Cover
Cover | Jan. 20, 2021 | Nov. 02, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 20, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | EXTRACTION OIL & GAS, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001655020 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
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 5200 | |
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 | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |