Eqt Re 10-Q 4 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Aug. 02, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Rice Energy Inc.
Trading Symbol	RICE
Entity Central Index Key	1,588,238
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		156,584,875

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash	$ 565,514	$ 151,901
Accounts receivable	175,523	154,814
Prepaid expenses and other	7,348	5,488
Derivative assets	31,720	186,960
Total current assets	780,105	499,163
Gas collateral account	4,107	4,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,514,759	3,243,131
Deferred financing costs, net	8,114	8,811
Goodwill	39,142	39,142
Intangible assets, net	45,349	46,159
Derivative assets	13,334	105,945
Other non-current assets	1,969	2,670
Total assets	4,406,879	3,949,098
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	19,470	83,553
Royalties payable	41,186	40,572
Accrued capital expenditures	79,362	79,747
Accrued interest	14,248	14,337
Leasehold payable	8,295	17,338
Other accrued liabilities	70,964	64,794
Total current liabilities	233,525	300,341
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,302,684	1,435,790
Leasehold payable	2,803	6,289
Deferred tax liabilities	145,117	271,988
Derivative instruments	24,327	16,344
Other long-term liabilities	20,583	13,878
Total liabilities	1,729,039	2,044,630
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	372,861	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized - 650,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 156,565,557 shares and 136,387,194 shares, respectively	1,566	1,364
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized - 50,000,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Additional paid in capital	1,760,277	1,416,523
Accumulated deficit	(312,264)	(137,990)
Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest	1,449,579	1,279,897
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	855,400	624,571
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	$ 4,406,879	$ 3,949,098

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	650,000,000	650,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	156,565,557	136,387,194
Common stock, shares outstanding	156,565,557	136,387,194
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Operating revenues:
Natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids sales		$ 122,312	$ 100,890	$ 234,754	$ 197,802
Gathering, compression and water distribution		23,728	11,566	48,280	21,367
Other revenue		9,958	438	12,906	3,264
Total operating revenues		155,998	112,894	295,940	222,433
Operating expenses:
Lease operating	[1]	9,038	11,090	20,109	22,681
Gathering, compression and transportation		27,169	16,842	55,301	31,262
Production taxes and impact fees		2,659	1,694	4,310	3,148
Exploration		5,548	356	6,538	1,095
Midstream operation and maintenance		4,555	2,801	14,177	6,132
Incentive unit expense		14,840	23,099	38,982	46,557
Acquisition expense		84	0	556	0
Impairment of fixed assets		0	0	2,595	0
General and administrative	[1]	29,272	24,637	54,145	45,381
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		84,752	76,140	163,937	138,721
Amortization of intangible assets		403	408	811	816
Other expense		11,457	1,998	15,648	3,889
Total operating expenses		189,777	159,065	377,109	299,682
Operating loss		(33,779)	(46,171)	(81,169)	(77,249)
Interest expense		(24,802)	(23,359)	(49,323)	(39,488)
Other income		2,549	1,035	2,762	1,196
(Loss) gain on derivative instruments		(201,555)	(3,710)	(131,376)	57,657
Amortization of deferred financing costs		(1,618)	(1,306)	(3,169)	(2,409)
Loss before income taxes		(259,205)	(73,511)	(262,275)	(60,293)
Income tax benefit		120,496	9,992	126,871	1,462
Net loss		(138,709)	(63,519)	(135,404)	(58,831)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(17,977)	(6,164)	(38,870)	(10,699)
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.		(156,686)	(69,683)	(174,274)	(69,530)
Less: Preferred dividends and accretion on redeemable noncontrolling interests		(7,944)	0	(11,402)	0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders		$ (164,630)	$ (69,683)	$ (185,676)	$ (69,530)
Weighted average number of shares of common stock—basic		153,203,901	136,315,882	144,811,902	136,303,914
Weighted average number of shares of common stock—diluted		153,203,901	136,315,882	144,811,902	136,303,914
Loss per share—basic		$ (1.07)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.28)	$ (0.51)
Loss per share—diluted		$ (1.07)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.28)	$ (0.51)
[1]	Stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million and $6.1 million is included in lease operating and general and administrative expense, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2016, and $4.2 million is included general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Stock-based compensation expense of $0.2 million and $10.8 million is included in lease operating and general and administrative expense, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, and $7.5 million is included general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015. See Note 12 for additional information.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Stock compensation expense	$ 6,295	$ 11,305
Lease operating expense
Stock compensation expense	100	200
General and administrative expense
Stock compensation expense	$ 6,149	$ 10,789

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (135,404)	$ (58,831)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	163,937	138,721
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,169	2,409
Amortization of intangibles	811	816
Exploration	6,538	1,095
Incentive unit expense	38,982	46,557
Stock compensation expense	10,789	7,467
Impairment of fixed assets	2,595	0
Derivative instruments fair value loss (gain)	131,376	(57,657)
Cash receipts for settled derivatives	133,205	69,870
Deferred income benefit	(126,871)	(1,462)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	(21,995)	(45,531)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets	(530)	(2,912)
Decrease in accounts payable	(4,894)	(19,171)
Increase in accrued liabilities and other	572	8,114
Increase in royalties payable	614	15,448
Net cash provided by operating activities	202,894	104,933
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment	(484,529)	(622,797)
Acquisition of midstream assets	(7,744)	0
Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties	0	10,201
Net cash used in investing activities	(492,273)	(612,596)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	120,000	538,932
Repayments of debt obligations	(255,690)	(16,091)
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs	311,764	0
Debt issuance costs	(669)	(8,526)
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO	0	(129)
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders	(17,636)	(5,977)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of offering costs	368,767	0
Preferred dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders	(3,576)	0
Proceeds from conversion of warrants	100	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	702,992	508,209
Net increase in cash	413,613	546
Cash at the beginning of the year	151,901	256,130
Cash at the end of the period	565,514	256,676
Public Offering
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs	164,150	0
ATM program
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs	$ 15,782	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	IPO	Public Offering	ATM program	Common Stock ($0.01 par)	Common Stock ($0.01 par)Public Offering	Additional Paid-In Capital	Additional Paid-In CapitalPublic Offering	Accumulated (Deficit) Earnings	Stockholders Equity before Non-Controlling Interest	Stockholders Equity before Non-Controlling InterestPublic Offering	Non-Controlling Interest	Non-Controlling InterestIPO	Non-Controlling InterestPublic Offering	Non-Controlling InterestATM program
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 1,965,168				$ 1,363		$ 1,368,001		$ 153,346	$ 1,522,710		$ 442,458
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Incentive unit compensation	46,557						46,557			46,557
Stock compensation	7,413						5,468			5,468		1,945
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders	(5,977)											(5,977)
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO		$ (129)											$ (129)
Consolidated net (loss) income	(58,831)								(69,530)	(69,530)		10,699
Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	1,954,201				1,363		1,420,026		83,816	1,505,205		448,996
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	1,904,468				1,364		1,416,523		(137,990)	1,279,897		624,571
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Incentive unit compensation	38,982						38,982			38,982
Stock compensation	11,221						9,151			9,151		2,070
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of stock compensation awards, net of tax withholdings	(1,457)				2		(1,459)			(1,457)
Issuance of phantom units upon vesting of equity-based compensation, net of tax withholdings	(1,119)						(3,182)			(3,182)		2,063
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs			$ 311,764			$ 200		$ 311,564			$ 311,764
Conversion of warrants into shares of common stock	100						100			100
Preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interest	(10,719)						(10,719)			(10,719)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest	(683)						(683)			(683)
Common units issued, net of offering costs			$ 164,150	$ 15,782										$ 164,150	$ 15,782
Contribution from noncontrolling interest	25,530											25,530
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders	(17,636)											(17,636)
Consolidated net (loss) income	(135,404)								(174,274)	(174,274)		38,870
Balance at Jun. 30, 2016	$ 2,304,979				$ 1,566		$ 1,760,277		$ (312,264)	$ 1,449,579		$ 855,400

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01

Basis of Presentation and Princ

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Rice Energy Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared by the Company’s management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Securities Act”), as amended. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein contain all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and its condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 . The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial results of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. See Note 11 for additional discussion of variable interest entities. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes therein for the year ended December 31, 2015 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by the Company in its Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “ 2015 Annual Report”). Certain prior period financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are primarily from the Company’s joint interest partners and natural gas marketers. The Company extends credit to parties in the normal course of business based upon management’s assessment of their creditworthiness. A valuation allowance is provided for those accounts for which collection is estimated as doubtful; uncollectible accounts are written off and charged against the allowance. In estimating the allowance, management considers, among other things, how recently and how frequently payments have been received and the financial position of the party. There was no allowance recorded for any of the periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Accounts receivable as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. (in thousands) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Joint interest $ 90,563 $ 76,985 Natural gas sales 72,825 71,512 Other 12,135 6,317 Total accounts receivable $ 175,523 $ 154,814

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : (in thousands) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Long-term Debt Senior Notes Due 2022, net of deferred finance costs of $13,150 and $14,316, respectively (a) $ 886,850 $ 885,684 Senior Notes Due 2023, net of deferred finance costs of $6,578 and $7,117, respectively (b) 390,834 390,106 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (c) — — Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility (d) 25,000 17,000 RMP Revolving Credit Facility (e) — 143,000 Total long-term debt $ 1,302,684 $ 1,435,790 Senior Notes 6.25% Senior Notes Due 2022 (a) On April 25, 2014 , the Company issued $900.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, which resulted in net proceeds of $882.7 million , after deducting expenses and the initial purchasers’ discounts of approximately $17.3 million . The 2022 Notes will mature on May 1, 2022 , and interest is payable on the 2022 Notes on each May 1 and November 1 . At any time prior to May 1, 2017 , the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes at a redemption price of 106.25% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings, so long as the redemption occurs within 180 days of completing such equity offering and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 1, 2017 , the Company may redeem some or all of the notes for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the 2022 Notes), unless the Company has given notice to redeem the 2022 Notes, the holders of the 2022 Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2022 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. On or after May 1, 2017 , the Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 104.688% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, 103.125% for the twelve-month period beginning May 1, 2018, 101.563% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2019 and 100.000% beginning on May 1, 2020, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2023 (b) On March 26, 2015 , the Company issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior notes due 2023 (the “ 2023 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, which resulted in net proceeds of $389.3 million , after deducting expenses and the initial purchasers’ discounts of approximately $10.7 million . The original issuance discount of $3.1 million related to the 2023 Notes is recorded as a reduction of the principal amount. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company recorded $0.1 million and $0.2 million , respectively, of amortization of the debt discount as interest expense using the effective interest method and a rate of 7.345% . The 2023 Notes will mature on May 1, 2023 , and interest is payable on the 2023 Notes on each May 1 and November 1 , commencing on November 1, 2015 . At any time prior to May 1, 2018 , the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2023 Notes at a redemption price of 107.250% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings so long as the redemption occurs within 180 days of completing such equity offering and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 1, 2018 , the Company may redeem some or all of the notes for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the 2023 Notes), unless the Company has given notice to redeem the 2023 Notes, the holders of the 2023 Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2023 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. On or after May 1, 2018 , the Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 105.438% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, 103.625% for the twelve-month period beginning May 1, 2019, 101.813% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2020 and 100.000% beginning on May 1, 2021, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. In connection with the issuance and sale of the 2023 Notes, the Company and the Company’s restricted subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers, dated March 26, 2015 . Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, the Company completed an exchange of the 2023 Notes for registered notes that have substantially identical terms as the 2023 Notes. The 2022 Notes and the 2023 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) are the Company’s senior unsecured obligations, rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, and will rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s future subordinated debt. The Notes will be effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The Notes are jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally, guaranteed by the Company’s Guarantors. Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (c) In April 2013, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders. In April 2014, the Company, as borrower, and Rice Drilling B LLC (“Rice Drilling B”), as predecessor borrower, amended and restated the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, assign all of the rights and obligations of Rice Drilling B as borrower under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the Company. On May 16, 2016, following a semi-annual redetermination of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility’s borrowing base, the Company entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to increase the borrowing base from $750.0 million to $875.0 million (the “Eighth Amendment”). The Eighth Amendment also established aggregate elected commitment amounts, which were $750.0 million as of the Eighth Amendment effective date. The next redetermination of the borrowing base is expected to occur in October 2016. As of June 30, 2016 , the borrowing base was $875.0 million (with a $750.0 million lender commitment amount) and the sublimit for letters of credit was $250.0 million . The Company had zero borrowings outstanding and $214.4 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2016 , resulting in availability of $535.6 million . The maturity date of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility is January 29, 2019. Eurodollar loans under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 150 to 250 basis points, depending on the percentage of borrowing base utilized. Base rate loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 50 to 150 basis points, depending on the percentage of borrowing base utilized. The Amended Credit Agreement also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable. The Company was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016 . Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility (d) On December 22, 2014 , Rice Midstream Holdings LLC (“Midstream Holdings”) entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders with a maximum credit amount of $300.0 million and a sublimit for letters of credit of $25.0 million . As of June 30, 2016 , Midstream Holdings had $25.0 million of borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit under this facility. The average daily outstanding balance of the credit facility was approximately $20.8 million , and interest was incurred on the facility at a weighted average interest rate of 2.8% through June 30, 2016 . The credit facility is available to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures and to purchase assets. The maturity date of the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility is December 22, 2019 . Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date, and interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurodollar loans. Under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility, Midstream Holdings may elect to borrow in Eurodollars or at the base rate. Eurodollar loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 225 to 300 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Base rate loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 125 to 200 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Midstream Holdings also pays a commitment fee based on the undrawn commitment amount ranging from 37.5 to 50 basis points. The Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. Midstream Holdings was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016 . RMP Revolving Credit Facility (e) On December 22, 2014 , Rice Midstream OpCo LLC (“Rice Midstream OpCo”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rice Midstream Partners LP (the “Partnership”), e ntered into a revolving credit facility (the “RMP Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders with a maximum credit amount of $450.0 million with an additional $200.0 million of commitments available under an accordion feature subject to lender approval. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility provides for a letter of credit sublimit of $50.0 million . As of June 30, 2016 , Rice Midstream OpCo had no borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit under this facility. The average daily outstanding balance of the credit facility was approximately $144.7 million and interest was incurred on the facility at a weighted average interest rate of 2.2% through June 30, 2016 . The RMP Revolving Credit Facility is available to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures, to purchase assets, to pay distributions and repurchase units and for general partnership purposes. The maturity date of the RMP Revolving Credit Facility is December 22, 2019 . Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date, and interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurodollar loans. Under the RMP Revolving Credit Facility, the Partnership may elect to borrow in Eurodollars or at the base rate. Eurodollar loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 175 to 275 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Base rate loans bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 75 to 175 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. The Partnership also pays a commitment fee based on the undrawn commitment amount ranging from 35 to 50 basis points. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the RMP Revolving Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. The Partnership was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016 . Expected Aggregate Maturities Expected aggregate maturities of the notes payable as of June 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands) : Remainder of Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ — Year Ending December 31, 2017 — Year Ending December 31, 2018 — Year Ending December 31, 2019 25,000 Year Ending December 31, 2020 and Beyond 1,277,684 Total $ 1,302,684 Interest paid in cash was approximately $46.6 million and $49.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $28.4 million and $28.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments The Company uses derivative commodity instruments that are placed with major financial institutions whose creditworthiness is regularly monitored. Substantially all of the Company’s derivative counterparties share in the Amended Credit Agreement collateral. The Company has entered into various derivative contracts to manage price risk and to achieve more predictable cash flows. As a result of the Company’s hedging activities, the Company may realize prices that are greater or less than the market prices that it would have received otherwise. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company has entered into derivative instruments with various financial institutions, fixing the price it receives for a portion of its future sales of produced natural gas. The Company’s fixed price derivatives primarily include swap and collar contracts that are tied to the commodity prices on NYMEX. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company has entered into NYMEX hedging contracts through December 31, 2020 , hedging a total of approximately 684 Bcf of its projected natural gas production at a weighted average price of $3.12 per MMBtu. Additionally, the Company has entered into basis swap contracts to hedge the difference between the NYMEX index price and various local index prices. The fixed price and basis hedging contracts the Company has entered into through December 31, 2020 at other various sales points cover a total of approximately 679 Bcf. The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value per the FASB ASC 815. The Company’s derivative commodity instruments have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes; therefore, all gains and losses are recognized currently in earnings. The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities, the amounts offset under netting arrangements with counterparties, and the resulting net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented, all at fair value: As of June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Derivative instruments, gross Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net Derivative assets $ 182,380 $ (137,326 ) $ 45,054 Derivative liabilities $ 64,265 $ (32,442 ) $ 31,823 As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Derivative instruments, gross Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net Derivative assets $ 372,414 $ (79,509 ) $ 292,905 Derivative liabilities $ 21,043 $ (4,200 ) $ 16,843

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company determines fair value on a recurring basis for its derivative instruments as these instruments are required to be recorded at fair value for each reporting amount. Certain amounts in the Company’s financial statements were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including discounts associated with long-term debt. Fair value is based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon models that use as inputs market-based parameters, including but not limited to forward curves, discount rates, broker quotes, volatilities and nonperformance risk. The Company has categorized its fair value measurements into a three-level fair value hierarchy, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The Company’s fair value measurements relating to derivative instruments are included in Level 2. Since the adoption of fair value accounting, the Company has not made any changes to its classification of financial instruments in each category. Items included in Level 3 are valued using internal models that use significant unobservable inputs. Items included in Level 2 are valued using management’s best estimate of fair value corroborated by third-party quotes. The following assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the period (refer to Note 4 for details relating to derivative instruments): As of June 30, 2016 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) Carrying Value Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Significant Other Significant Assets: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 45,054 $ 45,054 $ — $ 45,054 $ — Total assets $ 45,054 $ 45,054 $ — $ 45,054 $ — Liabilities: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 31,823 $ 31,823 $ — $ 31,823 $ — Total liabilities $ 31,823 $ 31,823 $ — $ 31,823 $ — As of December 31, 2015 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) Carrying Value Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Significant Other Significant Assets: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 292,905 $ 292,905 $ — $ 292,905 $ — Total assets $ 292,905 $ 292,905 $ — $ 292,905 $ — Liabilities: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 16,843 $ 16,843 $ — $ 16,843 $ — Total liabilities $ 16,843 $ 16,843 $ — $ 16,843 $ — The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of the instruments. The Company’s non-financial assets, such as property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets are recorded at fair value upon business combination and are remeasured at fair value only if an impairment charge is recognized. To the extent necessary, the Company applies unobservable inputs and management judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices (Level 3) to the valuation methodologies for these non-financial assets. The estimated fair value and carrying amount of long-term debt as reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is shown in the table below (refer to Note 3 for details relating to the debt instruments). The fair value was estimated using Level 2 inputs based on rates reflective of the remaining maturity as well as the Company’s financial position. The carrying value of the revolving credit facilities approximates fair value as of as of June 30, 2016 . As of June 30, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Long-Term Debt (in thousands) Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Senior Notes Due 2022 $ 900,000 $ 895,500 $ 900,000 $ 650,250 Senior Notes Due 2023 397,410 408,000 397,222 294,000 Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility 25,000 25,000 17,000 17,000 RMP Revolving Credit Facility — — 143,000 143,000 Total $ 1,322,410 $ 1,328,500 $ 1,457,222 $ 1,104,250

