Cover
Cover | Jun. 08, 2020 | Mar. 30, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 8, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | EXTRACTION OIL & GAS, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001655020 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-37907 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-1473923 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 370 17th Street | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 5300 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Denver | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CO | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80202 | |
City Area Code | 720 | |
Local Phone Number | 557-8300 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 | |
Trading Symbol | XOG | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |