% for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. We did not record any income tax benefit for the 2016 Successor Period due to the tax benefit at expected rates being offset by a full valuation allowance. O ur effective tax rate can fluctuate as a result of state income taxes, permanent differences and changes in pre-tax income. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, as well as the jurisdiction in which such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry. As of December 31, 2016 , we are in a net deferred tax asset position. We believe it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized, and accordingly, we have recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets. In connection with the Company's emergence from Chapter 11 and subsequent application of fresh-start accounting, we recorded a full valuation allowance of $219.6 million in the 2016 Predecessor Period. We recorded the reduction of net operating losses related to cancellation of indebtedness income (“CODI”) in the 2016 Successor Period. The deferred tax impact of the tax attribute reduction was fully offset by a corresponding decrease in valuation allowance in the 2016 Successor Period. The benefit of an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return is recognized in the consolidated financial statements at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority. Interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions would be recorded in interest expense and other expense, respectively. We had no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2016 and 2015 . As of December 31, 2016, the tax years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015 remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state taxing authorities.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Upon emergence from bankruptcy on August 1, 2016, the Company’s then outstanding common stock was cancelled and the New Common Stock and Warrants were issued. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and includes the effect of any participating securities as appropriate. Participating securities consist of unvested restricted stock issued to our employees and non-employee directors that provide nonforfeitable dividend rights and are required to be included in the computation of our basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share, plus the dilutive effect of stock options for the Predecessor periods and warrants for the Successor Period. For the Predecessor periods, the dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock and stock options was determined using the treasury stock method, which assumes the amount of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based compensation awards is used to repurchase shares at the average market price for the period. For the Successor Period, the dilutive effect of warrants is determined using the treasury stock method, which assumes that any proceeds obtained upon the exercise of the warrants would be used to purchase common stock at the average market price for the period. Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share data) Basic loss per share: Allocation of earnings: Net loss $ (63,559 ) $ (155,710 ) $ (221,391 ) $ (7,979 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding (a) 22,186 54,832 50,096 47,236 Basic loss per share $ (2.86 ) $ (2.84 ) $ (4.42 ) $ (0.17 ) Diluted loss per share: Allocation of earnings: Net loss $ (63,559 ) $ (155,710 ) $ (221,391 ) $ (7,979 ) Weighted average common shares, including dilutive effect (a)(b)(c)(d) 22,186 54,832 50,096 47,236 Diluted loss per share $ (2.86 ) $ (2.84 ) $ (4.42 ) $ (0.17 ) (a) On June 30, 2014, 46,932,433 shares of our common stock were distributed to CHK shareholders in conjunction with the spin-off. For comparative purposes, and to provide a more meaningful calculation for weighted average shares, we have assumed this amount to be outstanding for periods prior to the spin-off. (b) No incremental shares of potentially dilutive restricted stock awards or units were included for the periods presented as their effect was antidilutive under the treasury stock method. (c) The exercise price of stock options exceeded the average market price of our common stock during the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Therefore, the stock options were not dilutive. (d) No incremental shares of potentially dilutive Series A Warrants were included for the 2016 Successor Period as their effect was antidilutive under the treasury stock method. The exercise price of the Series B and Series C Warrants exceeded the average market price of our common stock during the 2016 Successor Period. Therefore, the Series B and Series C Warrants were not dilutive.

Sale of Hodges Trucking Company

Sale of Hodges Trucking Company, L.L.C.	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Sale of Hodges Trucking Company, L. L.C.	Sale of Hodges Trucking Company, L.L.C. On June 14, 2015, we sold Hodges Trucking Company, L.L.C. (“Hodges”), our previously wholly-owned subsidiary that provided drilling rig relocation and logistics services, to Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc. (“Aveda”) for aggregate consideration of $42.0 million . At the time of the sale, Hodges owned 270 rig relocation trucks and 65 cranes and forklifts. The sale did not include the land and buildings used in Hodges’ operations. The consideration received consisted of $15.0 million in cash and a $27.0 million secured promissory note due June 15, 2020 (the “Note Receivable”). The Note Receivable bears a fixed interest rate of 9.00% per annum, which is payable quarterly in arrears beginning on June 30, 2015. Aveda can, at any time, make prepayments of principal before the maturity date without premium or penalty. The Note Receivable is secured by a second lien on substantially all of Aveda’s fixed assets and accounts receivable. The Note Receivable is presented in other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheet. In connection with the application of fresh-start accounting (see Note 4), the Note Receivable was written down to fair value of $20.5 million using an income approach. The difference between the $27.0 million face amount and the fair value recorded in fresh-start accounting is being accreted over the remaining life of the Note Receivable. We recognized interest income of $1.0 million , $1.4 million and $1.4 million during the the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period and the year ended December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the Note Receivable. We recognized a loss of $35.0 million on the sale of Hodges during the year ended December 31, 2015. Additionally, we recognized $2.1 million of stock-based compensation expense related to the vesting of restricted stock held by Hodges employees and $0.6 million of severance-related costs during the year ended December 31, 2015. Hodges was included in our former oilfield trucking segment. The sale of Hodges did not qualify as discontinued operations because the sale did not represent a strategic shift that had or will have a major effect on our operations or financial results.

Asset Sales and Impairments and

Asset Sales and Impairments and Other	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Asset Sales and Impairments and Others	Asset Sales and Impairments and Other Asset Sales During the 2016 Successor Period and 2016 Predecessor Period, we sold assets, primarily consisting of real estate and ancillary equipment, for $11.9 million and $3.3 million , respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we sold our water hauling assets for $6.5 million , which consisted of property and equipment that had a total carrying amount of $12.3 million , and other ancillary equipment for $21.2 million . During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we sold 28 Tier 3 drilling rigs and ancillary drilling equipment for $44.8 million . Additionally, during 2014, we sold our crude hauling assets, which included 124 fluid handling trucks and 122 trailers that had a total carrying amount of $20.7 million , for $43.8 million . We recorded net losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment of approximately ($1.7) million , $0.8 million , $14.7 million and ($6.3) million during the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Impairments and Other A summary of our impairments and other is as follows: Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Trucking and water disposal equipment $ — $ — $ 2,737 $ — Drilling rigs held for sale — — — 11,237 Drilling rigs held for use — 305 5,202 8,366 Lease termination costs — — — 9,701 Drilling related services equipment — 2,900 8,687 — Other — 2,911 2,006 1,460 Total impairments and other $ — $ 6,116 $ 18,632 $ 30,764 We recognized $2.7 million of impairment charges during the year ended December 31, 2015 for certain trucking and water disposal equipment that we deemed to be impaired based on expected future cash flows of this equipment. Estimated fair value for the trucking and water disposal equipment was determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on an income approach. During the year ended December 31, 2014 we recognized $11.2 million of impairment charges for certain drilling rigs and spare equipment we had identified to sell as part of our broader strategy to divest of non-essential drilling rigs. We were required to present such assets at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less the anticipated costs to sell at the time they met the criteria for held for sale accounting. Estimated fair value was based on the expected sales price, less costs to sell. We recognized $0.3 million , $5.2 million and $8.4 million of impairment charges during the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, for certain drilling rigs that we deemed to be impaired based on our assessment of future demand and the suitability of the identified rigs in light of this demand. Estimated fair value for these drilling rigs was determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on a market approach. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we purchased 45 leased drilling rigs for approximately $158.4 million and paid lease termination costs of approximately $9.7 million . We recognized $2.9 million and $8.7 million of impairment charges during the 2016 Predecessor Period and the year ended December 31, 2015 for drilling-related services equipment that we deemed to be impaired based on the expected future cash flows of this equipment. The estimated fair value for the drilling-related services equipment was determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on a market approach. We recognized impairment charges of $2.9 million , $2.0 million and $1.5 million during the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to certain other property and equipment that we deemed to be impaired based on our assessment of the market value and expected future cash flows of the long-lived asset. Estimated fair value for this property and equipment was determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on an income approach. The assumptions used in our impairment evaluation for long-lived assets are inherently uncertain and require management’s judgment.

Property and Equipment Held For

Property and Equipment Held For Sale	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Property and Equipment Held for Sale	Property and Equipment Held for Sale During the 2016 Successor Period, we identified certain drilling rigs to sell. We are required to present such assets at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less the anticipated costs to sell at the time they meet the criteria for held-for-sale accounting. Estimated fair value was based on the expected sales price, less costs to sell. As of December 31, 2016 , $8.2 million was included in property and equipment held for sale on our consolidated balance sheet . These assets are included in our drilling segment.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , our long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 $ — $ 650,000 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022 — 450,000 Term Loans 473,250 493,250 Total principal amount of debt 473,250 1,593,250 Less: Discount on Term Loans 43,038 — Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 5,000 Unamortized deferred financing costs — 23,658 Total long-term debt $ 425,212 $ 1,564,592 2019 Senior Notes In October 2011, we issued $650.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019. The filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions described in Note 3 constituted an event of default with respect to the 2019 Notes. The Company did not make the payment of $21.5 million in accrued interest that was due on May 15, 2016. The amount of contractual interest on the 2019 Notes that was not recorded from June 7, 2016 through July 31, 2016 was $6.5 million . On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, all outstanding obligations under the 2019 Notes were cancelled. 2022 Senior Notes In June 2014, we issued $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022. The filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions described in Note 3 constituted an event of default with respect to the 2022 Notes. The Company did not make the payment of $14.6 million in accrued interest that was due on July 15, 2016. The amount of contractual interest on the 2022 Notes that was not recorded from June 7, 2016 through July 31, 2016 was $4.4 million . On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, all outstanding obligations under the 2022 Notes were cancelled. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we repurchased and cancelled $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes in multiple transactions for $31.3 million . We recognized gains on extinguishment of debt of $18.1 million , which included the accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.6 million . Term Loans In June 2014, we entered into a $400.0 million seven -year term loan credit agreement. Borrowings under the Term Loan bear interest at our option at either (i) the Base Rate, calculated as the greatest of (1) the Bank of America, N.A. prime rate, (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% and (3) a one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate adjusted daily plus 1.00% or (ii) LIBOR, with a floor of 0.75% , plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin for borrowings is 2.00% for Base Rate loans and 3.00% for LIBOR loans, depending on whether the Base Rate or LIBOR is used, provided that if and for so long as the leverage ratio is less than a certain level and the term loans have certain ratings from each of S&P and Moody’s, such margins will be reduced by 0.25% . As of December 31, 2016 , the applicable rate for borrowings under the Term Loan was 3.88733% . The Term Loan is repayable in equal consecutive quarterly installments equal to 0.25% ( 1.00% per annum) of the original principal amount of the Term Loan and will mature in full on June 25, 2020 . Obligations under the Term Loan are guaranteed jointly and severally by all of our present and future direct and indirect wholly-owned material domestic subsidiaries, other than certain excluded subsidiaries. Amounts borrowed under the Term Loan are secured by liens on all of our equity interests in our current and future subsidiaries, and all of our subsidiaries’ present and future real property, equipment (including drilling rigs and frac spread equipment), fixtures and other fixed assets. We may prepay all or a portion of our Term Loan at any time. Borrowings under our Term Loan may be subject to mandatory prepayments with the net cash proceeds of certain issuances of debt, certain asset sales and other dispositions and certain condemnation events, and with excess cash flow in any calendar year in which our leverage ratio exceeds 3.25 to 1.00. The Term Loan contains various covenants and restrictive provisions which limit our ability to (1) enter into asset sales; (2) incur additional indebtedness; (3) make investments or loans and create liens; (4) pay certain dividends or make other distributions and (5) engage in transactions with affiliates. We are in compliance with the related covenants as of December 31, 2016. In May 2015, we entered into an incremental term supplement to the Term Loan and borrowed an additional $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount (the “Incremental Term Loan”), receiving net proceeds of $94.5 million . Borrowings under the Incremental Term Loan bear interest at our option at either (i) LIBOR, with a floor of 1.00% or (ii) the Base Rate, calculated as the greatest of (1) the Bank of America, N.A. prime rate, (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% and (3) a one-month LIBOR rate adjusted daily plus 1.00% , plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin for borrowings is 9.00% for LIBOR loans and 8.00% for Base Rate loans, depending on whether the Base Rate or LIBOR is used. As of December 31, 2016 , the applicable rate for borrowings under the Incremental Term Loan was 10.00% . The Incremental Term Loan is payable in equal consecutive quarterly installments equal to 0.25% ( 1.00% per annum) of the original principal amount of the Incremental Term Loan and will mature in full on June 25, 2021 . Obligations under the Incremental Term Loan are guaranteed jointly and severally by all of our present and future direct and indirect wholly-owned material domestic subsidiaries, other than certain excluded subsidiaries. Amounts borrowed under the Incremental Term Loan are secured by liens on all of our equity interests in our current and future subsidiaries, and all of our subsidiaries’ present and future real property, equipment (including drilling rigs and frac spread equipment), fixtures and other fixed assets. We may prepay all or a portion of our Incremental Term Loan at any time. Borrowings under our Incremental Term Loan may be subject to mandatory prepayments with the net cash proceeds of certain issuances of debt, certain asset sales and other dispositions and certain condemnation events, and with excess cash flow in any calendar year in which our leverage ratio exceeds 3.25 to 1.00. The Incremental Term Loan contains various covenants and restrictive provisions which limit our ability to (1) enter into asset sales; (2) incur additional indebtedness; (3) make investments or loans and create liens; (4) pay certain dividends or make other distributions and (5) engage in transactions with affiliates. All prepayments of the Incremental Term Loan, except for mandatory prepayments described above, if made on or prior to the 42 -month anniversary of the Incremental Term Loan, are subject to a prepayment premium equal to (i) a make-whole premium determined pursuant to a formula set forth in the Incremental Term Loan if made on or prior to the 18 -month anniversary of the Incremental Term Loan, (ii) 5.00% of such principal amount if made after the 18 -month anniversary and on or prior to the 30 -month anniversary of the Incremental Term Loan, or (iii) 3.00% of such principal amount if made after the 30 -month anniversary and on or prior to the 42 -month anniversary of the Incremental Term Loan. We are in compliance with the related covenants as of December 31, 2016. The filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions described in Note 3 constituted an event of default with respect to the Term Loan and the Incremental Term Loan. Upon the Effective Date of the Plan, such defaults were deemed cured or waived. As outlined in the Plan, we paid a consent fee equal to 2% of the Term Loan and Incremental Term Loan, paid $15.0 million of the Incremental Term Loan balance and the Incremental Term Loan prepayment premium was suspended for an 18 -month period beginning on the Effective Date of the Plan. On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the Company entered into an amendment to the Term Loan and related guaranty agreement that, among other things, requires us to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain credit ratings with Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, restrict our ability to create foreign subsidiaries, and revise certain provisions to address the granting of new liens on our assets. In addition, on the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the Company entered into a waiver in respect of the Incremental Term Loan (the “Incremental Term Loan Waiver”) whereby the incremental term lenders agreed to waive their right to any prepayment premium that may be payable in respect of the Incremental Term Loan (other than in connection with a pre-maturity acceleration of the Incremental Term Loan) for a period of eighteen months following the Effective Date. The Company also entered into an amendment to the Incremental Term Loan and the related guaranty agreement to revise certain provisions to address the granting of new liens on our assets. On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the Company entered into new amended and restated security documentation in connection with the Term Loan and Incremental Term Loan that grants liens on and security interests in substantially all of our assets (subject to certain exclusions). The Company also entered into an inter-creditor agreement with the agents for the New ABL Credit Facility, the Term Loan and the Incremental Term Loan that will govern the rights of its lenders with respect to the distribution of proceeds from our assets securing our obligations under the New ABL Credit Facility, the Term Loan and the Incremental Term Loan. Senior Secured Debtor-In-Possession Credit Agreement On June 8, 2016, in connection with the filings of the Bankruptcy Petitions, the Company, with certain of our subsidiaries as borrowers, entered into a senior secured debtor-in-possession credit facility with total commitments of $100.0 million . On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the DIP Facility was amended and restated, and the outstanding obligations pursuant thereto were converted to obligations under the New ABL Credit Facility. New ABL Credit Facility On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, certain of our domestic subsidiaries as borrowers entered into a five -year senior secured revolving credit facility with total commitments of $100.0 million . The maximum amount that we may borrow under the New ABL Credit Facility is subject to the borrowing base, which is based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, subject to reserves and other adjustments. All obligations under the New ABL Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally by the Company and all of our other present and future direct and indirect material domestic subsidiaries. Borrowings under the New ABL Credit Facility are secured by liens on substantially all of our personal property, and bear interest at our option at either (i) the Base Rate, calculated as the greatest of (1) the rate of interest publicly announced by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as its “prime rate,” subject to each increase or decrease in such prime rate effective as of the date such change occurs, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) the one-month LIBOR Rate plus 1.00% , each of which is subject to an applicable margin, or (ii) LIBOR, plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 1.00% to 1.50% per annum for Base Rate loans and 2.00% to 2.50% per annum for LIBOR loans. The unused portion of the New ABL Credit Facility is subject to a commitment fee that varies from 0.375% to 0.50% per annum, according to average unused amounts. Interest on LIBOR loans is payable at the end of the selected interest period, but no less frequently than quarterly. Interest on Base Rate loans is payable monthly in arrears. The New ABL Credit Facility contains various covenants and restrictive provisions which limit our ability to (1) enter into asset sales; (2) incur additional indebtedness; (3) make investments or loans and create liens; (4) pay certain dividends or make other distributions and (5) engage in transactions with affiliates. The New ABL Credit Facility also requires maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio based on the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to fixed charges, in each case as defined in the New ABL Credit Facility. If we fail to perform our obligations under the agreement that results in an event of default, the commitments under the New ABL Credit Facility could be terminated and any outstanding borrowings under the New ABL Credit Facility may be declared immediately due and payable. The New ABL Credit Facility also contains cross default provisions that apply to our other indebtedness. We are in compliance with the related covenants as of December 31, 2016. As of December 31, 2016, we had no borrowings outstanding under the New ABL Credit Facility, letters of credit of $15.9 million and availability of $58.6 million .

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are detailed below (in thousands): Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Other Current Liabilities: Payroll-related accruals $ 15,964 $ 21,561 Accrued operating expenses 15,499 29,760 Self-insurance reserves 7,638 9,718 Income, property, sales, use and other taxes 4,899 8,336 Accrued capital expenditures 2,115 5,993 Interest 3,661 22,950 Total Other Current Liabilities $ 49,776 $ 98,318

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases As of December 31, 2016 , we were party to five lease agreements with various third parties to utilize 724 lease rail cars for initial terms of five to seven years . Additional rental payments are required for the use of rail cars in excess of the allowable mileage stated in the respective agreement. As of December 31, 2016 , we were also party to various lease agreements for other property and equipment with varying terms. Aggregate undiscounted minimum future lease payments under our operating leases at December 31, 2016 are presented below: Rail Cars Other Total (in thousands) 2017 $ 3,290 $ 417 $ 3,707 2018 2,165 259 $ 2,424 2019 1,331 30 $ 1,361 2020 490 — $ 490 Total $ 7,276 $ 706 $ 7,982 Rent expense for drilling rigs, real property, rail cars and other property and equipment for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2.4 million , $4.1 million , $8.0 million and $35.5 million , respectively, and was included in operating costs in our consolidated statements of operations. Litigation While the filing of the Bankruptcy Petitions automatically stayed certain actions against the Company, including actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness or to exercise control over the property of its bankruptcy estates, the Company received an order from the Bankruptcy Court allowing it to pay all general claims, including claims of litigation counterparties, in the ordinary course of business in accordance with applicable non-bankruptcy laws notwithstanding the commencement of the Chapter 11 cases. The Plan confirmed in the Chapter 11 cases provides for the treatment of claims against the Company’s bankruptcy estates, including pre-petition liabilities that have not otherwise been satisfied or addressed during the Chapter 11 cases. On the Effective Date, by operation of the Plan, the Company, on its behalf and on behalf of its subsidiaries, entered into a Litigation Trust Agreement (the “Litigation Trust Agreement”) with Alan Carr (the “Trustee”), pursuant to which the Litigation Trust (the “Trust”) was established for the benefit of specified holders of allowed claims. Pursuant to the Plan and the Confirmation Order, the Company transferred specified claims and causes of action to the Trust with title to such claims and causes of action being free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances, and interests. In addition, pursuant to the Plan and Confirmation Order, the Company transferred $50,000 in cash to the Trust to pay the reasonable costs and expenses associated with the administration of the Trust. The Trustee may prosecute the transferred claims and causes of action and conduct such other action as described in and authorized by the Plan, make timely and appropriate distributions to the beneficiaries of the Trust, and otherwise carry out the provisions of the Litigation Trust Agreement. The Company is not a beneficiary of the Trust. We are involved in various lawsuits and disputes incidental to our business operations, including commercial disputes, personal injury claims, property damage claims and contract actions. We record an associated liability when a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, management is of the opinion that no pending or threatened lawsuit or dispute incidental to our business operations is likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The final resolution of such matters could exceed amounts accrued and actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates. Self-Insured Reserves We are self-insured up to certain retention limits with respect to workers’ compensation and general liability matters. We maintain accruals for self-insurance retentions that we estimate using third-party data and claims history. Included in operating costs is workers’ compensation (credits) expense of ($1.5) million , $2.4 million , $4.0 million and $8.3 million for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan In accordance with the Plan, on September 20, 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Our stock-based compensation program currently consists of restricted stock units available to employees and directors, which are equity-classified awards. The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan is 2,200,000 . The fair value of the restricted stock units is determined based on the estimated fair market value of SSE common shares on the date of grant. This value is amortized over the vesting period. Included in operating costs and general and administrative expenses is stock-based compensation expense of $10.6 million for the 2016 Successor Period related to the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. A summary of the status of changes of unvested shares of restricted stock units under the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan is presented below: Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Unvested shares as of September 20, 2016 — $ — Granted 1,945 $ 17.31 Vested (605 ) $ 17.31 Forfeited — $ — Unvested shares as of December 31, 2016 1,340 $ 17.31 As of December 31, 2016 , there was $23.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested restricted stock units. The cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 33 months . 2014 Incentive Plan Prior to the spin-off, our employees participated in the CHK share-based compensation program and received restricted stock, and in the case of senior management, stock options. Effective July 1, 2014, our employees began participating in the SSE 2014 Incentive Plan. The 2014 Incentive Plan consisted of restricted stock available to employees and stock options. The restricted stock awards and stock options were equity-classified awards. In connection with the spin-off, unvested awards granted under the CHK share-based compensation program were cancelled and substituted as follows: • Each outstanding award of options to purchase shares of CHK common stock was replaced with a substitute award of options to purchase shares of Predecessor SSE common stock. The substitute awards of options were intended to preserve the intrinsic value of the original option and the ratio of the exercise price to the fair market value of the stock subject to the option. • The CHK restricted stock awards and restricted stock unit awards were replaced with substitute awards in Predecessor SSE common stock, each of which generally preserved the value of the original award. Awards granted in connection with the substitution of awards originally issued under the CHK share-based compensation program were a part of the 2014 Incentive Plan and reduced the maximum number of shares of common stock available for delivery under the 2014 Incentive Plan. Upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy on August 1, 2016, as discussed in Note 3, the Company’s common stock was canceled and New Common Stock was issued. SSE’s existing stock-based compensation awards under the 2014 Incentive Plan were also either vested or canceled upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy. Accelerated vesting and cancellation of these stock-based compensation awards resulted in the recognition of expense, on the date of vesting or cancellation, to record any previously unamortized expense related to the awards. Equity-Classified Awards Restricted Stock. The fair value of restricted stock awards was determined based on the fair market value of SSE common shares on the date of the grant. This value was amortized over the vesting period. All unvested restricted stock awards under the 2014 Incentive Plan vested upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy. During the 2016 Predecessor Period, the Company recognized expense of $24.9 million as a result of the accelerated vesting of these awards, which is included in reorganization items, net in the consolidated statement of operations. A summary of the changes of the shares of restricted stock under the 2014 Incentive Plan is presented below. Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in thousands) Unvested shares as of January 1, 2016 5,896 $ 11.93 Granted — $ — Vested (5,746 ) $ 6.74 Forfeited (150 ) $ 14.06 Unvested shares as of August 1, 2016 — $ — Stock Options. CHK granted stock options to our chief executive officer under CHK’s Long-Term Incentive Plan for incentive and retention purposes, which were replaced with a substitute option to purchase shares of SSE common stock in connection with the spin-off. The substitute incentive-based stock options vested ratably over a three -year period and the substitute retention-based stock options vested one-third on each of the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the grant date of the original CHK award. Outstanding options were scheduled to expire ten years from the date of grant of the original CHK award. We have no t issued any new stock options, other than the replacement awards, since the spin-off. All stock options awarded under the 2014 Incentive Plan were cancelled upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy. During the 2016 Predecessor Period, the Company recognized expense of $0.2 million as a result of the cancellations, which is included in reorganization items, net in the consolidated statement of operations. The following table provides information related to stock option activity for 2016 Predecessor Period: Number of Shares Underlying Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Contract Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value (a) (in thousands) (in thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 348 $ 16.19 7.23 $ — Granted — $ — — $ — Exercised — $ — — $ — Cancelled (348 ) $ 16.19 — $ — Outstanding at August 1, 2016 — $ — — $ — Exercisable at August 1, 2016 — $ — — $ — Through the date of the spin-off, we were charged by CHK for share-based compensation expense related to our direct employees. Pursuant to the employee matters agreement with CHK, our employees received a new award under the 2014 Plan in substitution for each unvested CHK award then held (which were cancelled). We recorded a non-recurring credit of $10.5 million to operating costs and general and administrative expenses during the second quarter of 2014 as a result of the cancellation of the unvested CHK awards. Included in operating costs and general administrative expenses is stock-based compensation expense of $12.3 million , $38.5 million and $29.8 million for the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, related to the 2014 Incentive Plan. Other Performance Share Units . CHK granted performance share units (“PSUs”) to our chief executive officer under CHK’s Long Term Incentive Plan that includes both an internal performance measure and external market condition as it relates to CHK. Following the spin-off, compensation expense is recognized through the changes in fair value of the PSUs over the vesting period with a corresponding adjustment to equity, and any related cash obligations are the responsibility of CHK. We recognized expenses (credits) of a nominal amount, $0.1 million , ($1.6) million and ($0.4) million related to these PSUs for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which modifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. We elected to adopt ASU 2016-09 effective December 31, 2016. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The components of income tax benefit for each of the periods presented below are as follows: Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Current $ — $ (7 ) $ 58 $ 674 Deferred — (59,124 ) (92,686 ) (2,863 ) Total $ — $ (59,131 ) $ (92,628 ) $ (2,189 ) The effective income benefit differed from the computed “expected” federal income tax benefit on loss before income taxes for the following reasons: Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Income tax benefit at the federal statutory rate (35%) $ (22,246 ) $ (75,195 ) $ (109,906 ) $ (3,559 ) State income taxes (net of federal income tax benefit) (1,015 ) (2,277 ) (4,118 ) 538 Discharge of debt and other reorganization-related items 232,395 (37,283 ) — — Stock-based compensation shortfall (1,282 ) 23,443 8,967 — Executive compensation 2,110 — — — Goodwill impairment — — 9,602 — Other permanent differences 1,192 676 2,518 601 Effect of change in state taxes (2,010 ) 40 (23 ) — Other (40 ) 155 332 231 Change in valuation allowance (209,104 ) 31,310 — — Total $ — $ (59,131 ) $ (92,628 ) $ (2,189 ) Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect temporary differences in the basis of net assets for income tax and financial reporting purposes. The tax-effected temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards which comprise deferred taxes are as follows: Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment $ (35,405 ) $ (242,879 ) Term Loan (16,071 ) — Intangible assets (1,563 ) (1,551 ) Prepaid expenses (2,489 ) (3,580 ) Other (1,307 ) (1,121 ) Deferred tax liabilities (56,835 ) (249,131 ) Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards 48,540 172,822 Intangible assets 8,271 — Deferred stock compensation 47 10,035 Accrued liabilities 3,169 3,231 Other long-term assets 6,156 — Other 1,128 3,919 Valuation allowance (10,476 ) — Deferred tax assets 56,835 190,007 Net deferred tax liability $ — $ (59,124 ) Reflected in accompanying balance sheets as: Current deferred income tax asset $ — $ 1,499 Non-current deferred income tax liability — (60,623 ) Total $ — $ (59,124 ) At December 31, 2016 , we had NOL carryforwards of approximately $130.6 million . The NOL carryforwards expire from 2034 through 2036. The value of these carryforwards depends on our ability to generate future taxable income. We considered both positive and negative evidence in our determination of the need for valuation allowances for the deferred tax assets associated with our NOLs and other deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2016 , we are in a net deferred tax asset position. We believe it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized, and accordingly, have recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets. In connection with the Company's emergence from Chapter 11 and subsequent application of fresh-start accounting, we recorded a full valuation allowance of $219.6 million in the 2016 Predecessor Period. As described in Note 3, elements of the Plan provided that our 2019 Notes and 2022 Notes were exchanged for New Common Stock. Absent an exception, a debtor recognizes CODI upon discharge of its outstanding indebtedness for an amount of consideration that is less than its adjusted issue price. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“IRC”), provides that a debtor in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case may exclude CODI from taxable income but must reduce certain of its tax attributes by the amount of any CODI realized as a result of the consummation of a plan of reorganization. The amount of CODI realized by a taxpayer is determined based on the fair market value of the consideration received by the creditors in settlement of outstanding indebtedness. As a result of the market value of our equity upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the estimated amount of CODI is approximately $625.3 million , which will reduce the value of the Company's net operating losses. We recorded the reduction of net operating losses related to CODI in the 2016 Successor Period. The deferred tax impact of this tax attribute reduction was fully offset by a corresponding decrease in valuation allowance in the 2016 Successor Period. The IRC provides an annual limitation with respect to the ability of a corporation to utilize its tax attributes, as well as certain built-in-losses, against future taxable income in the event of a change in ownership. Emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings resulted in a change in ownership for purposes of the IRC. The amount of remaining net operating loss carryforward available after the reduction for CODI will be subject to an annual limitation under IRC Section 382 due to the change in ownership. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Income Taxes,” which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes by requiring deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We elected to adopt this change in accounting principle prospectively as of the bankruptcy emergence date of August 1, 2016. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our consolidated financial statements due to the full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax asset as of August 1, 2016. The adoption of this standard continued to have no impact on our consolidated financial statements due to the full valuation allowance recorded as of December 31, 2016.

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment	Equity Method Investment Effective June 6, 2016, we assigned our 49% ownership of the membership interest in Maalt Specialized Bulk, L.L.C. (“Maalt”) back to the majority owners. Prior to this assignment, we used the equity method of accounting to account for our investment in Maalt, which had a zero value as of June 6, 2016. We recorded equity method adjustments to our investment of $0.9 million and ($1.6) million for our share of Maalt’s income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. We also made additional investments of $0.1 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. We reviewed our equity method investment for impairment whenever certain impairment indicators existed, including the absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity which would justify the carrying amount of the investment. A loss in value of an investment which is other than a temporary decline should be recognized. We estimated that the fair value of our investment in Maalt was approximately zero as of December 31, 2015, which was below the carrying value of the investment and resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $8.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. We also recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Estimated fair value for our investment in Maalt was determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) based on an income approach.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The fair value measurement standard defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (referred to as an “exit price”). Authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures clarifies that a fair value measurement for a liability should reflect the entity’s non-performance risk. In addition, a fair value hierarchy is established that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. This category includes quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Level 3 - Measured based on prices or valuation models that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and less observable from objective sources. Fair Value on Recurring Basis The carrying values of our cash, trade receivables and trade payables are considered to be representative of their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis Fair value measurements were applied with respect to our non-financial assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis, which consist primarily of impairments on long-lived assets, goodwill and an equity method investment based on Level 3 inputs. See Notes 6, 9 and 16 for additional discussion. Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments The fair values of our note receivable and debt, as shown in the table below, reflect the estimated amounts that a market participant would have to pay to purchase the note receivable or our debt, including any premium or discount attributable to the difference between the stated interest rate and market rate of interest at the balance sheet date. Fair values are based on quoted market prices, or average valuations of similar debt instruments at the balance sheet date for those debt instruments for which quoted market prices are not available. Estimated fair values are determined using available market information and valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Fair Value (Level 2) Carrying Amount Fair Value (Level 2) (in thousands) Financial assets: Note Receivable $ 21,243 $ 23,498 $ 27,000 $ 17,842 Financial liabilities: 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 $ — $ — $ 642,713 $ 221,975 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022 $ — $ — $ 444,701 $ 71,865 Term Loans $ 430,212 $ 469,377 $ 482,178 $ 371,080 Less: Current portion of long-term debt $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Total long-term debt $ 425,212 $ 1,564,592

Concentration of Credit Risk an

Concentration of Credit Risk and Major Customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration of Credit Risk and Major Customers	Concentration of Credit Risk and Major Customers Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade receivables. Accounts receivable from CHK and its affiliates were $48.6 million and $109.6 million as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , or 49% and 65% , respectively, of our total accounts receivable. Revenues from CHK and its affiliates were $114.5 million , $217.6 million , $789.5 million and $1.676 billion for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , or 51% , 65% , 70% and 81% , respectively, of our total revenues. Additionally, revenues from another customer of our Hydraulic Fracturing segment represents approximately 11% of our total revenues during the 2016 Successor Period. We believe that the loss of these customers would have a material adverse effect on our operating results as there can be no assurance that replacement customers would be identified and accessed in a timely fashion. Included in total revenues are amounts related to IBC payments of $38.9 million , $80.7 million and $87.9 million for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period and the year ended December 31, 2015 respectively. Excluding IBC revenues, non-CHK revenue as a percentage of total revenue was 58% and 42% for the 2016 Successor Period and 2016 Predecessor Period, respectively, compared to 32% for the year ended December 31, 2015 . See Note 19 for further discussion of agreements entered into with CHK as part of the spin-off, including a services agreement and rig-specific daywork drilling contracts.

Transactions with CHK

Transactions with CHK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions with CHK	Transactions with CHK Prior to the completion of our spin-off on June 30, 2014, we were a wholly owned subsidiary of CHK, and transactions between us and CHK (including its subsidiaries) were considered to be transactions with affiliates. Subsequent to June 30, 2014, CHK and its subsidiaries are not considered affiliates of us or any of our subsidiaries. We have disclosed below all agreements entered into between us and CHK prior to the completion of our spin-off. On June 25, 2014, we entered into a master separation agreement and several other agreements with CHK as part of the spin-off. The master separation agreement entered into between CHK and us governs the separation of our businesses from CHK, the distribution of our shares to CHK shareholders and other matters related to CHK’s relationship with us, including cross-indemnities between us and CHK. In general, CHK agreed to indemnify us for any liabilities relating to CHK’s business and we agreed to indemnify CHK for any liabilities relating to our business. On June 25, 2014, we entered into a tax sharing agreement with CHK, which governs the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of CHK and us with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings, and certain other matters regarding taxes. On June 25, 2014, we entered into an employee matters agreement with CHK providing that each company has responsibility for its own employees and compensation plans. The agreement also contains provisions concerning benefit protection for both SSE and CHK employees, treatment of holders of CHK stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance share units, and cooperation between us and CHK in the sharing of employee information and maintenance of confidentiality. On June 25, 2014, we entered into a transition services agreement with CHK under which CHK provided or made available to us various administrative services and assets for specified periods beginning on the distribution date. In consideration for such services, we paid CHK certain fees, a portion of which was a flat fee, generally in amounts intended to allow CHK to recover all of its direct and indirect costs incurred in providing those services. These charges from CHK were $8.3 million and $18.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This agreement was terminated during the second quarter of 2015. We are party to a master services agreement with CHK pursuant to which we provide drilling and other services and supply materials and equipment to CHK. Drilling services are typically provided pursuant to rig-specific daywork drilling contracts similar to those we use for other customers. The specific terms of each request for other services are typically set forth in a field ticket, purchase order or work order. The master services agreement contains general terms and provisions, including minimum insurance coverage amounts that we are required to maintain and confidentiality obligations with respect to CHK’s business, and allocates certain operational risks between CHK and us through indemnity provisions. The master services agreement will remain in effect until we or CHK provides 30 days written notice of termination, although such agreement may not be terminated during the term of the services agreement described below. Prior to the spin-off, we were party to a services agreement with CHK under which CHK guaranteed the utilization of a portion of our drilling rig and hydraulic fracturing fleets during the term of the agreement. In connection with the spin-off, we entered into new services agreements with CHK which supplements the master services agreement. Under the new services agreement, CHK is required to utilize the lesser of (i) seven , five and three of our hydraulic fracturing crews in years one , two and three of the agreement, respectively, or (ii) 50% of the total number of all hydraulic fracturing crews working for CHK in all its operating regions during the respective year. CHK is required to utilize our hydraulic fracturing services for a minimum number of stages as set forth in the agreement. CHK is entitled to terminate the agreement in certain situations, including in the event we fail to materially comply with the overall quality of service provided by similar service providers. Additionally, CHK’s requirement to utilize our services may be suspended under certain circumstances, such as if we are unable to timely accept and supply services ordered by CHK or as a result of a force majeure event. In connection with the spin-off, we entered into rig-specific daywork drilling contracts with CHK for the provision of drilling services. The drilling contracts had a commencement date of July 1, 2014 and terms ranging from three months to three years. CHK has the right to terminate the drilling contracts under certain circumstances. Prior to the spin-off, we were party to a facilities lease agreement with CHK pursuant to which we leased a number of the storage yards and physical facilities out of which we conduct our operations. We incurred $8.2 million of lease expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 under this facilities lease agreement. In connection with the spin-off, we acquired the property subject to the facilities lease agreement, and the facilities lease agreement was terminated. Prior to the spin-off, CHK provided us with general and administrative services and the services of its employees pursuant to an administrative services agreement. These services included legal, accounting, treasury, environmental, safety, information technology and other corporate services. In return for the general and administrative services provided by CHK, we reimbursed CHK on a monthly basis for the overhead expenses incurred by CHK on our behalf in accordance with its allocation policy, which included costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of any of the services under the agreement, including the wages and benefits of CHK employees who perform services on our behalf. The administrative expense allocation was determined by multiplying revenues by a percentage determined by CHK based on the historical average of costs incurred on our behalf. All of the administrative cost allocations were based on assumptions that management believes are reasonable; however, these allocations are not necessarily indicative of the costs and expenses that would have resulted if we had been operating as a stand-alone entity. These charges from CHK were $26.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. In connection with the spin-off, we terminated the administrative services agreement and entered into the transition services agreement described above.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information As of December 31, 2016 , our revenues, income (loss) before income taxes and identifiable assets are primarily attributable to three reportable segments. During the second quarter of 2015, we sold the remaining business and assets included in our former oilfield trucking segment. Our former oilfield trucking segment’s historical results for periods prior to the sale continue to be included in our historical financial results as a component of continuing operations as reflected in the tables below. Each of these segments represents a distinct type of business. These segments have separate management teams which report to our chief operating decision-maker. The results of operations in these segments are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision-maker for purposes of determining resource allocation and assessing performance. Management evaluates the performance of our segments based upon adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization. Prior to 2016, the information that was regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision-maker included general and administrative expenses that were allocated to each of our reportable segments for corporate overhead functions provided by the Other Operations segment on behalf of our reportable segments. Effective January 1, 2016, we no longer allocate general and administrative expenses to our reportable segments from the Other Operations segment in the information that is reviewed by our chief operating decision-maker. For comparability purposes, this change has been reflected through retroactive revision of our segment information for the year ended December 31, 2015. The following is a description of our segments and other operations: Drilling . Our drilling segment provides land-based drilling services. As of December 31, 2016 , we owned a fleet of 91 land drilling rigs. Hydraulic Fracturing . Our hydraulic fracturing segment provides land-based hydraulic fracturing and other well stimulation services. As of December 31, 2016 , we owned 13 hydraulic fracturing fleets with an aggregate of 500,000 horsepower. Oilfield Rentals . Our oilfield rentals segment provides premium rental tools for land-based drilling, completion and workover activities. Former Oilfield Trucking . Our oilfield trucking segment historically provided drilling rig relocation and logistics services as well as fluid handling services. During the second quarter of 2015, we sold Hodges and sold our water hauling assets. As part of the spin-off, we sold our crude hauling assets to a third party. As of June 30, 2015, there were no remaining assets or operations in the oilfield trucking segment, although we do have ongoing liabilities, primarily related to insurance claims, whose income statement impact is charged to general and administrative expense. Our former oilfield trucking segment’s historical results for periods prior to the sale continue to be included in our historical financial results as a component of continuing operations as reflected in the tables below. Other Operations . Our other operations consists primarily of our corporate functions, including our Term Loans and New ABL Credit Facility for the Successor Period and 2019 Notes, 2022 Notes, Term Loans and Pre-Petition Credit Facility for the Predecessor periods. Drilling Hydraulic Fracturing Oilfield Rentals Other Operations Intercompany Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) Successor For the Five Months Ended December 31, 2016: Revenues $ 116,767 $ 89,493 $ 16,361 $ 1,197 $ (1,440 ) $ 222,378 Intersegment revenues (37 ) — (206 ) (1,197 ) 1,440 — Total revenues $ 116,730 $ 89,493 $ 16,155 $ — $ — $ 222,378 Depreciation and amortization 26,979 34,079 9,032 3,808 — 73,898 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net (984 ) 31 (590 ) (205 ) — (1,748 ) Interest expense — — — (15,497 ) — (15,497 ) Other income 100 63 75 1,874 — 2,112 Reorganization items, net (43 ) (32 ) (13 ) (1,780 ) — (1,868 ) Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 37,934 $ (45,385 ) $ (5,140 ) $ (50,968 ) $ — $ (63,559 ) Capital Expenditures $ 10,658 $ 989 $ 805 $ 50 $ — $ 12,502 As of December 31, 2016: Total Assets $ 551,870 $ 148,524 $ 40,677 $ 207,479 $ — $ 948,550 Drilling Hydraulic Fracturing Oilfield Rentals Other Operations Intercompany Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) Predecessor For the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2016 Revenues $ 154,813 $ 160,723 $ 18,597 $ 4,842 $ (5,056 ) $ 333,919 Intersegment revenues (19 ) — (195 ) (4,842 ) 5,056 — Total revenues $ 154,794 $ 160,723 $ 18,402 $ — $ — $ 333,919 Depreciation and amortization 87,160 49,124 18,773 7,368 — 162,425 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net 1,211 66 (425 ) (4 ) — 848 Impairments and other 3,205 — 287 2,624 — 6,116 Interest expense — — — (48,116 ) — (48,116 ) Other income 362 349 3 1,604 — 2,318 Reorganization items, net (514,627 ) (45,046 ) (18,966 ) 548,747 — (29,892 ) Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ (509,157 ) $ (91,966 ) $ (39,638 ) $ 425,920 $ — $ (214,841 ) Capital Expenditures $ 66,084 $ 16,302 $ — $ 401 $ — $ 82,787 Drilling Hydraulic Fracturing Oilfield Rentals Former Oilfield Trucking Other Operations Intercompany Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) Predecessor For The Year Ended December 31, 2015: Revenues $ 437,749 $ 575,495 $ 77,292 $ 45,512 $ 8,461 $ (13,265 ) $ 1,131,244 Intersegment revenues (1,345 ) — (705 ) (2,773 ) (8,442 ) 13,265 — Total revenues $ 436,404 $ 575,495 $ 76,587 $ 42,739 $ 19 $ — $ 1,131,244 Depreciation and amortization 163,380 70,605 41,049 8,787 11,600 — 295,421 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net 10,566 230 (1,780 ) 5,728 (88 ) — 14,656 Impairment of goodwill 27,434 — — — — — 27,434 Impairments and other 14,329 — — 2,737 1,566 — 18,632 Gains on early extinguishment of debt — — — — 18,061 — 18,061 Interest expense — — — — (99,267 ) — (99,267 ) Loss and impairment from equity investees — (7,928 ) — — — — (7,928 ) Other income 813 1,201 68 16 954 — 3,052 Loss Before Income Taxes (as Previously Reported) $ (43,195 ) $ (22,680 ) $ (40,216 ) $ (38,420 ) $ (169,508 ) $ — $ (314,019 ) Corporate overhead allocation 31,894 25,647 9,109 4,182 (70,832 ) — — Loss Before Income Taxes (as Adjusted) $ (11,301 ) $ 2,967 $ (31,107 ) $ (34,238 ) $ (240,340 ) $ — $ (314,019 ) Capital Expenditures $ 153,279 $ 32,743 $ 6,706 $ — $ 12,978 $ — $ 205,706 As of December 31, 2015: Total Assets $ 1,144,144 $ 291,584 $ 92,588 $ — $ 374,302 $ — $ 1,902,618 For The Year Ended December 31, 2014: Revenues $ 774,888 $ 885,907 $ 154,416 $ 195,618 $ 109,942 $ (39,879 ) $ 2,080,892 Intersegment revenues (358 ) — (1,296 ) (5,139 ) (33,086 ) 39,879 — Total revenues $ 774,530 $ 885,907 $ 153,120 $ 190,479 $ 76,856 $ — $ 2,080,892 Depreciation and amortization 140,884 72,105 52,680 21,817 5,426 — 292,912 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net 17,931 (17 ) (2,355 ) (21,853 ) 22 — (6,272 ) Impairments and other (a) 29,602 207 955 — — — 30,764 Interest expense — — — — (79,734 ) — (79,734 ) Loss and impairment from equity investees — (6,094 ) — — — — (6,094 ) Other income (expense) 364 60 179 226 (165 ) — 664 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 79,999 $ 63,548 $ (2,459 ) $ 6,359 $ (157,615 ) $ — $ (10,168 ) Capital Expenditures $ 373,353 $ 37,211 $ 22,337 $ 3,599 $ 21,118 $ — $ 457,618 As of December 31, 2014: Total Assets $ 1,322,160 $ 449,966 $ 155,683 $ 138,909 $ 224,754 $ (1,179 ) $ 2,290,293 (a) Includes lease termination costs of $9.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively.

Quarterly Financial Data (unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) Summarized unaudited quarterly financial data for 2016 and 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Two Months Ended September 30, 2016 One Month Ended July 31, 2016 Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Revenues $ 142,722 $ 79,656 $ 40,438 $ 138,120 $ 155,361 Operating loss (a) $ (17,323 ) $ (30,983 ) $ (21,294 ) $ (74,496 ) $ (43,361 ) Net loss (a) $ (27,031 ) $ (36,528 ) $ (11,640 ) $ (84,505 ) $ (59,563 ) Loss per share (c) : Basic $ (1.21 ) $ (1.66 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (1.53 ) $ (1.09 ) Diluted $ (1.21 ) $ (1.66 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (1.53 ) $ (1.09 ) Predecessor Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Revenues $ 192,788 $ 213,541 $ 295,128 $ 429,787 Operating loss (b) $ (45,818 ) $ (46,281 ) $ (104,645 ) $ (31,193 ) Net loss (b) $ (60,590 ) $ (48,530 ) $ (74,670 ) $ (37,601 ) Loss per share (c) : Basic $ (1.18 ) $ (0.95 ) $ (1.51 ) $ (0.78 ) Diluted $ (1.18 ) $ (0.95 ) $ (1.51 ) $ (0.78 ) (a) Includes $2.9 million , $0.1 million , ($0.5) million , $23.7 million and $4.7 million in restructuring charges related to the Chapter 11 filing for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the two months ended September 30, 2016, the one month ended July 31, 2016, the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and the quarter ended March 31, 2016, respectively. Includes $1.6 million , $0.2 million , $16.5 million and $13.4 million in reorganization items related to the Chapter 11 filing for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the two months ended September 30, 2016, the one month ended July 31, 2016 and the quarter ended June 30, 2016, respectively. Includes $0.02 million , $5.8 million and $0.3 million of impairments and other for the one month ended July 31, 2016, the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and the quarter ended March 31, 2016, respectively. (b) Includes $35.0 million of loss on sale of a business for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, $27.4 million of impairment of goodwill for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 and $1.9 million , $1.6 million , $8.8 million and $6.3 million of impairments and other for the quarters ended December 31, 2015, September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively. (c) The sum of quarterly net income per share may not agree to the total for the year as each period’s computation is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.

Recently Issued and Proposed Ac

Recently Issued and Proposed Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Issued and Proposed Accounting Standards	Recently Issued and Proposed Accounting Standards In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Inventory”, which updates previously issued standards to improve the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which amends eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases,” which modifies the lease recognition requirements and requires entities to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from leases on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall,” which requires separate presentation of financial assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and requires evaluation of the need for valuation allowance of deferred tax assets related to available-for-sale securities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption not permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which changes inventory measured using any method other than LIFO or the retail inventory method (for example, inventory measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost) at the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern,” which requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable). ASU 2014-15 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, ending after December 15, 2016. Adoption of this standard had no impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605)” and requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period; the FASB also provided for early adoption for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard, including related ASU Nos. 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-12 and 2016-20, will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Between January 1, 2017 and February 9, 2017 , 564,854 Series A Warrants were exercised through cash settlement and 30,201 Series A Warrants were exercised through net share settlement. As a result, the Company received cash proceeds of $13.5 million and issued 578,986 shares of New Common Stock subsequent to December 31, 2016.

Significant Accounting Polici30

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Estimates	Accounting Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas where critical accounting estimates are made by management include: • estimated useful lives of assets, which impacts depreciation and amortization of property and equipment; • impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and intangibles; • income taxes; • accruals related to revenue, expenses, capital costs and contingencies; and • cost allocations as described in Note 19.
Fresh-Start Accounting	Fresh-Start Accounting As discussed in Note 4, the Company applied fresh-start accounting upon emergence from bankruptcy on August 1, 2016, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes. Upon adoption of fresh-start accounting, our assets and liabilities were recorded at their fair values as of the Effective Date. The Effective Date fair values of our assets and liabilities differed materially from the recorded values of our assets and liabilities as reflected in our historical consolidated balance sheet. The effects of the Plan and the application of fresh-start accounting were reflected in our consolidated financial statements as of August 1, 2016, and the related adjustments thereto were recorded in our consolidated statements of operations as reorganization items, net for the periods prior to August 1, 2016 (Predecessor Company). As a result of our application of fresh-start accounting, our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statement of operations subsequent to the Effective Date will not be comparable to our consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations prior to the Effective Date. Our consolidated financial statements and related footnotes are presented with a black line division which delineates the lack of comparability between amounts presented on or after August 1, 2016 and dates prior thereto. Our financial results for future periods following the application of fresh-start accounting will be different from historical trends, and such differences may be material.
Risks and Uncertainties	Risks and Uncertainties We operate in a highly cyclical industry. The main factor influencing demand for oilfield services is the level of drilling and completions activity by E&P companies, which in turn depends largely on current and anticipated future crude oil and natural gas prices and production depletion rates. Demand for oil and natural gas is cyclical and is subject to large and rapid fluctuations. When oil and natural gas price increases occur, producers increase their capital expenditures, which generally results in greater revenues and profits for oilfield service companies. The increased capital expenditures also ultimately result in greater production, which historically has resulted in increased supplies and reduced prices that, in turn, tend to reduce demand for oilfield services. For these reasons, our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter and from year-to-year. Industry activity is beginning to increase as the U.S. domestic rig count was 589 during the fourth quarter of 2016, which, while down 22% compared to the fourth quarter of 2015, was up 22% compared to the third quarter of 2016. Additionally, the average price of oil during the fourth quarter of 2016 was $49.25 per barrel, which represented a 17% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 and a 10% increase compared to the third quarter of 2016. These average oil prices remain well below the average prices in 2014. The average price of natural gas during the fourth quarter of 2016 was $3.04 per McF, an increase of 47% compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 and a 6% increase compared to the third quarter of 2016. Future price declines or prolonged levels of low prices would further negatively affect the demand for our services and the prices we are able to charge to our customers. Additionally, we may incur costs and have downtime during periods when our customers’ activities are refocused towards different drilling regions.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice amount and do not bear interest. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, 49% and 65% , respectively, of our receivables are with CHK and its subsidiaries. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents our best estimate for losses that may occur resulting from disputed amounts with our customers or their inability to pay amounts owed. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience and information about specific customers.
Inventory	Inventory We value inventory at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the average cost method. Average cost is derived from third-party invoices and production cost. Production cost includes material, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventory primarily consists of proppants and chemicals used in our hydraulic fracturing operations.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of assets is based on estimates, assumptions and judgments relative to useful lives and salvage values. Upon the disposition of an asset, we eliminate the cost and related accumulated depreciation and include any resulting gain or loss in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs that do not add capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are expensed as incurred. In connection with our application of fresh-start accounting, property and equipment were adjusted to estimated fair value on August 1, 2016. A summary of our property and equipment amounts (in thousands) and useful lives (in years) is as follows: Successor Predecessor Estimated December 31, December 31, Useful 2016 2015 Life Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 509,734 $ 1,594,377 5-15 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 98,102 323,989 2-7 Oilfield rental equipment 34,157 324,976 2-10 Trucks and tractors 18,887 77,678 7 Vehicles 5,674 33,478 3 Buildings and improvements 107,450 196,240 10-39 Land 7,432 16,261 — Other 31,855 79,447 3-7 Total property and equipment, at cost 813,291 2,646,446 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (71,977 ) (1,116,026 ) Property and equipment held for sale, net (see Note 10) 8,226 — Total property and equipment, net $ 749,540 $ 1,530,420 Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method based on the assets’ estimated useful lives and salvage values. These estimates are based on various factors including age (in the case of acquired assets), manufacturing specifications, technological advances and historical data concerning useful lives of similar assets. We review the estimated useful lives of our property and equipment on an ongoing basis. Based on this review in the first quarter of 2015, we concluded that the estimated useful lives of certain drilling rig components and certain drilling rigs were shorter than the estimated useful lives used for depreciation in our consolidated financial statements. We reflected this useful life change as a change in estimate, effective January 1, 2015, which increased depreciation expense by $13.7 million , increased net loss by $9.7 million and increased our basic and diluted loss per share by $0.19 for the year ended December 31, 2015. Effective July 1, 2014, we concluded that the estimated useful lives of certain of our drilling rigs were shorter than the estimated useful lives used for depreciation, which increased depreciation expense by $3.9 million , increased net loss by $3.0 million and increased basic and diluted loss per share by $0.08 for the year ended December 31, 2014. Depreciation expense on property and equipment for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $73.9 million , $162.4 million , $295.1 million and $290.9 million , respectively. Included in property and equipment are $10.9 million and $77.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, of assets that are being constructed or have not been placed into service, and therefore are not subject to depreciation. Interest is capitalized on the average amount of accumulated expenditures for major capital projects under construction using a weighted average interest rate based on our outstanding borrowings until the underlying assets are placed into service. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the assets and amortized to depreciation expense over the useful life of the assets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review our long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, whenever, in management’s judgment, events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Factors that might indicate a potential impairment include a significant decrease in the market value of the long-lived asset, a significant change in the long-lived asset’s physical condition, a change in industry conditions or a reduction in cash flows associated with the expected use of the long-lived asset. If these or other factors indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, we determine whether an impairment has occurred through analysis of the future undiscounted cash flows of the asset. If an impairment has occurred, we recognize a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. We measure the fair value of the asset using market prices or, in the absence of market prices, based on an estimate of discounted cash flows.
Investments	Investments Investments in securities are accounted for under the equity method in circumstances where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the operating and investing policies of the investee. Under the equity method, we recognize our share of the investee’s earnings in our consolidated statements of operations. We consolidate all subsidiaries in which we hold a controlling interest. We evaluate our investments for impairment and recognize a charge to earnings when any identified impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary. See Note 16 for further discussion of investments.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill represents the cost in excess of fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. In 2011, we recorded goodwill in the amount of $27.4 million related to our acquisition of Bronco Drilling Company, Inc. (“Bronco”). This goodwill was assigned to our drilling segment. Goodwill is not amortized. We review goodwill for impairment annually on October 1 or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. Circumstances that could indicate a potential impairment include a significant adverse change in the economic or business climate, a significant adverse change in legal factors, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, unanticipated competition, loss of key personnel, and the likelihood that a reporting unit or significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or otherwise disposed of. Under GAAP, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one of our reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if we conclude otherwise, accounting guidance requires a two-step process for testing impairment. First, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value to determine whether an indication of impairment exists. Second, if impairment is indicated, the fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the unit’s fair value to its assets and liabilities (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination on the impairment test date. The amount of impairment for goodwill is measured as the excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over its implied fair value. When estimating fair values of a reporting unit for our goodwill impairment test, we use the income approach. The income approach provides an estimated fair value based on the reporting unit’s anticipated cash flows that are discounted using a weighted average cost of capital rate. Estimated cash flows are primarily based on projected revenues, operating expenses and capital expenditures and are discounted using comparable industry average rates for weighted average cost of capital. For purposes of performing the impairment tests for goodwill, all of our goodwill related to our drilling reporting unit.
Deferred Financing Costs	Deferred Financing Costs Legal fees and other costs incurred in obtaining financing are amortized over the term of the related debt using a method that approximates the effective interest method.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue when services are performed, collection of receivables is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the price is fixed or determinable. Drilling. We earn revenues by drilling oil and natural gas wells for our customers under daywork contracts. We recognize revenue on daywork contracts for the days completed based on the day rate each contract specifies. Payments received and costs incurred for mobilization services are recognized as earned over the days of mobilization. We also recognize revenue for contract termination fees paid by our customers. Under certain of our contracts, we have agreed to allow customers to pay the termination cost over the life of the contract in lieu of a lump sum, and we refer to a rig in this circumstance as “idle but contracted” or “IBC”. IBC payments are structured to preserve our anticipated operating margins for the affected rigs through the end of the contract terms and are recognized as revenue over the life of the contract. Hydraulic Fracturing. We recognize revenue upon the completion of each fracturing stage. We typically complete one or more fracturing stages per day per active crew during the course of a job. A stage is considered complete when the customer requests or the job design dictates that pumping discontinue for that stage. Invoices typically include a lump sum equipment charge determined by the rate per stage each contract specifies and product charges for sand, chemicals and other products actually consumed during the course of providing our services. Oilfield Rentals . We rent many types of oilfield equipment including drill pipe, drill collars, tubing, blowout preventers, frac tanks, mud tanks and environmental containment. We also provide air drilling, flowback services and services associated with the transfer of water to the wellsite for well completions. We price our rentals and services by the day or hour based on the type of equipment rented and the services performed and recognize revenue ratably over the term of the rental. Former Oilfield Trucking . Oilfield trucking provided rig relocation and logistics services as well as fluid handling services. Our trucks moved drilling rigs, crude oil, and other fluids and construction materials to and from the wellsite and also transported produced water from the wellsite. We priced these services by the hour and volume and recognized revenue as services were performed. As part of the spin-off, we sold our crude hauling business to a third party. During the second quarter of 2015, we sold our drilling rig relocation and logistics business and water hauling assets. As of June 30, 2015, there were no remaining assets or operations in this former segment. Other Operations. We designed, engineered and fabricated natural gas compression packages, accessories and related equipment that we sold to CHK and other customers. We priced our compression units based on certain specifications such as horsepower, stages and additional options. We recognized revenue upon completion and transfer of ownership of the natural gas compression equipment.
Litigation Accruals	Litigation Accruals We estimate our accruals related to litigation based on the facts and circumstances specific to the litigation and our past experience with similar claims. We estimate our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount or a range of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a loss is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to a lawsuit or claim. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our estimates accordingly.
Environmental Costs	Environmental Costs Our operations involve the storage, handling, transport and disposal of bulk waste materials, some of which contain oil, contaminants and regulated substances. These operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the environment. Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized depending on their future economic benefit. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations and that have no future economic benefit are expensed. There were no amounts capitalized as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 . We record liabilities on an undiscounted basis when remediation efforts are probable and the costs to conduct such remediation efforts can be reasonably estimated.
Leases	Leases We lease rail cars and other property and equipment through various leasing arrangements (see Note 13). When we enter into a leasing arrangement, we analyze the terms of the arrangement to determine its accounting treatment. As of December 31, 2016 , all leases have been accounted for as operating leases. We periodically incur costs to improve the assets that we lease under these arrangements. We record the improvement as a component of property and equipment and amortize the improvement over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the remaining lease term.
Share-based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation For the Successor Company, our share-based compensation program consists of restricted stock granted to employees and non-employee directors under the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. For the Predecessor Company, our share-based compensation program consisted of restricted stock and stock options granted to employees and restricted stock granted to non-employee directors under the SSE 2014 Incentive Plan (the “2014 Incentive Plan”). We recognize in our financial statements the cost of employee services received in exchange for restricted stock and stock options based on the fair value of the equity instruments as of the grant date. In general, this value is amortized over the vesting period; for grants with a non-substantive service condition, this value is recognized immediately. Amounts are recognized in operating costs and general and administrative expenses.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Our effective tax rate was 0% , 28% , 29% and 22% for the 2016 Successor Period, the 2016 Predecessor Period, and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. We did not record any income tax benefit for the 2016 Successor Period due to the tax benefit at expected rates being offset by a full valuation allowance. O ur effective tax rate can fluctuate as a result of state income taxes, permanent differences and changes in pre-tax income. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, as well as the jurisdiction in which such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry. As of December 31, 2016 , we are in a net deferred tax asset position. We believe it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized, and accordingly, we have recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets. In connection with the Company's emergence from Chapter 11 and subsequent application of fresh-start accounting, we recorded a full valuation allowance of $219.6 million in the 2016 Predecessor Period. We recorded the reduction of net operating losses related to cancellation of indebtedness income (“CODI”) in the 2016 Successor Period. The deferred tax impact of the tax attribute reduction was fully offset by a corresponding decrease in valuation allowance in the 2016 Successor Period. The benefit of an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return is recognized in the consolidated financial statements at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority. Interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions would be recorded in interest expense and other expense, respectively.
Recently Issued and Proposed Accounting Standards	Recently Issued and Proposed Accounting Standards In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Inventory”, which updates previously issued standards to improve the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which amends eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases,” which modifies the lease recognition requirements and requires entities to recognize the assets and liabilities arising from leases on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall,” which requires separate presentation of financial assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and requires evaluation of the need for valuation allowance of deferred tax assets related to available-for-sale securities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption not permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which changes inventory measured using any method other than LIFO or the retail inventory method (for example, inventory measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost) at the lower of cost and net realizable value. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern,” which requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable). ASU 2014-15 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, ending after December 15, 2016. Adoption of this standard had no impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605)” and requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period; the FASB also provided for early adoption for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating what impact this standard, including related ASU Nos. 2016-08, 2016-10, 2016-12 and 2016-20, will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Fresh-Start Accounting (Tables)

Fresh-Start Accounting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Enterprise Value to Estimated Fair Value of Successor Common Stock	The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated fair value of Successor common stock as of the Effective Date (in thousands, except per share value): Enterprise value $ 900,000 Plus: Cash and cash equivalents 37,750 Less: Fair value of debt (427,520 ) Less: Fair value of warrants (24,733 ) Fair value of Successor common stock $ 485,497 Shares outstanding at August 1, 2016 22,000 Per share value $ 22.07
Schedule of Fair Value, Warrants, Valuation Assumptions	The fair values of the Warrants were estimated using a Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: Series A Series B Series C Stock price $ 16.27 $ 13.83 $ 12.45 Strike price $ 23.82 $ 69.08 $ 86.93 Expected volatility 50 % 50 % 50 % Expected dividend rate 0 % 0 % 0 % Risk free interest rate 1.26 % 1.26 % 1.57 % Expiration date 5 years 5 years 7 years
Reconciliation of Enterprise Value to Estimated Reorganization Value	The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated reorganization value as of the Effective Date (in thousands): Enterprise value $ 900,000 Plus: Cash and cash equivalents 37,750 Plus: Fair value of non-debt working capital liabilities 63,365 Plus: Fair value of non-debt long-term liabilities 1,933 Reorganization value of Successor assets $ 1,003,048
Schedule of Reorganization and Fresh-Start Adjustments	The explanatory notes highlight methods used to determine estimated fair values or other amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as significant assumptions. July 31, 2016 Predecessor Company Reorganization Adjustments Fresh-Start Adjustments August 1, 2016 Successor Company (in thousands, except share amounts) Assets: Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 71,376 $ (33,626 ) (1) $ — $ 37,750 Accounts receivable, net 94,024 — — 94,024 Inventory 13,422 — — 13,422 Deferred income tax asset 20,773 (20,773 ) (2) — — Prepaid expenses and other 15,309 — — 15,309 Total Current Assets 214,904 (54,399 ) — 160,505 Property and Equipment: Property and equipment, at cost 2,681,896 — (1,862,505 ) (10) 819,391 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,244,536 ) — 1,244,536 (10) — Total Property and Equipment, Net 1,437,360 — (617,969 ) 819,391 Other Assets: Deferred financing costs — 1,235 (3) — 1,235 Other long-term assets 39,098 — (17,181 ) (11) 21,917 Total Other Assets 39,098 1,235 (17,181 ) 23,152 Total Assets $ 1,691,362 $ (53,164 ) $ (635,150 ) $ 1,003,048 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 21,418 $ — $ — $ 21,418 Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 — — 5,000 Other current liabilities 59,338 (17,391 ) (4) — 41,947 Total Current Liabilities 85,756 (17,391 ) — 68,365 Long-Term Liabilities: Deferred income tax liabilities 47,868 (46,638 ) (2) (1,230 ) (12) — Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 475,852 (14,226 ) (5) (39,106 ) (13) 422,520 Other long-term liabilities 1,933 — — 1,933 Liabilities subject to compromise 1,135,493 (1,135,493 ) (6) — — Total Long-Term Liabilities 1,661,146 (1,196,357 ) (40,336 ) 424,453 Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ Equity: Predecessor common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 57,467,915 575 (575 ) (7) — — Predecessor paid-in capital 387,659 (387,659 ) (7) — — Successor common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 90,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 22,000,000 — 220 (8) — 220 Successor paid-in capital — 510,010 (8) — 510,010 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (443,774 ) 1,038,588 (9) (594,814 ) (14) — Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) (55,540 ) 1,160,584 (594,814 ) 510,230 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 1,691,362 $ (53,164 ) $ (635,150 ) $ 1,003,048
Schedule of Net Cash Payments Recorded From Implementation of the Plan	Reflects the following cash payments recorded as of the Effective Date from implementation of the Plan (in thousands): Predecessor liabilities paid upon emergence $ 17,391 Partial repayment of Incremental Term Loan 15,000 Debt issuance costs 1,235 Total $ 33,626
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise	Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan (in thousands): 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 $ 650,000 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022 450,000 Accrued interest 35,493 Liabilities subject to compromise of the Predecessor Company 1,135,493 Fair value of equity issued to holders of the senior notes of the Predecessor Company (503,434 ) Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ 632,059
Schedule of Cumulative Impact of Reorganization Adjustments	Reflects the cumulative impact of the reorganization adjustments discussed above (in thousands): Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ 632,059 Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders (6,797 ) Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity 388,234 Tax impact of reorganization adjustments 25,865 Other reorganization adjustments (773 ) Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) $ 1,038,588
Schedule of Property and Equipment	The following table summarizes the components of property and equipment, net of the Successor Company and the Predecessor Company (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 510,902 $ 1,019,792 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 127,438 157,236 Oilfield rental equipment 34,313 52,397 Land and buildings 118,759 170,110 Other 27,979 37,825 Total $ 819,391 $ 1,437,360 A summary of our property and equipment amounts (in thousands) and useful lives (in years) is as follows: Successor Predecessor Estimated December 31, December 31, Useful 2016 2015 Life Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 509,734 $ 1,594,377 5-15 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 98,102 323,989 2-7 Oilfield rental equipment 34,157 324,976 2-10 Trucks and tractors 18,887 77,678 7 Vehicles 5,674 33,478 3 Buildings and improvements 107,450 196,240 10-39 Land 7,432 16,261 — Other 31,855 79,447 3-7 Total property and equipment, at cost 813,291 2,646,446 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (71,977 ) (1,116,026 ) Property and equipment held for sale, net (see Note 10) 8,226 — Total property and equipment, net $ 749,540 $ 1,530,420
Schedule of Cumulative Impact of Fresh Start Adjustments	Reflects the cumulative impact of fresh-start adjustments as discussed above (in thousands): Property and equipment fair value adjustment $ (617,969 ) Other long-term assets fair value adjustments (17,181 ) Long-term debt fair value adjustment 39,106 Net loss on fresh-start adjustments (596,044 ) Tax impact on fresh-start adjustments 1,230 Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit) $ (594,814 )

Reorganization Items, Net (Tabl

Reorganization Items, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Schedule of Reorganization Items	The following table summarizes reorganization items, net (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Period from August 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 Period from January 1, 2016 to July 31, 2016 Net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise $ — $ (632,059 ) Net loss on fresh-start adjustments — 596,044 Stock-based compensation acceleration expense — 25,086 Professional fees 1,868 20,228 Write-off of debt issuance costs — 13,318 Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders — 6,797 DIP credit agreement financing costs — 478 Total $ 1,868 $ 29,892

Significant Accounting Polici33

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	The following table summarizes the components of property and equipment, net of the Successor Company and the Predecessor Company (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 510,902 $ 1,019,792 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 127,438 157,236 Oilfield rental equipment 34,313 52,397 Land and buildings 118,759 170,110 Other 27,979 37,825 Total $ 819,391 $ 1,437,360 A summary of our property and equipment amounts (in thousands) and useful lives (in years) is as follows: Successor Predecessor Estimated December 31, December 31, Useful 2016 2015 Life Drilling rigs and related equipment $ 509,734 $ 1,594,377 5-15 Hydraulic fracturing equipment 98,102 323,989 2-7 Oilfield rental equipment 34,157 324,976 2-10 Trucks and tractors 18,887 77,678 7 Vehicles 5,674 33,478 3 Buildings and improvements 107,450 196,240 10-39 Land 7,432 16,261 — Other 31,855 79,447 3-7 Total property and equipment, at cost 813,291 2,646,446 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (71,977 ) (1,116,026 ) Property and equipment held for sale, net (see Note 10) 8,226 — Total property and equipment, net $ 749,540 $ 1,530,420

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share data) Basic loss per share: Allocation of earnings: Net loss $ (63,559 ) $ (155,710 ) $ (221,391 ) $ (7,979 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding (a) 22,186 54,832 50,096 47,236 Basic loss per share $ (2.86 ) $ (2.84 ) $ (4.42 ) $ (0.17 ) Diluted loss per share: Allocation of earnings: Net loss $ (63,559 ) $ (155,710 ) $ (221,391 ) $ (7,979 ) Weighted average common shares, including dilutive effect (a)(b)(c)(d) 22,186 54,832 50,096 47,236 Diluted loss per share $ (2.86 ) $ (2.84 ) $ (4.42 ) $ (0.17 ) (a) On June 30, 2014, 46,932,433 shares of our common stock were distributed to CHK shareholders in conjunction with the spin-off. For comparative purposes, and to provide a more meaningful calculation for weighted average shares, we have assumed this amount to be outstanding for periods prior to the spin-off. (b) No incremental shares of potentially dilutive restricted stock awards or units were included for the periods presented as their effect was antidilutive under the treasury stock method. (c) The exercise price of stock options exceeded the average market price of our common stock during the 2016 Predecessor Period and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Therefore, the stock options were not dilutive.

Asset Sales and Impairments a35

Asset Sales and Impairments and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment Impairments	A summary of our impairments and other is as follows: Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Trucking and water disposal equipment $ — $ — $ 2,737 $ — Drilling rigs held for sale — — — 11,237 Drilling rigs held for use — 305 5,202 8,366 Lease termination costs — — — 9,701 Drilling related services equipment — 2,900 8,687 — Other — 2,911 2,006 1,460 Total impairments and other $ — $ 6,116 $ 18,632 $ 30,764

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , our long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 $ — $ 650,000 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022 — 450,000 Term Loans 473,250 493,250 Total principal amount of debt 473,250 1,593,250 Less: Discount on Term Loans 43,038 — Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 5,000 Unamortized deferred financing costs — 23,658 Total long-term debt $ 425,212 $ 1,564,592

Other Current Liabilities (Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 are detailed below (in thousands): Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Other Current Liabilities: Payroll-related accruals $ 15,964 $ 21,561 Accrued operating expenses 15,499 29,760 Self-insurance reserves 7,638 9,718 Income, property, sales, use and other taxes 4,899 8,336 Accrued capital expenditures 2,115 5,993 Interest 3,661 22,950 Total Other Current Liabilities $ 49,776 $ 98,318

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncancelable Operating Leases	Aggregate undiscounted minimum future lease payments under our operating leases at December 31, 2016 are presented below: Rail Cars Other Total (in thousands) 2017 $ 3,290 $ 417 $ 3,707 2018 2,165 259 $ 2,424 2019 1,331 30 $ 1,361 2020 490 — $ 490 Total $ 7,276 $ 706 $ 7,982

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Unvested Shares of Restricted Stock Related to Employees	A summary of the status of changes of unvested shares of restricted stock units under the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan is presented below: Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (In thousands) Unvested shares as of September 20, 2016 — $ — Granted 1,945 $ 17.31 Vested (605 ) $ 17.31 Forfeited — $ — Unvested shares as of December 31, 2016 1,340 $ 17.31 A summary of the changes of the shares of restricted stock under the 2014 Incentive Plan is presented below. Number of Unvested Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in thousands) Unvested shares as of January 1, 2016 5,896 $ 11.93 Granted — $ — Vested (5,746 ) $ 6.74 Forfeited (150 ) $ 14.06 Unvested shares as of August 1, 2016 — $ —
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table provides information related to stock option activity for 2016 Predecessor Period: Number of Shares Underlying Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Contract Life in Years Aggregate Intrinsic Value (a) (in thousands) (in thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 348 $ 16.19 7.23 $ — Granted — $ — — $ — Exercised — $ — — $ — Cancelled (348 ) $ 16.19 — $ — Outstanding at August 1, 2016 — $ — — $ — Exercisable at August 1, 2016 — $ — — $ —

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of income tax benefit for each of the periods presented below are as follows: Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Current $ — $ (7 ) $ 58 $ 674 Deferred — (59,124 ) (92,686 ) (2,863 ) Total $ — $ (59,131 ) $ (92,628 ) $ (2,189 )
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The effective income benefit differed from the computed “expected” federal income tax benefit on loss before income taxes for the following reasons: Successor Predecessor Five Months Ended Seven Months Ended Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Income tax benefit at the federal statutory rate (35%) $ (22,246 ) $ (75,195 ) $ (109,906 ) $ (3,559 ) State income taxes (net of federal income tax benefit) (1,015 ) (2,277 ) (4,118 ) 538 Discharge of debt and other reorganization-related items 232,395 (37,283 ) — — Stock-based compensation shortfall (1,282 ) 23,443 8,967 — Executive compensation 2,110 — — — Goodwill impairment — — 9,602 — Other permanent differences 1,192 676 2,518 601 Effect of change in state taxes (2,010 ) 40 (23 ) — Other (40 ) 155 332 231 Change in valuation allowance (209,104 ) 31,310 — — Total $ — $ (59,131 ) $ (92,628 ) $ (2,189 )
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax-effected temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards which comprise deferred taxes are as follows: Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment $ (35,405 ) $ (242,879 ) Term Loan (16,071 ) — Intangible assets (1,563 ) (1,551 ) Prepaid expenses (2,489 ) (3,580 ) Other (1,307 ) (1,121 ) Deferred tax liabilities (56,835 ) (249,131 ) Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards 48,540 172,822 Intangible assets 8,271 — Deferred stock compensation 47 10,035 Accrued liabilities 3,169 3,231 Other long-term assets 6,156 — Other 1,128 3,919 Valuation allowance (10,476 ) — Deferred tax assets 56,835 190,007 Net deferred tax liability $ — $ (59,124 ) Reflected in accompanying balance sheets as: Current deferred income tax asset $ — $ 1,499 Non-current deferred income tax liability — (60,623 ) Total $ — $ (59,124 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Liabilities	Successor Predecessor December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Fair Value (Level 2) Carrying Amount Fair Value (Level 2) (in thousands) Financial assets: Note Receivable $ 21,243 $ 23,498 $ 27,000 $ 17,842 Financial liabilities: 6.625% Senior Notes due 2019 $ — $ — $ 642,713 $ 221,975 6.50% Senior Notes due 2022 $ — $ — $ 444,701 $ 71,865 Term Loans $ 430,212 $ 469,377 $ 482,178 $ 371,080 Less: Current portion of long-term debt $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Total long-term debt $ 425,212 $ 1,564,592

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information by Segment	Drilling Hydraulic Fracturing Oilfield Rentals Other Operations Intercompany Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) Successor For the Five Months Ended December 31, 2016: Revenues $ 116,767 $ 89,493 $ 16,361 $ 1,197 $ (1,440 ) $ 222,378 Intersegment revenues (37 ) — (206 ) (1,197 ) 1,440 — Total revenues $ 116,730 $ 89,493 $ 16,155 $ — $ — $ 222,378 Depreciation and amortization 26,979 34,079 9,032 3,808 — 73,898 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net (984 ) 31 (590 ) (205 ) — (1,748 ) Interest expense — — — (15,497 ) — (15,497 ) Other income 100 63 75 1,874 — 2,112 Reorganization items, net (43 ) (32 ) (13 ) (1,780 ) — (1,868 ) Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 37,934 $ (45,385 ) $ (5,140 ) $ (50,968 ) $ — $ (63,559 ) Capital Expenditures $ 10,658 $ 989 $ 805 $ 50 $ — $ 12,502 As of December 31, 2016: Total Assets $ 551,870 $ 148,524 $ 40,677 $ 207,479 $ — $ 948,550 Drilling Hydraulic Fracturing Oilfield Rentals Other Operations Intercompany Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) Predecessor For the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2016 Revenues $ 154,813 $ 160,723 $ 18,597 $ 4,842 $ (5,056 ) $ 333,919 Intersegment revenues (19 ) — (195 ) (4,842 ) 5,056 — Total revenues $ 154,794 $ 160,723 $ 18,402 $ — $ — $ 333,919 Depreciation and amortization 87,160 49,124 18,773 7,368 — 162,425 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net 1,211 66 (425 ) (4 ) — 848 Impairments and other 3,205 — 287 2,624 — 6,116 Interest expense — — — (48,116 ) — (48,116 ) Other income 362 349 3 1,604 — 2,318 Reorganization items, net (514,627 ) (45,046 ) (18,966 ) 548,747 — (29,892 ) Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ (509,157 ) $ (91,966 ) $ (39,638 ) $ 425,920 $ — $ (214,841 ) Capital Expenditures $ 66,084 $ 16,302 $ — $ 401 $ — $ 82,787 Drilling Hydraulic Fracturing Oilfield Rentals Former Oilfield Trucking Other Operations Intercompany Eliminations Consolidated Total (in thousands) Predecessor For The Year Ended December 31, 2015: Revenues $ 437,749 $ 575,495 $ 77,292 $ 45,512 $ 8,461 $ (13,265 ) $ 1,131,244 Intersegment revenues (1,345 ) — (705 ) (2,773 ) (8,442 ) 13,265 — Total revenues $ 436,404 $ 575,495 $ 76,587 $ 42,739 $ 19 $ — $ 1,131,244 Depreciation and amortization 163,380 70,605 41,049 8,787 11,600 — 295,421 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net 10,566 230 (1,780 ) 5,728 (88 ) — 14,656 Impairment of goodwill 27,434 — — — — — 27,434 Impairments and other 14,329 — — 2,737 1,566 — 18,632 Gains on early extinguishment of debt — — — — 18,061 — 18,061 Interest expense — — — — (99,267 ) — (99,267 ) Loss and impairment from equity investees — (7,928 ) — — — — (7,928 ) Other income 813 1,201 68 16 954 — 3,052 Loss Before Income Taxes (as Previously Reported) $ (43,195 ) $ (22,680 ) $ (40,216 ) $ (38,420 ) $ (169,508 ) $ — $ (314,019 ) Corporate overhead allocation 31,894 25,647 9,109 4,182 (70,832 ) — — Loss Before Income Taxes (as Adjusted) $ (11,301 ) $ 2,967 $ (31,107 ) $ (34,238 ) $ (240,340 ) $ — $ (314,019 ) Capital Expenditures $ 153,279 $ 32,743 $ 6,706 $ — $ 12,978 $ — $ 205,706 As of December 31, 2015: Total Assets $ 1,144,144 $ 291,584 $ 92,588 $ — $ 374,302 $ — $ 1,902,618 For The Year Ended December 31, 2014: Revenues $ 774,888 $ 885,907 $ 154,416 $ 195,618 $ 109,942 $ (39,879 ) $ 2,080,892 Intersegment revenues (358 ) — (1,296 ) (5,139 ) (33,086 ) 39,879 — Total revenues $ 774,530 $ 885,907 $ 153,120 $ 190,479 $ 76,856 $ — $ 2,080,892 Depreciation and amortization 140,884 72,105 52,680 21,817 5,426 — 292,912 Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net 17,931 (17 ) (2,355 ) (21,853 ) 22 — (6,272 ) Impairments and other (a) 29,602 207 955 — — — 30,764 Interest expense — — — — (79,734 ) — (79,734 ) Loss and impairment from equity investees — (6,094 ) — — — — (6,094 ) Other income (expense) 364 60 179 226 (165 ) — 664 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $ 79,999 $ 63,548 $ (2,459 ) $ 6,359 $ (157,615 ) $ — $ (10,168 ) Capital Expenditures $ 373,353 $ 37,211 $ 22,337 $ 3,599 $ 21,118 $ — $ 457,618 As of December 31, 2014: Total Assets $ 1,322,160 $ 449,966 $ 155,683 $ 138,909 $ 224,754 $ (1,179 ) $ 2,290,293 (a) Includes lease termination costs of $9.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively.

Quarterly Financial Data (una43

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Summarized unaudited quarterly financial data for 2016 and 2015 are as follows (in thousands): Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Two Months Ended September 30, 2016 One Month Ended July 31, 2016 Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Revenues $ 142,722 $ 79,656 $ 40,438 $ 138,120 $ 155,361 Operating loss (a) $ (17,323 ) $ (30,983 ) $ (21,294 ) $ (74,496 ) $ (43,361 ) Net loss (a) $ (27,031 ) $ (36,528 ) $ (11,640 ) $ (84,505 ) $ (59,563 ) Loss per share (c) : Basic $ (1.21 ) $ (1.66 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (1.53 ) $ (1.09 ) Diluted $ (1.21 ) $ (1.66 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (1.53 ) $ (1.09 ) Predecessor Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Revenues $ 192,788 $ 213,541 $ 295,128 $ 429,787 Operating loss (b) $ (45,818 ) $ (46,281 ) $ (104,645 ) $ (31,193 ) Net loss (b) $ (60,590 ) $ (48,530 ) $ (74,670 ) $ (37,601 ) Loss per share (c) : Basic $ (1.18 ) $ (0.95 ) $ (1.51 ) $ (0.78 ) Diluted $ (1.18 ) $ (0.95 ) $ (1.51 ) $ (0.78 ) (a) Includes $2.9 million , $0.1 million , ($0.5) million , $23.7 million and $4.7 million in restructuring charges related to the Chapter 11 filing for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the two months ended September 30, 2016, the one month ended July 31, 2016, the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and the quarter ended March 31, 2016, respectively. Includes $1.6 million , $0.2 million , $16.5 million and $13.4 million in reorganization items related to the Chapter 11 filing for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the two months ended September 30, 2016, the one month ended July 31, 2016 and the quarter ended June 30, 2016, respectively. Includes $0.02 million , $5.8 million and $0.3 million of impairments and other for the one month ended July 31, 2016, the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and the quarter ended March 31, 2016, respectively. (b) Includes $35.0 million of loss on sale of a business for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, $27.4 million of impairment of goodwill for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 and $1.9 million , $1.6 million , $8.8 million and $6.3 million of impairments and other for the quarters ended December 31, 2015, September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively. (c) The sum of quarterly net income per share may not agree to the total for the year as each period’s computation is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.

Basis of Presentation and Spi44

Basis of Presentation and Spin-off (Details)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 09, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Shares distributed, percentage		100.00%
Distribution to parent	$ 30,900,000
Common Stock
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity, conversion from spin off	0.0714
Land and buildings
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost	$ 212,500,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 22,200,000
2019 Senior Notes
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	6.625%
New Credit Facility
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity	$ 275,000,000
Existing Credit Facility
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity	$ 500,000,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes 2022
Business And Organization [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	6.50%		6.50%
Net proceeds from issuance of senior notes units	$ 493,800,000
Distribution to parent	$ 391,000,000

Patterson-UTI Merger Agreement

Patterson-UTI Merger Agreement (Details) - Successor	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)daypayment$ / sharesshares	Feb. 09, 2017	Aug. 01, 2016$ / shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Patterson-UTI Merger
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01
Exchange ratio, if all requirements are met	1.7725
Satisfaction condition, allowed loss during interim period	$ 100,000,000
Satisfaction condition, maximum net debt deducted in allowable loss during interim period	500,000,000
Requisite approval not provided upon termination, maximum reimbursement expense	$ 7,500,000
Alternate acquisition transaction, period after termination	12 months
Alternate acquisition transaction, termination fee	$ 40,000,000
Maximum number of expense reimbursement payments | payment	1
Maximum number of termination fee payments | payment	1
Patterson-UTI Merger | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares granted for retention, reduction of exchange ratio | shares	300,000
Subsequent Event | Patterson-UTI Merger
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Issued and outstanding shares held and entitled to vote in special meeting, percent		59.00%
Issued and outstanding shares held and entitled to vote, board changes merger recommendation, percent		39.99%
Patterson-UTI | Patterson-UTI Merger
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01
Exchange ratio, maximum number of shares used (in shares) | shares	49,559,000
Number of consecutive trading days, preceding third business day prior to the closing, used in reduction ratio | day	10
Satisfaction condition, allowed loss during interim period	$ 300,000,000
Satisfaction condition, maximum net debt deducted in allowable loss during interim period	725,000,000
Requisite approval not provided upon termination, maximum reimbursement expense	$ 7,500,000
Alternate acquisition transaction, period after termination	12 months
Alternate acquisition transaction, termination fee	$ 100,000,000
Alternate acquisition transaction, termination fee, additional circumstances	$ 40,000,000
Maximum number of expense reimbursement payments | payment	1
Maximum number of termination fee payments | payment	1

Emergence from Voluntary Reor46

Emergence from Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11 Proceedings and Related Events (Details)	Aug. 01, 2016USD ($)seriesday$ / sharesshares	Jun. 07, 2016USD ($)series	Jun. 08, 2016USD ($)	May 12, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of warrants exercisable		15.00%
Number of warrant series | series	3	2
Percentage of warrants exercisable to common stockholders		20.00%
Term loan payment amount		2.00%
Term loan prepayment premium period		18 months
Number of business days, prior to non-affiliate combination, warrant exercise period | day	10
Debtor-in-Possession amount			$ 100,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000
Series B
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Securities called by warrants (in shares) | shares	2,875,817
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 69.08
Series C
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Securities called by warrants (in shares) | shares	3,195,352
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 86.93
Two Thousand Nineteen Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 650,000,000
Percentage of new stock issued in reorganization		96.75%
Senior Notes 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of new stock issued in reorganization		3.25%
Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 450,000,000
Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes | Series A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Securities called by warrants (in shares) | shares	3,882,353
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 23.82
Incremental Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt payment		15,000,000
Long-term debt reinstatement		$ 84,000,000
Incremental Term Loan | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 400,000,000
Debt instrument, decrease in term		1 year
Senior Notes Two Thousand Ninteen and Two Thousand Twenty Two | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt reduction		$ 1,100,000,000
Reorganization shares issued to debt holders (in shares) | shares	22,000,000

Fresh-Start Accounting (Details

Fresh-Start Accounting (Details) - Successor	Aug. 01, 2016USD ($)
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Enterprise value	$ 900,000,000
Fair value of debt	427,520,000
Debt instrument, face amount	475,800,000
Fair value of warrants	24,733,000
Series A
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Fair value of warrants	4.62
Series B
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Fair value of warrants	1.03
Series C
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Fair value of warrants	1.20
Minimum
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Enterprise value	700,000,000
Maximum
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Enterprise value	$ 900,000,000

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reconc

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reconciliation of Enterprise Value to Estimated Fair Value of Successor Common Stock (Details) - Successor - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 01, 2016
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Enterprise value		$ 900,000
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents		37,750
Less: Fair value of debt		(427,520)
Less: Fair value of warrants		(24,733)
Fair value of Successor common stock		$ 485,497
Shares outstanding at August 1, 2016 (in shares)	22,353,536	22,000,000
Per share value (in dollars per share)		$ 22.07

Fresh-Start Accounting - Fair V

Fresh-Start Accounting - Fair Value of Warrants, Valuation Assumptions (Details)	Aug. 01, 2016$ / shares
Series B
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Strike price (in dollars per share)	$ 69.08
Series C
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Strike price (in dollars per share)	86.93
Fair Value (Level 2) | Series A | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Stock price (in dollars per share)	16.27
Strike price (in dollars per share)	$ 23.82
Expected volatility	50.00%
Expected dividend rate	0.00%
Risk free interest rate	1.26%
Expiration date	5 years
Fair Value (Level 2) | Series B | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 13.83
Strike price (in dollars per share)	$ 69.08
Expected volatility	50.00%
Expected dividend rate	0.00%
Risk free interest rate	1.26%
Expiration date	5 years
Fair Value (Level 2) | Series C | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.45
Strike price (in dollars per share)	$ 86.93
Expected volatility	50.00%
Expected dividend rate	0.00%
Risk free interest rate	1.57%
Expiration date	7 years

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reco50

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reconciliation of Enterprise Value to Estimated Reorganization Value (Details) - Successor $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2016USD ($)
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Enterprise value	$ 900,000
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents	37,750
Plus: Fair value of non-debt working capital liabilities	63,365
Plus: Fair value of non-debt long-term liabilities	1,933
Reorganization value of Successor assets	$ 1,003,048

Fresh-Start Accounting - Fresh-

Fresh-Start Accounting - Fresh-Start Adjustments (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 01, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reorganization Adjustments
Adjustments, Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			$ (33,626)
Accounts receivable, net			0
Inventory			0
Deferred income tax asset			(20,773)
Prepaid expenses and other			0
Total Current Assets			(54,399)
Adjustments, Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost			0
Less: accumulated depreciation			0
Total Property and Equipment, Net			0
Adjustments, Other Assets:
Deferred financing costs			1,235
Other long-term assets			0
Total Other Assets			1,235
Total Assets			(53,164)
Adjustments, Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable			0
Current portion of long-term debt			0
Other current liabilities			(17,391)
Total Current Liabilities			(17,391)
Adjustments, Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities			(46,638)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities			(14,226)
Other long-term liabilities			0
Liabilities subject to compromise			(1,135,493)
Total Long-Term Liabilities			(1,196,357)
Adjustments, Stockholders' Equity:
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			1,038,588
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)			1,160,584
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity			(53,164)
Fresh-Start Adjustments
Adjustments, Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			0
Accounts receivable, net			0
Inventory			0
Deferred income tax asset			0
Prepaid expenses and other			0
Total Current Assets			0
Adjustments, Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost			(1,862,505)
Less: accumulated depreciation			1,244,536
Total Property and Equipment, Net			(617,969)
Adjustments, Other Assets:
Deferred financing costs			0
Other long-term assets			(17,181)
Total Other Assets			(17,181)
Total Assets			(635,150)
Adjustments, Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable			0
Current portion of long-term debt			0
Other current liabilities			0
Total Current Liabilities			0
Adjustments, Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities			(1,230)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities			(39,106)
Other long-term liabilities			0
Liabilities subject to compromise			0
Total Long-Term Liabilities			(40,336)
Adjustments, Stockholders' Equity:
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(594,814)
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)			(594,814)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity			(635,150)
Predecessor
Preconfirmation, Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			71,376
Accounts receivable, net			94,024
Inventory			13,422
Deferred income tax asset			20,773
Prepaid expenses and other			15,309
Total Current Assets			214,904
Preconfirmation, Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost			2,681,896
Less: accumulated depreciation			(1,244,536)
Total Property and Equipment, Net			1,437,360
Preconfirmation, Other Assets:
Deferred financing costs			0
Other long-term assets			39,098
Total Other Assets			39,098
Total Assets			1,691,362
Preconfirmation, Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable			21,418
Current portion of long-term debt			5,000
Other current liabilities			59,338
Total Current Liabilities			85,756
Preconfirmation, Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities			47,868
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities			475,852
Other long-term liabilities			1,933
Liabilities subject to compromise			1,135,493
Total Long-Term Liabilities			1,661,146
Postconfirmation, Long-Term Liabilities:
Preconfirmation, Commitments and Contingencies
Preconfirmation, Stockholders' Equity:
Predecessor common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 57,467,915			575
Predecessor paid-in capital			387,659
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(443,774)
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)			(55,540)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity			$ 1,691,362
Postconfirmation, Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)			$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)			250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)			57,467,915	59,397,831
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)			57,467,915	59,397,831
Predecessor | Reorganization Adjustments
Adjustments, Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock			$ (575)
Paid-in capital			(387,659)
Predecessor | Fresh-Start Adjustments
Adjustments, Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock			0
Paid-in capital			0
Successor
Postconfirmation, Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 37,750
Accounts receivable, net		94,024
Inventory		13,422
Deferred income tax asset		0
Prepaid expenses and other		15,309
Total Current Assets		160,505
Postconfirmation, Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost		819,391
Less: accumulated depreciation		0
Total Property and Equipment, Net		819,391
Postconfirmation, Other Assets:
Deferred financing costs		1,235
Other long-term assets		21,917
Total Other Assets		23,152
Total Assets		1,003,048
Postconfirmation, Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable		21,418
Current portion of long-term debt		5,000
Other current liabilities		41,947
Total Current Liabilities		68,365
Postconfirmation, Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities		0
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		422,520
Other long-term liabilities		1,933
Liabilities subject to compromise		0
Total Long-Term Liabilities		424,453
Postconfirmation, Commitments and Contingencies
Postconfirmation, Stockholders' Equity:
Successor common stock, $0.01 par value: authorized 90,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 22,000,000		220
Successor paid-in capital		510,010
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		0
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)		510,230
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$ 1,003,048
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	22,353,536	22,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	22,353,536	22,000,000
Successor | Reorganization Adjustments
Adjustments, Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock			220
Paid-in capital			510,010
Successor | Fresh-Start Adjustments
Adjustments, Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock			0
Paid-in capital			$ 0

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reorga

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Cash Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)
Predecessor liabilities paid upon emergence
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 17,391
Partial repayment of Incremental Term Loan
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	15,000
Debt issuance costs
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,235
Reorganization Adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 33,626

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reor53

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Aug. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Jun. 07, 2016
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Percentage of warrants exercisable to common stockholders				20.00%
Debtor reorganization items, gain (loss), net	$ 624.5
Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	22,000,000	22,353,536
Common stock, per share value (in dollars per share)	$ 22.07
Securities called by warrants (in shares)	9,954,000
Percentage of warrants exercisable to common stockholders	35.00%
Equity available to purchase warrants, amount	$ 24.7
Class of warrant or right, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.48
Successor | Senior Notes Two Thousand Ninteen and Two Thousand Twenty Two
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	22,000,000
Common stock, per share value (in dollars per share)	$ 22.07
Debt issuance costs
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs			$ 1.2
Professional Fees
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Other current liabilities			(17.4)
Principal Payment Incremental Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities			(15)
Deferred Issuance Costs
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities			(9.1)
Deferred Issuance Costs | Term Loan and Incremental Term Loan
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities			$ (0.8)

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reor54

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise	$ 624,500
Senior Notes Due 2019
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise		$ 650,000
Senior Notes Due 2022
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise		450,000
Accrued interest
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise		35,493
Liabilities subject to compromise of the Predecessor Company
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Liabilities subject to compromise		1,135,493
Fair value of equity issued to holders of the senior notes of the Predecessor Company
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Fair value of equity issued to holders of the senior notes of the Predecessor Company		503,434
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise		$ 632,059
Senior Notes 2019
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.625%
Senior Notes 2019 | Successor | Senior Notes
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	6.625%
Senior Notes 2019 | Predecessor | Senior Notes
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage		6.625%
Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.50%	6.50%
Senior Notes 2022 | Successor | Senior Notes
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	6.50%
Senior Notes 2022 | Predecessor | Senior Notes
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage		6.50%	6.50%	6.50%

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reor55

Fresh-Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Impact of Reorganization Adjustments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	$ 632,059
Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(6,797)
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	388,234
Tax impact of reorganization adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	25,865
Other reorganization adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(773)
Reorganization Adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	$ 1,038,588

Fresh-Start Accounting - Fres56

Fresh-Start Accounting - Fresh-Start Adjustments, Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)
Fresh-Start Adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, net	$ 617,969
Other long-term assets	(17,181)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	(39,106)
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(594,814)
Notes Receivable
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Other long-term assets	(6,500)
Other Assets, Long-Term
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Other long-term assets	(10,700)
Deferred Issuance Costs
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$ (9,100)

Fresh-Start Accounting - Summar

Fresh-Start Accounting - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016
Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Postconfirmation, property and equipment, net	$ 819,391
Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Preconfirmation, property and equipment, net		$ 1,437,360
Drilling rigs and related equipment | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Postconfirmation, property and equipment, net	510,902
Drilling rigs and related equipment | Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Preconfirmation, property and equipment, net		1,019,792
Hydraulic fracturing equipment | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Postconfirmation, property and equipment, net	127,438
Hydraulic fracturing equipment | Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Preconfirmation, property and equipment, net		157,236
Oilfield rental equipment | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Postconfirmation, property and equipment, net	34,313
Oilfield rental equipment | Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Preconfirmation, property and equipment, net		52,397
Land and buildings | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Postconfirmation, property and equipment, net	118,759
Land and buildings | Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Preconfirmation, property and equipment, net		170,110
Other | Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Postconfirmation, property and equipment, net	$ 27,979
Other | Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Preconfirmation, property and equipment, net		$ 37,825

Fresh-Start Accounting, Fresh-S

Fresh-Start Accounting, Fresh-Start Adjustments, Impact on Fresh-Start Adjustments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)
Property and equipment fair value adjustment
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	$ (617,969)
Other long-term assets fair value adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(17,181)
Net loss on fresh-start adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(596,044)
Tax impact on fresh-start adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,230
Fresh-Start Adjustments
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(594,814)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$ 39,106

Reorganization Items, Net (Deta

Reorganization Items, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise					$ 0
Net loss on fresh-start adjustments					0
Stock-based compensation acceleration expense					0
Professional fees					1,868
Write-off of debt issuance costs					0
Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders					0
DIP credit agreement financing costs					0
Total		$ 200	$ 1,600		1,868
Reorganization items, cash paid					$ 2,500
Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise						$ (632,059)
Net loss on fresh-start adjustments						596,044
Stock-based compensation acceleration expense						25,086
Professional fees						20,228
Write-off of debt issuance costs						13,318
Fair value of warrants issued to Predecessor stockholders						6,797
DIP credit agreement financing costs						478
Total	$ 16,500			$ 13,400		29,892	$ 0	$ 0
Reorganization items, cash paid						$ 18,600

Significant Accounting Polici60

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues from related parties	51.00%
Affiliate accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable	49.00%
Predecessor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues from related parties		65.00%	70.00%	81.00%
Affiliate accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable			65.00%

Significant Accounting Polici61

Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Affiliate accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable		49.00%
Provision for doubtful accounts		$ 16
Predecessor
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Affiliate accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable				65.00%
Provision for doubtful accounts			$ 1,406	$ 1,375	$ 2,887
Write-off on receivable	$ 2,800		$ 2,300	$ 500	$ 100

Significant Accounting Polici62

Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended							5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Trucks and tractors
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												7 years
Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												3 years
Minimum | Drilling rigs and related equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												5 years
Minimum | Hydraulic fracturing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												2 years
Minimum | Oilfield rental equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												2 years
Minimum | Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												10 years
Minimum | Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												3 years
Maximum | Drilling rigs and related equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												15 years
Maximum | Hydraulic fracturing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												7 years
Maximum | Oilfield rental equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												10 years
Maximum | Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												39 years
Maximum | Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life												7 years
Successor
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			$ 813,291							$ 813,291		$ 813,291
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization			(71,977)							(71,977)		(71,977)
Total Property and Equipment, Net			749,540							749,540		749,540
Depreciation expense										73,898
Net loss		$ 36,528	$ 27,031							$ 63,559
Loss per share, basic (in dollars per share)		$ 1.66	$ 1.21							$ 2.86
Loss per share, diluted (in dollars per share)		$ 1.66	$ 1.21							$ 2.86
Assets not being depreciated			$ 10,900							$ 10,900		10,900
Successor | Drilling rigs and related equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			509,734							509,734		509,734
Successor | Hydraulic fracturing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			98,102							98,102		98,102
Successor | Oilfield rental equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			34,157							34,157		34,157
Successor | Trucks and tractors
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			18,887							18,887		18,887
Successor | Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			5,674							5,674		5,674
Successor | Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			107,450							107,450		107,450
Successor | Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			7,432							7,432		7,432
Successor | Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost			31,855							31,855		31,855
Successor | Drilling Rigs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment held for sale, net (see Note 10)			$ 8,226							8,226		$ 8,226
Successor | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense										$ 73,900
Predecessor
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						$ 2,646,446							$ 2,646,446
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization						(1,116,026)							(1,116,026)
Total Property and Equipment, Net						1,530,420							1,530,420
Depreciation expense											$ 162,425		295,421	$ 292,912
Net loss	$ 11,640			$ 84,505	$ 59,563	$ 60,590	$ 48,530	$ 74,670	$ 37,601		$ 155,710		$ 221,391	$ 7,979
Loss per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21			$ 1.53	$ 1.09	$ 1.18	$ 0.95	$ 1.51	$ 0.78		$ 2.84		$ 4.42	$ 0.17
Loss per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21			$ 1.53	$ 1.09	$ 1.18	$ 0.95	$ 1.51	$ 0.78		$ 2.84		$ 4.42	$ 0.17
Assets not being depreciated						$ 77,700							$ 77,700
Interest costs capitalized											$ 1,000		2,300	$ 2,100
Predecessor | Drilling rigs and related equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						1,594,377							1,594,377
Predecessor | Hydraulic fracturing equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						323,989							323,989
Predecessor | Oilfield rental equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						324,976							324,976
Predecessor | Trucks and tractors
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						77,678							77,678
Predecessor | Vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						33,478							33,478
Predecessor | Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						196,240							196,240
Predecessor | Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						16,261							16,261
Predecessor | Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, at cost						79,447							79,447
Predecessor | Drilling Rigs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment held for sale, net (see Note 10)						$ 0							0
Predecessor | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense											$ 162,400		$ 295,100	$ 290,900
Predecessor | Service Life | Drilling rigs and related equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Loss per share, basic (in dollars per share)													$ 0.19	$ 0.08
Predecessor | Service Life | Drilling Rigs and Rig Components
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense													$ 13,700	$ 3,900
Net loss													$ 9,700	$ 3,000
Loss per share, diluted (in dollars per share)													$ 0.19	$ 0.08

Significant Accounting Polici63

Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011
Successor
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 0
Impairment of goodwill		$ 0
Predecessor
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 0			$ 0
Impairment of goodwill	27,400,000		$ 0	$ 27,434,000	$ 0
Predecessor | Bronco
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of goodwill	$ 27,400,000
Predecessor | Drilling | Bronco
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill						$ 27,400,000

Significant Accounting Polici64

Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Financing Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, gross	$ 1,200
Accumulated amortization	100
Amortization of deferred financing costs	$ 103
Predecessor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, gross			$ 37,300
Accumulated amortization			12,400
Amortization of deferred financing costs		$ 2,455	4,623	$ 6,122
Unamortized costs		22,400
Notes, Term Loan and New Credit Facility | Predecessor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, gross			$ 6,300
ABL Credit Facility | Predecessor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, gross		$ 1,200

Significant Accounting Polici65

Significant Accounting Policies - Environmental Costs (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Successor
Environmental Costs [Line Items]
Environmental costs capitalized	$ 0
Predecessor
Environmental Costs [Line Items]
Environmental costs capitalized		$ 0

Significant Accounting Polici66

Significant Accounting Policies - Income Tax (Details) - USD ($)	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Income Tax [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate, percent	0.00%
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 10,476,000
Uncertain tax positions	$ 0
Predecessor
Income Tax [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate, percent		28.00%	29.00%	22.00%
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance		$ 219,600,000	$ 0
Uncertain tax positions			$ 0

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Basic loss per share:
Net loss			$ (36,528)	$ (27,031)							$ (63,559)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)											22,186,000
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)			$ (1.66)	$ (1.21)							$ (2.86)
Diluted loss per share:
Net Loss			$ (36,528)	$ (27,031)							$ (63,559)
Weighted average common shares, including dilutive effect (in shares)											22,186,000
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)			$ (1.66)	$ (1.21)							$ (2.86)
Successor | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Diluted loss per share:
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)											0
Successor | Restricted Stock
Diluted loss per share:
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)											0
Successor | Warrant
Diluted loss per share:
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)											0
Predecessor
Basic loss per share:
Net loss		$ (11,640)			$ (84,505)	$ (59,563)	$ (60,590)	$ (48,530)	$ (74,670)	$ (37,601)		$ (155,710)	$ (221,391)	$ (7,979)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)												54,832,000	50,096,000	47,236,000
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)		$ (0.21)			$ (1.53)	$ (1.09)	$ (1.18)	$ (0.95)	$ (1.51)	$ (0.78)		$ (2.84)	$ (4.42)	$ (0.17)
Diluted loss per share:
Net Loss		$ (11,640)			$ (84,505)	$ (59,563)	$ (60,590)	$ (48,530)	$ (74,670)	$ (37,601)		$ (155,710)	$ (221,391)	$ (7,979)
Weighted average common shares, including dilutive effect (in shares)												54,832,000	50,096,000	47,236,000
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)		$ (0.21)			$ (1.53)	$ (1.09)	$ (1.18)	$ (0.95)	$ (1.51)	$ (0.78)		$ (2.84)	$ (4.42)	$ (0.17)
Predecessor | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Diluted loss per share:
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)												0	0	0
Predecessor | Restricted Stock
Diluted loss per share:
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)												0	0	0
Predecessor | Common Stock
Diluted loss per share:
Shares distributed (in shares)	46,932,433													46,932,000

Sale of Hodges Trucking Compa68

Sale of Hodges Trucking Company, L.L.C. (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 14, 2015USD ($)drilling_rigcrane_and_forklift	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2016USD ($)
Predecessor
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Note receivable received as consideration for sale of a business				$ 0	$ 27,000	$ 0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business		$ (35,000)		0	(35,027)	0
Allocated share-based compensation expense				12,300	38,500	$ 29,800
Predecessor | Hodges Trucking Company, LLC | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, consideration	$ 42,000
Number of rig relocation trucks | drilling_rig	270
Number of cranes and forklifts | crane_and_forklift	65
Proceeds from divestiture of interest in consolidated subsidiaries	$ 15,000
Note receivable received as consideration for sale of a business	$ 27,000
Notes receivable, interest rate, stated	9.00%
Interest income, other				$ 1,400	1,400
Gain (loss) on disposition of business					(35,000)
Allocated share-based compensation expense					2,100
Severance costs					$ 600
Successor
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Note receivable received as consideration for sale of a business			$ 0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business			0
Successor | Hodges Trucking Company, LLC | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Notes receivable, fair value							$ 20,500
Interest income, other			$ 1,000

Asset Sales and Impairments a69

Asset Sales and Impairments and Other (Details) $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)drilling_rigfluid_handling_truckrigtrailer
Successor
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales	$ 9,985
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment, net	(1,748)
Impairment charges	0
Capital expenditures	12,502
Successor | Real Estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales	11,900
Successor | Trucking and water disposal equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	0
Successor | Drilling Rigs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	0
Lease termination costs	0
Successor | Drilling Rigs | Additional Impairment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	0
Successor | Drilling related services equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	0
Successor | Other | Additional Impairment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 0
Predecessor
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales		$ 2,638	$ 27,695	$ 88,556
(Gains) losses on sales of property and equipment, net		848	14,656	(6,272)
Impairment charges		6,116	18,632	30,764
Capital expenditures		82,787	205,706	457,618
Lease termination costs				$ 9,700
Predecessor | Real Estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from asset sales		3,300
Predecessor | Trucks
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Received proceeds, net of selling expenses			6,500
Property, plant and equipment, disposals			12,300
Predecessor | Ancillary Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Received proceeds, net of selling expenses			21,200
Predecessor | Fluid Handling Trucks
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of assets sold | fluid_handling_truck				124
Predecessor | 3715 Truck Trailers
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Received proceeds, net of selling expenses				$ 43,800
Property, plant and equipment, disposals				$ 20,700
Number of assets sold | trailer				122
Predecessor | Trucking and water disposal equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges		0	2,737	$ 0
Predecessor | Drilling Rigs
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of assets sold | rig				28
Proceeds from sale of other property, plant, and equipment				$ 44,800
Impairment charges		0	0	$ 11,237
Number of drilling rigs repurchased | drilling_rig				45
Capital expenditures				$ 158,400
Lease termination costs		0	0	9,701
Predecessor | Drilling Rigs | Additional Impairment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges		305	5,202	8,366
Predecessor | Drilling related services equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges		2,900	8,687	0
Predecessor | Other | Additional Impairment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment charges		$ 2,911	$ 2,006	$ 1,460

Property and Equipment Held F70

Property and Equipment Held For Sale (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Drilling Rigs
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Assets held-for-sale	$ 8.2

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instrum

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 01, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Jun. 07, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2011
2019 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage						6.625%
2019 Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 650,000
Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 450,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage					6.50%	6.50%
Successor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total principal amount of debt	$ 473,250
Current portion of long-term debt	5,000
Total long-term debt	425,212
Successor | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	473,250
Discount on Term Loans	$ 43,038
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	3.88733%
Successor | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage		6.50%
Predecessor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total principal amount of debt					$ 1,593,250
Current portion of long-term debt					5,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs					23,658
Total long-term debt					1,564,592
Predecessor | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt					493,250
Predecessor | 2019 Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt					$ 650,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage					6.625%		6.625%
Predecessor | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt					$ 450,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.50%		6.50%	6.50%

Debt - Senior Notes (Details)

Debt - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	2 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 15, 2016	Jun. 08, 2016	May 15, 2016	Jun. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debtor-in-Possession amount						$ 100,000,000
2019 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage								6.625%
Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.50%					6.50%
Predecessor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments of debt extinguishment costs		$ 0	$ 31,305,000	$ 0
Gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt		0	18,061,000	0
Amortization of financing costs		$ 2,455,000	$ 4,623,000	$ 6,122,000
Debtor-in-Possession amount						$ 100,000,000
Predecessor | 2019 Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount									$ 650,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.625%						6.625%
Amount of accrued interest							$ 21,500,000
Unrecorded interest	$ 6,500,000
Predecessor | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Extinguishment of debt, amount			$ 50,000,000
Payments of debt extinguishment costs			$ 31,300,000
Predecessor | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount								$ 500,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%					6.50%
Amount of accrued interest					$ 14,600,000
Unrecorded interest	$ 4,400,000
Amortization of financing costs			$ 600,000

Debt - Term Loans (Details)

Debt - Term Loans (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 01, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 07, 2016USD ($)	May 12, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan payment amount								2.00%
Incremental Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt payment								$ 15,000,000
Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount									$ 400,000,000
Predecessor | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan, initial balance				$ 400,000,000
Debt term				7 years
Applicable margin reduction				0.25%
Leverage ratio				3.25
Predecessor | Term Loan | Federal Funds Rate Plus
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate				0.50%
Predecessor | Term Loan | LIBOR Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate				1.00%
Applicable margin percentage				3.00%
Predecessor | Term Loan | LIBOR Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage				0.75%
Predecessor | Term Loan | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin percentage				2.00%
Predecessor | Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 100,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of debt			$ 94,500,000
Debt instrument, interest rate during period							10.00%
Debt instrument, quarterly installment, percentage of total			0.25%
Debt instrument, quarterly installment, percentage, total			1.00%
Prepayment subject to premium, maximum period						42 months
Period In which prepayment is paid						18 months
Percentage of principle, if prepayment is made prior to thirty month anniversary						5.00%
Minimum threshold period for five percent principal amount						18 months
Maximum threshold period for five percent principal amount						30 months
Percentage of principle, if prepayment is made after thirty month anniversary and before forty-two month anniversary						3.00%
Minimum threshold period for three percent principal amount						30 months
Maximum threshold period for three percent principal amount						42 months
Predecessor | Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			1.00%
Applicable margin percentage			9.00%
Predecessor | Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			0.50%
Predecessor | Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan | One Month LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			1.00%
Predecessor | Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin percentage			8.00%
Successor
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 475,800,000
Term loan payment amount		2.00%
Successor | Incremental Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt payment		$ 15,000,000
Successor | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	3.88733%				3.88733%
Debt maturity date	Jun. 25, 2020
Successor | Term Loan | Quarterly
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount redeemed	0.25%
Successor | Term Loan | Annual
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount redeemed	1.00%
Successor | Term Loan | Incremental Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio					3.25	3.25
Prepayment subject to premium, maximum period					42 months
Period In which prepayment is paid					18 months
Percentage of principle, if prepayment is made prior to thirty month anniversary					5.00%
Minimum threshold period for five percent principal amount					18 months
Maximum threshold period for five percent principal amount					30 months
Percentage of principle, if prepayment is made after thirty month anniversary and before forty-two month anniversary					3.00%
Minimum threshold period for three percent principal amount					30 months
Maximum threshold period for three percent principal amount					42 months
Prepayment premium suspension period					18 months
Prepayment premium waiver period		18 months

Debt - Credit Facility (Details

Debt - Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount		$ 15,900,000
Availability		58,600,000
ABL Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit		$ 0
Successor | ABL Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt term	5 years
Credit facility borrowing capacity	$ 100,000,000
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage		0.375%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage		0.50%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		0.50%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | One Month LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		1.00%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | Base Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		1.00%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | Base Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		1.50%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | LIBOR Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		2.00%
Successor | ABL Credit Facility | LIBOR Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate		2.50%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage			0.375%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage			0.50%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			0.50%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | One Month LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			1.00%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | Base Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			1.00%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | Base Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			1.50%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | LIBOR Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			2.00%
Predecessor | ABL Credit Facility | LIBOR Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate			2.50%

Other Current Liabilities - Sch

Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Other Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Successor
Other Current Liabilities:
Payroll-related accruals	$ 15,964
Accrued operating expenses	15,499
Self-insurance reserves	7,638
Income, property, sales, use and other taxes	4,899
Accrued capital expenditures	2,115
Interest	3,661
Total Other Current Liabilities	$ 49,776
Predecessor
Other Current Liabilities:
Payroll-related accruals		$ 21,561
Accrued operating expenses		29,760
Self-insurance reserves		9,718
Income, property, sales, use and other taxes		8,336
Accrued capital expenditures		5,993
Interest		22,950
Total Other Current Liabilities		$ 98,318

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) claim in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)rail_carclaimLease	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016rail_carclaimLease	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2016USD ($)
Successor
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property subject to or available for operating Lease, Number of Units | rail_car	724		724
Rent expense	$ 2,400,000
Debtor reorganization items, cash transferred to trust for administrative expenses						$ 50,000
Loss contingency, number of pending claims | claim	0		0
Workers compensation expense (credits)	$ (1,500,000)
Successor | Rail Cars
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of lease agreements | Lease	5		5
Successor | Rail Cars | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Initial lease terms			5 years
Successor | Rail Cars | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Initial lease terms			7 years
Predecessor
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Rent expense		$ 4,100,000		$ 8,000,000	$ 35,500,000
Workers compensation expense (credits)		$ 2,400,000		$ 4,000,000	$ 8,300,000

Commitment and Contingencies -

Commitment and Contingencies - Noncancelable Operating Leases (Details) - Successor $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 3,707
2,018	2,424
2,019	1,361
2,020	490
Total	7,982
Rail Cars
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	3,290
2,018	2,165
2,019	1,331
2,020	490
Total	7,276
Other
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	417
2,018	259
2,019	30
2,020	0
Total	$ 706

Share-Based Compensation - Addi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation acceleration expense		$ 0
Successor | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued during period, shares, share-based compensation (in shares)				0
Successor | Omnibus Incentive Plan | Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)		2,200,000		2,200,000
Successor | Omnibus Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 10,600
Total unrecognized compensation cost		$ 23,100		$ 23,100
Unrecognized costs recognition period				33 months
Predecessor
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense			$ 12,300		$ 38,500	$ 29,800
Stock-based compensation acceleration expense			$ 25,086
Stock issued during period, shares, share-based compensation (in shares)			0
Stock compensation credit due to canceled shares	$ 10,500
Predecessor | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation acceleration expense			$ 24,900
Predecessor | Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation acceleration expense			$ 200
Award vesting period			3 years
Expiration period			10 years
Predecessor | Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense			$ 100		$ (1,600)	$ (400)

Share-Based Compensation - Sche

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Unvested Shares of Restricted Stock Related to Employees (Details) - Restricted Stock - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended	7 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016
Successor
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares
Number of unvested restricted shares, beginning balance (in shares)	0
Number of unvested restricted shares, granted (in shares)	1,945
Number of unvested restricted shares, vested (in shares)	(605)
Number of unvested restricted shares, forfeited (in shares)	0
Number of unvested restricted shares, ending balance (in shares)	1,340
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant-date fair value, beginning balance (usd per share)	$ 0
Weighted average grant-date fair value, granted (usd per share)	17.31
Weighted average grant-date fair value, vested (usd per share)	17.31
Weighted average grant-date fair value, forfeited (usd per share)	0
Weighted average grant-date fair value, ending balance (usd per share)	$ 17.31
Predecessor
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares
Number of unvested restricted shares, beginning balance (in shares)		5,896
Number of unvested restricted shares, granted (in shares)		0
Number of unvested restricted shares, vested (in shares)		(5,746)
Number of unvested restricted shares, forfeited (in shares)		(150)
Number of unvested restricted shares, ending balance (in shares)		0
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant-date fair value, beginning balance (usd per share)		$ 11.93
Weighted average grant-date fair value, granted (usd per share)		0
Weighted average grant-date fair value, vested (usd per share)		6.74
Weighted average grant-date fair value, forfeited (usd per share)		14.06
Weighted average grant-date fair value, ending balance (usd per share)		$ 0

Share-Based Compensation - Summ

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - Predecessor $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	7 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares Underlying Options
Number of Shares Underlying Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance (in shares) | shares	348
Number of Shares Underlying Options, Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Number of Shares Underlying Options, Exercised (in shares) | shares	0
Number of Shares Underlying Options, Cancelled (in shares) | shares	(348)
Number of Shares Underlying Options Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) | shares	0
Number of Shares Underlying, Options, Exercisable (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Beginning Balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 16.19
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted (usd per share) | $ / shares	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised (usd per share) | $ / shares	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Cancelled (usd per share) | $ / shares	16.19
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Ending Balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options, Exercisable (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 0
Weighted Average Contract Life in Years, Outstanding	7 years 2 months 23 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	$ 0

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Current	$ 0
Deferred	0
Total	$ 0
Income tax rate	35.00%
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 130,600
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	10,476
Cancellation of indebtedness income	$ 625,300
Predecessor
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Current		$ (7)	$ 58	$ 674
Deferred		(59,124)	(92,686)	(2,863)
Total		$ (59,131)	$ (92,628)	$ (2,189)
Income tax rate		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance		$ 219,600	$ 0

Income Taxes - Income Tax Recon

Income Taxes - Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax benefit at the federal statutory rate (35%)	$ (22,246)
State income taxes (net of federal income tax benefit)	(1,015)
Discharge of debt and other reorganization-related items	232,395
Stock-based compensation shortfall	(1,282)
Executive compensation	2,110
Goodwill impairment	0
Other permanent differences	1,192
Effect of change in state taxes	(2,010)
Other	(40)
Change in valuation allowance	(209,104)
Total	$ 0
Predecessor
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax benefit at the federal statutory rate (35%)		$ (75,195)	$ (109,906)	$ (3,559)
State income taxes (net of federal income tax benefit)		(2,277)	(4,118)	538
Discharge of debt and other reorganization-related items		(37,283)	0	0
Stock-based compensation shortfall		23,443	8,967	0
Executive compensation		0	0	0
Goodwill impairment		0	9,602	0
Other permanent differences		676	2,518	601
Effect of change in state taxes		40	(23)	0
Other		155	332	231
Change in valuation allowance		31,310	0	0
Total		$ (59,131)	$ (92,628)	$ (2,189)