Financial Information by Busine

Financial Information by Business Segment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial Information by Business Segment	Financial Information by Business Segment As a result of changes to the Company’s operations in the first quarter of 2016, management has evaluated how the Company is organized and operates and has identified the Exploration and Production segment, the Rice Midstream Holdings segment and the Rice Midstream Partners segment as separate operating segments. As a result of the changes to the Company’s operating segments, all prior period information has been revised to reflect the new operating segment structure. Operating segments are evaluated on their contribution to the Company’s consolidated results based on operating income. Other income and expenses, interest and income taxes are managed on a consolidated basis. The segment accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 1 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 contained in its 2015 Annual Report. The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2016 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Total operating revenues $ 132,270 $ 11,873 $ 46,547 $ (34,692 ) $ 155,998 Total operating expenses 191,718 7,872 17,547 (27,360 ) 189,777 Operating (loss) income $ (59,448 ) $ 4,001 $ 29,000 $ (7,332 ) $ (33,779 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 150,646 $ 15,894 $ 38,776 $ (10,506 ) $ 194,810 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 79,515 $ 1,556 $ 6,855 $ (3,174 ) $ 84,752 The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2015 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Operating revenues: Total operating revenues $ 101,328 $ 6,252 $ 28,560 $ (23,246 ) $ 112,894 Total operating expenses 161,343 2,309 11,794 (16,381 ) 159,065 Operating (loss) income $ (60,015 ) $ 3,943 $ 16,766 $ (6,865 ) $ (46,171 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 211,925 $ 34,246 $ 59,084 $ (6,866 ) $ 298,389 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 73,342 $ 377 $ 2,953 $ (532 ) $ 76,140 The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Total operating revenues $ 247,660 $ 22,524 $ 101,090 $ (75,334 ) $ 295,940 Total operating expenses 374,898 15,397 36,473 (49,659 ) 377,109 Operating (loss) income $ (127,238 ) $ 7,127 $ 64,617 $ (25,675 ) $ (81,169 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 386,320 $ 54,267 $ 75,019 $ (31,077 ) $ 484,529 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 154,471 $ 2,645 $ 12,225 $ (5,404 ) $ 163,937 The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Operating revenues: Total operating revenues $ 201,066 $ 9,188 $ 55,071 $ (42,892 ) $ 222,433 Total operating expenses 301,625 4,875 22,819 (29,637 ) 299,682 Operating (loss) income $ (100,559 ) $ 4,313 $ 32,252 $ (13,255 ) $ (77,249 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 452,642 $ 74,142 $ 109,800 $ (13,787 ) $ 622,797 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 132,256 $ 959 $ 6,038 $ (532 ) $ 138,721 The assets of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows as of June 30, 2016: (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Segment assets $ 3,309,646 $ 398,357 $ 748,927 $ (50,051 ) $ 4,406,879 Goodwill $ — $ — $ 39,142 $ — $ 39,142 The assets of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows as of December 31, 2015: (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Segment assets $ 2,982,793 $ 300,148 $ 689,790 $ (23,633 ) $ 3,949,098 Goodwill $ — $ — $ 39,142 $ — $ 39,142

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies On October 14, 2013 , the Company entered into a Development Agreement and Area of Mutual Interest Agreement (collectively, the “Utica Development Agreements”) with Gulfport Energy Corporation (“Gulfport”) covering approximately 50,000 aggregate net acres in the Utica Shale in Belmont County, Ohio. Pursuant to the Utica Development Agreements, the Company had approximately 68.7% participating interest in acreage currently owned or to be acquired by the Company or Gulfport located within Goshen and Smith Townships (the “Northern Contract Area”) and an approximately 48.2% participating interest in acreage currently owned or to be acquired by the Company or Gulfport located within Wayne and Washington Townships (the “Southern Contract Area”), each within Belmont County, Ohio. The majority of the remaining participating interests are held by Gulfport. The participating interests of the Company and Gulfport in each of the Northern and Southern Contract Areas approximated the Company’s then-current relative acreage positions in each area. The Utica Development Agreements have terms of ten years and are terminable upon 90 days’ notice by either party; provided that, with respect to interests included within a drilling unit, such interests shall remain subject to the applicable joint operating agreement and the Company and Gulfport shall remain operators of drilling units located in the Northern and Southern Contract Areas, respectively, following such termination. The Company has commitments for gathering and firm transportation under existing contracts with third parties. Future payments under these contracts as of June 30, 2016 totaled $4.8 billion (remainder of 2016 - $61.0 million , 2017 - $137.7 million , 2018 - $197.7 million , 2019 - $222.6 million , 2020 - $222.4 million , 2021 - $222.0 million and thereafter - $3.7 billion ). The Company has two horizontal rigs under contract, both of which expire in 2017. The Company also has one tophole drilling rig under contract, which expires in 2018. Future payments under these contracts as of June 30, 2016 totaled $27.8 million (remainder of 2016 - $13.4 million , 2017 - $12.2 million and 2018 - $2.2 million ). Any other rig performing work for the Company is performed on a well-by-well basis and therefore can be released without penalty at the conclusion of drilling on the current well, the costs of which have not been included in the amounts above. The values above represent the gross amounts that the Company is committed to pay without regard to its proportionate share based on its working interest. The Company is involved in various litigation matters arising in the normal course of business. Management is not aware of any actions that are expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.

Mezzanine Equity

Mezzanine Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Mezzanine Equity	Mezzanine Equity On February 17, 2016 , the Company, Midstream Holdings and Rice Midstream GP Holdings LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“GP Holdings”) and subsidiary of Midstream Holdings, entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with EIG Energy Fund XVI, L.P., EIG Energy Fund XVI-E, L.P., and EIG Holdings (RICE) Partners, LP (collectively, the “Investors”) pursuant to which (i) Midstream Holdings agreed to issue and sell 375,000 Series B Units (“Series B Units”) with an aggregate liquidation preference of $375.0 million and (ii) GP Holdings agreed to issue and sell common units representing an 8.25% limited partner interest in GP Holdings (“GP Holdings Common Units”) for aggregate consideration of $375.0 million in a private placement (the “Midstream Holdings Investment”) exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act. In conjunction with the Securities Purchase Agreement, Midstream Holdings issued 1,000 Series A Units to Rice Energy Appalachia LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“REA”). The Midstream Holdings Investment closed on February 22, 2016 (the “Closing Date”). In connection with the closing, on February 22, 2016, (i) REA and the Investors entered into the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Midstream Holdings, which defines the preferences, rights, powers and duties of holders of the Series B Units (the “LLC Agreement”) and (ii) Rice Midstream GP Management LLC (“GP Management”), as general partner of GP Holdings, and Midstream Holdings and the Investors, as limited partners, entered into the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of GP Holdings, which defines the preferences, rights, powers and duties of holders of the GP Holdings Common Units (the “GP Holdings A&R LPA”). In connection with the Midstream Holdings Investment, Midstream Holdings received gross proceeds of $375.0 million less transaction fees and expenses of approximately $6.2 million . Midstream Holdings used approximately $69.0 million of the proceeds to reduce outstanding borrowings under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility and $300.0 million was distributed to the Company. Series B Units Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, the Series B Units rank senior to all other equity interests in Midstream Holdings with respect to the payment of distributions and distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up. The Series B Units will pay quarterly distributions at a rate of 8% per annum, payable in cash or “in-kind” through the issuance of additional Series B Units, subject to certain exceptions, at Midstream Holdings’ option for the first two years, and in cash thereafter. Distributions are payable on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year that the Series B Units remain outstanding. For purposes of the April 1, 2016 quarterly distribution, the Company elected to distribute approximately 3,197 Series B Units to the Investors pursuant to the “in-kind” election option for its pro rata distribution in respect of the period from the Closing Date through March 31, 2016, in lieu of cash distributions of $3.2 million . For purposes of the July 1, 2016 quarterly distribution, the Company paid $3.6 million in cash in June 2016 and elected to distribute approximately 3,947 Series B Units in lieu of cash distributions of $3.9 million . The Investors holding Series B Units have the option to require Midstream Holdings to redeem the Series B Units on or after the tenth anniversary of the Closing Date at an amount equal to $1,000 per Series B Unit plus any accrued and unpaid distributions (the “Liquidation Preference”). The Series B Units are subject to an optional cash redemption by Midstream Holdings after the third anniversary of the Closing Date, at an amount equal to the Liquidation Preference. If any of the Company, the Partnership or Midstream Holdings undergoes a Change in Control (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), the Investors have the right to require Midstream Holdings to repurchase any or all of the Series B Units for cash, and Midstream Holdings has the right to repurchase any or all of the Series B Units for cash. The holders of the Series B units do not have the power to vote or dispose of the equity interest in the Partnership held by GP Holdings. In relation to the Series B Units, the occurrence of certain events or violations of certain financial and non-financial restrictions will constitute “Triggering Events” that may result in various consequences, including additional restrictions on the activities of Midstream Holdings, including the termination of the Investor’s additional commitment, increases in the distribution rate, additional governance rights for the Investors and other measures depending on the applicable Triggering Event. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company views the likelihood of the occurrence of a Triggering Event to be remote. In the event that Midstream Holdings or GP Holdings pursues an initial public offering, Midstream Holdings may redeem the Series B Units at a redemption price equal to the Liquidation Preference on the date of the closing of the applicable initial public offering plus all additional distributions that would have otherwise been paid through the third anniversary of the Closing Date. Midstream Holdings may satisfy this redemption price in cash or common equity interests of the entity that completes an initial public offering. In the event of any liquidation and winding up of Midstream Holdings, profits and losses will be allocated to the holders of the Series B Units so that, to the maximum extent possible, the capital accounts of the Series B unitholders will equal the aggregate Liquidation Preference. GP Holdings Common Units Pursuant to the GP Holdings A&R LPA, the holders of the GP Holdings Common Units are entitled to distributions of GP Holdings in proportion to their pro rata share of the outstanding GP Holdings Common Units. Distributions will occur upon GP Holdings receipt of any distributions of cash from the Issuer in respect of the equity interests in the Partnership held by GP Holdings. The Investors holding GP Holdings Common Units have tag-along rights in connection with a sale of the common equity interests in GP Holdings to a third-party. The holders of GP Holdings Common Units will have drag-along rights in connection with a sale of the majority of the common equity interests in GP Holdings to a third-party, subject to the achievement of an agreed-upon minimum return. If a qualifying initial public offering of GP Holdings is not consummated prior to the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date, the holders of the GP Holdings Common Units shall have the right to require GP Holdings to repurchase all of their GP Holdings Common Units for cash in an aggregate purchase price of $125.0 million . In the event of a Change in Control or a GP Change in Control (as each term is defined in the GP Holdings A&R LPA) of the Company, Midstream Holdings or GP Holdings, the Purchasers shall have the right to require GP Holdings to repurchase all of their GP Holdings Common Units for an aggregate purchase price of $125.0 million . The holders of the GP Holdings Common Units do not have the power to vote or dispose of the Partnership’s units held by GP Holdings. In the event GP Holdings sells any of its assets, subject to certain exceptions, GP Holdings may only make distributions of such proceeds to the extent that GP Holdings meets certain requirements, including the requirement to retain a certain amount of cash or cash equivalents following the sale of such assets. In the event of any liquidation and winding up of GP Holdings, GP Management, in its capacity as general partner, will appoint a liquidator to wind up the affairs and make final distributions as provided for in the GP Holdings A&R LPA. From September 30, 2016 until the eighteen -month anniversary of the closing of the Midstream Holdings Investment, upon the satisfaction of certain financial and operational metrics, Midstream Holdings has the right to require the Investors to purchase additional Series B Units and GP Holdings Common Units. Midstream Holdings may require the Investors to purchase at least $25.0 million of additional units on up to three occasions, up to a total aggregate amount of $125.0 million . Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, Midstream Holdings is required to pay the Investors a quarterly cash commitment fee of 2% per annum on any undrawn amounts of the additional $125.0 million commitment. The commitment fee paid in cash was approximately $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016. No additional units have been purchased by the Investors since the closing of the Midstream Holdings Investment. As the Investors have an option to redeem the Series B Units and GP Holdings Common Units for cash at a future date, the proceeds from the redeemable noncontrolling interest (net of accretion and issuances costs and fees) are not considered to be a component of stockholder’s equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, and such Series B Units and GP Holdings Common Units are reported as mezzanine equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The following table represents the value allocated to the Series B Units and GP Holdings Common Units at inception. (in thousands) At Inception Noncontrolling interest in Series B Units $ 341,661 Noncontrolling interest in GP Holdings Common Units 33,339 Less: issuance costs and fees (6,233 ) Carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interest at inception $ 368,767 While the Series B Units are not currently redeemable, the initial value allocated to them will be accreted to their full redemption value through February 22, 2026 using the effective interest rate method, as it is considered probable that they will become redeemable. The following table represents detail of the balance of redeemable noncontrolling interest, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2016 . (in thousands) As of June 30, 2016 Face amount of Series B Units $ 375,000 Plus: distributions paid in kind 3,197 Less: un-accreted discount (32,656 ) Carrying amount of noncontrolling interest in Series B Units 345,541 Plus: Noncontrolling interest in GP Holdings Common Units 33,339 Less: unamortized issuance costs and fees (6,019 ) Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net $ 372,861

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity The Company’s Board of Directors did not declare or pay a dividend for the three months or six months ended June 30, 2016. On May 12, 2016 , a cash distribution of $0.2100 per common and subordinated unit was paid by the Partnership to the Partnership’s unitholders related to the first quarter of 2016. On July 22, 2016 , the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner declared a cash distribution to the Partnership’s unitholders for the second quarter of 2016 of $ 0.2235 per common and subordinated unit. The cash distribution will be paid on August 11, 2016 to unitholders of record at the close of business on August 2, 2016 . Also on August 11, 2016 , a cash distribution of $0.1 million will be made to GP Holdings related to its incentive distribution rights in the Partnership based upon the achievement of the second target distribution in accordance with the partnership agreement. On April 15, 2016, the Company issued and completed a public offering (the “April 2016 Equity Offering”) of an aggregate of 29,858,891 shares of common stock at $16.35 per share, which included 20,000,000 shares sold by the Company and 9,858,891 shares sold by NGP Holdings. On April 21, 2016, NGP Holdings sold an additional 4,478,834 shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares. After deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $15.0 million and transaction costs, the Company received net proceeds of $311.8 million . The Company received no proceeds from the sale of shares by NGP Holdings. The previously contemplated acquisition of the Marcellus and Utica assets in central Greene County, Pennsylvania from a subsidiary of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. for $200.0 million , which was to be funded by the net proceeds, was not consummated, and, as a result, the Company intends to use the net proceeds of the April 2016 Equity Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include funding a portion of its 2017 capital budget.

Incentive Units

Incentive Units	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Incentive Units	Incentive Units In connection with the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) and the related corporate reorganization, the REA incentive unit holders contributed their REA incentive units to NGP Holdings and Rice Energy Holdings LLC (“Rice Holdings”) in return for (i) incentive units in such entities that, in the aggregate, were substantially similar to the REA incentive units they previously held and (ii) shares of common stock in the amount of $3.4 million related to the extinguishment of the incentive burden attributable to Mr. Daniel J. Rice III. No payments were made in respect of incentive units prior to the completion of the Company’s IPO. As a result of the IPO, the payment likelihood related to the NGP Holdings and Rice Holdings incentive units was deemed probable, requiring the Company to recognize compensation expense. The compensation expense related to these interests is treated as additional paid in capital from NGP Holdings and Rice Holdings in the Company’s financial statements and is not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes. The compensation expense recognized is a non-cash charge, with the settlement obligation resting on NGP Holdings and Rice Holdings, and as such, the incentive units are not dilutive to Rice Energy Inc. NGP Holdings The NGP Holdings incentive units are considered a liability-based award and are adjusted to fair market value on a quarterly basis until all payments have been made. As a result of NGP’s sale of its remaining shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with the Company’s April 2016 Equity Offering, NGP Holdings paid approximately $47.5 million to holders of certain classes of NGP Holdings incentive units which resulted in the settlement of the remaining NGP Holdings incentive unit obligation. As such, the total life-to-date expense attributable to the NGP Holdings incentive units was adjusted to equal the cumulative cash payments made by NGP Holdings to NGP Holdings incentive unit holders. Therefore, the Company recognized $9.0 million and $27.3 million of compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, as compared to $(10.6) million and $(0.8) million of non-cash compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. No future expense will be recognized related to the NGP Holdings incentive units as a result of the April 2016 settlement of the remaining NGP Holdings incentive unit obligation. Rice Holdings The Rice Holdings incentive units are considered an equity-based award with the fair value of the award determined at the grant date and amortized over the service period of the award using the straight-line method. Compensation expense relative to the Rice Holdings incentive units was $5.9 million and $11.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $7.0 million (including $1.9 million related to changes in certain service condition assumptions) and $20.7 million (including $11.1 million related to changes in certain service condition assumptions) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The Company will recognize approximately $27.5 million of additional compensation expense over the remaining expected service period related to the Rice Holdings incentive units. In August 2014, the triggering event for the Rice Holdings incentive units was achieved. As a result, in September 2014 and September 2015, Rice Holdings distributed one quarter and one third, respectively, of its then-remaining assets (consisting solely of shares of the Company’s common stock) to its members pursuant to the terms of its limited liability company agreement. In addition, in September 2016 and 2017, Rice Holdings will distribute one half and all, respectively, of its then-remaining assets (consisting solely of shares of the Company’s common stock) to its members pursuant to the terms of its limited liability company agreement. As a result, over time, the shares of the Company’s common stock held by Rice Holdings will be transferred in their entirety to the members of Rice Holdings. Combined Total combined compensation expense attributable to the incentive units was $14.8 million and $39.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $23.1 million and $46.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. Three tranches of the incentive units have a time vesting feature. A roll forward of those units from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016 is included below. Vested Units Balance, December 31, 2015 2,828,199 Vested During Period 1,171,801 Forfeited During Period — Granted During Period — Canceled During Period — Vested Units Balance, June 30, 2016 4,000,000 Two tranches of the incentive units do not have a time vesting feature, and their payouts are triggered upon a future payment condition. As such, none of these awards have vested as of June 30, 2016 . Stock-Based Compensation From time to time, the Company grants stock-based compensation awards to certain non-employee directors and employees under the Company’s long-term incentive plan (the “LTIP”). Pursuant to the LTIP, the aggregate maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued under the LTIP may not exceed 17,500,000 shares. The Company has granted both restricted stock units, which vest upon the passage of time, and performance stock units, which vest based upon attainment of specified Company performance criteria. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company granted approximately 0.2 million and 1.3 million restricted stock units, respectively, which are expected to vest ratably over approximately one to three years. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company granted approximately 1.0 million of performance stock units, which are expected to cliff vest over approximately three years. Stock-based compensation cost related to awards under the LTIP was $5.2 million and $9.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $3.2 million and $5.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company has unrecognized compensation cost related to LTIP awards of $34.8 million which will be recognized over a period of one to three years. Additionally, from time to time, phantom unit awards are granted under the Rice Midstream Partners LP 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan to certain non-employee directors of the Partnership and executive officers and employees of the Company that provide services to the Partnership under an omnibus agreement. No such awards were granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 . The Partnership recorded $1.1 million and $2.2 million of equity-based compensation cost related to previously issued awards in the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $1.0 million and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 , the Partnership has unrecognized compensation cost related to these awards of $1.5 million which will be recognized over a period of one year. Further information on stock-based compensation recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements is detailed below. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 General and administrative expense $ 6,149 $ 4,212 $ 10,789 $ 7,467 Lease operating and midstream operation and maintenance expense 83 — 253 — Property, plant and equipment, net 63 — 263 — Total cost of stock-based compensation plans $ 6,295 $ 4,212 $ 11,305 $ 7,467

