Crescent Energy (CRGY) 10-Q 10 May 22 2022 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

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Cover - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0001866175
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-41132
Entity Registrant Name	Crescent Energy Company
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	87-1133610
Entity Address, Address Line One	600 Travis Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 7200
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77002
City Area Code	713
Local Phone Number	337-4600
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001
Trading Symbol	CRGY
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Class A
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		41,954,385
Class B
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		127,536,463

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 112,548	$ 128,578
Accounts receivable, net	508,199	321,855
Accounts receivable – affiliates	5,135	20,341
Drilling advances	2,090	200
Prepaid and other current assets	21,108	8,644
Total current assets	649,080	479,618
Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method
Proved	6,899,590	6,043,602
Unproved	377,772	308,721
Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method	7,277,362	6,352,323
Field and other property and equipment, at cost	144,836	144,318
Total property, plant and equipment	7,422,198	6,496,641
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment	(2,034,508)	(1,941,528)
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,387,690	4,555,113
Goodwill	76,826	76,564
Derivative assets – noncurrent	0	579
Investment in equity affiliates	20,113	15,415
Other assets	40,777	30,173
TOTAL ASSETS	6,174,486	5,157,462
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	529,746	337,881
Accounts payable – affiliates	32,286	8,675
Derivative liabilities – current	654,409	253,525
Financing lease obligations – current	1,726	1,606
Other current liabilities	15,730	14,438
Total current liabilities	1,233,897	616,125
Long-term debt	1,626,873	1,030,406
Derivative liabilities – noncurrent	357,396	133,471
Asset retirement obligations	290,612	258,102
Deferred tax liability	35,647	82,537
Financing lease obligations – noncurrent	3,489	3,512
Other liabilities	18,537	13,652
Total liabilities	3,566,451	2,137,805
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	2,176,060	2,325,013
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized and 1,000 Series I preferred shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021	0	0
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,150,991 shares of Class A common stock as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021	(18,448)	(18,448)
Additional paid-in capital	541,181	720,016
Accumulated deficit	(104,376)	(19,376)
Noncontrolling interests	13,601	12,435
Total equity	431,975	694,644
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY	6,174,486	5,157,462
Class A
Equity:
Common stock	4	4
Class B
Equity:
Common stock	$ 13	$ 13

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Preferred stock issued (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Class A
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	43,105,376	43,105,376
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	41,954,385	41,954,385
Treasury stock (in shares)	1,150,991	1,150,991
Class B
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock authorized (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	127,536,463	127,536,463
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	127,536,463	127,536,463

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 598,910	$ 317,861
Expenses:
Lease operating expense	94,823	56,658
Workover expense	9,959	2,261
Asset operating expense	16,619	7,127
Gathering, transportation and marketing	48,276	43,172
Production and other taxes	46,484	26,313
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	99,019	83,869
Exploration expense	91	56
Midstream operating expense	3,078	3,732
General and administrative expense	22,522	6,629
Gain on sale of assets	(4,790)	0
Total expenses	336,081	229,817
Income (loss) from operations	262,829	88,044
Other income (expense):
Gain (loss) on derivatives	(673,486)	(246,814)
Interest expense	(16,524)	(7,383)
Other income (expense)	(1,499)	(102)
Income from equity method investments	948	0
Total other income (expense)	(690,561)	(254,299)
Income (loss) before taxes	(427,732)	(166,255)
Income tax benefit (expense)	21,725	(13)
Net income (loss)	(406,007)	(166,268)
Less: net (income) loss attributable to Predecessor	0	155,629
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(470)	10,639
Less: net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	321,477	0
Net loss attributable to Crescent Energy	$ (85,000)	$ 0
Class A common stock
Net loss per share:
Basic (in USD per share)	$ (2.03)
Diluted (in USD per share)	$ (2.03)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	41,954,385
Diluted (in shares)	41,954,385
Class B common stock
Net loss per share:
Basic (in USD per share)	$ 0
Diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	127,536,463
Diluted (in shares)	127,536,463
Oil
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 372,509	$ 188,923
Natural gas
Revenues:
Total revenues	143,311	81,043
Natural gas liquids
Revenues:
Total revenues	71,179	36,099
Midstream and other
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 11,911	$ 11,796

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Members' Equity	Common StockClass A	Common StockClass B	Series I Preferred Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Noncontrolling Interest
Members' equity at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		1,220
Members' equity at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 2,893,160	$ 2,716,892							$ 176,268
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020			0	0	0	0
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income	(166,268)	(155,629)							(10,639)
Contributions	3,064	3,064
Distributions	(9,737)	$ (9,448)							(289)
Equity-based compensation	1,568								1,568
Members' equity at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021		1,220
Members' equity at end of period at Mar. 31, 2021	2,721,787	$ 2,554,879							166,908
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021			0	0	0	0
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2021			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	0	0
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021			41,954	127,536	1	(1,151)
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	694,644		$ 4	$ 13	$ 0	$ (18,448)	720,016	(19,376)	12,435
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (loss) income	(84,530)							(85,000)	470
Contributions	1,533								1,533
Distributions	(645)								(645)
Dividend to Class A common stock	(5,035)						(5,035)
Equity-based compensation	772						964		(192)
Change in deferred taxes related to basis in OpCo (see Note 2)	20,216						20,216
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount (see Note 2)	(194,980)						(194,980)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022			41,954	127,536	1	(1,151)
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 431,975		$ 4	$ 13	$ 0	$ (18,448)	$ 541,181	$ (104,376)	$ 13,601

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (406,007)	$ (166,268)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	99,019	83,869
Deferred income taxes (benefit)	(26,675)	0
(Gain) loss on derivatives	673,486	246,814
Net cash (paid) received on settlement of derivatives	(175,801)	(30,555)
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense	11,115	3,337
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount	1,597	850
Gain on sale of oil and natural gas properties	(4,790)	0
Restructuring of acquired derivative contracts	(51,994)	0
Other	(2,781)	(2)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(179,180)	(41,295)
Accounts receivable – affiliates	15,206	0
Prepaid and other current assets	(14,469)	19,947
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	174,512	9,103
Accounts payable – affiliates	23,611	(357)
Other	442	808
Net cash provided by operating activities	137,291	126,251
Cash flows from investing activities:
Development of oil and natural gas properties	(93,816)	(29,380)
Acquisitions of oil and natural gas properties	(620,342)	(64,090)
Proceeds from the sale of oil and natural gas properties	764	3
Purchases of restricted investment securities – HTM	(1,800)	(3,165)
Maturities of restricted investment securities – HTM	1,800	3,165
Other	0	(472)
Net cash used in investing activities	(713,394)	(93,939)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of Senior Notes and related premium	202,000	0
Borrowings	771,000	42,100
Repayments	(373,000)	(66,900)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(15,831)	(211)
Repayments of finance lease obligations	(456)	(104)
Member distributions	0	(9,448)
Dividend to Class A common stock	(5,035)	0
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests related to Class A common stock dividend	(15,323)	0
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests related to Manager Compensation	(2,726)	0
Noncontrolling interest distributions	(645)	(289)
Noncontrolling interest contributions	1,533	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	561,517	(34,852)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(14,586)	(2,540)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	135,117	41,420
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$ 120,531	$ 38,880

Organization and Basis of Prese

Organization and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization We are a well-capitalized U.S. independent energy company with a portfolio of assets in key proven basins across the lower 48 states with substantial cash flow supported by a predictable base of production. We seek to deliver attractive risk-adjusted investment returns and predictable cash flows across cycles by employing our differentiated approach to investing in the oil and gas industry. Our approach employs a unique business model that combines an investor mindset and deep operational expertise to pursue a cash flow-based investment mandate focused on operated working interests with an active risk management strategy. We pursue our strategy through the production, development and acquisition of crude oil, natural gas and NGL reserves. We maintain a diverse portfolio of assets in key proven basins across the United States, including the Eagle Ford, Rockies, Barnett and Permian. Merger Transactions On December 7, 2021, we completed a series of transactions, pursuant to which the business of Contango Oil & Gas Company ("Contango") and the business of Independence Energy LLC ("Independence") combined indirectly under a new publicly traded holding company named "Crescent Energy Company" (the "Merger Transactions"). Our Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Class A Common Stock") is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CRGY.” The combined company is structured as an “Up-C,” with all of our assets and operations (including those of Contango) indirectly held by our operating subsidiary, Crescent Energy OpCo LLC ("OpCo"). Crescent is a holding company, the sole material asset of which consists of economic, non-voting limited liability company interests in OpCo ("OpCo Units"), and is responsible for all operational, management and administrative decisions related to OpCo’s business. We are the sole managing member of OpCo. Because the unit holders of OpCo lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, OpCo is determined to be a variable interest entity. Crescent is considered the primary beneficiary of OpCo as it has both the power to direct OpCo and the right to receive benefits from OpCo. As a result, Crescent consolidates the financial results of OpCo and its subsidiaries. The assets and liabilities of OpCo represent substantially all of our consolidated assets and liabilities with the exception of certain current and deferred taxes and certain liabilities under the Management Agreement, as defined within NOTE 11 – Related Party Transactions . Certain restrictions and covenants related to the transfer of assets from OpCo are discussed further in NOTE 7 – Debt . Former Contango shareholders own shares of Class A Common Stock, which have both voting and economic rights. The former owners of our predecessor, Independence Energy LLC, own OpCo Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Class B Common Stock"), which shares of Class B Common Stock have voting (but no economic) rights. OpCo Units may be redeemed or exchanged for Class A Common Stock or, at our election, cash on the terms and conditions set forth in the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of OpCo (“OpCo LLC Agreement”). Upon closing of the Merger Transactions, (a) former owners of Independence owned approximately 75% of OpCo, 100% of the total outstanding Class B Common Stock and approximately 75% of the total outstanding Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock taken together, (b) former stockholders of Contango owned Class A Common Stock representing approximately 25% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, taken together and (c) Crescent owns and continues to own approximately 25% of the OpCo Units. Additionally, Independence Energy Aggregator LP, an affiliate of certain former owners of Independence, is the sole holder of Crescent's non-economic Series I preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, which entitles the holder thereof to appoint the board of directors of Crescent (the "Board of Directors") and to certain other approval rights. Basis of Presentation Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “financial statements”) include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances, are presented in accordance with U.S. general accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective interim periods. We have no elements of other comprehensive income for the periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited combined and consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report. In connection with the Merger Transactions, we underwent a reorganization (the “Crescent Reorganization”), whereby Independence merged with and into OpCo (the “Isla Merger”). The financial statements include the accounts of Independence from the date of the Isla Merger, which is the date the Company obtained a controlling financial interest in Independence on a consolidated basis. As required by GAAP, the contribution of Independence in connection with the Isla Merger and, more broadly, the Merger Transactions was accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control, in a manner similar to a pooling of interests, with all assets and liabilities transferred to us at their carrying amounts. Because the Isla Merger resulted in a change in the reporting entity, and in order to furnish comparative financial information prior to the Isla Merger, our financial statements have been retrospectively recast to reflect the historical accounts of Independence, our accounting predecessor (the "Predecessor"), on a combined basis. Crescent is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its business through its consolidated subsidiaries, including (i) OpCo, which is owned approximately 25% by Crescent and approximately 75% by holders of our redeemable noncontrolling interests representing former owners of Independence, and (ii) Crescent Energy Finance LLC, OpCo's wholly owned subsidiary. Crescent and OpCo have no operations, or material cash flows, assets or liabilities other than their investment in Crescent Energy Finance LLC. The financial statements include undivided interests in oil and natural gas properties. We account for our share of oil and natural gas properties by reporting our proportionate share of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and cash flows within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations, and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We use historical experience and various other assumptions and information that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances in developing our estimates and judgments. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty and, accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. While we believe that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate, actual results may differ from these estimates. Our significant estimates include the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities, oil and natural gas reserves, impairment of proved and unproved oil and natural gas properties and valuation of derivative instruments. Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists of funds earmarked for a special purpose and therefore not available for immediate and general use. The majority of our restricted cash is comprised of cash that is contractually required to be restricted to pay for the future abandonment of certain wells in California. Restricted cash is included in Prepaid and other current assets and Other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash presented on our balance sheets to amounts shown in the statements of cash flows: As of March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 112,548 $ 34,201 Restricted cash – noncurrent 7,983 4,679 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 120,531 $ 38,880 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In connection with the Merger Transactions, 127.5 million OpCo Units were issued to the former owners of Independence. The former owners of Independence also own all outstanding shares of our Class B Common Stock. Pursuant to the OpCo LLC Agreement, holders of OpCo Units, other than the Company, may redeem all or a portion of their OpCo Units, together with a corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock, for either (a) shares of Class A Common Stock or (b) an approximately equivalent amount of cash as determined pursuant to the terms of the OpCo LLC Agreement, at the election of the Company. In connection with the exercise of such redemption, a corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock will be cancelled. The redemption election is not considered to be within the control of the Company because the holders of Class B Common Stock and their affiliates control the Company through direct representation on the Board of Directors. As a result, we present the noncontrolling interests in OpCo as redeemable noncontrolling interests outside of permanent equity. Redeemable noncontrolling interest is recorded at the greater of the carrying value or redemption amount with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. The redemption amount is based on the 10-day volume-weighted average closing price (“VWAP”) of Class A Common Stock at the end of the reporting period. Changes in the redemption value are recognized immediately as they occur, as if the end of the reporting period was also the redemption date for the instrument, with an offsetting entry to additional paid-in capital. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded an adjustment of $195.0 million to adjust the carrying value of Redeemable noncontrolling interests to the redemption amount. From December 31, 2021 through March 31, 2022, we recorded adjustments to the value of our redeemable noncontrolling interests as shown below: Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 2,325,013 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (321,477) Distribution from OpCo (15,323) Accrued OpCo distribution (10,064) Equity-based compensation 2,931 Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount (1) 194,980 Balance as of March 31, 2022 $ 2,176,060 (1) Based on 127,536,463 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding and the 10-day VWAP of Class A Common Stock of $17.06 at March 31, 2022. The increase to redeemable noncontrolling interest is offset by a $195.0 million decrease in Additional paid-in capital ("APIC"). Income Taxes For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we were organized as a limited liability company and treated as a flow-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the tax provision for the three-months ended March 31, 2021 was minimal. Subsequent to the Merger Transactions the Company is a corporation that is subject to U.S. federal and state and income taxes on its allocable share of any taxable income from OpCo. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 we recognized an income tax benefit of $21.7 million for an effective tax rate of 5.1%. Our effective tax rate is lower than the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21% primarily due to effects of removing income and losses related to our noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests. We evaluate and update the estimated annual effective income tax rate on a quarterly basis based on current and forecasted operating results and tax laws. Consequently, based upon the mix and timing of our actual earnings compared to annual projections, our effective tax rate may vary quarterly and may make quarterly comparisons not meaningful. The quarterly income tax provision is generally comprised of tax expense on income or benefit on loss at the most recent estimated annual effective tax rate. The tax effect of discrete items is recognized in the period in which they occur at the applicable statutory rate. We continually assess the available positive and negative evidence to determine if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. On the basis of this evaluation a valuation allowance is recorded to recognize only the portion of the deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable; however, could be adjusted in the future. As part of the Merger Transactions, we acquired federal and state NOLs which are subject to Section 382 limitation. Pursuant to Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code, utilization of our NOLs and credits is subject to a small annual limitation. These annual limitations may result in the expiration of NOLs and credits prior to utilization. As of March 31, 2022, we have a $26.1 million valuation allowance related to the federal and state NOLs incurred that we do not believe are recoverable due to Section 382 limitations. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we increased APIC by $20.2 million, primarily as the result of a tax benefit of $46.2 million related to the $195.0 million adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests, offset by a $26.0 million change in the deferred tax liability related to our estimated basis in Crescent's ownership of OpCo. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we did not have any uncertain tax positions. In April 2022, we paid an estimated tax payment of $3.6 million and made a related distribution to redeemable noncontrolling interests of $11.0 million. Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures The following are our supplemental cash flow disclosures for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Supplemental cash flow disclosures: Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 3,650 $ 6,695 Income tax (refunds) payments (7) 13 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 47,569 $ 7,714 Debt issuance costs included in accounts payable – affiliates 1,500 — Equity consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — 3,064 Capitalized non-cash equity-based compensation — 3,373 Recent Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance, for a limited period of time, to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this ASU apply only to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR"), or another reference rate, expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The guidance was effective beginning March 12, 2020 and can be applied prospectively through December 31, 2022. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform - Scope , which clarified the scope and application of the original guidance. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2020-04 on our consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures	Acquisitions and Divestitures Uinta Transaction In March 2022, we consummated the acquisition contemplated by the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated February 15, 2022 (the “Purchase Agreement” and the transactions contemplated therein, the “Uinta Transaction”) between certain of our subsidiaries, including OpCo, and Verdun Oil Company II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, pursuant to which we purchased all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Uinta AssetCo, LLC, a Texas limited liability company that holds all development and production assets of, and certain obligations of EP Energy E&P Company, L.P. ("EP") located in the State of Utah (the “Utah Assets”). Upon closing of the Uinta Transaction, we paid $621.3 million in cash consideration and transaction fees and assumed certain commodity derivatives. The Uinta Transaction was funded with cash on hand and borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). We accounted for the Uinta Transaction as an asset acquisition and recorded an additional $781.6 million of proved oil and natural gas properties and $70.7 million of unproved oil and natural gas properties, net of acquired commodity derivative liabilities of $179.7 million and accounts payable of $14.3 million. In connection with the closing of the Uinta Transaction, we entered into an amendment to our Revolving Credit Facility to, among other things, increase the borrowing base to $1.8 billion and the elected commitment amount to $1.3 billion see ( NOTE 7 – Debt) . We incurred financing costs of $13.1 million associated with this amendment, which are recorded as debt issuance costs within Other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to the closing of the Uinta Transaction, we settled certain acquired oil commodity derivative positions and entered into new commodity derivative contracts for 2022 with a swap price of $75 per barrel for a net cost of $54.1 million, including restructuring fees, during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Contango Merger In December 2021, we acquired all of Contango's outstanding common stock through the issuance of 39,834,461 shares of Class A Common Stock (the "Contango Merger") and settled Contango's equity-based compensation plans through the issuance of 3,270,915 shares of Class A Common Stock, of which 1,150,991 shares of treasury stock were withheld to meet employee payroll tax withholding obligations. Contango's properties are primarily located in Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming and Louisiana. We accounted for the Contango Merger as a business combination using the acquisition method under GAAP. The fair value of consideration transferred totaled $654.6 million based on the closing share price of Contango's common stock on the date of the Merger Transactions as shares of our Class A Common Stock were not yet publicly traded. The purchase price allocation for the acquisition is preliminary for assets acquired and liabilities assumed. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recognized measurement period adjustments for the Contango Merger that increased Accounts receivable, net by $5.8 million, reduced Oil and natural gas properties - proved by $0.2 million, and increased Accounts payable and accrued liabilities by $5.8 million, with an offsetting adjustment to Goodwill on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We expect to complete a final valuation analysis during the second half of 2022. As a result of the acquisition, we recognized $76.8 million of goodwill that is primarily attributable to deferred tax liabilities associated with the transaction and expected synergies from our combined operations. This goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax reporting purposes. (in thousands) Contango Consideration transferred: Equity consideration $ 654,616 Total $ 654,616 Assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,202 Accounts receivable, net 151,533 Prepaid and other current assets 8,275 Oil and natural gas properties – proved 1,001,942 Field and other property and equipment 6,955 Investment in equity affiliates 15,047 Goodwill 76,826 Other assets 3,514 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (192,534) Derivative liabilities – current (44,002) Long-term debt (140,000) Deferred tax liability (83,250) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (14,592) Asset retirement obligations (142,100) Other liabilities (7,200) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 654,616 Central Basin Platform Acquisition In December 2021, we acquired from an unrelated third-party certain operated producing oil and natural gas properties predominately located in the Central Basin Platform in Texas and New Mexico, with additional properties in the southwestern Permian and Powder River Basins, for total cash consideration of $60.4 million, including customary purchase price adjustments (the "Central Basin Platform Acquisition"). The purchase price was funded using cash on hand and borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. We accounted for the Central Basin Platform Acquisition as an asset acquisition and recorded an additional $73.7 million of proved oil and natural gas properties, including an ARO asset of $12.6 million. DJ Basin Acquisition In March 2021, we acquired a portfolio of oil and natural gas mineral assets located in the DJ Basin from an unrelated third-party operator for total consideration of $60.8 million (the "DJ Basin Acquisition"). The DJ Basin Acquisition was funded using cash on hand and borrowings under our prior credit agreements. We accounted for the DJ Basin Acquisition as an asset acquisition and the purchase price was allocated 35.6% to proved oil and natural gas properties and 64.4% to unproved oil and natural gas properties. In conjunction with the DJ Basin Acquisition, we issued equity-based compensation, a portion of which is classified within permanent equity as noncontrolling interest and the remainder of which is classified as other liabilities, to certain parties of the transaction. Chama In February 2022, we contributed all of the assets and prospects in the Gulf of Mexico formerly owned by Contango to Chama Energy LLC ("Chama") in exchange for a 9.4% interest in Chama. Such interest is valued at approximately $3.8 million. John Goff, the Chairman of our Board of Directors, holds an approximate interest of 17.5% in Chama, and the remaining interests are held by other investors. Pursuant to the Limited Liability Company Agreement of Chama, we may be required to fund certain workover costs, and we will be required to fund plugging and abandonment costs related to the producing assets we contributed to Chama. During the first quarter of 2022, we derecognized the assets and liabilities that were contributed to Chama from our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We recorded a $4.5 million gain related to the deconsolidation of these assets and liabilities and recorded an equity method investment for our interest in Chama. The carrying value of our equity method investment in Chama at March 31, 2022 is $3.8 million. Claiborne Parish Divestiture In December 2021, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement with an unaffiliated third-party that encompassed the sale of certain producing properties and oil and natural gas leases in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana in exchange for cash consideration, net of closing adjustments, of $4.3 million. Arkoma Basin Divestiture In May 2021, we executed a purchase and sale agreement with an unaffiliated third-party that encompassed the sale of certain producing properties and oil and natural gas leases in the Arkoma Basin in exchange for cash consideration, net of closing adjustments, of $22.1 million. We recorded a $8.8 million gain on sale of assets in 2021 related to the transaction.

Derivatives

Derivatives	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Derivatives In the normal course of business, we are exposed to certain risks including changes in the prices of oil, natural gas and NGLs which may impact the cash flows associated with the sale of our future oil and natural gas production. We enter into derivative contracts with lenders under our Revolving Credit Facility that consists of either a single derivative instrument or a combination of instruments to manage our exposure to these risks. As of March 31, 2022, our commodity derivative instruments consisted of fixed price swaps and collars which are described below: Fixed Price and Basis Swaps : Fixed price swaps receive a fixed price and pay a floating market price to the counterparty on the notional amount. Our basis swaps fix the basis differentials between the index price at which we sell our production as compared to the index price used in the basis swap. Under a swap contract, we will receive payment if the settlement price is less than the fixed price and will make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price is greater than the fixed price. Collars: Collars provide a minimum and maximum price on a notional amount of sales volume. Under a collar, we will receive payment if the settlement price is less than the minimum price of the range and make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price is greater than the maximum price of the range. We would not be required to make a payment or receive payment if the settlement price falls within the range. The following table details our net volume positions by commodity as of March 31, 2022: Production Period Volumes Weighted Fair Crude oil swaps (Bbls): (in thousands) (in thousands) WTI 2022 10,596 $64.64 $ (303,372) 2023 9,710 $60.00 (221,775) 2024 5,721 $63.82 (72,473) Brent 2022 377 $56.36 (15,629) 2023 527 $52.52 (18,342) 2024 276 $68.65 (3,700) Crude oil collars – WTI (Bbls): 2023 1,155 $48.68 - $57.87 (29,760) Natural gas swaps (MMBtu): 2022 62,504 $2.77 (181,384) 2023 56,728 $2.54 (110,197) 2024 454 $2.94 (346) NGL swaps (Bbls): 2022 2,069 $24.46 (44,068) Crude oil basis swaps (Bbls): 2022 4,332 $(0.12) (7,220) Natural gas basis swaps (MMBtu): 2022 19,271 $(0.17) 1,847 Calendar Month Average ("CMA") roll swaps (Bbls): 2022 1,088 $1.08 (1,195) Natural gas collars (MMBtu): 2023 550 $2.63 - $3.01 (1,285) 2024 9,150 $3.00 - $3.87 (2,906) Total $ (1,011,805) We use derivative commodity instruments and enter into swap contracts that are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association master agreements. The following table shows the effects of master netting arrangements on the fair value of our derivative contracts as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: Gross Fair Effect of Net Carrying (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Assets: Derivative assets – current $ 2,877 $ (2,877) $ — Derivative assets – noncurrent 5,909 (5,909) — Total assets $ 8,786 $ (8,786) $ — Liabilities: Derivative liabilities – current $ (657,286) $ 2,877 $ (654,409) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (363,305) 5,909 (357,396) Total liabilities $ (1,020,591) $ 8,786 $ (1,011,805) December 31, 2021 Assets: Derivative assets – current $ 2,983 $ (2,983) $ — Derivative assets – noncurrent 4,834 (4,255) 579 Total assets $ 7,817 $ (7,238) $ 579 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities – current $ (256,508) $ 2,983 $ (253,525) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (137,726) 4,255 (133,471) Total liabilities $ (394,234) $ 7,238 $ (386,996) See NOTE 5 – Fair Value Measurements for more information . The amount of gain (loss) recognized in gain (loss) on derivatives in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Realized gain (loss) on oil positions $ (100,091) $ (22,085) Realized gain (loss) on natural gas positions (49,845) (265) Realized gain (loss) on NGL positions (25,865) (11,716) Realized loss on interest hedges — (3,628) Total realized gain (loss) (175,801) (37,694) Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity hedges (497,685) (212,761) Unrealized gain (loss) on interest hedges — 3,641 Total unrealized gain (loss) (497,685) (209,120) Total gain (loss) on derivatives $ (673,486) $ (246,814)

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). Generally, the determination of fair value requires the use of significant judgment and different approaches and models under varying circumstances. Under a market-based approach, we consider prices of similar assets, consult with brokers and experts or employ other valuation techniques. Under an income-based approach, we generally estimate future cash flows and then discount them at a risk-adjusted rate. We classify the inputs used to measure the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities into the following hierarchy: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 2: Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly, and can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimates and assumptions of what market participants would use in measuring the fair value of an asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of significance for a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect our valuation of the fair value assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy levels. Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the fair value of our derivative assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 by level within the fair value hierarchy: Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Financial assets: Derivative assets $ — $ 8,786 $ — $ 8,786 Financial liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ (1,020,591) $ — $ (1,020,591) December 31, 2021 Financial assets: Derivative assets $ — $ 7,817 $ — $ 7,817 Financial liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ (394,234) $ — $ (394,234) Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements Certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We utilize fair value measurement on a non-recurring basis to value our oil and natural gas properties when the carrying value of such property exceeds the respective undiscounted future cash flows. The inputs used to determine such fair value are primarily based upon internally developed cash flow models, as well as market-based valuations and are classified within Level 3. Significant Level 3 assumptions associated with discounted cash flows include estimates of future prices, production costs, development expenditures, anticipated production, appropriate risk-adjusted discount rates, and other relevant data. Our other non-recurring fair value measurements include the estimates of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired through business combinations. Oil and natural gas properties are valued based on an income approach using a discounted cash flow model utilizing Level 3 inputs, including internally generated development and production profiles and price and cost assumptions. Net derivative liabilities assumed in acquisitions are valued based on Level 2 inputs similar to the Company's other commodity price derivatives. Other Fair Value Measurements The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Our long-term debt obligations under our Revolving Credit Facility also approximate fair value because the associated variable rates of interest are market based. The fair value of the Senior Notes (as defined below) as of March 31, 2022 was approximately $704.9 million based on quoted market prices.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Li

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable $ 100,058 $ 87,336 Accrued lease operating expense 47,574 46,231 Accrued asset operating expense 3,559 8,997 Accrued capital expenditures 48,036 60,647 Accrued general and administrative expense 13,928 12,193 Accrued transportation expense 19,738 20,639 Accrued revenue and royalties payable 204,790 75,827 Accrued interest expense 21,986 6,325 Accrued severance taxes 44,187 5,062 Other 25,890 14,624 Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 529,746 $ 337,881

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Senior Notes In May 2021, Independence Energy Finance LLC (n/k/a Crescent Energy Finance LLC), our wholly owned subsidiary, issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2026 (the "Original Notes") at par. In February 2022, we issued an additional $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2026 at 101% of par (the "New Notes" and, together with the Original Notes, the "Senior Notes") . Both issuances of the Senior Notes are treated as a single series, will vote together as a single class, and have identical terms and conditions, other than the issue date, the issue price and the first interest payment. The Senior Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 7.25% , which is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year and mature on May 1, 2026. The Senior Notes are our senior unsecured obligations and the Senior Notes and the related guarantees rank equally in right of payment with the borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and any of our other future senior indebtedness and senior to any of our future subordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of our existing and future subsidiaries that will guarantee our Revolving Credit Facility. The Senior Notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated to all of our secured indebtedness (including all borrowings and other obligations under our Revolving Credit Facility) to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of any future subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes. The Senior Notes indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue certain types of preferred stock; (ii) pay dividends or distributions in respect of its equity or redeem, repurchase or retire its equity or subordinated indebtedness; (iii) transfer or sell assets; (iv) make investments; (v) create certain liens; (vi) enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments from any non- Guarantor restricted subsidiary to it; (vii) consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of its assets; (viii) engage in transactions with affiliates; and (ix) create unrestricted subsidiaries. We may, at our option, redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at any time on or after May 1, 2023 at certain redemption prices. We may also redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes before May 1, 2023 with an amount of cash not greater than the net proceeds that we raise in certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 107.250% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. In addition, prior to May 1, 2023, we may redeem some or all of the Senior Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a “make-whole” premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. If we experience certain kinds of changes of control accompanied by a ratings decline, holders of the Senior Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at certain redemption prices. The Senior Notes are not listed, and we do not intend to list the notes in the future, on any securities exchange, and currently there is no public market for the notes. Revolving Credit Facility Overview In connection with the Senior Notes issuance in May 2021, we entered into a senior secured reserve-based revolving credit agreement (as amended, restated, amended and restated or otherwise modified to date, the "Revolving Credit Facility") with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders and letter of credit issuer, and the lenders from time to time party thereto. In conjunction with the Uinta Transaction closing, we entered into an amendment to the credit agreement that (i) increased our elected commitment amount from $700.0 million to $1.3 billion, (ii) increased our borrowing base from $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion, and (iii) increased our maximum credit amount from $1.5 billion to $3.0 billion. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on May 6, 2025. At March 31, 2022, we had $941.0 million of borrowings and $20.7 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility remain secured by first priority liens on substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ tangible and intangible assets, including without limitation, oil and natural gas properties and associated assets and equity interests owned by the Company and such guarantors. In connection with each redetermination of the borrowing base, the Company must maintain mortgages on at least 85% of the net present value, discounted at 9% per annum (“PV-9”) of the oil and natural gas properties that constitute borrowing base properties. The Company’s domestic direct and indirect subsidiaries are required to be guarantors under the Revolving Credit Facility, subject to certain exceptions. The borrowing base is subject to semi-annual scheduled redeterminations on or about April 1 and October 1 of each year, as well as (i) elective borrowing base interim redeterminations at our request not more than twice during any consecutive 12-month period or the required lenders not more than once during any consecutive 12-month period and (ii) elective borrowing base interim redeterminations at our request following any acquisition of oil and natural gas properties with a purchase price in the aggregate of at least 5.0% of the then effective borrowing base. The borrowing base will be automatically reduced upon (i) the issuance of certain permitted junior lien debt and other permitted additional debt, (ii) the sale or other disposition of borrowing base properties if the aggregate PV-9 of such properties sold or disposed of is in excess of 5.0% of the borrowing base then in effect and (iii) early termination or set-off of swap agreements (a) the administrative agent relied on in determining the borrowing base or (b) if the value of such swap agreements so terminated is in excess of 5.0% of the borrowing base then in effect. Interest Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at either (i) a U.S. dollar alternative base rate (based on the prime rate, the federal funds effective rate or an adjusted secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”)), plus an applicable margin or (ii) SOFR, plus an applicable margin, at the election of the borrowers. The applicable margin varies based upon our borrowing base utilization then in effect. The fee payable for the unused revolving commitments is 0.5% per year and is included within interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Our weighted average interest rate on loan amounts outstanding as of March 31, 2022 was 3.16%. Covenants The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain covenants that restrict the payment of cash dividends, certain borrowings, sales of assets, loans to others, investments, merger activity, commodity swap agreements, liens and other transactions without the adherence to certain financial covenants or the prior consent of our lenders. We are subject to (i) maximum leverage ratio and (ii) current ratio financial covenants calculated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Revolving Credit Facility also contains representations, warranties, indemnifications and affirmative and negative covenants, including events of default relating to nonpayment of principal, interest or fees, inaccuracy of representations or warranties in any material respect when made or when deemed made, violation of covenants, bankruptcy and insolvency events, certain unsatisfied judgments and change of control. If an event of default occurs and we are unable to cure such default, the lenders will be able to accelerate maturity and exercise other rights and remedies. Letters of Credit From time to time, we may request the issuance of letters of credit for our own account. Letters of credit accrue interest at a rate equal to the margin associated with SOFR borrowings. At March 31, 2022, we had letters of credit outstanding of $20.7 million, which reduce the amount available to borrow under our Revolving Credit Facility. Total Debt Outstanding The following table summarizes our debt balances as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: Debt Outstanding Letters of Credit Issued Borrowing Base Maturity (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Revolving Credit Facility $ 941,000 $ 20,653 $ 1,800,000 5/6/2025 7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 700,000 — — 5/1/2026 Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs (14,127) Total long-term debt $ 1,626,873 December 31, 2021 Revolving Credit Facility $ 543,000 $ 20,653 $ 1,300,000 5/6/2025 7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 500,000 — — 5/1/2026 Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs (12,594) Total long-term debt $ 1,030,406

Asset Retirement Obligations

Asset Retirement Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations	Asset Retirement Obligations Our ARO liabilities are based on our net ownership in wells and facilities and management’s estimate of the costs to abandon and remediate those wells and facilities together with management’s estimate of the future timing of the costs to be incurred. The following table summarizes activity related to our ARO liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 (in thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 266,007 Acquisitions 37,203 Additions 54 Retirements (1,778) Sale (8,433) Change in estimate 1,968 Accretion expense 4,725 Balance at end of period 299,746 Less: current portion (9,134) Balance at end of period, noncurrent portion $ 290,612

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies From time to time, we may be a plaintiff or defendant in a pending or threatened legal proceeding arising in the normal course of business. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies , an accrual is recorded for a material loss contingency when its occurrence is probable and damages are reasonably estimable based on the anticipated most likely outcome or the minimum amount within a range or possible outcomes. Legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, and unfavorable resolutions can occur. Assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgement about uncertain future events. When evaluating contingencies related to legal proceedings, we may be unable to estimate losses due to a number of factors, including potential defenses, the procedural status of the matter in question, the presence of complex legal and/or factual issues, and the ongoing discovery and/or development of information important to the matter. We are unable to make an estimate of the range of reasonably possible losses related to our contingencies, but we are currently unaware of any proceedings that, in the opinion of management, will individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. These laws and regulations regulate the discharge of materials into the environment and may require us to remove or mitigate the environmental effects of the disposal or release of petroleum or chemical substances at various sites. We believe we are currently in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, no liability or loss associated with environmental remediation was recognized as of March 31, 2022. On February 14, 2022, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s Oil Conservation Division announced a civil penalty of $0.9 million to Contango related to certain regulatory infractions. The parties are discussing a resolution to the matter.