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax (De

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Successor
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	$ (35,405)
Term Loan	(16,071)
Intangible assets	(1,563)
Prepaid expenses	(2,489)
Other	(1,307)
Deferred tax liabilities	(56,835)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	48,540
Intangible assets	8,271
Deferred stock compensation	47
Accrued liabilities	3,169
Other long-term assets	6,156
Other	1,128
Valuation allowance	(10,476)
Deferred tax assets	56,835
Net deferred tax liability	0
Reflected in accompanying balance sheets as:
Current deferred income tax asset	0
Non-current deferred income tax liability	0
Net deferred tax liability	$ 0
Predecessor
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment			$ (242,879)
Term Loan			0
Intangible assets			(1,551)
Prepaid expenses			(3,580)
Other			(1,121)
Deferred tax liabilities			(249,131)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards			172,822
Intangible assets			0
Deferred stock compensation			10,035
Accrued liabilities			3,231
Other long-term assets			0
Other			3,919
Valuation allowance		$ (219,600)	0
Deferred tax assets			190,007
Net deferred tax liability			(59,124)
Reflected in accompanying balance sheets as:
Current deferred income tax asset			1,499
Non-current deferred income tax liability			(60,623)
Net deferred tax liability			$ (59,124)

Equity Method Investment - Addi

Equity Method Investment - Additional Information (Details) - Predecessor - USD ($)	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 06, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) from equity method investment	$ 0	$ (7,928,000)	$ (6,094,000)
Additions to investments		100,000	700,000
Maalt
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Acquired membership interests, percentage				49.00%
Equity method investments, fair value disclosure		0		$ 0
Income (loss) from equity method investment		900,000	(1,600,000)
Other than temporary impairment loss		$ 8,800,000	$ 4,500,000

Fair Value Measurements - Estim

Fair Value Measurements - Estimated Fair Value of Financial Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 01, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Jun. 07, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Senior Notes 2019
Financial liabilities:
Debt instrument interest rate percentage					6.625%
Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount				$ 450,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage					6.50%	6.50%
Successor
Financial liabilities:
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	$ 5,000
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	425,212
Successor | Term Loan
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount	$ 473,250
Debt instrument interest rate percentage	3.88733%
Successor | Senior Notes 2019 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Debt instrument interest rate percentage		6.625%
Successor | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Debt instrument interest rate percentage		6.50%
Successor | Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
Note receivable, carrying amount	$ 21,243
Financial liabilities:
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	5,000
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	425,212
Successor | Carrying Amount | Term Loan
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount	430,212
Successor | Carrying Amount | Senior Notes 2019 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount	0
Successor | Carrying Amount | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount	0
Successor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial assets:
Note receivable, fair value	23,498
Successor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Term Loan | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, fair value	469,377
Successor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Senior Notes 2019 | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, fair value	0
Successor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Senior Notes 2022 | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 0
Predecessor
Financial liabilities:
Less: Current portion of long-term debt					$ 5,000
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities					1,564,592
Predecessor | Term Loan
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount					493,250
Predecessor | Senior Notes 2019 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.625%
Predecessor | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount					$ 450,000
Debt instrument interest rate percentage			6.50%		6.50%	6.50%
Predecessor | Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
Note receivable, carrying amount					$ 27,000
Financial liabilities:
Less: Current portion of long-term debt					5,000
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities					1,564,592
Predecessor | Carrying Amount | Term Loan
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount					482,178
Predecessor | Carrying Amount | Senior Notes 2019 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount					642,713
Predecessor | Carrying Amount | Senior Notes 2022 | Senior Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, carrying amount					444,701
Predecessor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial assets:
Note receivable, fair value					17,842
Predecessor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Term Loan | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, fair value					371,080
Predecessor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Senior Notes 2019 | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, fair value					221,975
Predecessor | Fair Value (Level 2) | Senior Notes 2022 | Fair Value (Level 2)
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt, fair value					$ 71,865

Concentration of Credit Risk 86

Concentration of Credit Risk and Major Customers - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Affiliate accounts receivable	$ 48.6
Affiliate accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable	49.00%
Revenues from CHK	$ 114.5
Percentage of revenue from CHK	51.00%
Successor | Hydraulic Fracturing
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%
Successor | Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenues, Idle-But-Contracted payments	$ 38.9
Successor | Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | Non-Major Customer
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	58.00%
Predecessor
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Affiliate accounts receivable			$ 109.6
Affiliate accounts receivable as a percentage of total accounts receivable			65.00%
Revenues from CHK		$ 217.6	$ 789.5	$ 1,676
Percentage of revenue from CHK		65.00%	70.00%	81.00%
Predecessor | Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Revenues, Idle-But-Contracted payments		$ 80.7	$ 87.9
Predecessor | Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | Non-Major Customer
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		42.00%	32.00%

Transactions with CHK - Additio

Transactions with CHK - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016Crew	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Pressure pumping crews to utilize, year 1 | Crew		7
Pressure pumping crews to utilize, year 2 | Crew		5
Pressure pumping crews to utilize, year 3 | Crew		3
Period for minimum crew utilization, year 1		1 year
Period for minimum crew utilization, year 2		2 years
Period for minimum crew utilization, year 3		3 years
Number of pressure pumping crews working for customer		50.00%
Drilling rig agreement | Minimum
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Initial term of administrative services agreement	3 months
Drilling rig agreement | Maximum
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Initial term of administrative services agreement	3 years
Chesapeake
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease expenses incurred under lease agreement | $				$ 8.2
Chesapeake | Master Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expense | $			$ 8.3	18
Period of notice to termination of agreement		30 days
Chesapeake | Administrative Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expenses of agreement | $				$ 26.8

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)segmentdrilling_righydraulic_fracturing_fleethp	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Successor
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Reportable segments | segment	3
Remaining assets or operations	$ 948,550,000
Successor | Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of drilling rigs owned | drilling_rig	91
Successor | Hydraulic Fracturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of hydraulic fracturing fleets | hydraulic_fracturing_fleet	13
Aggregate amount of horsepower | hp	500,000
Predecessor
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Remaining assets or operations		$ 1,902,618,000		$ 2,290,293,000
Predecessor | Former Oilfield Trucking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Remaining assets or operations			$ 0

Segment Information - Segment R

Segment Information - Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended							5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues		$ 79,656,000	$ 142,722,000							$ 222,378,000
Depreciation and amortization										73,898,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net										(1,748,000)
Impairment of goodwill										0
Impairments and other										0
Gains on early extinguishment of debt										0
Interest expense										(15,497,000)
Loss and impairment from equity investees										0
Other income (expense)										2,112,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)		$ (200,000)	(1,600,000)							(1,868,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes										(63,559,000)
Capital Expenditures										12,502,000
Total Assets			948,550,000							948,550,000
Predecessor
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 40,438,000			$ 138,120,000	$ 155,361,000	$ 192,788,000	$ 213,541,000	$ 295,128,000	$ 429,787,000		$ 333,919,000	$ 1,131,244,000	$ 2,080,892,000
Depreciation and amortization											162,425,000	295,421,000	292,912,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net											848,000	14,656,000	(6,272,000)
Impairment of goodwill						27,400,000					0	27,434,000	0
Impairments and other											6,116,000	18,632,000	30,764,000
Gains on early extinguishment of debt											0	18,061,000	0
Interest expense											(48,116,000)	(99,267,000)	(79,734,000)
Loss and impairment from equity investees											0	(7,928,000)	(6,094,000)
Other income (expense)											2,318,000	3,052,000	664,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)	$ (16,500,000)			$ (13,400,000)							(29,892,000)	0	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes											(214,841,000)	(314,019,000)	(10,168,000)
Capital Expenditures											82,787,000	205,706,000	457,618,000
Total Assets						1,902,618,000						1,902,618,000	2,290,293,000
Lease termination costs													9,700,000
Predecessor | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues												0	0
Predecessor | Former Oilfield Trucking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets								$ 0
Previously Reported
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(314,019,000)
Restatement Adjustment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												0
Operating Segments | Successor | Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										116,730,000
Depreciation and amortization										26,979,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net										(984,000)
Interest expense										0
Other income (expense)										100,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)										(43,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes										37,934,000
Capital Expenditures										10,658,000
Total Assets			551,870,000							551,870,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Drilling | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										116,767,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Drilling | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										(37,000)
Operating Segments | Successor | Hydraulic Fracturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										89,493,000
Depreciation and amortization										34,079,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net										31,000
Interest expense										0
Other income (expense)										63,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)										(32,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes										(45,385,000)
Capital Expenditures										989,000
Total Assets			148,524,000							148,524,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Hydraulic Fracturing | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										89,493,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Hydraulic Fracturing | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										0
Operating Segments | Successor | Oilfield Rentals
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										16,155,000
Depreciation and amortization										9,032,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net										(590,000)
Interest expense										0
Other income (expense)										75,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)										(13,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes										(5,140,000)
Capital Expenditures										805,000
Total Assets			40,677,000							40,677,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Oilfield Rentals | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										16,361,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Oilfield Rentals | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										(206,000)
Operating Segments | Successor | Other Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										0
Depreciation and amortization										3,808,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net										(205,000)
Interest expense										(15,497,000)
Other income (expense)										1,874,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)										(1,780,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes										(50,968,000)
Capital Expenditures										50,000
Total Assets			207,479,000							207,479,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Other Operations | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										1,197,000
Operating Segments | Successor | Other Operations | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										(1,197,000)
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											154,794,000	436,404,000	774,530,000
Depreciation and amortization											87,160,000	163,380,000	140,884,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net											1,211,000	10,566,000	17,931,000
Impairment of goodwill												27,434,000
Impairments and other											3,205,000	14,329,000	29,602,000
Gains on early extinguishment of debt												0
Interest expense											0	0	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees												0	0
Other income (expense)											362,000	813,000	364,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)											(514,627,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes											(509,157,000)	(11,301,000)	79,999,000
Capital Expenditures											66,084,000	153,279,000	373,353,000
Total Assets						1,144,144,000						1,144,144,000	1,322,160,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Drilling | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											154,813,000	437,749,000	774,888,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Drilling | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											(19,000)	(1,345,000)	(358,000)
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Hydraulic Fracturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											160,723,000	575,495,000	885,907,000
Depreciation and amortization											49,124,000	70,605,000	72,105,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net											66,000	230,000	(17,000)
Impairment of goodwill												0
Impairments and other											0	0	207,000
Gains on early extinguishment of debt												0
Interest expense											0	0	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees												(7,928,000)	(6,094,000)
Other income (expense)											349,000	1,201,000	60,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)											(45,046,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes											(91,966,000)	2,967,000	63,548,000
Capital Expenditures											16,302,000	32,743,000	37,211,000
Total Assets						291,584,000						291,584,000	449,966,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Hydraulic Fracturing | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											160,723,000	575,495,000	885,907,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Hydraulic Fracturing | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											0	0	0
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Oilfield Rentals
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											18,402,000	76,587,000	153,120,000
Depreciation and amortization											18,773,000	41,049,000	52,680,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net											(425,000)	(1,780,000)	(2,355,000)
Impairment of goodwill												0
Impairments and other											287,000	0	955,000
Gains on early extinguishment of debt												0
Interest expense											0	0	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees												0	0
Other income (expense)											3,000	68,000	179,000
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)											(18,966,000)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes											(39,638,000)	(31,107,000)	(2,459,000)
Capital Expenditures											0	6,706,000	22,337,000
Total Assets						92,588,000						92,588,000	155,683,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Oilfield Rentals | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											18,597,000	77,292,000	154,416,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Oilfield Rentals | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											(195,000)	(705,000)	(1,296,000)
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Former Oilfield Trucking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues												42,739,000	190,479,000
Depreciation and amortization												8,787,000	21,817,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net												5,728,000	(21,853,000)
Impairment of goodwill												0
Impairments and other												2,737,000	0
Gains on early extinguishment of debt												0
Interest expense												0	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees												0	0
Other income (expense)												16,000	226,000
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(34,238,000)	6,359,000
Capital Expenditures												0	3,599,000
Total Assets						0						0	138,909,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Former Oilfield Trucking | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues												45,512,000	195,618,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Former Oilfield Trucking | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues												(2,773,000)	(5,139,000)
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Other Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											0	19,000	76,856,000
Depreciation and amortization											7,368,000	11,600,000	5,426,000
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net											(4,000)	(88,000)	22,000
Impairment of goodwill												0
Impairments and other											2,624,000	1,566,000	0
Gains on early extinguishment of debt												18,061,000
Interest expense											(48,116,000)	(99,267,000)	(79,734,000)
Loss and impairment from equity investees												0	0
Other income (expense)											1,604,000	954,000	(165,000)
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)											548,747,000
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes											425,920,000	(240,340,000)	(157,615,000)
Capital Expenditures											401,000	12,978,000	21,118,000
Total Assets						374,302,000						374,302,000	224,754,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Other Operations | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											4,842,000	8,461,000	109,942,000
Operating Segments | Predecessor | Other Operations | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											(4,842,000)	(8,442,000)	(33,086,000)
Operating Segments | Previously Reported | Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(43,195,000)
Operating Segments | Previously Reported | Hydraulic Fracturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(22,680,000)
Operating Segments | Previously Reported | Oilfield Rentals
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(40,216,000)
Operating Segments | Previously Reported | Former Oilfield Trucking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(38,420,000)
Operating Segments | Previously Reported | Other Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(169,508,000)
Operating Segments | Restatement Adjustment | Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												31,894,000
Operating Segments | Restatement Adjustment | Hydraulic Fracturing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												25,647,000
Operating Segments | Restatement Adjustment | Oilfield Rentals
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												9,109,000
Operating Segments | Restatement Adjustment | Former Oilfield Trucking
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												4,182,000
Operating Segments | Restatement Adjustment | Other Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												(70,832,000)
Intersegment Eliminations | Successor | Intercompany Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization										0
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net										0
Interest expense										0
Other income (expense)										0
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)										0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes										0
Capital Expenditures										0
Total Assets			$ 0							0
Intersegment Eliminations | Successor | Intercompany Eliminations | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										(1,440,000)
Intersegment Eliminations | Successor | Intercompany Eliminations | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues										$ 1,440,000
Intersegment Eliminations | Predecessor | Intercompany Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues												0	0
Depreciation and amortization											0	0	0
Losses (gains) on sales of property and equipment, net											0	0	0
Impairment of goodwill												0
Impairments and other											0	0	0
Gains on early extinguishment of debt												0
Interest expense											0	0	0
Loss and impairment from equity investees												0	0
Other income (expense)											0	0	0
Reorganization items, net (Note 5)											0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes											0	0	0
Capital Expenditures											0	0	0
Total Assets						$ 0						0	(1,179,000)
Intersegment Eliminations | Predecessor | Intercompany Eliminations | Reportable Subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											(5,056,000)	(13,265,000)	(39,879,000)
Intersegment Eliminations | Predecessor | Intercompany Eliminations | Intersubsegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues											$ 5,056,000	13,265,000	$ 39,879,000
Intersegment Eliminations | Previously Reported
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes												$ 0

Quarterly Financial Data (una90

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended							5 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Successor
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 79,656	$ 142,722							$ 222,378
Operating loss		(30,983)	(17,323)							(48,306)
Net loss		$ (36,528)	$ (27,031)							$ (63,559)
Loss per Share
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)		$ (1.66)	$ (1.21)							$ (2.86)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)		$ (1.66)	$ (1.21)							$ (2.86)
Restructuring charges		$ 100	$ 2,900
Reorganization items, net		$ 200	$ 1,600							$ 1,868
Loss on sale of a business										0
Impairment of goodwill										$ 0
Predecessor
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 40,438			$ 138,120	$ 155,361	$ 192,788	$ 213,541	$ 295,128	$ 429,787		$ 333,919	$ 1,131,244	$ 2,080,892
Operating loss	(21,294)			(74,496)	(43,361)	(45,818)	(46,281)	(104,645)	(31,193)		(139,151)	(227,937)	74,996
Net loss	$ (11,640)			$ (84,505)	$ (59,563)	$ (60,590)	$ (48,530)	$ (74,670)	$ (37,601)		$ (155,710)	$ (221,391)	$ (7,979)
Loss per Share
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.21)			$ (1.53)	$ (1.09)	$ (1.18)	$ (0.95)	$ (1.51)	$ (0.78)		$ (2.84)	$ (4.42)	$ (0.17)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.21)			$ (1.53)	$ (1.09)	$ (1.18)	$ (0.95)	$ (1.51)	$ (0.78)		$ (2.84)	$ (4.42)	$ (0.17)
Restructuring charges	$ (500)			$ 23,700	$ 4,700
Reorganization items, net	16,500			13,400							$ 29,892	$ 0	$ 0
Impairment charges	$ 20			$ 5,800	$ 300	$ 1,900	$ 1,600	$ 8,800	$ 6,300
Loss on sale of a business								$ 35,000			0	35,027	0
Impairment of goodwill						$ 27,400					$ 0	$ 27,434	$ 0

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 09, 2017USD ($)shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Warrants, cash settled (in shares)	564,854
Warrants, net settled (in shares)	30,201
Cash proceeds from warrant exercises | $	$ 13.5
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	578,986