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	Variable Interest Entities Pursuant to an evaluation performed upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis,” the Company has concluded that the Partnership, GP Holdings and Strike Force Midstream LLC, a subsidiary of Midstream Holdings and Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC (“Strike Force Midstream”), each meet the criteria for variable interest entity (“VIE”) classification, as described in further detail below. Rice Midstream Partners LP The Company evaluated the Partnership for consolidation and determined the Partnership to be a VIE. The Company determined that the primary beneficiary of the Partnership is GP Holdings. Midstream Holdings holds a significant indirect interest in the Partnership through its ownership of a 91.75% limited liability partnership interest in GP Holdings, which owns an approximate 33% limited partner interest in the Partnership, and through ownership of its wholly-owned subsidiary Rice Midstream Management LLC (the “GP”), which holds all of the substantive voting and participating rights in the Partnership. As a result, the related party group of GP Holdings and the GP collectively hold the power to direct the activities of the Partnership that most significantly impact the Partnership’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the Partnership that could potentially be significant to the Partnership. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company consolidates the Partnership, recording noncontrolling interest related to the net income of the Partnership attributable to its public unitholders. The following table presents summary information of assets and liabilities of the Partnership that is included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets that are for the use or obligation of the Partnership. (in thousands) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Assets (liabilities): Cash $ 15,323 $ 7,597 Accounts receivable 11,148 9,926 Other current assets 146 192 Property and equipment, net 622,551 578,026 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 84,491 85,301 Deferred financing costs, net 2,021 2,310 Accounts payable (3,221 ) (13,484 ) Accrued capital expenditures (6,684 ) (15,277 ) Other current liabilities (9,387 ) (3,067 ) Long-term debt — (143,000 ) Other long-term liabilities (3,346 ) (3,128 ) The following table presents summary information of the Partnership’s financial performance included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , inclusive of affiliate amounts. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Operating revenues $ 46,547 $ 28,560 $ 101,090 $ 55,071 Operating expenses 17,547 11,794 36,473 22,819 Net income 27,936 13,790 62,362 26,714 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 74,664 $ 47,870 Net cash used in investing activities (75,019 ) (109,800 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 8,081 35,438 The following table presents the Company’s change in limited partner ownership of the Partnership for the periods presented. As of: Partnership units owned by GP Holdings (Common and Subordinated) Total Partnership Units Outstanding GP Holdings % Ownership in the Partnership % Ownership in the Partnership Retained by the Company January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015 28,757,246 57,507,246 50 % 50 % December 31, 2015 28,757,246 70,917,372 41 % 41 % June 30, 2016 28,757,246 81,170,847 35 % 33 % Rice Midstream GP Holdings LP The Company evaluated GP Holdings for consolidation and determined GP Holdings to be a VIE. The Company determined that the primary beneficiary of GP Holdings is Midstream Holdings. Midstream Holdings holds a 91.75% limited partnership interest in GP Holdings and Rice Midstream GP Management LLC (“GP Management”), the general partner of GP Holdings and wholly-owned subsidiary of Midstream Holdings, holds all of the substantive voting and participating rights to direct the activities of GP Holdings. As a result, the related party group of Midstream Holdings and GP Management collectively hold the power to direct the activities of GP Holdings that most significantly impact GP Holdings’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from GP Holdings that could potentially be significant to GP Holdings. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company consolidates GP Holdings, recording noncontrolling interest related to the ownership interests of GP Holdings attributable to the Investors. GP Holdings has no significant assets, liabilities or operations other than consolidation of the Partnership, detailed in the tables above. Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC On February 1, 2016 , Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC (“Strike Force Holdings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Midstream Holdings, and Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC (“Gulfport Midstream”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulfport, entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Strike Force LLC Agreement”) of Strike Force Midstream to engage in the natural gas midstream business in approximately 319,000 acres in Belmont and Monroe Counties, Ohio. Under the terms of the Strike Force LLC Agreement, Strike Force Holdings made an initial contribution to Strike Force Midstream of certain pipelines, facilities and rights of way and cash in the amount of $41.0 million in exchange for a 75% membership interest in Strike Force Midstream. Gulfport Midstream made an initial contribution of a gathering system and related assets in exchange for a 25% membership interest in Strike Force Midstream. The assets contributed by Gulfport Midstream have a preliminary fair value of $22.5 million which was determined using Level 3 valuation inputs included in the discounted cash flow method within the income approach. The income approach includes estimates and assumptions related to future throughput volumes, operating costs, capital spending and changes in working capital. Estimating the fair value of these assets required judgment and determining the fair value is sensitive to changes in assumptions. Additionally, on February 1, 2016 , Strike Force Midstream and Strike Force Holdings entered into a services agreement whereby Strike Force Holdings will provide all of the services necessary to operate, manage and maintain Strike Force Midstream. The Company evaluated Strike Force Midstream for consolidation and determined Strike Force Midstream to be a VIE. Strike Force Holdings was determined to be the primary beneficiary as a result of its power to direct the activities of Strike Force Midstream that most significantly impact Strike Force Midstream’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits through its 75% membership interest in Strike Force Midstream. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company consolidates Strike Force Midstream, recording noncontrolling interest related to the ownership interests of Strike Force Midstream attributable to Gulfport Midstream. The following table presents summary information of assets and liabilities of Strike Force Midstream that is included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet that are for the use or obligation of Strike Force Midstream. (in thousands) June 30, 2016 Assets (liabilities): Cash $ 34,133 Accounts receivable 314 Property and equipment, net 77,291 Accounts payable (1,935 ) Accrued capital expenditures (7,434 ) Other current liabilities (1,079 ) The following table presents summary information for Strike Force Midstream’s financial performance included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , inclusive of affiliate amounts. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Operating revenues $ 2,264 $ 2,883 Operating expenses 1,527 2,415 Net loss 737 468 Net cash used in operating activities $ (791 ) Net cash used in investing activities (18,076 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 53,000

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Incentive Units In connection with the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) and the related corporate reorganization, the REA incentive unit holders contributed their REA incentive units to NGP Holdings and Rice Energy Holdings LLC (“Rice Holdings”) in return for (i) incentive units in such entities that, in the aggregate, were substantially similar to the REA incentive units they previously held and (ii) shares of common stock in the amount of $3.4 million related to the extinguishment of the incentive burden attributable to Mr. Daniel J. Rice III. No payments were made in respect of incentive units prior to the completion of the Company’s IPO. As a result of the IPO, the payment likelihood related to the NGP Holdings and Rice Holdings incentive units was deemed probable, requiring the Company to recognize compensation expense. The compensation expense related to these interests is treated as additional paid in capital from NGP Holdings and Rice Holdings in the Company’s financial statements and is not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes. The compensation expense recognized is a non-cash charge, with the settlement obligation resting on NGP Holdings and Rice Holdings, and as such, the incentive units are not dilutive to Rice Energy Inc. NGP Holdings The NGP Holdings incentive units are considered a liability-based award and are adjusted to fair market value on a quarterly basis until all payments have been made. As a result of NGP’s sale of its remaining shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with the Company’s April 2016 Equity Offering, NGP Holdings paid approximately $47.5 million to holders of certain classes of NGP Holdings incentive units which resulted in the settlement of the remaining NGP Holdings incentive unit obligation. As such, the total life-to-date expense attributable to the NGP Holdings incentive units was adjusted to equal the cumulative cash payments made by NGP Holdings to NGP Holdings incentive unit holders. Therefore, the Company recognized $9.0 million and $27.3 million of compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, as compared to $(10.6) million and $(0.8) million of non-cash compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. No future expense will be recognized related to the NGP Holdings incentive units as a result of the April 2016 settlement of the remaining NGP Holdings incentive unit obligation. Rice Holdings The Rice Holdings incentive units are considered an equity-based award with the fair value of the award determined at the grant date and amortized over the service period of the award using the straight-line method. Compensation expense relative to the Rice Holdings incentive units was $5.9 million and $11.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $7.0 million (including $1.9 million related to changes in certain service condition assumptions) and $20.7 million (including $11.1 million related to changes in certain service condition assumptions) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The Company will recognize approximately $27.5 million of additional compensation expense over the remaining expected service period related to the Rice Holdings incentive units. In August 2014, the triggering event for the Rice Holdings incentive units was achieved. As a result, in September 2014 and September 2015, Rice Holdings distributed one quarter and one third, respectively, of its then-remaining assets (consisting solely of shares of the Company’s common stock) to its members pursuant to the terms of its limited liability company agreement. In addition, in September 2016 and 2017, Rice Holdings will distribute one half and all, respectively, of its then-remaining assets (consisting solely of shares of the Company’s common stock) to its members pursuant to the terms of its limited liability company agreement. As a result, over time, the shares of the Company’s common stock held by Rice Holdings will be transferred in their entirety to the members of Rice Holdings. Combined Total combined compensation expense attributable to the incentive units was $14.8 million and $39.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $23.1 million and $46.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. Three tranches of the incentive units have a time vesting feature. A roll forward of those units from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016 is included below. Vested Units Balance, December 31, 2015 2,828,199 Vested During Period 1,171,801 Forfeited During Period — Granted During Period — Canceled During Period — Vested Units Balance, June 30, 2016 4,000,000 Two tranches of the incentive units do not have a time vesting feature, and their payouts are triggered upon a future payment condition. As such, none of these awards have vested as of June 30, 2016 . Stock-Based Compensation From time to time, the Company grants stock-based compensation awards to certain non-employee directors and employees under the Company’s long-term incentive plan (the “LTIP”). Pursuant to the LTIP, the aggregate maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued under the LTIP may not exceed 17,500,000 shares. The Company has granted both restricted stock units, which vest upon the passage of time, and performance stock units, which vest based upon attainment of specified Company performance criteria. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company granted approximately 0.2 million and 1.3 million restricted stock units, respectively, which are expected to vest ratably over approximately one to three years. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company granted approximately 1.0 million of performance stock units, which are expected to cliff vest over approximately three years. Stock-based compensation cost related to awards under the LTIP was $5.2 million and $9.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $3.2 million and $5.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company has unrecognized compensation cost related to LTIP awards of $34.8 million which will be recognized over a period of one to three years. Additionally, from time to time, phantom unit awards are granted under the Rice Midstream Partners LP 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan to certain non-employee directors of the Partnership and executive officers and employees of the Company that provide services to the Partnership under an omnibus agreement. No such awards were granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 . The Partnership recorded $1.1 million and $2.2 million of equity-based compensation cost related to previously issued awards in the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and $1.0 million and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 , the Partnership has unrecognized compensation cost related to these awards of $1.5 million which will be recognized over a period of one year. Further information on stock-based compensation recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements is detailed below. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 General and administrative expense $ 6,149 $ 4,212 $ 10,789 $ 7,467 Lease operating and midstream operation and maintenance expense 83 — 253 — Property, plant and equipment, net 63 — 263 — Total cost of stock-based compensation plans $ 6,295 $ 4,212 $ 11,305 $ 7,467

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the dilutive effect of potential common stock that could be issued by the Company in conjunction with stock awards that have been granted to directors and employees. The following is a calculation of the basic and diluted weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 . Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands, except share data) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Income (numerator): Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. $ (156,686 ) $ (69,683 ) $ (174,274 ) $ (69,530 ) Less: Preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interest (7,587 ) — (10,719 ) — Less: Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest (357 ) — (683 ) — Net loss available to common stockholders $ (164,630 ) $ (69,683 ) $ (185,676 ) $ (69,530 ) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock (denominator): Basic 153,203,901 136,315,882 144,811,902 136,303,914 Diluted 153,203,901 136,315,882 144,811,902 136,303,914 Loss per share: Basic $ (1.07 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (1.28 ) $ (0.51 ) Diluted $ (1.07 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (1.28 ) $ (0.51 ) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , 1,528,234 and 807,511 shares, respectively, attributable to equity awards were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the Company incurred a net loss for the periods presented herein. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , 284,829 and 170,413 shares, respectively, attributable to equity awards were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the Company incurred a net loss for the periods presented herein.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company is a corporation under the Internal Revenue Code subject to federal income tax at a statutory rate of 35% of pretax earnings and, as such, its future income taxes will be dependent upon its future taxable income. The Company estimates an annual effective income tax rate based on projected results for the year and applies this rate to income before taxes to calculate income tax expense. All of the Partnership’s earnings are included in the Company’s net income; however, the Company is not required to record income tax expense with respect to the portion of the Partnership’s earnings allocated to its noncontrolling public limited partners, which reduces the Company’s effective tax rate. Any refinements made due to subsequent information that affects the estimated annual effective income tax rate are reflected as adjustments in the current period. Tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $120.5 million and $126.9 million , respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 46% and 48% , respectively. The tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $10.0 million and $1.5 million , respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 14% and 2% , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 differs from the statutory rate due principally to nondeductible incentive unit expense and the portion of the Partnership’s earnings allocated to its noncontrolling public limited partners. Based on management’s analysis, the Company did not have any uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2016 . The assignment of the common and subordinated units in the Midstream Holdings Investment resulted in the sale or exchange of more than 50 percent of its capital and profits interests of the Partnership within 12 months. Accordingly, the Partnership is considered to have “technically terminated” as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The technical termination will not affect the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements, nor will it affect the Partnership’s classification as a partnership or the nature or extent of its “qualifying income” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The taxable year for all unitholders ended on February 22, 2016 and will result in a deferral of depreciation deductions that were otherwise allowable in computing the taxable income of the Partnership’s unitholders for the period from January 1, 2016 through February 22, 2016.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” or ASU No. 2014-09. The FASB created Topic 606 which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the Codification. ASU 2014-09 will enhance comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries and capital markets compared to existing guidance. Additionally, ASU 2014-09 will reduce the number of requirements which an entity must consider in recognizing revenue, as this update will replace multiple locations for guidance. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-11, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting” and ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients.” These updates do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606 (as amended by ASU 2014-09), but rather provide further guidance with respect to the implementation of ASU 2014-09. The effective date for ASU 2016-10, 2016-11, 2016-12 and ASU 2014-09, as amended by ASU 2015-14, is for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the standard and the impact on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU, 2015-03, “Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplification of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 was issued to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements.” ASU 2015-15 clarifies the guidance in ASU 2015-03 regarding presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. The SEC staff announced they would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company adopted ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016 and presents debt issuance costs associated with its Notes as a deduction from the carrying amount of the Notes. The Company also adopted ASU 2015-15 in the first quarter and presents debt issuance costs associated with the Company’s revolving credit facilities as deferred financing costs, net in its unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has retrospectively applied the guidance in ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15, which resulted in the reclassification of $19.7 million of deferred financing costs related to the Notes from deferred financing costs, net, to long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2015. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU, 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” ASU 2016-02 which requires, among other things, that lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2016-09 affects entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. ASU 2016-09 is designed to simplify several aspects of accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including: (a) income tax consequences, (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, (c) classification on the statement of cash flows and (d) forfeiture rate calculations. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the update is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Guarantor Financial Information

Guarantor Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantor Financial Information	Guarantor Financial Information On April 25, 2014 , the Company issued $900.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes and on March 26, 2015 , the Company issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The obligations under the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors, subject to release provisions described in Note 4. The Company’s subsidiaries that constitute its Rice Midstream Holdings segment and Rice Midstream Partners segment are unrestricted subsidiaries under the indentures governing the Notes and consequently are not Guarantors. In accordance with positions established by the SEC, the following shows separate financial information with respect to the Company, the Guarantors and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. The principal elimination entries eliminate investment in subsidiaries and certain intercompany balances and transactions. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash $ 440,038 $ 72,129 $ 53,347 $ — $ 565,514 Accounts receivable 57 160,692 14,774 — 175,523 Receivable from affiliates 18,476 — 13,557 (30,741 ) 1,292 Prepaid expenses and other assets 4,488 1,321 247 — 6,056 Derivative assets 1,816 29,904 — — 31,720 Total current assets 464,875 264,046 81,925 (30,741 ) 780,105 Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries 2,220,008 (210,947 ) — (2,009,061 ) — Gas collateral account — 3,995 112 — 4,107 Property, plant and equipment, net 34,040 2,554,321 975,914 (49,516 ) 3,514,759 Deferred financing costs, net 3,272 — 4,842 — 8,114 Goodwill — — 39,142 — 39,142 Intangible assets, net — — 45,349 — 45,349 Other non-current assets 2,811 12,491 1 — 15,303 Total assets $ 2,725,006 $ 2,623,906 $ 1,147,285 $ (2,089,318 ) $ 4,406,879 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,565 $ 9,947 $ 7,958 $ — $ 19,470 Royalties payables — 41,186 — — 41,186 Accrued capital expenditures — 60,141 19,221 — 79,362 Accrued interest 14,208 — 40 — 14,248 Leasehold payables — 8,295 — — 8,295 Payable to affiliate — 30,741 — (30,741 ) — Other accrued liabilities 24,356 32,030 14,578 — 70,964 Total current liabilities 40,129 182,340 41,797 (30,741 ) 233,525 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 1,277,684 — 25,000 — 1,302,684 Leasehold payable — 2,803 — — 2,803 Deferred tax (benefit) liabilities (125,174 ) 210,463 59,828 — 145,117 Other long-term liabilities 33,272 8,292 3,346 — 44,910 Total liabilities 1,225,911 403,898 129,971 (30,741 ) 1,729,039 Mezzanine equity: Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 372,861 — 372,861 Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest 1,499,095 2,220,008 (210,947 ) (2,058,577 ) 1,449,579 Noncontrolling interest — — 855,400 — 855,400 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,725,006 $ 2,623,906 $ 1,147,285 $ (2,089,318 ) $ 4,406,879 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash $ 78,474 $ 57,800 $ 15,627 $ — $ 151,901 Accounts receivable 147 140,493 14,174 — 154,814 Receivable from affiliates 27,670 — 4,501 (32,171 ) — Prepaid expenses, deposits and other assets 4,377 817 294 — 5,488 Derivative instruments 47,262 139,698 — — 186,960 Total current assets 157,930 338,808 34,596 (32,171 ) 499,163 Investments in subsidiaries 2,378,293 113,268 — (2,491,561 ) — Gas collateral account — 3,995 82 — 4,077 Property, plant and equipment, net 21,442 2,382,878 865,043 (26,232 ) 3,243,131 Deferred financing costs, net 3,896 — 4,915 — 8,811 Goodwill — — 39,142 — 39,142 Intangible assets, net — — 46,159 — 46,159 Other non-current assets 32,590 76,025 — — 108,615 Total assets $ 2,594,151 $ 2,914,974 $ 989,937 $ (2,549,964 ) $ 3,949,098 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 4,178 $ 48,191 $ 31,184 $ — $ 83,553 Royalties payables — 40,572 — — 40,572 Accrued capital expenditures — 45,240 34,507 — 79,747 Leasehold payables — 17,338 — — 17,338 Other accrued liabilities 36,286 71,649 3,367 (32,171 ) 79,131 Total current liabilities 40,464 222,990 69,058 (32,171 ) 300,341 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 1,275,790 — 160,000 — 1,435,790 Leasehold payable — 6,289 — — 6,289 Deferred tax liabilities 47,667 299,741 19,911 (95,331 ) 271,988 Other long-term liabilities 19,432 7,661 3,129 — 30,222 Total liabilities 1,383,353 536,681 252,098 (127,502 ) 2,044,630 Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest 1,210,798 2,378,293 113,268 (2,422,462 ) 1,279,897 Noncontrolling interest — — 624,571 — 624,571 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,594,151 $ 2,914,974 $ 989,937 $ (2,549,964 ) $ 3,949,098 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 122,312 $ — $ — $ 122,312 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 58,420 (34,692 ) 23,728 Other revenue — 9,958 — — 9,958 Total operating revenues — 132,270 58,420 (34,692 ) 155,998 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 9,038 — — 9,038 Gathering, compression and transportation — 51,307 — (24,138 ) 27,169 Production taxes and impact fees — 2,659 — — 2,659 Exploration — 5,548 — — 5,548 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 4,602 (47 ) 4,555 Incentive unit income — 14,141 699 — 14,840 Acquisition expense — — 84 — 84 General and administrative — 18,413 10,859 — 29,272 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 79,516 8,412 (3,176 ) 84,752 Amortization of intangible assets — — 403 — 403 Other expense — 11,096 361 — 11,457 Total operating expenses — 191,718 25,420 (27,361 ) 189,777 Operating (loss) income — (59,448 ) 33,000 (7,331 ) (33,779 ) Interest expense (22,853 ) (24 ) (1,925 ) — (24,802 ) Other income 558 1,991 — — 2,549 Gain on derivative instruments (75,167 ) (126,388 ) — — (201,555 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,122 ) — (496 ) — (1,618 ) Equity income (loss) in affiliate (198,205 ) (50,201 ) — 248,406 — Income (loss) before income taxes (296,789 ) (234,070 ) 30,579 241,075 (259,205 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 120,496 32,689 (52,296 ) 19,607 120,496 Net income (loss) (176,293 ) (201,381 ) (21,717 ) 260,682 (138,709 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (17,977 ) — (17,977 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy (176,293 ) (201,381 ) (39,694 ) 260,682 (156,686 ) Less: accretion and preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (7,944 ) — (7,944 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders $ (176,293 ) $ (201,381 ) $ (47,638 ) $ 260,682 $ (164,630 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 100,890 $ — $ — $ 100,890 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 34,812 (23,246 ) 11,566 Other revenue — 438 — — 438 Total operating revenues — 101,328 34,812 (23,246 ) 112,894 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 11,090 — — 11,090 Gathering, compression and transportation — 32,691 — (15,849 ) 16,842 Production taxes and impact fees — 1,694 — — 1,694 Exploration — 212 144 — 356 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 2,801 — 2,801 Incentive unit expense — 21,885 1,214 — 23,099 General and administrative — 19,127 5,510 — 24,637 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 73,119 3,553 (532 ) 76,140 Amortization of intangible assets — — 408 — 408 Other expense — 1,159 839 — 1,998 Total operating expenses — 160,977 14,469 (16,381 ) 159,065 Operating (loss) income — (59,649 ) 20,343 (6,865 ) (46,171 ) Interest expense (22,381 ) (18 ) (960 ) — (23,359 ) Other income 261 774 — — 1,035 Gain on derivative instruments (4,866 ) 1,156 — — (3,710 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,054 ) — (252 ) — (1,306 ) Equity (loss) income of joint ventures (62,845 ) 912 — 61,933 — (Loss) income before income taxes (90,885 ) (56,825 ) 19,131 55,068 (73,511 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 9,992 (6,020 ) (5,189 ) 11,209 9,992 Net (loss) income (80,893 ) (62,845 ) 13,942 66,277 (63,519 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (6,164 ) — (6,164 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Rice Energy $ (80,893 ) $ (62,845 ) $ 7,778 $ 66,277 $ (69,683 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 234,754 $ — $ — $ 234,754 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 123,614 (75,334 ) 48,280 Other revenue — 12,906 — — 12,906 Total operating revenues — 247,660 123,614 (75,334 ) 295,940 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 20,109 — — 20,109 Gathering, compression and transportation — 99,510 — (44,209 ) 55,301 Production taxes and impact fees — 4,310 — — 4,310 Exploration — 6,538 — — 6,538 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 14,224 (47 ) 14,177 Incentive unit income — 37,012 1,970 — 38,982 Acquisition expense — — 556 — 556 Impairment of fixed assets — 2,595 — — 2,595 General and administrative — 34,854 19,291 — 54,145 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 154,472 14,871 (5,406 ) 163,937 Amortization of intangible assets — — 811 — 811 Other expense — 15,499 149 — 15,648 Total operating expenses — 374,899 51,872 (49,662 ) 377,109 Operating (loss) income — (127,239 ) 71,742 (25,672 ) (81,169 ) Interest expense (45,616 ) (34 ) (3,673 ) — (49,323 ) Other income 748 2,013 1 — 2,762 Gain on derivative instruments (59,040 ) (72,336 ) — — (131,376 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (2,287 ) — (882 ) — (3,169 ) Equity income (loss) in affiliate (185,508 ) (42,677 ) — 228,185 — Income (loss) before income taxes (291,703 ) (240,273 ) 67,188 202,513 (262,275 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 126,871 49,360 (39,918 ) (9,442 ) 126,871 Net income (loss) (164,832 ) (190,913 ) 27,270 193,071 (135,404 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (38,870 ) — (38,870 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy (164,832 ) (190,913 ) (11,600 ) 193,071 (174,274 ) Less: accretion and preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (11,402 ) — (11,402 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders $ (164,832 ) $ (190,913 ) $ (23,002 ) $ 193,071 $ (185,676 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 197,802 $ — $ — $ 197,802 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 64,259 (42,892 ) 21,367 Other revenue — 3,264 — — 3,264 Total operating revenues — 201,066 64,259 (42,892 ) 222,433 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 22,681 — — 22,681 Gathering, compression and transportation — 60,367 — (29,105 ) 31,262 Production taxes and impact fees — 3,148 — — 3,148 Exploration — 951 144 — 1,095 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 6,132 — 6,132 Incentive unit expense — 44,383 2,174 — 46,557 General and administrative — 34,645 10,736 — 45,381 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 132,256 6,997 (532 ) 138,721 Amortization of intangible assets — — 816 — 816 Other expense — 3,050 839 — 3,889 Total operating expenses — 301,481 27,838 (29,637 ) 299,682 Operating (loss) income — (100,415 ) 36,421 (13,255 ) (77,249 ) Interest expense (37,806 ) (50 ) (1,632 ) — (39,488 ) Other income 355 832 9 — 1,196 Gain on derivative instruments 9,099 48,558 — — 57,657 Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,906 ) — (503 ) — (2,409 ) Equity (loss) income of joint ventures (69,570 ) 60 — 69,510 — (Loss) income before income taxes (99,828 ) (51,015 ) 34,295 56,255 (60,293 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 1,462 (18,555 ) (10,279 ) 28,834 1,462 Net (loss) income (98,366 ) (69,570 ) 24,016 85,089 (58,831 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (10,699 ) — (10,699 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Rice Energy $ (98,366 ) $ (69,570 ) $ 13,317 $ 85,089 $ (69,530 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (4,435 ) $ 155,442 $ 82,964 $ (31,077 ) $ 202,894 Capital expenditures for property and equipment (8,045 ) (378,275 ) (129,286 ) 31,077 (484,529 ) Acquisition of midstream assets — — (7,744 ) — (7,744 ) Investment in subsidiaries 62,838 300,000 — (362,838 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 54,793 (78,275 ) (137,030 ) (331,761 ) (492,273 ) Proceeds from borrowings — — 120,000 — 120,000 Repayments of debt obligations (690 ) — (255,000 ) — (255,690 ) Debt issuance costs 32 — (701 ) — (669 ) Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs 311,764 — — — 311,764 Common units issued in the Partnership's June 2016 offering, net of offering costs — — 164,150 — 164,150 Common units issued in the Partnership's ATM program, net of offering costs — — 15,782 — 15,782 Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders — — (17,636 ) — (17,636 ) Proceeds from issuance of mezzanine equity, net of offering costs — — 368,767 — 368,767 Preferred dividends to mezzanine equity holders — — (3,576 ) — (3,576 ) Proceeds from conversion of warrants 100 — — — 100 Parent distributions, net — (62,838 ) (300,000 ) 362,838 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 311,206 (62,838 ) 91,786 362,838 702,992 Net increase in cash 361,564 14,329 37,720 — 413,613 Cash, beginning of year 78,474 57,800 15,627 — 151,901 Cash, end of period $ 440,038 $ 72,129 $ 53,347 $ — $ 565,514 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (70,784 ) $ 182,183 $ 7,321 $ (13,787 ) $ 104,933 Capital expenditures for property and equipment (1,341 ) (451,301 ) (183,942 ) 13,787 (622,797 ) Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties — 10,201 — — 10,201 Investment in subsidiaries (335,385 ) (28,973 ) — 364,358 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (336,726 ) (470,073 ) (183,942 ) 378,145 (612,596 ) Proceeds from borrowings 411,932 — 127,000 — 538,932 Repayments of debt obligations (15,394 ) (697 ) — — (16,091 ) Debt issuance costs (8,505 ) — (21 ) — (8,526 ) Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO — — (129 ) — (129 ) Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders — — (5,977 ) — (5,977 ) Parent distributions, net — 335,385 28,973 (364,358 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 388,033 334,688 149,846 (364,358 ) 508,209 Net (decrease) increase in cash (19,477 ) 46,798 (26,775 ) — 546 Cash, beginning of year 181,835 41,934 32,361 — 256,130 Cash, end of period $ 162,358 $ 88,732 $ 5,586 $ — $ 256,676

Basis of Presentation and Pri25

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Rice Energy Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared by the Company’s management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Securities Act”), as amended. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein contain all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and its condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 .
Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivable are primarily from the Company’s joint interest partners and natural gas marketers. The Company extends credit to parties in the normal course of business based upon management’s assessment of their creditworthiness. A valuation allowance is provided for those accounts for which collection is estimated as doubtful; uncollectible accounts are written off and charged against the allowance. In estimating the allowance, management considers, among other things, how recently and how frequently payments have been received and the financial position of the party.
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity	Pursuant to an evaluation performed upon adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis,” the Company has concluded that the Partnership, GP Holdings and Strike Force Midstream LLC, a subsidiary of Midstream Holdings and Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC (“Strike Force Midstream”), each meet the criteria for variable interest entity (“VIE”) classification, as described in further detail below. Rice Midstream Partners LP The Company evaluated the Partnership for consolidation and determined the Partnership to be a VIE. The Company determined that the primary beneficiary of the Partnership is GP Holdings. Midstream Holdings holds a significant indirect interest in the Partnership through its ownership of a 91.75% limited liability partnership interest in GP Holdings, which owns an approximate 33% limited partner interest in the Partnership, and through ownership of its wholly-owned subsidiary Rice Midstream Management LLC (the “GP”), which holds all of the substantive voting and participating rights in the Partnership. As a result, the related party group of GP Holdings and the GP collectively hold the power to direct the activities of the Partnership that most significantly impact the Partnership’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the Partnership that could potentially be significant to the Partnership. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company consolidates the Partnership, recording noncontrolling interest related to the net income of the Partnership attributable to its public unitholders. Rice Midstream GP Holdings LP The Company evaluated GP Holdings for consolidation and determined GP Holdings to be a VIE. The Company determined that the primary beneficiary of GP Holdings is Midstream Holdings. Midstream Holdings holds a 91.75% limited partnership interest in GP Holdings and Rice Midstream GP Management LLC (“GP Management”), the general partner of GP Holdings and wholly-owned subsidiary of Midstream Holdings, holds all of the substantive voting and participating rights to direct the activities of GP Holdings. As a result, the related party group of Midstream Holdings and GP Management collectively hold the power to direct the activities of GP Holdings that most significantly impact GP Holdings’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from GP Holdings that could potentially be significant to GP Holdings. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company consolidates GP Holdings, recording noncontrolling interest related to the ownership interests of GP Holdings attributable to the Investors. GP Holdings has no significant assets, liabilities or operations other than consolidation of the Partnership, detailed in the tables above. Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC On February 1, 2016 , Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC (“Strike Force Holdings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Midstream Holdings, and Gulfport Midstream Holdings, LLC (“Gulfport Midstream”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulfport, entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Strike Force LLC Agreement”) of Strike Force Midstream to engage in the natural gas midstream business in approximately 319,000 acres in Belmont and Monroe Counties, Ohio. Under the terms of the Strike Force LLC Agreement, Strike Force Holdings made an initial contribution to Strike Force Midstream of certain pipelines, facilities and rights of way and cash in the amount of $41.0 million in exchange for a 75% membership interest in Strike Force Midstream. Gulfport Midstream made an initial contribution of a gathering system and related assets in exchange for a 25% membership interest in Strike Force Midstream. The assets contributed by Gulfport Midstream have a preliminary fair value of $22.5 million which was determined using Level 3 valuation inputs included in the discounted cash flow method within the income approach. The income approach includes estimates and assumptions related to future throughput volumes, operating costs, capital spending and changes in working capital. Estimating the fair value of these assets required judgment and determining the fair value is sensitive to changes in assumptions. Additionally, on February 1, 2016 , Strike Force Midstream and Strike Force Holdings entered into a services agreement whereby Strike Force Holdings will provide all of the services necessary to operate, manage and maintain Strike Force Midstream. The Company evaluated Strike Force Midstream for consolidation and determined Strike Force Midstream to be a VIE. Strike Force Holdings was determined to be the primary beneficiary as a result of its power to direct the activities of Strike Force Midstream that most significantly impact Strike Force Midstream’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits through its 75% membership interest in Strike Force Midstream. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company consolidates Strike Force Midstream, recording noncontrolling interest related to the ownership interests of Strike Force Midstream attributable to Gulfport Midstream.
Income Taxes	The Company estimates an annual effective income tax rate based on projected results for the year and applies this rate to income before taxes to calculate income tax expense. All of the Partnership’s earnings are included in the Company’s net income; however, the Company is not required to record income tax expense with respect to the portion of the Partnership’s earnings allocated to its noncontrolling public limited partners, which reduces the Company’s effective tax rate. Any refinements made due to subsequent information that affects the estimated annual effective income tax rate are reflected as adjustments in the current period.
New Accounting Pronouncements	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” or ASU No. 2014-09. The FASB created Topic 606 which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the Codification. ASU 2014-09 will enhance comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries and capital markets compared to existing guidance. Additionally, ASU 2014-09 will reduce the number of requirements which an entity must consider in recognizing revenue, as this update will replace multiple locations for guidance. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-11, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting” and ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients.” These updates do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606 (as amended by ASU 2014-09), but rather provide further guidance with respect to the implementation of ASU 2014-09. The effective date for ASU 2016-10, 2016-11, 2016-12 and ASU 2014-09, as amended by ASU 2015-14, is for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the standard and the impact on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU, 2015-03, “Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplification of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 was issued to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements.” ASU 2015-15 clarifies the guidance in ASU 2015-03 regarding presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. The SEC staff announced they would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company adopted ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016 and presents debt issuance costs associated with its Notes as a deduction from the carrying amount of the Notes. The Company also adopted ASU 2015-15 in the first quarter and presents debt issuance costs associated with the Company’s revolving credit facilities as deferred financing costs, net in its unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has retrospectively applied the guidance in ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15, which resulted in the reclassification of $19.7 million of deferred financing costs related to the Notes from deferred financing costs, net, to long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2015. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU, 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” ASU 2016-02 which requires, among other things, that lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (ii) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2016-09 affects entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. ASU 2016-09 is designed to simplify several aspects of accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including: (a) income tax consequences, (b) classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, (c) classification on the statement of cash flows and (d) forfeiture rate calculations. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the update is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivable as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are detailed below. (in thousands) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Joint interest $ 90,563 $ 76,985 Natural gas sales 72,825 71,512 Other 12,135 6,317 Total accounts receivable $ 175,523 $ 154,814

