Continental Resources Inc (CLR) 10-Q 4 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 29, 2016
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	CLR
Entity Registrant Name	CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC
Entity Central Index Key	732,834
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		374,571,874

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,927	$ 11,463
Receivables:
Crude oil and natural gas sales	327,083	378,622
Affiliated parties	97	122
Joint interest and other, net	217,435	232,293
Derivative assets	94,720	93,922
Inventories	92,832	94,151
Prepaid taxes	68	94
Prepaid expenses and other	15,019	11,672
Total current assets	760,181	822,339
Net property and equipment, based on successful efforts method of accounting	13,843,132	14,063,328
Noncurrent derivative assets	12,549	14,560
Other noncurrent assets	17,527	19,581
Total assets	14,633,389	14,919,808
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable trade	484,901	553,285
Revenues and royalties payable	169,620	187,000
Payables to affiliated parties	149	69
Accrued liabilities and other	206,769	176,947
Derivative liabilities	1,757	3,583
Current portion of long-term debt	2,162	2,144
Total current liabilities	865,358	923,028
Long-term debt, net of current portion	7,203,440	7,115,644
Other noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	1,968,876	2,090,228
Asset retirement obligations, net of current portion	103,249	101,251
Noncurrent derivative liabilities	2,456	3,706
Other noncurrent liabilities	14,890	17,051
Total other noncurrent liabilities	2,089,471	$ 2,212,236
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0	$ 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 374,583,066 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016; 372,959,080 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015	3,746	3,730
Additional paid-in capital	1,349,728	1,345,624
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(2,928)	(3,354)
Retained earnings	3,124,574	3,322,900
Total shareholders’ equity	4,475,120	4,668,900
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 14,633,389	$ 14,919,808

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	374,583,066	372,959,080
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	374,583,066	372,959,080

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenues
Crude oil and natural gas sales	$ 403,592	$ 581,192
Crude oil and natural gas sales to affiliates	0	1,400
Gain on crude oil and natural gas derivatives, net	42,112	32,755
Crude oil and natural gas service operations	7,470	10,297
Total revenues	453,174	625,644
Operating costs and expenses
Production expenses	78,640	91,355
Production expenses to affiliates	0	1,586
Production Tax Expense	30,493	48,362
Exploration expenses	3,066	14,340
Crude oil and natural gas service operations	3,043	3,894
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	463,992	386,512
Property impairments	78,927	147,561
General and administrative expenses	32,407	45,380
Other operating expenses	1,709	(2,070)
Total operating costs and expenses	692,277	736,920
Loss from operations	(239,103)	(111,276)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(80,953)	(75,063)
Other	384	347
Total other income (expense)	(80,569)	(74,716)
Loss before income taxes	(319,672)	(185,992)
Benefit for income taxes	(121,346)	(54,021)
Net loss	(198,326)	(131,971)
Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax	426	(3,105)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (unaudited)	426	(3,105)
Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ (197,900)	$ (135,076)
Basic net loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.54)	$ (0.36)
Diluted net loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.54)	$ (0.36)

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 4,668,900	$ 3,730	$ 1,345,624	$ (3,354)	$ 3,322,900
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015	372,959,080	372,959,080
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss (unaudited)	$ (198,326)				(198,326)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (unaudited)	426			426
Stock-based compensation (unaudited)	9,189		9,189
Restricted stock:
Granted (unaudited)	$ 19	$ 19
Granted (unaudited), shares	1,927,889	1,927,889
Repurchased and canceled (unaudited)	$ (5,088)	$ (3)	(5,085)
Repurchased and canceled (unaudited), shares	(263,004)	(263,004)
Forfeited (unaudited), shares	(40,899)	(40,899)
Forfeitures (unaudited)	$ 0	$ 0
Balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 4,475,120	$ 3,746	$ 1,349,728	$ (2,928)	$ 3,124,574
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2016	374,583,066	374,583,066

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (198,326)	$ (131,971)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion	465,451	391,026
Property impairments	78,927	147,561
Non-cash gain on derivatives, net	(1,863)	(9,320)
Stock-based compensation	9,206	11,263
Benefit for deferred income taxes	(121,352)	(54,026)
Dry hole costs	0	8,401
Gain on sale of assets, net	(109)	(2,070)
Other, net	2,514	2,261
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	66,839	173,088
Inventories	1,319	(6,236)
Other current assets	(2,082)	48,967
Accounts payable trade	(31,531)	5,185
Revenues and royalties payable	(17,380)	(45,844)
Accrued liabilities and other	29,806	(17,460)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities	(2,517)	1,365
Net cash provided by operating activities	278,902	522,190
Cash flows from investing activities
Exploration and development	(359,090)	(1,267,252)
Purchase of producing crude oil and natural gas properties	0	(132)
Purchase of other property and equipment	(1,927)	(11,923)
Proceeds from sale of assets and other	2,206	903
Net cash used in investing activities	(358,811)	(1,278,404)
Cash flows from financing activities
Credit facility borrowings	288,000	930,000
Repayment of credit facility	(201,000)	(140,000)
Repayment of other debt	(530)	(515)
Debt issuance costs	(40)	(2,099)
Repurchase of restricted stock for tax withholdings	(5,088)	(3,003)
Net cash provided by financing activities	81,342	784,383
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	31	(4,905)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,464	23,264
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	11,463	24,381
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 12,927	$ 47,645

Organization and Nature of Busi

Organization and Nature of Business	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Nature of Business	Organization and Nature of Business Continental Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) was originally formed in 1967 and is incorporated under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. The Company's principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development and production with properties primarily located in the North, South, and East regions of the United States. The North region consists of properties north of Kansas and west of the Mississippi River and includes North Dakota Bakken, Montana Bakken and the Red River units. The South region includes all properties south of Kansas and west of the Mississippi River including various plays in the SCOOP (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province), STACK (Sooner Trend Anadarko Canadian Kingfisher), Northwest Cana, and Arkoma Woodford areas of Oklahoma. The East region is comprised of undeveloped leasehold acreage east of the Mississippi River with no current drilling or production operations. A substantial portion of the Company’s operations are concentrated in the North region, with that region comprising approximately 66% of the Company’s crude oil and natural gas production and approximately 72% of its crude oil and natural gas revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The Company's principal producing properties in the North region are located in the Bakken field of North Dakota and Montana. In recent years, the Company has significantly expanded its activity in the South region with its discovery of the SCOOP play and its increased activity in the Northwest Cana and STACK plays. The South region comprised approximately 34% of the Company's crude oil and natural gas production and approximately 28% of its crude oil and natural gas revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The Company has focused its operations on the exploration and development of crude oil since the 1980s. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , crude oil accounted for approximately 63% of the Company’s total production and approximately 85% of its crude oil and natural gas revenues.

Basis of Presentation and Signi

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are 100% owned, after all significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. This report has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) applicable to interim financial information. Because this is an interim period filing presented using a condensed format, it does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), although the Company believes the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q") together with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (“ 2015 Form 10-K”), which includes a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and other disclosures. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are unaudited. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 was derived from the audited balance sheet included in the 2015 Form 10-K. The Company has evaluated events or transactions through the date this report on Form 10-Q was filed with the SEC in conjunction with its preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure and estimation of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The most significant of the estimates and assumptions that affect reported results are the estimates of the Company’s crude oil and natural gas reserves, which are used to compute depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment of proved crude oil and natural gas properties. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been included in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for any other interim period or for an entire year. Net loss per share Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. In periods where the Company has net income, diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of non-vested restricted stock awards, which are calculated using the treasury stock method. The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding and net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 . Three months ended March 31, In thousands, except per share data 2016 2015 Loss (numerator): Net loss - basic and diluted $ (198,326 ) $ (131,971 ) Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares - basic 370,062 369,385 Non-vested restricted stock (1) — — Weighted average shares - diluted 370,062 369,385 Net loss per share: Basic $ (0.54 ) $ (0.36 ) Diluted $ (0.54 ) $ (0.36 ) (1) During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company had a net loss and therefore the potential dilutive effect of approximately 42,000 and 925,000 weighted average restricted shares were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive to the computations. Inventories Inventory is comprised of crude oil held in storage or as line fill in pipelines and tubular goods and equipment to be used in the Company's exploration and development activities. Crude oil inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market primarily using the first-in, first-out inventory method. Tubular goods and equipment are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined primarily using a weighted average cost method applied to specific classes of inventory items. The components of inventory as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of the following: In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Tubular goods and equipment $ 16,062 $ 15,633 Crude oil 76,770 78,518 Total $ 92,832 $ 94,151 Income taxes Income taxes are accounted for using the liability method under which deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities using the enacted statutory tax rates in effect at period-end. The effect on deferred taxes for a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company’s policy is to recognize penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, in income tax expense. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company recorded valuation allowances of $0.1 million and $11.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, against deferred tax assets associated with operating loss carryforwards generated by its Canadian subsidiary for which the Company does not expect to realize a benefit. New accounting pronouncements not yet adopted In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which requires companies to recognize a right of use asset and related liability on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations arising from leases with durations greater than 12 months. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and requires adoption by application of a modified retrospective transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payment awards, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and shall be adopted either prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified retrospective transition approach depending on the topic covered in the standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and related disclosures.