Incentive Compensation Arrangem

Incentive Compensation Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Incentive Compensation Arrangements	Incentive Compensation Arrangements Overview We and certain of our subsidiaries have entered into incentive compensation award agreements to grant profits interests, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units ("PSUs") and other incentive awards to our employees, our Manager, and non-employee directors. The following table summarizes compensation expense we recognized in connection with our incentive compensation awards for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) ASC 710 profits interest awards $ — $ — ASC 718 liability-classified profits interest awards 7,220 3,337 ASC 718 equity-classified profits interest awards — — ASC 718 equity-classified PSU awards 3,895 — Total expense (income) $ 11,115 $ 3,337 Our incentive compensation awards may contain certain service-based, performance-based, and market-based vesting conditions, which are further discussed below. ASC 710 compensation awards Incentive unit awards Certain of our subsidiaries have issued incentive awards that require continuous service in order to receive distributions, and do not represent an equity interest. As these incentive awards are similar to a cash bonus plan, compensation cost is measured based on the present value of expected benefits that are probable of being paid and recognized over the period services are provided. Compensation cost is remeasured at each reporting period based on expected future benefits. ASC 718 stock-based compensation awards Liability-classified profits interest awards Certain of our subsidiaries issue profits interests that are liability-classified stock-based compensation awards. These awards contain different vesting conditions ranging from performance-based conditions that vest upon the achievement of certain return thresholds to time-based service requirements ranging from one year to four years. Each of these profits interests is liability-classified because of certain features within these awards that predominantly contain characteristics of liability instruments. Compensation cost for these awards is presented within General and administrative expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations with a corresponding credit to Other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Equity-classified profits interest awards Certain of our subsidiaries issue equity-classified profits interests awards. These awards contain different vesting conditions ranging from performance-based conditions that vest upon the achievement of certain return thresholds to time-based service requirements ranging from one year to four years. Each of these profits interests is equity-classified because of certain features within these awards that predominantly contain characteristics of equity instruments. Compensation cost for these awards is presented within General and administrative expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations with a corresponding credit to Additional paid-in capital on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Equity-classified PSU Awards

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions KKR Group Management Agreement In connection with the Merger Transactions, we entered into a management agreement (the "Management Agreement") with KKR Energy Assets Manager LLC (the "Manager"). Pursuant to the Management Agreement, the Manager provides the Company with its senior executive management team and certain management services. The Management Agreement has an initial term of three years and shall renew automatically at the end of the initial term for an additional three-year period unless the Company or the Manager elects not to renew the Management Agreement. As consideration for the services rendered pursuant to the Management Agreement and the Manager’s overhead, including compensation of the executive management team, the Manager is entitled to receive compensation ("Manager Compensation") equal to $13.5 million per annum, which represents our pro rata portion (based on our relative ownership of OpCo) of $53.3 million. This pro rata amount will increase over time as our ownership percentage of OpCo increases. In addition, as our business and assets expand, Manager Compensation may increase by an amount equal to 1.5% per annum of the net proceeds from all future issuances of our equity securities (including in connection with acquisitions). However, incremental Manager Compensation will not apply to the issuance of our shares upon the redemption or exchange of OpCo Units. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded general and administrative expense of $3.3 million and accrued a distribution of $10.1 million to our redeemable noncontrolling interests related to the Management Agreement. Additionally, the Manager is entitled to receive incentive compensation ("Incentive Compensation") under which the Manager is targeted to receive 10% of our outstanding Class A Common Stock based on the achievement of certain performance-based measures. The Incentive Compensation consists of five tranches that settle over a five-year period beginning in 2024, and each tranche relates to a target number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to 2% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock as of the time such tranche is settled. So long as the Manager continuously provides services to us until the end of the performance period applicable to a tranche, the Manager is entitled to settlement of such tranche with respect to a number of shares of Class A Common Stock ranging from 0% to 4.8% of the of the outstanding Class A Common Stock at the time each tranche is settled. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded general and administrative expense of $3.9 million, related to Incentive Compensation. See NOTE 10 – Incentive Compensation Arrangements for more information. KKR Funds From time to time, we may invest in upstream oil and gas assets alongside EIGF II and/or other KKR funds ("KKR Funds") pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement. In these instances, certain of our consolidated subsidiaries enter into Master Service Agreements ("MSA") with entities owned by KKR Funds, pursuant to which our subsidiaries provide certain services to such KKR Funds, including the allocation of the production and sale of oil, natural gas and NGLs, collection and disbursement of revenues, operating expenses and general and administrative expenses in the respective oil and natural gas properties, and the payment of all capital costs associated with the ongoing operations of the oil and natural gas assets. Our subsidiaries settle balances due to or due from KKR Funds on a monthly basis. The administrative costs associated with these MSAs are allocated by us to KKR Funds based on (i) an actual basis for direct expenses we may incur on their behalf or (ii) an allocation of such charges between the various KKR Funds based on the estimated use of such services by each party. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had a related party receivable of $5.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively, included within Accounts receivable – affiliates and a related party payable of $16.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, included within Accounts payable – affiliates on our condensed consolidated balance sheets associated with KKR Funds transactions. Other Transactions In the first quarter of 2022, we incurred $0.7 million in fees to KKR Capital Markets LLC, an affiliate of KKR Group, in connection with the New Notes. We recorded these fees as debt issuance costs within Long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, in April 2022 we paid an additional $1.5 million in fees to KKR Capital Markets LLC related to the amendment to our Revolving Credit Facility, which increased our borrowing base and elected commitment amount in connection with the Uinta Transaction. We recorded these fees as debt issuance costs within Other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. See NOTE 7 – Debt. FDL On April 1, 2021, certain minority investors, including FDL Operating LLC ("FDL") management, exchanged 100% of their interests in our Barnett basin natural gas assets for 9,508 of our predecessor Class A units, representing 0.77% of our consolidated ownership. Since we already consolidate the results of these assets, this transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction and reflected as a reclassification from noncontrolling interests to members' equity with no gain or loss recognized on the exchange (the "April 2021 Exchange"). As of March 31, 2022, FDL's management owns less than 0.15% of our Class B shares and holds noncontrolling interests in certain of our consolidated subsidiaries. In May 2022, we repurchased all of the noncontrolling interests and working interests in our assets held directly by affiliates of FDL for aggregate consideration of approximately $8.8 million. Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries previously entered into an Oil and Natural Gas Property Operating and Services Agreement (the “FDL Agreement”) with FDL. Pursuant to the FDL Agreement, FDL was engaged to manage the day-to-day operations of the business activities of certain of our consolidated subsidiaries, including allocating to us and other interest holders the production and sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, collection and disbursement of revenues, operating expenses and general and administrative expenses in the respective oil and natural gas properties and the payment of all capital costs associated with the ongoing operations of such properties. As part of the engagement, FDL allocated the revenues, operating expenses, general and administrative expenses and cash collected to us and others as appropriate. We settle balances due to or due from FDL on a monthly basis. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had a net related party payable and receivable due to and from FDL totaling $0.3 million and $16.9 million, respectively, included within Accounts payable – affiliates and Accounts receivable – affiliates on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In September 2021, we provided notice that we are terminating the FDL Agreement effective on March 31, 2022 and, as part of the termination principal terms, we agreed to pay up to $6.7 million in wind down costs and additional severance costs for certain qualifying, dedicated employees. We recorded general and administrative expense of $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 associated with the termination.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share We have two classes of common stock in the form of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. Our shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to dividends and shares of Class B Common Stock do not have rights to participate in dividends or undistributed earnings. However, shareholders of Class B Common Stock receive pro rata distributions from OpCo through their ownership of OpCo Units. We apply the two-class method for purposes of calculating earnings per share. The two-class method determines earnings per share of common stock and participating securities according to dividends or dividend equivalents declared during the period and each security's respective participation rights in undistributed earnings and losses. As described in NOTE 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation , our financial statements have been retrospectively recast to reflect the historical accounts of Independence on a combined basis due to the Merger Transactions. Net income (loss) for periods prior to the Merger Transactions is allocated to our Predecessor as our Predecessor's Class A Units were exchanged for shares of Class B Common Stock in connection with the Merger Transactions. Net income (loss) attributable to Crescent Energy is allocated to Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock based on the participation rights of each class to share in undistributed earnings and losses after giving effect to dividends declared during the period, if any. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Numerator: Net income (loss) $ (406,007) $ (166,268) Less: net (income) loss attributable to Predecessor — 155,629 Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (470) 10,639 Less: net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 321,477 — Net income (loss) attributable to Crescent Energy $ (85,000) $ — Denominator: Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding – basic and diluted 41,954,385 Weighted-average Class B common stock outstanding – basic and diluted 127,536,463 Net income (loss) per share: Class A common stock – basic and diluted $ (2.03) Class B common stock – basic and diluted $ —

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Equity Issuance In April 2022, we granted approximately 130 thousand RSUs to certain directors, officers and employees. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The grant date fair value is $18.41 per RSU, and the RSUs will vest over a period of one Sale of Equity Method Investment In April 2022, Exaro Energy III, LLC ("Exaro") entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell its operations in the Jonah Field in Wyoming. Our 37% ownership interest in Exaro entitles us to estimated cash consideration of $10.9 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. As of March 31, 2022, the carrying value of our equity method investment in Exaro was $5.2 million. Dividend On May 10, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, or $0.68 per share on an annualized basis, to be paid to shareholders of our Class A Common Stock with respect to the first quarter of 2022. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 7, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 24, 2022. OpCo unitholders will also receive a distribution based on their pro rata ownership of OpCo Units. The payment of quarterly cash dividends is subject to management’s evaluation of our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in connection with such payments and approval by our Board of Directors. Management and the Board of Directors will evaluate any future changes in cash dividends on a quarterly basis.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of PresentationOur unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “financial statements”) include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances, are presented in accordance with U.S. general accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective interim periods.
Basis of Consolidation	Basis of PresentationOur unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “financial statements”) include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances, are presented in accordance with U.S. general accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the respective interim periods.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We use historical experience and various other assumptions and information that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances in developing our estimates and judgments. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty and, accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. While we believe that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate, actual results may differ from these estimates. Our significant estimates include the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities, oil and natural gas reserves, impairment of proved and unproved oil and natural gas properties and valuation of derivative instruments.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists of funds earmarked for a special purpose and therefore not available for immediate and general use. The majority of our restricted cash is comprised of cash that is contractually required to be restricted to pay for the future abandonment of certain wells in California. Restricted cash is included in Prepaid and other current assets and Other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In connection with the Merger Transactions, 127.5 million OpCo Units were issued to the former owners of Independence. The former owners of Independence also own all outstanding shares of our Class B Common Stock. Pursuant to the OpCo LLC Agreement, holders of OpCo Units, other than the Company, may redeem all or a portion of their OpCo Units, together with a corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock, for either (a) shares of Class A Common Stock or (b) an approximately equivalent amount of cash as determined pursuant to the terms of the OpCo LLC Agreement, at the election of the Company. In connection with the exercise of such redemption, a corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock will be cancelled. The redemption election is not considered to be within the control of the Company because the holders of Class B Common Stock and their affiliates control the Company through direct representation on the Board of Directors. As a result, we present the noncontrolling interests in OpCo as redeemable noncontrolling interests outside of permanent equity. Redeemable noncontrolling interest is recorded at the greater of the carrying value or redemption amount with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital. The redemption amount is based on the 10-day volume-weighted average closing price (“VWAP”) of Class A Common Stock at the end of the reporting period. Changes in the redemption value are recognized immediately as they occur, as if the end of the reporting period was also the redemption date for the instrument, with an offsetting entry to additional paid-in capital. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded an adjustment of $195.0 million to adjust the carrying value of Redeemable noncontrolling interests to the redemption amount.
Income Taxes	Income TaxesFor the three months ended March 31, 2021, we were organized as a limited liability company and treated as a flow-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the tax provision for the three-months ended March 31, 2021 was minimal. Subsequent to the Merger Transactions the Company is a corporation that is subject to U.S. federal and state and income taxes on its allocable share of any taxable income from OpCo.
Recent Accounting Standards	Recent Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance, for a limited period of time, to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this ASU apply only to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR"), or another reference rate, expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The guidance was effective beginning March 12, 2020 and can be applied prospectively through December 31, 2022. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform - Scope , which clarified the scope and application of the original guidance. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2020-04 on our consolidated financial statements.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash presented on our balance sheets to amounts shown in the statements of cash flows: As of March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 112,548 $ 34,201 Restricted cash – noncurrent 7,983 4,679 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 120,531 $ 38,880
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash presented on our balance sheets to amounts shown in the statements of cash flows: As of March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 112,548 $ 34,201 Restricted cash – noncurrent 7,983 4,679 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 120,531 $ 38,880
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	From December 31, 2021 through March 31, 2022, we recorded adjustments to the value of our redeemable noncontrolling interests as shown below: Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 2,325,013 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (321,477) Distribution from OpCo (15,323) Accrued OpCo distribution (10,064) Equity-based compensation 2,931 Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount (1) 194,980 Balance as of March 31, 2022 $ 2,176,060 (1) Based on 127,536,463 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding and the 10-day VWAP of Class A Common Stock of $17.06 at March 31, 2022. The increase to redeemable noncontrolling interest is offset by a $195.0 million decrease in Additional paid-in capital ("APIC").
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Supplemental cash flow disclosures: Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 3,650 $ 6,695 Income tax (refunds) payments (7) 13 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 47,569 $ 7,714 Debt issuance costs included in accounts payable – affiliates 1,500 — Equity consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — 3,064 Capitalized non-cash equity-based compensation — 3,373

Acquisitions and Divestitures (

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Consideration Transferred	(in thousands) Contango Consideration transferred: Equity consideration $ 654,616 Total $ 654,616 Assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,202 Accounts receivable, net 151,533 Prepaid and other current assets 8,275 Oil and natural gas properties – proved 1,001,942 Field and other property and equipment 6,955 Investment in equity affiliates 15,047 Goodwill 76,826 Other assets 3,514 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (192,534) Derivative liabilities – current (44,002) Long-term debt (140,000) Deferred tax liability (83,250) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (14,592) Asset retirement obligations (142,100) Other liabilities (7,200) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 654,616
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	(in thousands) Contango Consideration transferred: Equity consideration $ 654,616 Total $ 654,616 Assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,202 Accounts receivable, net 151,533 Prepaid and other current assets 8,275 Oil and natural gas properties – proved 1,001,942 Field and other property and equipment 6,955 Investment in equity affiliates 15,047 Goodwill 76,826 Other assets 3,514 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (192,534) Derivative liabilities – current (44,002) Long-term debt (140,000) Deferred tax liability (83,250) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (14,592) Asset retirement obligations (142,100) Other liabilities (7,200) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 654,616

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The following table details our net volume positions by commodity as of March 31, 2022: Production Period Volumes Weighted Fair Crude oil swaps (Bbls): (in thousands) (in thousands) WTI 2022 10,596 $64.64 $ (303,372) 2023 9,710 $60.00 (221,775) 2024 5,721 $63.82 (72,473) Brent 2022 377 $56.36 (15,629) 2023 527 $52.52 (18,342) 2024 276 $68.65 (3,700) Crude oil collars – WTI (Bbls): 2023 1,155 $48.68 - $57.87 (29,760) Natural gas swaps (MMBtu): 2022 62,504 $2.77 (181,384) 2023 56,728 $2.54 (110,197) 2024 454 $2.94 (346) NGL swaps (Bbls): 2022 2,069 $24.46 (44,068) Crude oil basis swaps (Bbls): 2022 4,332 $(0.12) (7,220) Natural gas basis swaps (MMBtu): 2022 19,271 $(0.17) 1,847 Calendar Month Average ("CMA") roll swaps (Bbls): 2022 1,088 $1.08 (1,195) Natural gas collars (MMBtu): 2023 550 $2.63 - $3.01 (1,285) 2024 9,150 $3.00 - $3.87 (2,906) Total $ (1,011,805)
Schedule of Offsetting Assets	The following table shows the effects of master netting arrangements on the fair value of our derivative contracts as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: Gross Fair Effect of Net Carrying (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Assets: Derivative assets – current $ 2,877 $ (2,877) $ — Derivative assets – noncurrent 5,909 (5,909) — Total assets $ 8,786 $ (8,786) $ — Liabilities: Derivative liabilities – current $ (657,286) $ 2,877 $ (654,409) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (363,305) 5,909 (357,396) Total liabilities $ (1,020,591) $ 8,786 $ (1,011,805) December 31, 2021 Assets: Derivative assets – current $ 2,983 $ (2,983) $ — Derivative assets – noncurrent 4,834 (4,255) 579 Total assets $ 7,817 $ (7,238) $ 579 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities – current $ (256,508) $ 2,983 $ (253,525) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (137,726) 4,255 (133,471) Total liabilities $ (394,234) $ 7,238 $ (386,996)
Schedule of Offsetting Liabilities	The following table shows the effects of master netting arrangements on the fair value of our derivative contracts as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: Gross Fair Effect of Net Carrying (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Assets: Derivative assets – current $ 2,877 $ (2,877) $ — Derivative assets – noncurrent 5,909 (5,909) — Total assets $ 8,786 $ (8,786) $ — Liabilities: Derivative liabilities – current $ (657,286) $ 2,877 $ (654,409) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (363,305) 5,909 (357,396) Total liabilities $ (1,020,591) $ 8,786 $ (1,011,805) December 31, 2021 Assets: Derivative assets – current $ 2,983 $ (2,983) $ — Derivative assets – noncurrent 4,834 (4,255) 579 Total assets $ 7,817 $ (7,238) $ 579 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities – current $ (256,508) $ 2,983 $ (253,525) Derivative liabilities – noncurrent (137,726) 4,255 (133,471) Total liabilities $ (394,234) $ 7,238 $ (386,996)
Schedule of Derivative Contracts on Operations	The amount of gain (loss) recognized in gain (loss) on derivatives in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Realized gain (loss) on oil positions $ (100,091) $ (22,085) Realized gain (loss) on natural gas positions (49,845) (265) Realized gain (loss) on NGL positions (25,865) (11,716) Realized loss on interest hedges — (3,628) Total realized gain (loss) (175,801) (37,694) Unrealized gain (loss) on commodity hedges (497,685) (212,761) Unrealized gain (loss) on interest hedges — 3,641 Total unrealized gain (loss) (497,685) (209,120) Total gain (loss) on derivatives $ (673,486) $ (246,814)

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The following table presents the fair value of our derivative assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 by level within the fair value hierarchy: Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Financial assets: Derivative assets $ — $ 8,786 $ — $ 8,786 Financial liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ (1,020,591) $ — $ (1,020,591) December 31, 2021 Financial assets: Derivative assets $ — $ 7,817 $ — $ 7,817 Financial liabilities: Derivative liabilities $ — $ (394,234) $ — $ (394,234)

Accounts Payable and Accrued _2

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: Accounts payable $ 100,058 $ 87,336 Accrued lease operating expense 47,574 46,231 Accrued asset operating expense 3,559 8,997 Accrued capital expenditures 48,036 60,647 Accrued general and administrative expense 13,928 12,193 Accrued transportation expense 19,738 20,639 Accrued revenue and royalties payable 204,790 75,827 Accrued interest expense 21,986 6,325 Accrued severance taxes 44,187 5,062 Other 25,890 14,624 Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 529,746 $ 337,881

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt Balances	The following table summarizes our debt balances as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: Debt Outstanding Letters of Credit Issued Borrowing Base Maturity (in thousands) March 31, 2022 Revolving Credit Facility $ 941,000 $ 20,653 $ 1,800,000 5/6/2025 7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 700,000 — — 5/1/2026 Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs (14,127) Total long-term debt $ 1,626,873 December 31, 2021 Revolving Credit Facility $ 543,000 $ 20,653 $ 1,300,000 5/6/2025 7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 500,000 — — 5/1/2026 Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs (12,594) Total long-term debt $ 1,030,406

Asset Retirement Obligations (T

Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligations	The following table summarizes activity related to our ARO liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 (in thousands) Balance at beginning of period $ 266,007 Acquisitions 37,203 Additions 54 Retirements (1,778) Sale (8,433) Change in estimate 1,968 Accretion expense 4,725 Balance at end of period 299,746 Less: current portion (9,134) Balance at end of period, noncurrent portion $ 290,612

Incentive Compensation Arrang_2

Incentive Compensation Arrangements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity-Based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes compensation expense we recognized in connection with our incentive compensation awards for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands) ASC 710 profits interest awards $ — $ — ASC 718 liability-classified profits interest awards 7,220 3,337 ASC 718 equity-classified profits interest awards — — ASC 718 equity-classified PSU awards 3,895 — Total expense (income) $ 11,115 $ 3,337

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 2021 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Numerator: Net income (loss) $ (406,007) $ (166,268) Less: net (income) loss attributable to Predecessor — 155,629 Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (470) 10,639 Less: net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 321,477 — Net income (loss) attributable to Crescent Energy $ (85,000) $ — Denominator: Weighted-average Class A common stock outstanding – basic and diluted 41,954,385 Weighted-average Class B common stock outstanding – basic and diluted 127,536,463 Net income (loss) per share: Class A common stock – basic and diluted $ (2.03) Class B common stock – basic and diluted $ —

Organization and Basis of Pre_2

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022state$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2021$ / shares
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Number of states in which entity operates | state	48
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Class A
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	0.0001	0.0001
Class B
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
OpCo
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Ownership of outstanding shares (as a percent)	25.00%
OpCo | Independence Minerals Holdings LLC And Crescent Energy Finance LLC
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Ownership of outstanding shares (as a percent)	75.00%
Crescent Energy | Class A and Class B | Independence Minerals Holdings LLC
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Ownership interest by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)	75.00%
Crescent Energy | Class A and Class B | Contango
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Ownership interest by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)	25.00%
Crescent Energy | Class B | Independence Minerals Holdings LLC
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Ownership interest by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)	100.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 112,548	$ 128,578	$ 34,201
Restricted cash – noncurrent	7,983		4,679
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 120,531	$ 135,117	$ 38,880	$ 41,420

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount		$ 194,980
Income tax benefit		$ 21,725	$ (13)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)		(5.10%)
Valuation allowance related to NOLs		$ 26,100
Increase in APIC		20,200
Tax benefit from adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests		46,200
Change in deferred tax liability		26,000
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests		$ 645	$ 289
Subsequent Event
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Estimated tax payment	$ 3,600
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 11,000
Class B | Common Stock
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Stock issued in merger transactions (in shares)		127.5

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Adjustments to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,325,013
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(321,477)	$ 0
Distribution from OpCo	(15,323)
Accrued OpCo distribution	(10,064)
Equity-based compensation	2,931
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount	194,980
Ending balance	2,176,060
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount	194,980
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption amount	$ 194,980
Class B
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	127,536,463		127,536,463
Class A
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	41,954,385		41,954,385
Share price (in USD per share)	$ 17.06

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$ 3,650	$ 6,695
Income tax (refunds) payments	(7)	13
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	47,569	7,714
Debt issuance costs included in accounts payable – affiliates	1,500	0
Equity consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	3,064
Capitalized non-cash equity-based compensation	$ 0	$ 3,373

Acquisitions and Divestitures -

Acquisitions and Divestitures - Acquisitions Narrative (Details)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022USD ($)$ / bbl	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)shares	Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022USD ($)$ / bbl	Feb. 28, 2022USD ($)	Sep. 01, 2021USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Derivative swap price (in USD per bbl) | $ / bbl	75			75
Notional amount of derivative	$ 54,100,000			$ 54,100,000
Repurchase of treasury shares (in shares) | shares		1,150,991
Goodwill	76,826,000	$ 76,564,000		76,826,000
Equity method investment	20,113,000	15,415,000		20,113,000
Chama
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain on deconsolidation of assets and liabilities				4,500,000
Equity method investment	3,800,000			3,800,000
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Borrowing base of credit facility	1,800,000,000	1,300,000,000		1,800,000,000		$ 1,300,000,000
Committed amount of credit facility	1,300,000,000			1,300,000,000		$ 700,000,000
Debt issuance costs	13,100,000			13,100,000
Chama
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)					9.40%
Fair value of ownership in noncontrolling interest					$ 3,800,000
Chama | Board of Directors Chairman
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest by noncontrolling owners (as a percent)					17.50%
Uinta Transaction
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration paid for asset acquisition	621,300,000
Additional proved oil and natural gas properties recorded as part of asset acquisition	781,600,000			781,600,000
Unproved oil and natural gas properties recorded as part of asset acquisition	70,700,000			70,700,000
Derivative liabilities assumed	179,700,000			179,700,000
Accounts payable assumed	$ 14,300,000			14,300,000
Central Basin Platform
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration paid for asset acquisition		60,400,000
Additional proved oil and natural gas properties recorded as part of asset acquisition		73,700,000
ARO asset recorded as part of asset acquisition		12,600,000
DJ Basin Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration paid for asset acquisition			$ 60,800,000
Purchase price allocation, proved oil and gas properties (as a percent)			35.60%
Purchase price allocation, unproved oil and gas properties (as a percent)			64.40%
Contango
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of consideration transferred		654,616,000
Increase in accounts receivable, net				5,800,000
Reduction in oil and natural gas proved properties				200,000
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities				$ 5,800,000
Goodwill		76,826,000
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes		$ 0
Contango | Class A
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, equity interests issued and issuable (in shares) | shares		39,834,461
Stock issued to settle acquiree equity based compensation plans (in shares) | shares		3,270,915

Acquisitions and Divestitures_2

Acquisitions and Divestitures - Estimated Fair Value of Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Goodwill	$ 76,564	$ 76,826
Contango
Consideration transferred:
Equity consideration	654,616
Total	654,616
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash and cash equivalents	14,202
Accounts receivable, net	151,533
Prepaid and other current assets	8,275
Oil and natural gas properties – proved	1,001,942
Field and other property and equipment	6,955
Investment in equity affiliates	15,047
Goodwill	76,826
Other assets	3,514
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(192,534)
Derivative liabilities – current	(44,002)
Long-term debt	(140,000)
Deferred tax liability	(83,250)
Derivative liabilities – noncurrent	(14,592)
Asset retirement obligations	(142,100)
Other liabilities	(7,200)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$ 654,616

Acquisitions and Divestitures_3

Acquisitions and Divestitures - Divestitures Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	May 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on sale of assets			$ 4,790	$ 0
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Claiborne Parish Divestiture
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash consideration, net of closing adjustments	$ 4,300
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Arkoma Basin Divestiture
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash consideration, net of closing adjustments		$ 22,100
Gain on sale of assets					$ 8,800

Derivatives - Net Volume Positi

Derivatives - Net Volume Positions by Commodity (Details) bbl in Thousands, MMBTU in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022USD ($)MMBTU$ / bbl$ / MMBTUbbl
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ (1,011,805)
2022 | Swap | Crude Oil
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	1,088
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	1.08
Fair Value	$ (1,195)
2022 | Swap | Crude Oil | WTI
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	10,596
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	64.64
Fair Value	$ (303,372)
2022 | Swap | Crude Oil | Brent
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	377
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	56.36
Fair Value	$ (15,629)
2022 | Swap | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (MBtu) | MMBTU	62,504
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	2.77
Fair Value	$ (181,384)
2022 | Swap | Natural gas liquids
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	2,069
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	24.46
Fair Value	$ (44,068)
2022 | Basis Swap | Crude Oil
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	4,332
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	(0.12)
Fair Value	$ (7,220)
2022 | Basis Swap | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (MBtu) | MMBTU	19,271
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / MMBTU	(0.17)
Fair Value	$ 1,847
2023 | Swap | Crude Oil | WTI
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	9,710
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	60
Fair Value	$ (221,775)
2023 | Swap | Crude Oil | Brent
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	527
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	52.52
Fair Value	$ (18,342)
2023 | Swap | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (MBtu) | MMBTU	56,728
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	2.54
Fair Value	$ (110,197)
2023 | Collar | Crude Oil | WTI
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	1,155
Fair Value	$ (29,760)
2023 | Collar | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (MBtu) | MMBTU	550
Fair Value	$ (1,285)
2023 | Collar | Minimum | Crude Oil | WTI
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	48.68
2023 | Collar | Minimum | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / MMBTU	2.63
2023 | Collar | Maximum | Crude Oil | WTI
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	57.87
2023 | Collar | Maximum | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / MMBTU	3.01
2024 | Swap | Crude Oil | WTI
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	5,721
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	63.82
Fair Value	$ (72,473)
2024 | Swap | Crude Oil | Brent
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (Bbls) | bbl	276
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	68.65
Fair Value	$ (3,700)
2024 | Swap | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (MBtu) | MMBTU	454
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / bbl	2.94
Fair Value	$ (346)
2024 | Collar | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volumes (MBtu) | MMBTU	9,150
Fair Value	$ (2,906)
2024 | Collar | Minimum | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / MMBTU	3
2024 | Collar | Maximum | Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Weighted Average Fixed Price (in USD per unit) | $ / MMBTU	3.87

Derivatives - Netting Arrangeme

Derivatives - Netting Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Assets:
Gross Fair Value	$ 8,786	$ 7,817
Effect of Counterparty Netting	(8,786)	(7,238)
Net Carrying Value	0	579
Liabilities:
Gross Fair Value	(1,020,591)	(394,234)
Effect of Counterparty Netting	8,786	7,238
Net Carrying Value	(1,011,805)	(386,996)
Derivative assets – current
Assets:
Gross Fair Value	2,877	2,983
Effect of Counterparty Netting	(2,877)	(2,983)
Net Carrying Value	0	0
Derivative assets – noncurrent
Assets:
Gross Fair Value	5,909	4,834
Effect of Counterparty Netting	(5,909)	(4,255)
Net Carrying Value	0	579
Derivative liabilities – current
Liabilities:
Gross Fair Value	(657,286)	(256,508)
Effect of Counterparty Netting	2,877	2,983
Net Carrying Value	(654,409)	(253,525)
Derivative liabilities – noncurrent
Liabilities:
Gross Fair Value	(363,305)	(137,726)
Effect of Counterparty Netting	5,909	4,255
Net Carrying Value	$ (357,396)	$ (133,471)

Derivatives - Gain (Loss) on De

Derivatives - Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Included in Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total gain (loss) on derivatives	$ (673,486)	$ (246,814)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total realized gain (loss)	(175,801)	(37,694)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(497,685)	(209,120)
Total gain (loss) on derivatives	(673,486)	(246,814)
Interest Hedges | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives, cash settled	0	(3,628)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	0	3,641
Commodity Hedges | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(497,685)	(212,761)
Oil | Energy Hedges | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives, cash settled	(100,091)	(22,085)
Natural Gas | Energy Hedges | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives, cash settled	(49,845)	(265)
Natural gas liquids | Energy Hedges | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives, cash settled	$ (25,865)	$ (11,716)

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Financial assets:
Derivative assets	$ 8,786	$ 7,817
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	(1,020,591)	(394,234)
Level 1
Financial assets:
Derivative assets	0	0
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Level 2
Financial assets:
Derivative assets	8,786	7,817
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	(1,020,591)	(394,234)
Level 3
Financial assets:
Derivative assets	0	0
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value based on quoted market prices	$ 704.9

Accounts Payable and Accrued _3

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 100,058	$ 87,336
Accrued lease operating expense	47,574	46,231
Accrued asset operating expense	3,559	8,997
Accrued capital expenditures	48,036	60,647
Accrued general and administrative expense	13,928	12,193
Accrued transportation expense	19,738	20,639
Accrued revenue and royalties payable	204,790	75,827
Accrued interest expense	21,986	6,325
Accrued severance taxes	44,187	5,062
Other	25,890	14,624
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 529,746	$ 337,881

Debt - Senior Notes (Details)

Debt - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2022	May 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from the issuance of Senior Notes and related premium			$ 202,000,000	$ 0
7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		7.25%
Proceeds from the issuance of Senior Notes and related premium	$ 200,000,000
7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 | Senior Notes | On or After May 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount redeemable (as a percent)		40.00%
Redemption price, percentage (as a percent)		107.25%
7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 | Senior Notes | Prior to May 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price, percentage (as a percent)		100.00%
7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 | Senior Notes | Independence Energy Finance LLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt instrument		$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.25%
7.250% Senior Notes due 2026 | New Notes | Independence Energy Finance LLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proportion of face amount (as a percent)	101.00%

Debt - Revolving Credit Facilit

Debt - Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - Line of Credit - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 01, 2021	May 31, 2021
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Committed amount of credit facility	$ 1,300,000		$ 700,000
Borrowing base	1,800,000	$ 1,300,000	1,300,000
Maximum credit amount	3,000,000		$ 1,500,000
Borrowings under credit facility	$ 941,000
Minimum mortgage maintenance rate of net present value (as a percent)				85.00%
Discount rate (as a percent)				9.00%
Minimum aggregate purchase price of the effective borrowing base (as a percent)				5.00%
Unused capacity commitment fee (as a percent)	0.50%
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)	3.16%
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding	$ 20,653	$ 20,653

Debt - Summary (Details)

Debt - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 01, 2021	May 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs	$ (14,127)	$ (12,594)
Total long-term debt	1,626,873	1,030,406
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	941,000	543,000
Borrowing Base	1,800,000	1,300,000	$ 1,300,000
Letter of Credit | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Issued	20,653	20,653
Senior Notes | 7.250% Senior Notes due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 700,000	$ 500,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)				7.25%

Asset Retirement Obligations (D

Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 266,007
Acquisitions	37,203
Additions	54
Retirements	(1,778)
Sale	(8,433)
Change in estimate	1,968
Accretion expense	4,725
Balance at end of period	299,746
Less: current portion	(9,134)
Balance at end of period, noncurrent portion	$ 290,612	$ 258,102

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 14, 2022USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Civil penalty expense	$ 0.9

Incentive Compensation Arrang_3

Incentive Compensation Arrangements - Equity-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total expense (income)	$ 11,115	$ 3,337
ASC 710 profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total expense (income)	0	0
ASC 718 liability-classified profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total expense (income)	7,220	3,337
ASC 718 equity-classified profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total expense (income)	0	0
ASC 718 equity-classified PSU awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total expense (income)	$ 3,895	$ 0

Incentive Compensation Arrang_4

Incentive Compensation Arrangements - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022
ASC 718 equity-classified PSU awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance/vesting period	3 years
Target receipt as proportion of common stock issued and outstanding (as a percent)	2.00%
Minimum | ASC 718 liability-classified profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance/vesting period	1 year
Minimum | ASC 718 equity-classified profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance/vesting period	1 year
Minimum | ASC 718 equity-classified PSU awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Value of awards as proportion of common stock value (as a percent)	0.00%
Maximum | ASC 718 liability-classified profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance/vesting period	4 years
Maximum | ASC 718 equity-classified profits interest awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance/vesting period	4 years
Maximum | ASC 718 equity-classified PSU awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Value of awards as proportion of common stock value (as a percent)	240.00%

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2022USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2022USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022USD ($)tranche	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)	Apr. 01, 2021shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accrued distribution				$ 10,064
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement initial term (years)				3 years
Agreement additional initial term (years)				3 years
General and administrative expense				$ 3,300
Accrued distribution				10,100
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement, Annual Compensation to Manager
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount of related party transaction				13,500
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement, Ownership of Subsidiary | OpCo
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount of related party transaction				$ 53,300
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement, Compensation Increase
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction rate (as a percent)				1.50%
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement, Incentive Compensation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense				$ 3,900
Incentive target rate (as a percent)				10.00%
Number of tranches | tranche				5
Incentive compensation settled period (years)				5 years
Incentive compensation settled rate (as a percent)				2.00%
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement, Incentive Compensation | Minimum
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Initial target amount (as a percent)				0.00%
Affiliated Entity | Management Agreement, Incentive Compensation | Maximum
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Initial target amount (as a percent)				4.80%
Affiliated Entity | Oil and gas investments
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount due from related party				$ 5,100	$ 3,300
Amount due to related party				16,000	7,000
Affiliated Entity | Other Transactions | KKR Capital Markets LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount of related party transaction				700
Affiliated Entity | Other Transactions | KKR Capital Markets LLC | Subsequent Event
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount of related party transaction		$ 1,500
Affiliated Entity | FDL - Management Agreement | FDL
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership interest exchanged (as a percent)						100.00%
Due from (to) related party				$ 300	16,900
Affiliated Entity | FDL - Management Agreement | FDL | Class A
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Asset exchange, units issued (in shares) | shares						9,508
Ownership interest (as a percent)				0.15%		0.77%
Affiliated Entity | FDL - Management Agreement | FDL | Class A | Forecast
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party	$ 8,800
Affiliated Entity | Oil And Natural Gas Property Operating And Services Agreement, Additional Wind Down Costs | FDL
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount of related party transaction			$ 6,700
Expenses from transactions with related party					$ 3,300

Earnings Per Share - Narrative

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022class
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Number of classes of equity	2

Earnings Per Share - Summary (D

Earnings Per Share - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ (406,007)	$ (166,268)
Less: net (income) loss attributable to Predecessor	0	155,629
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(470)	10,639
Less: net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	321,477	0
Net loss attributable to Crescent Energy	$ (85,000)	$ 0
Class A
Denominator:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - basic (in shares)	41,954,385
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares)	41,954,385
Net income (loss) per share:
Common stock - basic (in USD per share)	$ (2.03)
Common stock - diluted (in USD per share)	$ (2.03)
Class B
Denominator:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - basic (in shares)	127,536,463
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares)	127,536,463
Net income (loss) per share:
Common stock - basic (in USD per share)	$ 0
Common stock - diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	May 10, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Equity method investment			$ 20,113	$ 15,415
Exaro
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Equity method investment			$ 5,200
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash consideration		$ 10,900
Common stock dividends declared per share (in USD per share)	$ 0.17
Annual common stock dividends per share (in USD per share)	$ 0.68
Subsequent Event | Exaro
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Ownership interest in equity method investment (as a percent)		37.00%
Subsequent Event | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Directors, Officers and Employees
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Awards granted during period (in shares)		130
Weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted (in USD per share)		$ 18.41
Subsequent Event | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Minimum | Directors, Officers and Employees
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)		1 year
Subsequent Event | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Maximum | Directors, Officers and Employees
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)		3 years