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Long-term debt consists of the following as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : (in thousands) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Long-term Debt Senior Notes Due 2022, net of deferred finance costs of $13,150 and $14,316, respectively (a) $ 886,850 $ 885,684 Senior Notes Due 2023, net of deferred finance costs of $6,578 and $7,117, respectively (b) 390,834 390,106 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (c) — — Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility (d) 25,000 17,000 RMP Revolving Credit Facility (e) — 143,000 Total long-term debt $ 1,302,684 $ 1,435,790 Senior Notes 6.25% Senior Notes Due 2022 (a) On April 25, 2014 , the Company issued $900.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, which resulted in net proceeds of $882.7 million , after deducting expenses and the initial purchasers’ discounts of approximately $17.3 million . The 2022 Notes will mature on May 1, 2022 , and interest is payable on the 2022 Notes on each May 1 and November 1 . At any time prior to May 1, 2017 , the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes at a redemption price of 106.25% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings, so long as the redemption occurs within 180 days of completing such equity offering and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 1, 2017 , the Company may redeem some or all of the notes for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the 2022 Notes), unless the Company has given notice to redeem the 2022 Notes, the holders of the 2022 Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2022 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. On or after May 1, 2017 , the Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 104.688% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, 103.125% for the twelve-month period beginning May 1, 2018, 101.563% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2019 and 100.000% beginning on May 1, 2020, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2023 (b) On March 26, 2015 , the Company issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior notes due 2023 (the “ 2023 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, which resulted in net proceeds of $389.3 million , after deducting expenses and the initial purchasers’ discounts of approximately $10.7 million . The original issuance discount of $3.1 million related to the 2023 Notes is recorded as a reduction of the principal amount. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company recorded $0.1 million and $0.2 million , respectively, of amortization of the debt discount as interest expense using the effective interest method and a rate of 7.345% . The 2023 Notes will mature on May 1, 2023 , and interest is payable on the 2023 Notes on each May 1 and November 1 , commencing on November 1, 2015 . At any time prior to May 1, 2018 , the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2023 Notes at a redemption price of 107.250% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings so long as the redemption occurs within 180 days of completing such equity offering and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 1, 2018 , the Company may redeem some or all of the notes for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the 2023 Notes), unless the Company has given notice to redeem the 2023 Notes, the holders of the 2023 Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2023 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. On or after May 1, 2018 , the Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 105.438% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, 103.625% for the twelve-month period beginning May 1, 2019, 101.813% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2020 and 100.000% beginning on May 1, 2021, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. In connection with the issuance and sale of the 2023 Notes, the Company and the Company’s restricted subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers, dated March 26, 2015 . Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, the Company completed an exchange of the 2023 Notes for registered notes that have substantially identical terms as the 2023 Notes. The 2022 Notes and the 2023 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) are the Company’s senior unsecured obligations, rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, and will rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s future subordinated debt. The Notes will be effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The Notes are jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally, guaranteed by the Company’s Guarantors. Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (c) In April 2013, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders. In April 2014, the Company, as borrower, and Rice Drilling B LLC (“Rice Drilling B”), as predecessor borrower, amended and restated the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, assign all of the rights and obligations of Rice Drilling B as borrower under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the Company. On May 16, 2016, following a semi-annual redetermination of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility’s borrowing base, the Company entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to increase the borrowing base from $750.0 million to $875.0 million (the “Eighth Amendment”). The Eighth Amendment also established aggregate elected commitment amounts, which were $750.0 million as of the Eighth Amendment effective date. The next redetermination of the borrowing base is expected to occur in October 2016. As of June 30, 2016 , the borrowing base was $875.0 million (with a $750.0 million lender commitment amount) and the sublimit for letters of credit was $250.0 million . The Company had zero borrowings outstanding and $214.4 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2016 , resulting in availability of $535.6 million . The maturity date of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility is January 29, 2019. Eurodollar loans under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 150 to 250 basis points, depending on the percentage of borrowing base utilized. Base rate loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 50 to 150 basis points, depending on the percentage of borrowing base utilized. The Amended Credit Agreement also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable. The Company was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016 . Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility (d) On December 22, 2014 , Rice Midstream Holdings LLC (“Midstream Holdings”) entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders with a maximum credit amount of $300.0 million and a sublimit for letters of credit of $25.0 million . As of June 30, 2016 , Midstream Holdings had $25.0 million of borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit under this facility. The average daily outstanding balance of the credit facility was approximately $20.8 million , and interest was incurred on the facility at a weighted average interest rate of 2.8% through June 30, 2016 . The credit facility is available to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures and to purchase assets. The maturity date of the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility is December 22, 2019 . Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date, and interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurodollar loans. Under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility, Midstream Holdings may elect to borrow in Eurodollars or at the base rate. Eurodollar loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 225 to 300 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Base rate loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 125 to 200 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Midstream Holdings also pays a commitment fee based on the undrawn commitment amount ranging from 37.5 to 50 basis points. The Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. Midstream Holdings was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016 . RMP Revolving Credit Facility (e) On December 22, 2014 , Rice Midstream OpCo LLC (“Rice Midstream OpCo”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rice Midstream Partners LP (the “Partnership”), e ntered into a revolving credit facility (the “RMP Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders with a maximum credit amount of $450.0 million with an additional $200.0 million of commitments available under an accordion feature subject to lender approval. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility provides for a letter of credit sublimit of $50.0 million . As of June 30, 2016 , Rice Midstream OpCo had no borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit under this facility. The average daily outstanding balance of the credit facility was approximately $144.7 million and interest was incurred on the facility at a weighted average interest rate of 2.2% through June 30, 2016 . The RMP Revolving Credit Facility is available to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures, to purchase assets, to pay distributions and repurchase units and for general partnership purposes. The maturity date of the RMP Revolving Credit Facility is December 22, 2019 . Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date, and interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurodollar loans. Under the RMP Revolving Credit Facility, the Partnership may elect to borrow in Eurodollars or at the base rate. Eurodollar loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 175 to 275 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Base rate loans bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 75 to 175 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. The Partnership also pays a commitment fee based on the undrawn commitment amount ranging from 35 to 50 basis points. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the RMP Revolving Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. The Partnership was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016 .
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	Expected aggregate maturities of the notes payable as of June 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands) : Remainder of Year Ending December 31, 2016 $ — Year Ending December 31, 2017 — Year Ending December 31, 2018 — Year Ending December 31, 2019 25,000 Year Ending December 31, 2020 and Beyond 1,277,684 Total $ 1,302,684

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Offsetting Assets	The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities, the amounts offset under netting arrangements with counterparties, and the resulting net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented, all at fair value: As of June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Derivative instruments, gross Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net Derivative assets $ 182,380 $ (137,326 ) $ 45,054 Derivative liabilities $ 64,265 $ (32,442 ) $ 31,823 As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Derivative instruments, gross Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net Derivative assets $ 372,414 $ (79,509 ) $ 292,905 Derivative liabilities $ 21,043 $ (4,200 ) $ 16,843
Offsetting Liabilities	The following tables present the gross amounts of recognized derivative assets and liabilities, the amounts offset under netting arrangements with counterparties, and the resulting net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented, all at fair value: As of June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Derivative instruments, gross Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net Derivative assets $ 182,380 $ (137,326 ) $ 45,054 Derivative liabilities $ 64,265 $ (32,442 ) $ 31,823 As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Derivative instruments, gross Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net Derivative assets $ 372,414 $ (79,509 ) $ 292,905 Derivative liabilities $ 21,043 $ (4,200 ) $ 16,843

Fair Value of Financial Instr29

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The following assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the period (refer to Note 4 for details relating to derivative instruments): As of June 30, 2016 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) Carrying Value Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Significant Other Significant Assets: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 45,054 $ 45,054 $ — $ 45,054 $ — Total assets $ 45,054 $ 45,054 $ — $ 45,054 $ — Liabilities: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 31,823 $ 31,823 $ — $ 31,823 $ — Total liabilities $ 31,823 $ 31,823 $ — $ 31,823 $ — As of December 31, 2015 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using (in thousands) Carrying Value Total Fair Value Quoted Prices in Significant Other Significant Assets: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 292,905 $ 292,905 $ — $ 292,905 $ — Total assets $ 292,905 $ 292,905 $ — $ 292,905 $ — Liabilities: Derivative instruments, at fair value $ 16,843 $ 16,843 $ — $ 16,843 $ — Total liabilities $ 16,843 $ 16,843 $ — $ 16,843 $ —
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	The estimated fair value and carrying amount of long-term debt as reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is shown in the table below (refer to Note 3 for details relating to the debt instruments). The fair value was estimated using Level 2 inputs based on rates reflective of the remaining maturity as well as the Company’s financial position. The carrying value of the revolving credit facilities approximates fair value as of as of June 30, 2016 . As of June 30, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Long-Term Debt (in thousands) Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Senior Notes Due 2022 $ 900,000 $ 895,500 $ 900,000 $ 650,250 Senior Notes Due 2023 397,410 408,000 397,222 294,000 Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility 25,000 25,000 17,000 17,000 RMP Revolving Credit Facility — — 143,000 143,000 Total $ 1,322,410 $ 1,328,500 $ 1,457,222 $ 1,104,250

Financial Information by Busi30

Financial Information by Business Segment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2016 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Total operating revenues $ 132,270 $ 11,873 $ 46,547 $ (34,692 ) $ 155,998 Total operating expenses 191,718 7,872 17,547 (27,360 ) 189,777 Operating (loss) income $ (59,448 ) $ 4,001 $ 29,000 $ (7,332 ) $ (33,779 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 150,646 $ 15,894 $ 38,776 $ (10,506 ) $ 194,810 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 79,515 $ 1,556 $ 6,855 $ (3,174 ) $ 84,752 The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2015 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Operating revenues: Total operating revenues $ 101,328 $ 6,252 $ 28,560 $ (23,246 ) $ 112,894 Total operating expenses 161,343 2,309 11,794 (16,381 ) 159,065 Operating (loss) income $ (60,015 ) $ 3,943 $ 16,766 $ (6,865 ) $ (46,171 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 211,925 $ 34,246 $ 59,084 $ (6,866 ) $ 298,389 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 73,342 $ 377 $ 2,953 $ (532 ) $ 76,140 The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Total operating revenues $ 247,660 $ 22,524 $ 101,090 $ (75,334 ) $ 295,940 Total operating expenses 374,898 15,397 36,473 (49,659 ) 377,109 Operating (loss) income $ (127,238 ) $ 7,127 $ 64,617 $ (25,675 ) $ (81,169 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 386,320 $ 54,267 $ 75,019 $ (31,077 ) $ 484,529 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 154,471 $ 2,645 $ 12,225 $ (5,404 ) $ 163,937 The operating results of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 : (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Operating revenues: Total operating revenues $ 201,066 $ 9,188 $ 55,071 $ (42,892 ) $ 222,433 Total operating expenses 301,625 4,875 22,819 (29,637 ) 299,682 Operating (loss) income $ (100,559 ) $ 4,313 $ 32,252 $ (13,255 ) $ (77,249 ) Capital expenditures for segment assets $ 452,642 $ 74,142 $ 109,800 $ (13,787 ) $ 622,797 Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 132,256 $ 959 $ 6,038 $ (532 ) $ 138,721
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	The assets of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows as of June 30, 2016: (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Segment assets $ 3,309,646 $ 398,357 $ 748,927 $ (50,051 ) $ 4,406,879 Goodwill $ — $ — $ 39,142 $ — $ 39,142 The assets of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows as of December 31, 2015: (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Segment assets $ 2,982,793 $ 300,148 $ 689,790 $ (23,633 ) $ 3,949,098 Goodwill $ — $ — $ 39,142 $ — $ 39,142
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated	The assets of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows as of June 30, 2016: (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Segment assets $ 3,309,646 $ 398,357 $ 748,927 $ (50,051 ) $ 4,406,879 Goodwill $ — $ — $ 39,142 $ — $ 39,142 The assets of the Company’s reportable segments were as follows as of December 31, 2015: (in thousands) Exploration and Production Rice Midstream Holdings Rice Midstream Partners Elimination of Intersegment Transactions Consolidated Total Segment assets $ 2,982,793 $ 300,148 $ 689,790 $ (23,633 ) $ 3,949,098 Goodwill $ — $ — $ 39,142 $ — $ 39,142

Mezzanine Equity (Tables)

Mezzanine Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Net	The following table represents the value allocated to the Series B Units and GP Holdings Common Units at inception. (in thousands) At Inception Noncontrolling interest in Series B Units $ 341,661 Noncontrolling interest in GP Holdings Common Units 33,339 Less: issuance costs and fees (6,233 ) Carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interest at inception $ 368,767 The following table represents detail of the balance of redeemable noncontrolling interest, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2016 . (in thousands) As of June 30, 2016 Face amount of Series B Units $ 375,000 Plus: distributions paid in kind 3,197 Less: un-accreted discount (32,656 ) Carrying amount of noncontrolling interest in Series B Units 345,541 Plus: Noncontrolling interest in GP Holdings Common Units 33,339 Less: unamortized issuance costs and fees (6,019 ) Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net $ 372,861

Incentive Units (Tables)

Incentive Units (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments	Three tranches of the incentive units have a time vesting feature. A roll forward of those units from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016 is included below. Vested Units Balance, December 31, 2015 2,828,199 Vested During Period 1,171,801 Forfeited During Period — Granted During Period — Canceled During Period — Vested Units Balance, June 30, 2016 4,000,000

Variable Interest Entities (Tab

Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Rice Midstream Partners LP
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities	The following table presents the Company’s change in limited partner ownership of the Partnership for the periods presented. As of: Partnership units owned by GP Holdings (Common and Subordinated) Total Partnership Units Outstanding GP Holdings % Ownership in the Partnership % Ownership in the Partnership Retained by the Company January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015 28,757,246 57,507,246 50 % 50 % December 31, 2015 28,757,246 70,917,372 41 % 41 % June 30, 2016 28,757,246 81,170,847 35 % 33 % The following table presents summary information of assets and liabilities of the Partnership that is included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets that are for the use or obligation of the Partnership. (in thousands) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Assets (liabilities): Cash $ 15,323 $ 7,597 Accounts receivable 11,148 9,926 Other current assets 146 192 Property and equipment, net 622,551 578,026 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 84,491 85,301 Deferred financing costs, net 2,021 2,310 Accounts payable (3,221 ) (13,484 ) Accrued capital expenditures (6,684 ) (15,277 ) Other current liabilities (9,387 ) (3,067 ) Long-term debt — (143,000 ) Other long-term liabilities (3,346 ) (3,128 ) The following table presents summary information of the Partnership’s financial performance included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , inclusive of affiliate amounts. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Operating revenues $ 46,547 $ 28,560 $ 101,090 $ 55,071 Operating expenses 17,547 11,794 36,473 22,819 Net income 27,936 13,790 62,362 26,714 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 74,664 $ 47,870 Net cash used in investing activities (75,019 ) (109,800 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 8,081 35,438
Strike Force Midstream
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities	The following table presents summary information for Strike Force Midstream’s financial performance included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , inclusive of affiliate amounts. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Operating revenues $ 2,264 $ 2,883 Operating expenses 1,527 2,415 Net loss 737 468 Net cash used in operating activities $ (791 ) Net cash used in investing activities (18,076 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 53,000 The following table presents summary information of assets and liabilities of Strike Force Midstream that is included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet that are for the use or obligation of Strike Force Midstream. (in thousands) June 30, 2016 Assets (liabilities): Cash $ 34,133 Accounts receivable 314 Property and equipment, net 77,291 Accounts payable (1,935 ) Accrued capital expenditures (7,434 ) Other current liabilities (1,079 )

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	Further information on stock-based compensation recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements is detailed below. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 2016 2015 General and administrative expense $ 6,149 $ 4,212 $ 10,789 $ 7,467 Lease operating and midstream operation and maintenance expense 83 — 253 — Property, plant and equipment, net 63 — 263 — Total cost of stock-based compensation plans $ 6,295 $ 4,212 $ 11,305 $ 7,467

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following is a calculation of the basic and diluted weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding and EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 . Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands, except share data) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Income (numerator): Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. $ (156,686 ) $ (69,683 ) $ (174,274 ) $ (69,530 ) Less: Preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interest (7,587 ) — (10,719 ) — Less: Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest (357 ) — (683 ) — Net loss available to common stockholders $ (164,630 ) $ (69,683 ) $ (185,676 ) $ (69,530 ) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock (denominator): Basic 153,203,901 136,315,882 144,811,902 136,303,914 Diluted 153,203,901 136,315,882 144,811,902 136,303,914 Loss per share: Basic $ (1.07 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (1.28 ) $ (0.51 ) Diluted $ (1.07 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (1.28 ) $ (0.51 )