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental Cash Flow Information The following table discloses supplemental cash flow information about cash paid for interest and income tax payments and refunds. Also disclosed is information about investing activities that affects recognized assets and liabilities but has not yet resulted in cash receipts or payments. Three months ended March 31, In thousands 2016 2015 Supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $ 56,825 $ 51,790 Cash paid for income taxes — 6 Cash received for income tax refunds 20 50,000 Non-cash investing activities: Asset retirement obligation additions and revisions, net 481 2,703 As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had $246.0 million and $282.8 million , respectively, of accrued capital expenditures included in "Net property and equipment" and "Accounts payable trade" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company had $537.3 million and $797.5 million , respectively, of accrued capital expenditures.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments Crude oil and natural gas derivatives The Company may utilize crude oil and natural gas swap and collar derivative contracts to economically hedge against the variability in cash flows associated with future sales of crude oil and natural gas production. While the use of these derivative instruments limits the downside risk of adverse price movements, their use also limits future revenues from upward price movements. The Company recognizes all crude oil and natural gas derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. The Company has not designated its crude oil and natural gas derivative instruments as hedges for accounting purposes and, as a result, marks such derivative instruments to fair value and recognizes the changes in fair value in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss under the caption “ Gain on crude oil and natural gas derivatives, net ”, which is a component of "Total revenues". With respect to a crude oil or natural gas fixed price swap contract, the counterparty is required to make a payment to the Company if the settlement price for any settlement period is less than the swap price, and the Company is required to make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price for any settlement period is greater than the swap price. For a crude oil or natural gas collar contract, the counterparty is required to make a payment to the Company if the settlement price for any settlement period is below the floor price, and the Company is required to make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price for any settlement period is above the ceiling price. Neither party is required to make a payment to the other party if the settlement price for any settlement period is between the floor price and the ceiling price. The Company’s crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts are settled based upon reported settlement prices on commodity exchanges, with crude oil derivative settlements based on Inter-Continental Exchange (“ICE”) pricing for Brent crude oil and natural gas derivative settlements based on NYMEX Henry Hub pricing. The estimated fair value of derivative contracts is based upon various factors, including commodity exchange prices, over-the-counter quotations, and, in the case of collars and written call options, volatility, the risk-free interest rate, and the time to expiration. The calculation of the fair value of collars and written call options requires the use of an option-pricing model. See Note 5. Fair Value Measurements . At March 31, 2016 , the Company had outstanding crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts with respect to future production as set forth in the tables below. The hedged volumes reflected below represent an aggregation of multiple derivative contracts that have varying durations and may not be realized on a ratable basis over a calendar year. Crude Oil - ICE Brent Period and Type of Contract Bbls Ceiling Price April 2016 - December 2016 Written call options - ICE Brent (1) 1,100,000 $ 107.70 (1) Written call options represent the ceiling positions remaining from the Company's previous crude oil collar contracts. The floor positions of the collars were liquidated in the fourth quarter of 2014. For these written call options, the Company is required to make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price for any settlement period is above the ceiling price. Collars Natural Gas - NYMEX Henry Hub Swaps Weighted Average Price Floors Ceilings Weighted Average Price Weighted Average Price Period and Type of Contract MMBtus Range