Guarantor Financial Informati36

Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash $ 440,038 $ 72,129 $ 53,347 $ — $ 565,514 Accounts receivable 57 160,692 14,774 — 175,523 Receivable from affiliates 18,476 — 13,557 (30,741 ) 1,292 Prepaid expenses and other assets 4,488 1,321 247 — 6,056 Derivative assets 1,816 29,904 — — 31,720 Total current assets 464,875 264,046 81,925 (30,741 ) 780,105 Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries 2,220,008 (210,947 ) — (2,009,061 ) — Gas collateral account — 3,995 112 — 4,107 Property, plant and equipment, net 34,040 2,554,321 975,914 (49,516 ) 3,514,759 Deferred financing costs, net 3,272 — 4,842 — 8,114 Goodwill — — 39,142 — 39,142 Intangible assets, net — — 45,349 — 45,349 Other non-current assets 2,811 12,491 1 — 15,303 Total assets $ 2,725,006 $ 2,623,906 $ 1,147,285 $ (2,089,318 ) $ 4,406,879 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,565 $ 9,947 $ 7,958 $ — $ 19,470 Royalties payables — 41,186 — — 41,186 Accrued capital expenditures — 60,141 19,221 — 79,362 Accrued interest 14,208 — 40 — 14,248 Leasehold payables — 8,295 — — 8,295 Payable to affiliate — 30,741 — (30,741 ) — Other accrued liabilities 24,356 32,030 14,578 — 70,964 Total current liabilities 40,129 182,340 41,797 (30,741 ) 233,525 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 1,277,684 — 25,000 — 1,302,684 Leasehold payable — 2,803 — — 2,803 Deferred tax (benefit) liabilities (125,174 ) 210,463 59,828 — 145,117 Other long-term liabilities 33,272 8,292 3,346 — 44,910 Total liabilities 1,225,911 403,898 129,971 (30,741 ) 1,729,039 Mezzanine equity: Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 372,861 — 372,861 Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest 1,499,095 2,220,008 (210,947 ) (2,058,577 ) 1,449,579 Noncontrolling interest — — 855,400 — 855,400 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,725,006 $ 2,623,906 $ 1,147,285 $ (2,089,318 ) $ 4,406,879 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash $ 78,474 $ 57,800 $ 15,627 $ — $ 151,901 Accounts receivable 147 140,493 14,174 — 154,814 Receivable from affiliates 27,670 — 4,501 (32,171 ) — Prepaid expenses, deposits and other assets 4,377 817 294 — 5,488 Derivative instruments 47,262 139,698 — — 186,960 Total current assets 157,930 338,808 34,596 (32,171 ) 499,163 Investments in subsidiaries 2,378,293 113,268 — (2,491,561 ) — Gas collateral account — 3,995 82 — 4,077 Property, plant and equipment, net 21,442 2,382,878 865,043 (26,232 ) 3,243,131 Deferred financing costs, net 3,896 — 4,915 — 8,811 Goodwill — — 39,142 — 39,142 Intangible assets, net — — 46,159 — 46,159 Other non-current assets 32,590 76,025 — — 108,615 Total assets $ 2,594,151 $ 2,914,974 $ 989,937 $ (2,549,964 ) $ 3,949,098 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 4,178 $ 48,191 $ 31,184 $ — $ 83,553 Royalties payables — 40,572 — — 40,572 Accrued capital expenditures — 45,240 34,507 — 79,747 Leasehold payables — 17,338 — — 17,338 Other accrued liabilities 36,286 71,649 3,367 (32,171 ) 79,131 Total current liabilities 40,464 222,990 69,058 (32,171 ) 300,341 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 1,275,790 — 160,000 — 1,435,790 Leasehold payable — 6,289 — — 6,289 Deferred tax liabilities 47,667 299,741 19,911 (95,331 ) 271,988 Other long-term liabilities 19,432 7,661 3,129 — 30,222 Total liabilities 1,383,353 536,681 252,098 (127,502 ) 2,044,630 Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest 1,210,798 2,378,293 113,268 (2,422,462 ) 1,279,897 Noncontrolling interest — — 624,571 — 624,571 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,594,151 $ 2,914,974 $ 989,937 $ (2,549,964 ) $ 3,949,098
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 122,312 $ — $ — $ 122,312 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 58,420 (34,692 ) 23,728 Other revenue — 9,958 — — 9,958 Total operating revenues — 132,270 58,420 (34,692 ) 155,998 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 9,038 — — 9,038 Gathering, compression and transportation — 51,307 — (24,138 ) 27,169 Production taxes and impact fees — 2,659 — — 2,659 Exploration — 5,548 — — 5,548 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 4,602 (47 ) 4,555 Incentive unit income — 14,141 699 — 14,840 Acquisition expense — — 84 — 84 General and administrative — 18,413 10,859 — 29,272 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 79,516 8,412 (3,176 ) 84,752 Amortization of intangible assets — — 403 — 403 Other expense — 11,096 361 — 11,457 Total operating expenses — 191,718 25,420 (27,361 ) 189,777 Operating (loss) income — (59,448 ) 33,000 (7,331 ) (33,779 ) Interest expense (22,853 ) (24 ) (1,925 ) — (24,802 ) Other income 558 1,991 — — 2,549 Gain on derivative instruments (75,167 ) (126,388 ) — — (201,555 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,122 ) — (496 ) — (1,618 ) Equity income (loss) in affiliate (198,205 ) (50,201 ) — 248,406 — Income (loss) before income taxes (296,789 ) (234,070 ) 30,579 241,075 (259,205 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 120,496 32,689 (52,296 ) 19,607 120,496 Net income (loss) (176,293 ) (201,381 ) (21,717 ) 260,682 (138,709 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (17,977 ) — (17,977 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy (176,293 ) (201,381 ) (39,694 ) 260,682 (156,686 ) Less: accretion and preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (7,944 ) — (7,944 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders $ (176,293 ) $ (201,381 ) $ (47,638 ) $ 260,682 $ (164,630 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 100,890 $ — $ — $ 100,890 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 34,812 (23,246 ) 11,566 Other revenue — 438 — — 438 Total operating revenues — 101,328 34,812 (23,246 ) 112,894 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 11,090 — — 11,090 Gathering, compression and transportation — 32,691 — (15,849 ) 16,842 Production taxes and impact fees — 1,694 — — 1,694 Exploration — 212 144 — 356 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 2,801 — 2,801 Incentive unit expense — 21,885 1,214 — 23,099 General and administrative — 19,127 5,510 — 24,637 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 73,119 3,553 (532 ) 76,140 Amortization of intangible assets — — 408 — 408 Other expense — 1,159 839 — 1,998 Total operating expenses — 160,977 14,469 (16,381 ) 159,065 Operating (loss) income — (59,649 ) 20,343 (6,865 ) (46,171 ) Interest expense (22,381 ) (18 ) (960 ) — (23,359 ) Other income 261 774 — — 1,035 Gain on derivative instruments (4,866 ) 1,156 — — (3,710 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,054 ) — (252 ) — (1,306 ) Equity (loss) income of joint ventures (62,845 ) 912 — 61,933 — (Loss) income before income taxes (90,885 ) (56,825 ) 19,131 55,068 (73,511 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 9,992 (6,020 ) (5,189 ) 11,209 9,992 Net (loss) income (80,893 ) (62,845 ) 13,942 66,277 (63,519 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (6,164 ) — (6,164 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Rice Energy $ (80,893 ) $ (62,845 ) $ 7,778 $ 66,277 $ (69,683 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 234,754 $ — $ — $ 234,754 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 123,614 (75,334 ) 48,280 Other revenue — 12,906 — — 12,906 Total operating revenues — 247,660 123,614 (75,334 ) 295,940 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 20,109 — — 20,109 Gathering, compression and transportation — 99,510 — (44,209 ) 55,301 Production taxes and impact fees — 4,310 — — 4,310 Exploration — 6,538 — — 6,538 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 14,224 (47 ) 14,177 Incentive unit income — 37,012 1,970 — 38,982 Acquisition expense — — 556 — 556 Impairment of fixed assets — 2,595 — — 2,595 General and administrative — 34,854 19,291 — 54,145 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 154,472 14,871 (5,406 ) 163,937 Amortization of intangible assets — — 811 — 811 Other expense — 15,499 149 — 15,648 Total operating expenses — 374,899 51,872 (49,662 ) 377,109 Operating (loss) income — (127,239 ) 71,742 (25,672 ) (81,169 ) Interest expense (45,616 ) (34 ) (3,673 ) — (49,323 ) Other income 748 2,013 1 — 2,762 Gain on derivative instruments (59,040 ) (72,336 ) — — (131,376 ) Amortization of deferred financing costs (2,287 ) — (882 ) — (3,169 ) Equity income (loss) in affiliate (185,508 ) (42,677 ) — 228,185 — Income (loss) before income taxes (291,703 ) (240,273 ) 67,188 202,513 (262,275 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 126,871 49,360 (39,918 ) (9,442 ) 126,871 Net income (loss) (164,832 ) (190,913 ) 27,270 193,071 (135,404 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (38,870 ) — (38,870 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy (164,832 ) (190,913 ) (11,600 ) 193,071 (174,274 ) Less: accretion and preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (11,402 ) — (11,402 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders $ (164,832 ) $ (190,913 ) $ (23,002 ) $ 193,071 $ (185,676 ) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Operating revenues: Natural gas, oil and NGL sales $ — $ 197,802 $ — $ — $ 197,802 Gathering, compression and water distribution — — 64,259 (42,892 ) 21,367 Other revenue — 3,264 — — 3,264 Total operating revenues — 201,066 64,259 (42,892 ) 222,433 Operating expenses: Lease operating — 22,681 — — 22,681 Gathering, compression and transportation — 60,367 — (29,105 ) 31,262 Production taxes and impact fees — 3,148 — — 3,148 Exploration — 951 144 — 1,095 Midstream operation and maintenance — — 6,132 — 6,132 Incentive unit expense — 44,383 2,174 — 46,557 General and administrative — 34,645 10,736 — 45,381 Depreciation, depletion and amortization — 132,256 6,997 (532 ) 138,721 Amortization of intangible assets — — 816 — 816 Other expense — 3,050 839 — 3,889 Total operating expenses — 301,481 27,838 (29,637 ) 299,682 Operating (loss) income — (100,415 ) 36,421 (13,255 ) (77,249 ) Interest expense (37,806 ) (50 ) (1,632 ) — (39,488 ) Other income 355 832 9 — 1,196 Gain on derivative instruments 9,099 48,558 — — 57,657 Amortization of deferred financing costs (1,906 ) — (503 ) — (2,409 ) Equity (loss) income of joint ventures (69,570 ) 60 — 69,510 — (Loss) income before income taxes (99,828 ) (51,015 ) 34,295 56,255 (60,293 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 1,462 (18,555 ) (10,279 ) 28,834 1,462 Net (loss) income (98,366 ) (69,570 ) 24,016 85,089 (58,831 ) Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests — — (10,699 ) — (10,699 ) Net (loss) income attributable to Rice Energy $ (98,366 ) $ (69,570 ) $ 13,317 $ 85,089 $ (69,530 )
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (4,435 ) $ 155,442 $ 82,964 $ (31,077 ) $ 202,894 Capital expenditures for property and equipment (8,045 ) (378,275 ) (129,286 ) 31,077 (484,529 ) Acquisition of midstream assets — — (7,744 ) — (7,744 ) Investment in subsidiaries 62,838 300,000 — (362,838 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 54,793 (78,275 ) (137,030 ) (331,761 ) (492,273 ) Proceeds from borrowings — — 120,000 — 120,000 Repayments of debt obligations (690 ) — (255,000 ) — (255,690 ) Debt issuance costs 32 — (701 ) — (669 ) Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs 311,764 — — — 311,764 Common units issued in the Partnership's June 2016 offering, net of offering costs — — 164,150 — 164,150 Common units issued in the Partnership's ATM program, net of offering costs — — 15,782 — 15,782 Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders — — (17,636 ) — (17,636 ) Proceeds from issuance of mezzanine equity, net of offering costs — — 368,767 — 368,767 Preferred dividends to mezzanine equity holders — — (3,576 ) — (3,576 ) Proceeds from conversion of warrants 100 — — — 100 Parent distributions, net — (62,838 ) (300,000 ) 362,838 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 311,206 (62,838 ) 91,786 362,838 702,992 Net increase in cash 361,564 14,329 37,720 — 413,613 Cash, beginning of year 78,474 57,800 15,627 — 151,901 Cash, end of period $ 440,038 $ 72,129 $ 53,347 $ — $ 565,514 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (70,784 ) $ 182,183 $ 7,321 $ (13,787 ) $ 104,933 Capital expenditures for property and equipment (1,341 ) (451,301 ) (183,942 ) 13,787 (622,797 ) Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties — 10,201 — — 10,201 Investment in subsidiaries (335,385 ) (28,973 ) — 364,358 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (336,726 ) (470,073 ) (183,942 ) 378,145 (612,596 ) Proceeds from borrowings 411,932 — 127,000 — 538,932 Repayments of debt obligations (15,394 ) (697 ) — — (16,091 ) Debt issuance costs (8,505 ) — (21 ) — (8,526 ) Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO — — (129 ) — (129 ) Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders — — (5,977 ) — (5,977 ) Parent distributions, net — 335,385 28,973 (364,358 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 388,033 334,688 149,846 (364,358 ) 508,209 Net (decrease) increase in cash (19,477 ) 46,798 (26,775 ) — 546 Cash, beginning of year 181,835 41,934 32,361 — 256,130 Cash, end of period $ 162,358 $ 88,732 $ 5,586 $ — $ 256,676

Accounts Receivable (Details)

Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 175,523	$ 154,814
Joint interest
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	90,563	76,985
Natural gas sales
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	72,825	71,512
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 12,135	$ 6,317

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Lon

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt		$ 1,302,684	$ 1,435,790
Revolving Credit Facility | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[1]	0	0
Revolving Credit Facility | Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[2]	25,000	17,000
Revolving Credit Facility | RMP Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[3]	0	143,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[4]	886,850	885,684
Deferred financing costs, net	[4]	13,150	14,316
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	[5]	390,834	390,106
Deferred financing costs, net	[5]	$ 6,578	$ 7,117
[1]	Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (c)In April 2013, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders. In April 2014, the Company, as borrower, and Rice Drilling B LLC (“Rice Drilling B”), as predecessor borrower, amended and restated the credit agreement governing the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, assign all of the rights and obligations of Rice Drilling B as borrower under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the Company.On May 16, 2016, following a semi-annual redetermination of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility’s borrowing base, the Company entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to increase the borrowing base from $750.0 million to $875.0 million (the “Eighth Amendment”). The Eighth Amendment also established aggregate elected commitment amounts, which were $750.0 million as of the Eighth Amendment effective date. The next redetermination of the borrowing base is expected to occur in October 2016. As of June 30, 2016, the borrowing base was $875.0 million (with a $750.0 million lender commitment amount) and the sublimit for letters of credit was $250.0 million. The Company had zero borrowings outstanding and $214.4 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2016, resulting in availability of $535.6 million. The maturity date of the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility is January 29, 2019.Eurodollar loans under the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 150 to 250 basis points, depending on the percentage of borrowing base utilized. Base rate loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 50 to 150 basis points, depending on the percentage of borrowing base utilized. The Amended Credit Agreement also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable. The Company was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016.
[2]	Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility (d)On December 22, 2014, Rice Midstream Holdings LLC (“Midstream Holdings”) entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders with a maximum credit amount of $300.0 million and a sublimit for letters of credit of $25.0 million. As of June 30, 2016, Midstream Holdings had $25.0 million of borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit under this facility. The average daily outstanding balance of the credit facility was approximately $20.8 million, and interest was incurred on the facility at a weighted average interest rate of 2.8% through June 30, 2016. The credit facility is available to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures and to purchase assets. The maturity date of the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility is December 22, 2019. Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date, and interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurodollar loans. Under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility, Midstream Holdings may elect to borrow in Eurodollars or at the base rate. Eurodollar loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 225 to 300 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Base rate loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 125 to 200 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Midstream Holdings also pays a commitment fee based on the undrawn commitment amount ranging from 37.5 to 50 basis points. The Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. Midstream Holdings was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016.
[3]	RMP Revolving Credit Facility (e)On December 22, 2014, Rice Midstream OpCo LLC (“Rice Midstream OpCo”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rice Midstream Partners LP (the “Partnership”), entered into a revolving credit facility (the “RMP Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders with a maximum credit amount of $450.0 million with an additional $200.0 million of commitments available under an accordion feature subject to lender approval. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility provides for a letter of credit sublimit of $50.0 million. As of June 30, 2016, Rice Midstream OpCo had no borrowings outstanding and no letters of credit under this facility. The average daily outstanding balance of the credit facility was approximately $144.7 million and interest was incurred on the facility at a weighted average interest rate of 2.2% through June 30, 2016. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility is available to fund working capital requirements and capital expenditures, to purchase assets, to pay distributions and repurchase units and for general partnership purposes. The maturity date of the RMP Revolving Credit Facility is December 22, 2019. Principal amounts borrowed are payable on the maturity date, and interest is payable quarterly for base rate loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for Eurodollar loans. Under the RMP Revolving Credit Facility, the Partnership may elect to borrow in Eurodollars or at the base rate. Eurodollar loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 175 to 275 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. Base rate loans bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the agent bank’s reference rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) the rate for one month Eurodollar loans plus 100 basis points, plus an applicable margin ranging from 75 to 175 basis points, depending on the leverage ratio then in effect. The Partnership also pays a commitment fee based on the undrawn commitment amount ranging from 35 to 50 basis points. The RMP Revolving Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants and customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may declare all amounts outstanding under the RMP Revolving Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. The Partnership was in compliance with its covenants and ratios effective as of June 30, 2016.
[4]	6.25% Senior Notes Due 2022 (a)On April 25, 2014, the Company issued $900.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, which resulted in net proceeds of $882.7 million, after deducting expenses and the initial purchasers’ discounts of approximately $17.3 million. The 2022 Notes will mature on May 1, 2022, and interest is payable on the 2022 Notes on each May 1 and November 1. At any time prior to May 1, 2017, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes at a redemption price of 106.25% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings, so long as the redemption occurs within 180 days of completing such equity offering and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the notes for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the 2022 Notes), unless the Company has given notice to redeem the 2022 Notes, the holders of the 2022 Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2022 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. On or after May 1, 2017, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 104.688% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, 103.125% for the twelve-month period beginning May 1, 2018, 101.563% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2019 and 100.000% beginning on May 1, 2020, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.
[5]	Senior Notes Due 2023 (b)On March 26, 2015, the Company issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) in a private placement to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act, which resulted in net proceeds of $389.3 million, after deducting expenses and the initial purchasers’ discounts of approximately $10.7 million. The original issuance discount of $3.1 million related to the 2023 Notes is recorded as a reduction of the principal amount. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of amortization of the debt discount as interest expense using the effective interest method and a rate of 7.345%. The 2023 Notes will mature on May 1, 2023, and interest is payable on the 2023 Notes on each May 1 and November 1, commencing on November 1, 2015. At any time prior to May 1, 2018, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2023 Notes at a redemption price of 107.250% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the proceeds of certain equity offerings so long as the redemption occurs within 180 days of completing such equity offering and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes remains outstanding after such redemption. Prior to May 1, 2018, the Company may redeem some or all of the notes for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus an applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the indenture governing the 2023 Notes), unless the Company has given notice to redeem the 2023 Notes, the holders of the 2023 Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the 2023 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. On or after May 1, 2018, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2023 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 105.438% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, 103.625% for the twelve-month period beginning May 1, 2019, 101.813% for the twelve-month period beginning on May 1, 2020 and 100.000% beginning on May 1, 2021, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.In connection with the issuance and sale of the 2023 Notes, the Company and the Company’s restricted subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers, dated March 26, 2015. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, the Company completed an exchange of the 2023 Notes for registered notes that have substantially identical terms as the 2023 Notes. The 2022 Notes and the 2023 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) are the Company’s senior unsecured obligations, rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior debt, and will rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s future subordinated debt. The Notes will be effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The Notes are jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally, guaranteed by the Company’s Guarantors.