Range April 2016 - December 2016 Swaps - Henry Hub 112,780,000 $ 3.03 January 2017 - December 2017 Swaps - Henry Hub 25,550,000 $ 3.35 Collars - Henry Hub 65,700,000 $2.40 - $3.00 $ 2.47 $2.92 - $3.88 $ 3.08 Crude oil and natural gas derivative gains and losses The following table presents cash settlements on matured crude oil and natural gas derivative instruments and non-cash gains and losses on open crude oil and natural gas derivative instruments for the periods presented. Cash receipts and payments below reflect the gain or loss on derivative contracts which matured during the period, calculated as the difference between the contract price and the market settlement price of matured contracts. Non-cash gains and losses below represent the change in fair value of derivative instruments which continue to be held at period end and the reversal of previously recognized non-cash gains or losses on derivative contracts that matured during the period. Three months ended March 31, In thousands 2016 2015 Cash received on derivatives: Natural gas fixed price swaps $ 39,189 $ 18,391 Natural gas collars — 5,044 Cash received on derivatives, net 39,189 23,435 Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives: Crude oil written call options 32 3,924 Natural gas fixed price swaps 2,393 6,492 Natural gas collars 498 (1,096 ) Non-cash gain on derivatives, net 2,923 9,320 Gain on crude oil and natural gas derivatives, net $ 42,112 $ 32,755 Diesel fuel derivatives In March 2016, the Company entered into diesel fuel swap derivative contracts to economically hedge against the variability in cash flows associated with future purchases of diesel fuel for use in drilling activities. The Company has hedged approximately 19 million gallons of diesel fuel over the period from July 2016 to December 2017 at a weighted average price of $1.41 per gallon. With respect to these diesel fuel swap contracts, the counterparty is required to make a payment to the Company if the settlement price for any settlement period is greater than the swap price, and the Company is required to make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price for any settlement period is less than the swap price. The Company recognizes its diesel fuel derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. The estimated fair value is based upon various factors, including commodity exchange prices, over-the-counter quotations, the risk-free interest rate, and time to expiration. The Company has not designated its diesel fuel derivative instruments as hedges for accounting purposes and, as a result, marks the derivative instruments to fair value and recognizes the changes in fair value in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss under the caption “Operating costs and expenses — Other.” For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , the Company recognized a non-cash loss of $1.1 million associated with its diesel fuel derivatives. Balance sheet offsetting of derivative assets and liabilities The Company’s derivative contracts are recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the captions “Derivative assets”, “Noncurrent derivative assets”, “Derivative liabilities”, and “Noncurrent derivative liabilities”. Derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty that are subject to contractual terms which provide for net settlement are reported on a net basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents the gross amounts of recognized crude oil, natural gas, and diesel fuel derivative assets and liabilities, the amounts offset under netting arrangements with counterparties, and the resulting net amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented, all at fair value. In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Commodity derivative assets: Gross amounts of recognized assets $ 109,718 $ 120,385 Gross amounts offset on balance sheet (2,449 ) (11,903 ) Net amounts of assets on balance sheet 107,269 108,482 Commodity derivative liabilities: Gross amounts of recognized liabilities (6,662 ) (19,192 ) Gross amounts offset on balance sheet 2,449 11,903 Net amounts of liabilities on balance sheet $ (4,213 ) $ (7,289 ) The following table reconciles the net amounts disclosed above to the individual financial statement line items in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ 94,720 $ 93,922 Noncurrent derivative assets 12,549 14,560 Net amounts of assets on balance sheet 107,269 108,482 Derivative liabilities (1,757 ) (3,583 ) Noncurrent derivative liabilities (2,456 ) (3,706 ) Net amounts of liabilities on balance sheet (4,213 ) (7,289 ) Total derivative assets, net $ 103,056 $ 101,193

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company follows a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are defined as follows: • Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets as of the reporting date. • Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. These are inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data and may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 inputs are given the highest priority in the fair value hierarchy while Level 3 inputs are given the lowest priority. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement of assets and liabilities within the levels of the hierarchy. As Level 1 inputs generally provide the most reliable evidence of fair value, the Company uses Level 1 inputs when available. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between the hierarchy levels as of the beginning of the reporting period in which the event or change in circumstances caused the transfer. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The Company's derivative instruments are reported at fair value on a recurring basis. In determining the fair values of swap contracts, a discounted cash flow method is used due to the unavailability of relevant comparable market data for the Company’s exact contracts. The discounted cash flow method estimates future cash flows based on quoted market prices for forward commodity prices and a risk-adjusted discount rate. The fair values of swap contracts are calculated mainly using significant observable inputs (Level 2). Calculation of the fair values of collars and written call options requires the use of an industry-standard option pricing model that considers various inputs including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. These assumptions are observable in the marketplace or can be corroborated by active markets or broker quotes and are therefore designated as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The Company’s calculation of fair value for each of its derivative positions is compared to the counterparty valuation for reasonableness. The following tables summarize the valuation of financial instruments by pricing levels that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Fair value measurements at March 31, 2016 using: In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivative assets (liabilities): Swaps $ — $ 105,759 $ — $ 105,759 Collars — (2,697 ) — (2,697 ) Written call options — (6 ) — (6 ) Total $ — $ 103,056 $ — $ 103,056 Fair value measurements at December 31, 2015 using: In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivative assets (liabilities): Swaps $ — $ 104,426 $ — $ 104,426 Collars — (3,195 ) — (3,195 ) Written call options — (38 ) — (38 ) Total $ — $ 101,193 $ — $ 101,193 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis Certain assets are reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values for those assets. Asset Impairments – Proved crude oil and natural gas properties are reviewed for impairment on a field-by-field basis each quarter. The estimated future cash flows expected in connection with the field are compared to the carrying amount of the field to determine if the carrying amount is recoverable. If the carrying amount of the field exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying amount of the field is reduced to its estimated fair value. Due to the unavailability of relevant comparable market data, a discounted cash flow method is used to determine the fair value of proved properties. The discounted cash flow method estimates future cash flows based on the Company's estimates of future crude oil and natural gas production, commodity prices based on commodity futures price strips, operating costs, and a risk-adjusted discount rate. The fair value of proved crude oil and natural gas properties is calculated using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The following table sets forth quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used by the Company to calculate the fair value of proved crude oil and natural gas properties using a discounted cash flow method. Unobservable Input Assumption Future production Future production estimates for each property Forward commodity prices Forward NYMEX strip prices through 2020 (adjusted for differentials), escalating 3% per year thereafter Operating costs Estimated costs for the current year, escalating 3% per year thereafter Productive life of field Ranging from 0 to 34 years Discount rate 10% Unobservable inputs to the fair value assessment are reviewed quarterly and are revised as warranted based on a number of factors, including reservoir performance, new drilling, crude oil and natural gas prices, changes in costs, technological advances, new geological or geophysical data, or other economic factors. Fair value measurements of proved properties are reviewed and approved by certain members of the Company’s management. Proved properties were reviewed for impairment at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 . For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , estimated future net cash flows were determined to be in excess of cost basis, therefore no impairment was recorded for the Company’s proved crude oil and natural gas properties. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 , the Company determined the carrying amounts of certain proved properties were not recoverable from future cash flows at that time and, therefore, were impaired. Impairments of proved properties for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $70.0 million , which were primarily concentrated in an emerging area with minimal production and costly reserve additions ( $36.1 million ), the Medicine Pole Hills units ( $14.7 million ), various legacy areas in the South region ( $11.1 million ), and non-Bakken areas of North Dakota and Montana ( $8.1 million ). The impaired properties were written down to their estimated fair value totaling approximately $38.2 million as of March 31, 2015 . Certain unproved crude oil and natural gas properties were impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , reflecting recurring amortization of undeveloped leasehold costs on properties the Company expects will not be transferred to proved properties over the lives of the leases based on drilling plans, experience of successful drilling, and the average holding period. The following table sets forth the non-cash impairments of both proved and unproved properties for the indicated periods. Proved and unproved property impairments are recorded under the caption “Property impairments” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Three months ended March 31, In thousands 2016 2015 Proved property impairments $ — $ 70,016 Unproved property impairments 78,927 77,545 Total $ 78,927 $ 147,561 Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value The following table sets forth the estimated fair values of financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated financial