Long-Term Debt (6.25% Senior No

Long-Term Debt (6.25% Senior Notes Due 2022) (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 25, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings		$ 120,000,000	$ 538,932,000
Expenses and initial purchaser's discounts		$ 669,000	$ 8,526,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.25%
Aggregate principal amounts of debt offered	$ 900,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings	882,700,000
Expenses and initial purchaser's discounts	$ 17,300,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022 | Prior to May 1, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest with proceeds of certain equity offerings	106.25%
Redemption period after completing equity offering	180 days
Percentage of aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding after redemption	65.00%
Percentage of principal amount that may be redeemed	100.00%
Percentage that may be redeemed upon change in control	101.00%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022 | Prior to May 1, 2017 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of redemption price of principal amount plus applicable make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest	35.00%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022 | On or after May 1, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount that may be redeemed	104.688%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022 | 12 month period beginning May 1, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount that may be redeemed	103.125%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022 | 12 month period beginning on May 1, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount that may be redeemed	101.563%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022 | 12 month period beginning on May 1, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount that may be redeemed	100.00%

Long-Term Debt (7.25% Senior No

Long-Term Debt (7.25% Senior Notes Due 2023) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 26, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings			$ 120,000,000	$ 538,932,000
Expenses and initial purchaser's discounts			669,000	$ 8,526,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	7.25%
Aggregate principal amounts of debt offered	$ 400,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings	389,300,000
Expenses and initial purchaser's discounts	10,700,000
Amount of discount	$ 3,100,000
Amortization of debt discount		$ 100,000	$ 200,000
Effective interest rate (percentage)	7.345%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023 | Prior to May 1, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest with proceeds of certain equity offerings	107.25%
Redemption period after completing equity offering	180 days
Percentage of aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding after redemption	65.00%
Percentage of principal amount redeemed	100.00%
Percentage that may be redeemed upon change in control	101.00%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023 | Prior to May 1, 2018 | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of redemption price of principal amount	35.00%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023 | On or after May 1, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount redeemed	105.438%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023 | 12 month period beginning May 1, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount redeemed	103.625%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023 | 12 month period beginning on May 1, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount redeemed	101.813%
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2023 | 12 month period beginning on May 1, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount redeemed	100.00%

Long-Term Debt (Senior Secured

Long-Term Debt (Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) - Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2016	May 16, 2016	May 15, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	2.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing base after amendment		$ 875,000,000	$ 875,000,000	$ 750,000,000
Borrowings outstanding		0
Availability under revolving credit facility		535,600,000
Letters of Credit | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum credit amount		250,000,000
Borrowings outstanding		$ 214,400,000

Long-Term Debt (Midstream Holdi

Long-Term Debt (Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) - Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($)	Dec. 22, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Undrawn commitment fee percentage	0.375%
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Undrawn commitment fee percentage	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	2.25%
Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	3.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum credit amount	$ 300,000,000
Borrowings outstanding		$ 25,000,000
Average daily outstanding balance		$ 20,800,000
Weighted average interest rate		2.80%
Letters of Credit | Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum credit amount	$ 25,000,000
Borrowings outstanding		$ 0

Long-Term Debt (RMP Revolving C

Long-Term Debt (RMP Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) - RMP Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($)	Dec. 22, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.00%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Undrawn commitment fee percentage	0.35%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.75%
Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	0.75%
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Undrawn commitment fee percentage	0.50%
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	2.75%
Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate spread (percentage)	1.75%
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum credit amount	$ 450,000,000
Additional commitments under accordion feature	200,000,000
Borrowings outstanding		$ 0
Average daily outstanding balance		$ 144,700,000
Weighted average interest rate		2.20%
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Letters of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum credit amount	$ 50,000,000
Borrowings outstanding		$ 0

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Exp

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Expected Maturities of Notes Payable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of Year Ending December 31, 2016	$ 0		$ 0
Year Ending December 31, 2017	0		0
Year Ending December 31, 2018	0		0
Year Ending December 31, 2019	25,000		25,000
Year Ending December 31, 2020 and Beyond	1,277,684		1,277,684
Total	1,302,684		1,302,684		$ 1,435,790
Interest paid in cash	$ 46,600	$ 28,400	$ 49,100	$ 28,500

Derivative Instruments (Summary

Derivative Instruments (Summary of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument MMcf in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016$ / MMBTUMMcf
NYMEX, Swap and Collar Contracts, Natural Gas, Through December 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Projected natural gas production (Bcf)	684
Weighted average price, per MMBtu | $ / MMBTU	3.12
NYMEX, Fixed Price and Basis Contracts, Natural Gas, Through December 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Projected natural gas production (Bcf)	679

Derivative Instruments (Schedul

Derivative Instruments (Schedule of Offsetting Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative assets, Derivative instruments, gross	$ 182,380	$ 372,414
Derivative assets, Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements	(137,326)	(79,509)
Derivative assets, Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net	45,054	292,905
Derivative liabilities, Derivative instruments, gross	64,265	21,043
Derivative liabilities, Derivative instruments subject to master netting arrangements	(32,442)	(4,200)
Derivative liabilities, Derivative instruments, recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, net	$ 31,823	$ 16,843

Fair Value of Financial Instr47

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	$ 45,054	$ 292,905
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	31,823	16,843
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	45,054	292,905
Total assets	45,054	292,905
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	31,823	16,843
Total liabilities	31,823	16,843
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	45,054	292,905
Total assets	45,054	292,905
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	31,823	16,843
Total liabilities	31,823	16,843
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Carrying Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	45,054	292,905
Total assets	45,054	292,905
Liabilities:
Derivative instruments, at fair value	31,823	16,843
Total liabilities	$ 31,823	$ 16,843

Fair Value of Financial Instr48

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Schedule of the Estimated Fair Value and Carrying Amount of Long-term Debt) (Details) - Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total fair value	$ 1,322,410	$ 1,457,222
Carrying Value | Senior Notes Due 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes	900,000	900,000
Carrying Value | Senior Notes Due 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes	397,410	397,222
Carrying Value | Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility	25,000	17,000
Carrying Value | RMP Revolving Credit Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility	0	143,000
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total fair value	1,328,500	1,104,250
Fair Value | Senior Notes Due 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes	895,500	650,250
Fair Value | Senior Notes Due 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior Notes	408,000	294,000
Fair Value | Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility	25,000	17,000
Fair Value | RMP Revolving Credit Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility	$ 0	$ 143,000

Financial Information by Busi49

Financial Information by Business Segment (Schedule of Operating Results and Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	$ 155,998	$ 112,894	$ 295,940	$ 222,433
Total operating expenses	189,777	159,065	377,109	299,682
Operating loss	(33,779)	(46,171)	(81,169)	(77,249)
Capital expenditures for segment assets	194,810	298,389	484,529	622,797
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	84,752	76,140	163,937	138,721
Operating Segments | Exploration and Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	132,270	101,328	247,660	201,066
Total operating expenses	191,718	161,343	374,898	301,625
Operating loss	(59,448)	(60,015)	(127,238)	(100,559)
Capital expenditures for segment assets	150,646	211,925	386,320	452,642
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	79,515	73,342	154,471	132,256
Operating Segments | Rice Midstream Holdings
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	11,873	6,252	22,524	9,188
Total operating expenses	7,872	2,309	15,397	4,875
Operating loss	4,001	3,943	7,127	4,313
Capital expenditures for segment assets	15,894	34,246	54,267	74,142
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	1,556	377	2,645	959
Operating Segments | Rice Midstream Partners
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	46,547	28,560	101,090	55,071
Total operating expenses	17,547	11,794	36,473	22,819
Operating loss	29,000	16,766	64,617	32,252
Capital expenditures for segment assets	38,776	59,084	75,019	109,800
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	6,855	2,953	12,225	6,038
Elimination of Intersegment Transactions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	(34,692)	(23,246)	(75,334)	(42,892)
Total operating expenses	(27,360)	(16,381)	(49,659)	(29,637)
Operating loss	(7,332)	(6,865)	(25,675)	(13,255)
Capital expenditures for segment assets	(10,506)	(6,866)	(31,077)	(13,787)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	$ (3,174)	$ (532)	$ (5,404)	$ (532)

Financial Information by Busi50

Financial Information by Business Segment (Schedule of Assets of Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	$ 4,406,879	$ 3,949,098
Operating Segments | Exploration and Production
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	3,309,646	2,982,793
Operating Segments | Rice Midstream Holdings
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	398,357	300,148
Operating Segments | Rice Midstream Partners
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	748,927	689,790
Elimination of Intersegment Transactions
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment assets	$ (50,051)	$ (23,633)

Financial Information by Busi51

Financial Information by Business Segment (Schedule of Goodwill of Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 39,142	$ 39,142
Operating Segments | Exploration and Production
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Goodwill	0	0
Operating Segments | Rice Midstream Holdings
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Goodwill	0	0
Operating Segments | Rice Midstream Partners
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Goodwill	39,142	39,142
Elimination of Intersegment Transactions
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 0	$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) a in Thousands, $ in Millions	Oct. 14, 2013a	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)drilling_rig
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total future payments for horizontal drilling rigs under contract		$ 27.8
Future payments for horizontal drilling rigs under contract, remainder of 2016		13.4
Future payments for horizontal drilling rigs under contract, 2017		12.2
Future payments for horizontal drilling rigs under contract, 2018		$ 2.2
Horizontal Drilling Rigs
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of drilling rigs under contract | drilling_rig		2
Tophole Drilling Rigs
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of drilling rigs under contract | drilling_rig		1
Utica Development Agreements
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Net acres | a	50
Utica Development Agreements, terms	10 years
Period of notice prior to termination	90 days
Utica Development Agreements | Goshen and Smith Townships in Belmont County, Ohio
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Participating interest in acreage (percentage)	68.70%
Utica Development Agreements | Wayne and Washington Townships in Belmont County, Ohio
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Participating interest in acreage (percentage)	48.20%

Commitments and Contingencies53

Commitments and Contingencies (Commitment for Gathering and Firm Transportation) (Details) - Gathering and Firm Transportation $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Future payments under contracts	$ 4,800
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, remainder of 2016	61
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, 2017	137.7
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, 2018	197.7
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, 2019	222.6
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, 2020	222.4
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, 2021	222
Commitment for gathering and firm transportation, Thereafter	$ 3,700

Mezzanine Equity (Narrative) (D

Mezzanine Equity (Narrative) (Details)	Jul. 01, 2016USD ($)shares	Apr. 01, 2016USD ($)shares	Feb. 22, 2016USD ($)occasion$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Proceeds from Midstream Holdings Investment					$ 368,767,000	$ 0
Amount of distribution					$ 10,719,000
Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Series B Units
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Annual dividend rate			8.00%
Duration of option			2 years
Liquidation preference per unit | $ / shares			$ 1,000
Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Series B Units | Unit Distribution
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Number of units distributed | shares		3,197
Amount of distribution		$ 3,200,000
Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Series B Units | Unit Distribution | Subsequent Event
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Number of units distributed | shares	3,946.73
Amount of distribution	$ 3,900,000
Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Series B Units | Cash Distribution | Subsequent Event
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Cash distribution pursuant to LLC Agreement	$ 3,600,000
Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Series A Units
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Number of units | shares			1,000
GP Holdings | Limited Partner | Common Units
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration			$ 375,000,000
Amount distributed				$ 900,000
Period after closing of Midstream Holdings Investment			18 months
Number of occasions | occasion			3
Quarterly cash commitment fee percentage			2.00%
GP Holdings | Limited Partner | Common Units | Maximum
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Total aggregate purchase price			$ 125,000,000
GP Holdings | Limited Partner | Common Units | Minimum
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Total aggregate purchase price			25,000,000
Private Placement | Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Proceeds from Midstream Holdings Investment			375,000,000
Transaction fees and expenses			6,200,000
Amount distributed			300,000,000
Private Placement | Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Revolving Credit Facility | Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Reduction in outstanding borrowings under the Midstream Holdings Revolving Credit Facility			$ 69,000,000
Private Placement | Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings | Series B Units
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Series B preferred units, shares issued | shares			375,000
Aggregate liquidation preference			$ 375,000,000
Private Placement | GP Holdings | Limited Partner | Common Units
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Limited partner interest percentage			8.25%

Mezzanine Equity (Schedule of R

Mezzanine Equity (Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Feb. 22, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
At Inception
Less: issuance costs and fees	$ (6,019)	$ (6,233)
Carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interest at inception		368,767
Mezzanine equity:
Less: unamortized issuance costs and fees	(6,019)	(6,233)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	372,861		$ 0
Series B Units | Midstream Holdings | Midstream Holdings
At Inception
Noncontrolling interest in Series B Units		341,661
Mezzanine equity:
Face amount of Series B Units	375,000
Plus: distributions paid in kind	3,197
Less: un-accreted discount	(32,656)
Carrying amount of noncontrolling interest in Series B Units	345,541
Common Units | Limited Partner | GP Holdings
At Inception
Noncontrolling interest in GP Holdings Common Units		$ 33,339
Mezzanine equity:
Plus: Noncontrolling interest in GP Holdings Common Units	$ 33,339

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Aug. 11, 2016	Jul. 22, 2016	May 12, 2016	Apr. 21, 2016	Apr. 15, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares sold through public offering					29,858,891
Net proceeds							$ 311,764	$ 0
Alpha Natural Resources Inc | Alpha Acquisition | Green County, Pennsylvania
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Amount of consideration for previously contemplated acquisition						$ 200,000
Public Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares sold through public offering					20,000,000
Price per share					$ 16.35
Underwriting discounts and commissions					$ 15,000
Net proceeds					$ 311,800
Rice Midstream Partners LP
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Prorated cash distribution per common unit			$ 0.21
Rice Midstream Partners LP | Subsequent Event
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cash distribution declared per common and subordinated unit		$ 0.2235
Rice Midstream Partners LP | Subsequent Event | Scenario, Forecast | GP Holdings | Limited Partner
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Cash distribution related to incentive distribution rights	$ 100
Selling Stockholders | NGP Holdings | Public Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares sold through public offering				4,478,834	9,858,891

Incentive Units (Narrative) (De

Incentive Units (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 29, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)tranche	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)trancheshares	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Incentive unit expense							$ 14,840	$ 23,099	$ 38,982	$ 46,557
Incentive Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Incentive unit expense							$ 14,800	23,100	$ 39,000	46,600
Incentive Units | Time Vesting Feature
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of tranches with time vest feature | tranche							3		3
Number of awards legally vested | shares									1,171,801
Incentive Units | Future Payment Condition Vesting Feature
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of tranches without time vest feature | tranche							2		2
Number of awards legally vested | shares									0
Incentive Units | Incentive Unitholders | IPO
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Value of shares of common stock issued in connection with IPO and corporate reorganization	$ 3,400
Incentive Units | NGP Holdings | NGP Holdings
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount paid to certain classes of incentive units				$ 47,500
Incentive unit expense							$ 9,000	(10,600)	$ 27,300	(800)
Incentive Units | Rice Holdings | Rice Holdings
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Incentive unit expense							5,900	7,000	11,700	20,700
Incentive unit expense related to certain service condition assumptions								$ 1,900		$ 11,100
Unrecognized compensation cost							$ 27,500		$ 27,500
Distribution percentage to members					33.33333%	25.00%
Incentive Units | Rice Holdings | Rice Holdings | Scenario, Forecast
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Distribution percentage to members		100.00%	50.00%

Incentive Units (Roll Forward o

Incentive Units (Roll Forward of Incentive Units) (Details) - Incentive Units - Time Vesting Feature	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Vested Units Balance, December 31, 2015	2,828,199
Vested During Period	1,171,801
Forfeited During Period	0
Granted During Period	0
Canceled During Period	0
Vested Units Balance, June 30, 2016	4,000,000

Variable Interest Entities (Nar

Variable Interest Entities (Narrative) (Details) a in Thousands, $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016	Feb. 01, 2016USD ($)a	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC | Strike Force Midstream LLC | Strike Force Midstream
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Initial contribution amount		$ 41
Membership interest percentage		75.00%
Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC | Strike Force Midstream LLC | Strike Force Midstream | Natural Gas | Belmont and Monroe Counties, Ohio
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of acres for natural gas midstream business | a		319
Strike Force Midstream Holdings LLC | Gulfport | Strike Force Midstream | Non-Controlling Interest | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Preliminary fair value of assets recorded as noncontrolling interest		$ 22.5
Strike Force Midstream | Gulfport
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest percentage		25.00%
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | GP Holdings | Limited Partner | Partnership Interest
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity interest percentage in partnership	35.00%		41.00%	50.00%	50.00%	91.75%
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Rice Midstream Partners LP | Limited Partner | Partnership Interest
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Equity interest percentage in partnership	33.00%		41.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Limited partner interest percentage						33.00%

Variable Interest Entities (Sch

Variable Interest Entities (Schedule of Financial Information of Assets and Liabilities of Variable Interest Entity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets (liabilities):
Cash	$ 565,514	$ 151,901	$ 256,676	$ 256,130
Accounts receivable	175,523	154,814
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,514,759	3,243,131
Accounts payable	(19,470)	(83,553)
Accrued capital expenditures	(79,362)	(79,747)
Long-term debt	(1,302,684)	(1,435,790)
Other long-term liabilities	(20,583)	(13,878)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Partnership Interest | Limited Partner | Rice Midstream Partners LP
Assets (liabilities):
Cash	15,323	7,597
Accounts receivable	11,148	9,926
Other current assets	146	192
Property, plant and equipment, net	622,551	578,026
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	84,491	85,301
Deferred financing costs, net	2,021	2,310
Accounts payable	(3,221)	(13,484)
Accrued capital expenditures	(6,684)	(15,277)
Other current liabilities	(9,387)	(3,067)
Long-term debt	0	(143,000)
Other long-term liabilities	(3,346)	$ (3,128)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Partnership Interest | Strike Force Midstream LLC | Strike Force Midstream
Assets (liabilities):
Cash	34,133
Accounts receivable	314
Property, plant and equipment, net	77,291
Accounts payable	(1,935)
Accrued capital expenditures	(7,434)
Other current liabilities	$ (1,079)

Variable Interest Entities (S61

Variable Interest Entities (Schedule of Financial Performance of Variable Interest Entity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Operating revenues	$ 155,998	$ 112,894	$ 295,940	$ 222,433
Operating expenses	189,777	159,065	377,109	299,682
Net income (loss)	(156,686)	(69,683)	(174,274)	(69,530)
Net cash provided by operating activities			202,894	104,933
Net cash used in investing activities			(492,273)	(612,596)
Net cash provided by financing activities			702,992	508,209
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Partnership Interest | Limited Partner | Rice Midstream Partners LP
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Operating revenues	46,547	28,560	101,090	55,071
Operating expenses	17,547	11,794	36,473	22,819
Net income (loss)	27,936	$ 13,790	62,362	26,714
Net cash provided by operating activities			74,664	47,870
Net cash used in investing activities			(75,019)	(109,800)
Net cash provided by financing activities			8,081	$ 35,438
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Partnership Interest | Strike Force Midstream LLC | Strike Force Midstream
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Operating revenues	2,264		2,883
Operating expenses	1,527		2,415
Net income (loss)	$ (737)		(468)
Net cash provided by operating activities			(791)
Net cash used in investing activities			(18,076)
Net cash provided by financing activities			$ 53,000

Variable Interest Entities (S62

Variable Interest Entities (Schedule of Change in Limited Partner Ownership of Partnership) (Details) - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary - Partnership Interest - Limited Partner - shares	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Rice Midstream Partners LP
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of common and subordinated units	81,170,847	70,917,372	57,507,246	57,507,246	81,170,847
GP Holdings % Ownership in the Partnership	33.00%	41.00%	50.00%	50.00%
GP Holdings
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
GP Holdings % Ownership in the Partnership	35.00%	41.00%	50.00%	50.00%	91.75%
GP Holdings | Partnership units owned by GP Holdings (Common and Subordinated)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of common and subordinated units	28,757,246	28,757,246	28,757,246	28,757,246	28,757,246

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock compensation expense	$ 6,295	$ 4,212	$ 11,305	$ 7,467
Phantom Unit Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock compensation expense	1,100	1,000	2,200	2,000
Unrecorded compensation expense	$ 1,500		$ 1,500
Recognition period			1 year
LTIP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate maximum number of shares of common stock issued under LTIP	17,500,000		17,500,000
Stock compensation expense	$ 5,200	$ 3,200	$ 9,200	$ 5,500
Unrecorded compensation expense	$ 34,800		$ 34,800
LTIP | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognition period			1 year
LTIP | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognition period			3 years
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units and performance stock units granted	200,000		1,300,000
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			1 year
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
LTIP | Performance Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units and performance stock units granted			1,000,000
Vesting period			3 years

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Allocation of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total cost of stock-based compensation plans	$ 6,295	$ 4,212	$ 11,305	$ 7,467
Property, plant and equipment, net
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total cost of stock-based compensation plans	63	0	263	0
General and administrative expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total cost of stock-based compensation plans	6,149	4,212	10,789	7,467
Lease operating and midstream operation and maintenance expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total cost of stock-based compensation plans	$ 83	$ 0	$ 253	$ 0

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.	$ (156,686)	$ (69,683)	$ (174,274)	$ (69,530)
Less: Preferred dividends on redeemable noncontrolling interest	(7,587)	0	(10,719)	0
Less: Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest	(357)	0	(683)	0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders	$ (164,630)	$ (69,683)	$ (185,676)	$ (69,530)
Weighted-average number of shares of common stock (denominator):
Basic	153,203,901	136,315,882	144,811,902	136,303,914
Diluted	153,203,901	136,315,882	144,811,902	136,303,914
Loss per share:
Basic	$ (1.07)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.28)	$ (0.51)
Diluted	$ (1.07)	$ (0.51)	$ (1.28)	$ (0.51)
Equity Awards
Loss per share:
Shares not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were considered anti-dilutive	1,528,234	284,829	807,511	170,413

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal income tax statutory rate			35.00%
Tax benefit	$ 120,496	$ 9,992	$ 126,871	$ 1,462
Effective tax rate (percentage)	(46.00%)	(14.00%)	(48.00%)	(2.00%)

New Accounting Pronouncements (

New Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Deferred Financing Costs, Net
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs	$ (19.7)
Long-term Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs	$ 19.7

Guarantor Financial Informati68

Guarantor Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)	Mar. 26, 2015	Apr. 25, 2014
Senior Notes Due 2022
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amounts of debt offered		$ 900,000,000
Senior Notes Due 2023
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amounts of debt offered	$ 400,000,000

Guarantor Financial Informati69

Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash	$ 565,514	$ 151,901	$ 256,676	$ 256,130
Accounts receivable	175,523	154,814
Receivable from affiliates	1,292	0
Prepaid expenses and other assets	6,056	5,488
Derivative assets	31,720	186,960
Total current assets	780,105	499,163
Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries	0	0
Gas collateral account	4,107	4,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,514,759	3,243,131
Deferred financing costs, net	8,114	8,811
Goodwill	39,142	39,142
Intangible assets, net	45,349	46,159
Other non-current assets	15,303	108,615
Total assets	4,406,879	3,949,098
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	19,470	83,553
Royalties payable	41,186	40,572
Accrued capital expenditures	79,362	79,747
Accrued interest	14,248	14,337
Leasehold payables	8,295	17,338
Payable to affiliate	0
Other accrued liabilities	70,964	64,794
Other accrued liabilities		79,131
Total current liabilities	233,525	300,341
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,302,684	1,435,790
Leasehold payable	2,803	6,289
Deferred tax liabilities	145,117	271,988
Other long-term liabilities	44,910	30,222
Total liabilities	1,729,039	2,044,630
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	372,861	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest	1,449,579	1,279,897
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	855,400	624,571
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	4,406,879	3,949,098
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent
Current assets:
Cash	440,038	78,474	162,358	181,835
Accounts receivable	57	147
Receivable from affiliates	18,476	27,670
Prepaid expenses and other assets	4,488	4,377
Derivative assets	1,816	47,262
Total current assets	464,875	157,930
Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries	2,220,008	2,378,293
Gas collateral account	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	34,040	21,442
Deferred financing costs, net	3,272	3,896
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Other non-current assets	2,811	32,590
Total assets	2,725,006	2,594,151
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,565	4,178
Royalties payable	0	0
Accrued capital expenditures	0	0
Accrued interest	14,208
Leasehold payables	0	0
Payable to affiliate	0
Other accrued liabilities	24,356
Other accrued liabilities		36,286
Total current liabilities	40,129	40,464
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	1,277,684	1,275,790
Leasehold payable	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities	(125,174)	47,667
Other long-term liabilities	33,272	19,432
Total liabilities	1,225,911	1,383,353
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest	1,499,095	1,210,798
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	2,725,006	2,594,151
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash	72,129	57,800	88,732	41,934
Accounts receivable	160,692	140,493
Receivable from affiliates	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,321	817
Derivative assets	29,904	139,698
Total current assets	264,046	338,808
Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries	(210,947)	113,268
Gas collateral account	3,995	3,995
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,554,321	2,382,878
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Other non-current assets	12,491	76,025
Total assets	2,623,906	2,914,974
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	9,947	48,191
Royalties payable	41,186	40,572
Accrued capital expenditures	60,141	45,240
Accrued interest	0
Leasehold payables	8,295	17,338
Payable to affiliate	30,741
Other accrued liabilities	32,030
Other accrued liabilities		71,649
Total current liabilities	182,340	222,990
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	0	0
Leasehold payable	2,803	6,289
Deferred tax liabilities	210,463	299,741
Other long-term liabilities	8,292	7,661
Total liabilities	403,898	536,681
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest	2,220,008	2,378,293
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	2,623,906	2,914,974
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash	53,347	15,627	5,586	32,361
Accounts receivable	14,774	14,174
Receivable from affiliates	13,557	4,501
Prepaid expenses and other assets	247	294
Derivative assets	0	0
Total current assets	81,925	34,596
Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries	0	0
Gas collateral account	112	82
Property, plant and equipment, net	975,914	865,043
Deferred financing costs, net	4,842	4,915
Goodwill	39,142	39,142
Intangible assets, net	45,349	46,159
Other non-current assets	1	0
Total assets	1,147,285	989,937
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	7,958	31,184
Royalties payable	0	0
Accrued capital expenditures	19,221	34,507
Accrued interest	40
Leasehold payables	0	0
Payable to affiliate	0
Other accrued liabilities	14,578
Other accrued liabilities		3,367
Total current liabilities	41,797	69,058
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	25,000	160,000
Leasehold payable	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities	59,828	19,911
Other long-term liabilities	3,346	3,129
Total liabilities	129,971	252,098
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	372,861
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest	(210,947)	113,268
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	855,400	624,571
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	1,147,285	989,937
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts receivable	0	0
Receivable from affiliates	(30,741)	(32,171)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	0	0
Derivative assets	0	0
Total current assets	(30,741)	(32,171)
Investments in (advances from) subsidiaries	(2,009,061)	(2,491,561)
Gas collateral account	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	(49,516)	(26,232)
Deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Other non-current assets	0	0
Total assets	(2,089,318)	(2,549,964)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Royalties payable	0	0
Accrued capital expenditures	0	0
Accrued interest	0
Leasehold payables	0	0
Payable to affiliate	(30,741)
Other accrued liabilities	0
Other accrued liabilities		(32,171)
Total current liabilities	(30,741)	(32,171)
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	0	0
Leasehold payable	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities	0	(95,331)
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	(30,741)	(127,502)
Mezzanine equity:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, net	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders’ equity before noncontrolling interest	(2,058,577)	(2,422,462)
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	$ (2,089,318)	$ (2,549,964)

Guarantor Financial Informati70

Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Operating revenues:
Natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids sales		$ 122,312	$ 100,890	$ 234,754	$ 197,802
Gathering, compression and water distribution		23,728	11,566	48,280	21,367
Other revenue		9,958	438	12,906	3,264
Total operating revenues		155,998	112,894	295,940	222,433
Operating expenses:
Lease operating	[1]	9,038	11,090	20,109	22,681
Gathering, compression and transportation		27,169	16,842	55,301	31,262
Production taxes and impact fees		2,659	1,694	4,310	3,148
Exploration		5,548	356	6,538	1,095
Midstream operation and maintenance		4,555	2,801	14,177	6,132
Incentive unit expense		14,840	23,099	38,982	46,557
Acquisition expense		84	0	556	0
Impairment of fixed assets		0	0	2,595	0
General and administrative	[1]	29,272	24,637	54,145	45,381
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		84,752	76,140	163,937	138,721
Amortization of intangibles		403	408	811	816
Other expense (income)		11,457	1,998	15,648	3,889
Total operating expenses		189,777	159,065	377,109	299,682
Operating loss		(33,779)	(46,171)	(81,169)	(77,249)
Interest expense		(24,802)	(23,359)	(49,323)	(39,488)
Other income		2,549	1,035	2,762	1,196
Gain on derivative instruments		(201,555)	(3,710)	(131,376)	57,657
Amortization of deferred financing costs		(1,618)	(1,306)	(3,169)	(2,409)
Equity income (loss) in affiliate		0		0
Equity (loss) income of joint ventures			0		0
Loss before income taxes		(259,205)	(73,511)	(262,275)	(60,293)
Income tax benefit		120,496	9,992	126,871	1,462
Net loss		(138,709)	(63,519)	(135,404)	(58,831)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(17,977)	(6,164)	(38,870)	(10,699)
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.		(156,686)	(69,683)	(174,274)	(69,530)
Less: Preferred dividends and accretion on redeemable noncontrolling interests		(7,944)	0	(11,402)	0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders		(164,630)	(69,683)	(185,676)	(69,530)
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent
Operating revenues:
Natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids sales		0	0	0	0
Gathering, compression and water distribution		0	0	0	0
Other revenue		0	0	0	0
Total operating revenues		0	0	0	0
Operating expenses:
Lease operating		0	0	0	0
Gathering, compression and transportation		0	0	0	0
Production taxes and impact fees		0	0	0	0
Exploration		0	0	0	0
Midstream operation and maintenance		0	0	0	0
Incentive unit expense		0	0	0	0
Acquisition expense		0		0
Impairment of fixed assets				0
General and administrative		0	0	0	0
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		0	0	0	0
Amortization of intangibles		0	0	0	0
Other expense (income)		0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses		0	0	0	0
Operating loss		0	0	0	0
Interest expense		(22,853)	(22,381)	(45,616)	(37,806)
Other income		558	261	748	355
Gain on derivative instruments		(75,167)	(4,866)	(59,040)	9,099
Amortization of deferred financing costs		(1,122)	(1,054)	(2,287)	(1,906)
Equity income (loss) in affiliate		(198,205)		(185,508)
Equity (loss) income of joint ventures			(62,845)		(69,570)
Loss before income taxes		(296,789)	(90,885)	(291,703)	(99,828)
Income tax benefit		120,496	9,992	126,871	1,462
Net loss		(176,293)	(80,893)	(164,832)	(98,366)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		0	0	0	0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.		(176,293)	(80,893)	(164,832)	(98,366)
Less: Preferred dividends and accretion on redeemable noncontrolling interests		0		0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders		(176,293)		(164,832)
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantors
Operating revenues:
Natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids sales		122,312	100,890	234,754	197,802
Gathering, compression and water distribution		0	0	0	0
Other revenue		9,958	438	12,906	3,264
Total operating revenues		132,270	101,328	247,660	201,066
Operating expenses:
Lease operating		9,038	11,090	20,109	22,681
Gathering, compression and transportation		51,307	32,691	99,510	60,367
Production taxes and impact fees		2,659	1,694	4,310	3,148
Exploration		5,548	212	6,538	951
Midstream operation and maintenance		0	0	0	0
Incentive unit expense		14,141	21,885	37,012	44,383
Acquisition expense		0		0
Impairment of fixed assets				2,595
General and administrative		18,413	19,127	34,854	34,645
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		79,516	73,119	154,472	132,256
Amortization of intangibles		0	0	0	0
Other expense (income)		11,096	1,159	15,499	3,050
Total operating expenses		191,718	160,977	374,899	301,481
Operating loss		(59,448)	(59,649)	(127,239)	(100,415)
Interest expense		(24)	(18)	(34)	(50)
Other income		1,991	774	2,013	832
Gain on derivative instruments		(126,388)	1,156	(72,336)	48,558
Amortization of deferred financing costs		0	0	0	0
Equity income (loss) in affiliate		(50,201)		(42,677)
Equity (loss) income of joint ventures			912		60
Loss before income taxes		(234,070)	(56,825)	(240,273)	(51,015)
Income tax benefit		32,689	(6,020)	49,360	(18,555)
Net loss		(201,381)	(62,845)	(190,913)	(69,570)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		0	0	0	0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.		(201,381)	(62,845)	(190,913)	(69,570)
Less: Preferred dividends and accretion on redeemable noncontrolling interests		0		0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders		(201,381)		(190,913)
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantors
Operating revenues:
Natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids sales		0	0	0	0
Gathering, compression and water distribution		58,420	34,812	123,614	64,259
Other revenue		0	0	0	0
Total operating revenues		58,420	34,812	123,614	64,259
Operating expenses:
Lease operating		0	0	0	0
Gathering, compression and transportation		0	0	0	0
Production taxes and impact fees		0	0	0	0
Exploration		0	144	0	144
Midstream operation and maintenance		4,602	2,801	14,224	6,132
Incentive unit expense		699	1,214	1,970	2,174
Acquisition expense		84		556
Impairment of fixed assets				0
General and administrative		10,859	5,510	19,291	10,736
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		8,412	3,553	14,871	6,997
Amortization of intangibles		403	408	811	816
Other expense (income)		361	839	149	839
Total operating expenses		25,420	14,469	51,872	27,838
Operating loss		33,000	20,343	71,742	36,421
Interest expense		(1,925)	(960)	(3,673)	(1,632)
Other income		0	0	1	9
Gain on derivative instruments		0	0	0	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs		(496)	(252)	(882)	(503)
Equity income (loss) in affiliate		0		0
Equity (loss) income of joint ventures			0		0
Loss before income taxes		30,579	19,131	67,188	34,295
Income tax benefit		(52,296)	(5,189)	(39,918)	(10,279)
Net loss		(21,717)	13,942	27,270	24,016
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(17,977)	(6,164)	(38,870)	(10,699)
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.		(39,694)	7,778	(11,600)	13,317
Less: Preferred dividends and accretion on redeemable noncontrolling interests		(7,944)		(11,402)
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders		(47,638)		(23,002)
Eliminations
Operating revenues:
Natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids sales		0	0	0	0
Gathering, compression and water distribution		(34,692)	(23,246)	(75,334)	(42,892)
Other revenue		0	0	0	0
Total operating revenues		(34,692)	(23,246)	(75,334)	(42,892)
Operating expenses:
Lease operating		0	0	0	0
Gathering, compression and transportation		(24,138)	(15,849)	(44,209)	(29,105)
Production taxes and impact fees		0	0	0	0
Exploration		0	0	0	0
Midstream operation and maintenance		(47)	0	(47)	0
Incentive unit expense		0	0	0	0
Acquisition expense		0		0
Impairment of fixed assets				0
General and administrative		0	0	0	0
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		(3,176)	(532)	(5,406)	(532)
Amortization of intangibles		0	0	0	0
Other expense (income)		0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses		(27,361)	(16,381)	(49,662)	(29,637)
Operating loss		(7,331)	(6,865)	(25,672)	(13,255)
Interest expense		0	0	0	0
Other income		0	0	0	0
Gain on derivative instruments		0	0	0	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs		0	0	0	0
Equity income (loss) in affiliate		248,406		228,185
Equity (loss) income of joint ventures			61,933		69,510
Loss before income taxes		241,075	55,068	202,513	56,255
Income tax benefit		19,607	11,209	(9,442)	28,834
Net loss		260,682	66,277	193,071	85,089
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		0	0	0	0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc.		260,682	$ 66,277	193,071	$ 85,089
Less: Preferred dividends and accretion on redeemable noncontrolling interests		0		0
Net loss attributable to Rice Energy Inc. common stockholders		$ 260,682		$ 193,071
[1]	Stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million and $6.1 million is included in lease operating and general and administrative expense, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2016, and $4.2 million is included general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Stock-based compensation expense of $0.2 million and $10.8 million is included in lease operating and general and administrative expense, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, and $7.5 million is included general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015. See Note 12 for additional information.

Guarantor Financial Informati71

Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 15, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$ 202,894	$ 104,933
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment		(484,529)	(622,797)
Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties		0	10,201
Acquisition of midstream assets		(7,744)	0
Investment in subsidiaries		0	0
Net cash used in investing activities		(492,273)	(612,596)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		120,000	538,932
Repayments of debt obligations		(255,690)	(16,091)
Debt issuance costs		(669)	(8,526)
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO		0	(129)
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs		311,764	0
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders		(17,636)	(5,977)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of offering costs		368,767	0
Preferred dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders		(3,576)	0
Proceeds from conversion of warrants		100	0
Parent distributions, net		0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		702,992	508,209
Net increase in cash		413,613	546
Cash at the beginning of the year		151,901	256,130
Cash at the end of the period		565,514	256,676
Public Offering
Cash flows from financing activities:
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs	$ 311,800
Common units issued, net of offering costs		164,150	0
ATM program
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		15,782	0
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(4,435)	(70,784)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment		(8,045)	(1,341)
Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties			0
Acquisition of midstream assets		0
Investment in subsidiaries		62,838	(335,385)
Net cash used in investing activities		54,793	(336,726)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		0	411,932
Repayments of debt obligations		(690)	(15,394)
Debt issuance costs		32	(8,505)
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO			0
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs		311,764
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders		0	0
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of offering costs		0
Preferred dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders		0
Proceeds from conversion of warrants		100
Parent distributions, net		0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities		311,206	388,033
Net increase in cash		361,564	(19,477)
Cash at the beginning of the year		78,474	181,835
Cash at the end of the period		440,038	162,358
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent | Public Offering
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		0
Reportable Legal Entities | Parent | ATM program
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		0
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantors
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		155,442	182,183
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment		(378,275)	(451,301)
Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties			10,201
Acquisition of midstream assets		0
Investment in subsidiaries		300,000	(28,973)
Net cash used in investing activities		(78,275)	(470,073)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		0	0
Repayments of debt obligations		0	(697)
Debt issuance costs		0	0
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO			0
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs		0
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders		0	0
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of offering costs		0
Preferred dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders		0
Proceeds from conversion of warrants		0
Parent distributions, net		(62,838)	335,385
Net cash provided by financing activities		(62,838)	334,688
Net increase in cash		14,329	46,798
Cash at the beginning of the year		57,800	41,934
Cash at the end of the period		72,129	88,732
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantors | Public Offering
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		0
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantors | ATM program
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		0
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantors
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		82,964	7,321
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment		(129,286)	(183,942)
Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties			0
Acquisition of midstream assets		(7,744)
Investment in subsidiaries		0	0
Net cash used in investing activities		(137,030)	(183,942)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		120,000	127,000
Repayments of debt obligations		(255,000)	0
Debt issuance costs		(701)	(21)
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO			(129)
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs		0
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders		(17,636)	(5,977)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of offering costs		368,767
Preferred dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders		(3,576)
Proceeds from conversion of warrants		0
Parent distributions, net		(300,000)	28,973
Net cash provided by financing activities		91,786	149,846
Net increase in cash		37,720	(26,775)
Cash at the beginning of the year		15,627	32,361
Cash at the end of the period		53,347	5,586
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantors | Public Offering
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		164,150
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantors | ATM program
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		15,782
Eliminations
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(31,077)	(13,787)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment		31,077	13,787
Proceeds from sale of interest in gas properties			0
Acquisition of midstream assets		0
Investment in subsidiaries		(362,838)	364,358
Net cash used in investing activities		(331,761)	378,145
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		0	0
Repayments of debt obligations		0	0
Debt issuance costs		0	0
Offering costs related to the Partnership’s IPO			0
Shares of common stock issued in April 2016 offering, net of offering costs		0
Distributions to the Partnership’s public unitholders		0	0
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of offering costs		0
Preferred dividends to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders		0
Proceeds from conversion of warrants		0
Parent distributions, net		362,838	(364,358)
Net cash provided by financing activities		362,838	(364,358)
Net increase in cash		0	0
Cash at the beginning of the year		0	0
Cash at the end of the period		0	$ 0
Eliminations | Public Offering
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		0
Eliminations | ATM program
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common units issued, net of offering costs		$ 0