statements. March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 In thousands Carrying Estimated Fair Value Carrying Estimated Fair Value Debt: Revolving credit facility $ 940,000 $ 940,000 $ 853,000 $ 853,000 Term loan 498,401 500,000 498,274 500,000 Note payable 13,781 12,400 14,309 12,500 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020 196,724 197,000 196,574 179,200 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021 395,547 372,000 395,365 388,300 5% Senior Notes due 2022 1,996,917 1,720,000 1,996,831 1,480,400 4.5% Senior Notes due 2023 1,482,958 1,252,800 1,482,451 1,061,000 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024 990,186 803,100 989,932 700,300 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044 691,088 525,000 691,052 430,500 Total debt $ 7,205,602 $ 6,322,300 $ 7,117,788 $ 5,605,200 The fair values of revolving credit facility borrowings and the term loan approximate face value based on borrowing rates available to the Company for bank loans with similar terms and maturities and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the note payable is determined using a discounted cash flow approach based on the interest rate and payment terms of the note payable and an assumed discount rate. The fair value of the note payable is significantly influenced by the discount rate assumption, which is derived by the Company and is unobservable. Accordingly, the fair value of the note payable is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020 (“2020 Notes”), the 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021 (“2021 Notes”), the 5% Senior Notes due 2022 (“2022 Notes”), the 4.5% Senior Notes due 2023 ("2023 Notes"), the 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024 ("2024 Notes"), and the 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044 ("2044 Notes") are based on quoted market prices and, accordingly, are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying values of all classes of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and trade payables are considered to be representative of their respective fair values due to the short term maturities of those instruments.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt, net of unamortized discounts, premiums, and debt issuance costs totaling $48.2 million and $49.6 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, consists of the following. In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Revolving credit facility $ 940,000 $ 853,000 Term loan 498,401 498,274 Note payable 13,781 14,309 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020 196,724 196,574 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021 395,547 395,365 5% Senior Notes due 2022 1,996,917 1,996,831 4.5% Senior Notes due 2023 1,482,958 1,482,451 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024 990,186 989,932 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044 691,088 691,052 Total debt $ 7,205,602 $ 7,117,788 Less: Current portion of long-term debt 2,162 2,144 Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 7,203,440 $ 7,115,644 Revolving Credit Facility The Company has an unsecured revolving credit facility, maturing on May 16, 2019 , with aggregate commitments totaling $2.75 billion at March 31, 2016 , which may be increased up to a total of $4.0 billion upon agreement between the Company and participating lenders. The Company had $940 million and $853 million of outstanding borrowings on its revolving credit facility at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Borrowings bear interest at market-based interest rates plus a margin based on the terms of the borrowing and the credit ratings assigned to the Company's senior, unsecured, long-term indebtedness. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2016 was 2.2% . The Company had approximately $1.81 billion of borrowing availability on its revolving credit facility at March 31, 2016 and incurs commitment fees based on currently assigned credit ratings of 0.30% per annum on the daily average amount of unused borrowing availability under its revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility contains certain restrictive covenants including a requirement that the Company maintain a consolidated net debt to total capitalization ratio of no greater than 0.65 to 1.00. This ratio represents the ratio of net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) divided by the sum of net debt plus total shareholders' equity plus, to the extent resulting in a reduction of total shareholders’ equity, the amount of any non-cash impairment charges incurred, net of any tax effect, after June 30, 2014. The Company was in compliance with the revolving credit facility covenants at March 31, 2016 . Senior Notes The following table summarizes the face values, maturity dates, semi-annual interest payment dates, and optional redemption periods related to the Company’s outstanding senior note obligations at March 31, 2016 . 2020 Notes 2021 Notes 2022 Notes 2023 Notes 2024 Notes 2044 Notes Face value (in thousands) $200,000 $400,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $700,000 Maturity date Oct 1, 2020 April 1, 2021 Sep 15, 2022 April 15, 2023 June 1, 2024 June 1, 2044 Interest payment dates April 1, Oct 1 April 1, Oct 1 March 15, Sep 15 April 15, Oct 15 June 1, Dec 1 June 1, Dec 1 Call premium redemption period (1) Oct 1, 2015 April 1, 2016 March 15, 2017 — — — Make-whole redemption period (2) — April 1, 2016 March 15, 2017 Jan 15, 2023 Mar 1, 2024 Dec 1, 2043 (1) On or after these dates, the Company has the option to redeem all or a portion of its senior notes of the applicable series at the decreasing redemption prices specified in the respective senior note indentures (together, the “Indentures”) plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. (2) At any time prior to these dates, the Company has the option to redeem all or a portion of its senior notes of the applicable series at the “make-whole” redemption prices or amounts specified in the Indentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The Company’s senior notes are not subject to any mandatory redemption or sinking fund requirements. The indentures governing the Company's senior notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company's ability to create liens securing certain indebtedness, enter into certain sale-leaseback transactions, and consolidate, merge or transfer certain assets. The senior note covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at March 31, 2016 . Two of the Company’s subsidiaries, Banner Pipeline Company, L.L.C. and CLR Asset Holdings, LLC, which have no material assets or operations, fully and unconditionally guarantee the senior notes on a joint and several basis. The Company’s other subsidiaries, the value of whose assets and operations are minor, do not guarantee the senior notes. Term Loan In November 2015, the Company borrowed $500 million under a three-year term loan agreement, the proceeds of which were used to repay a portion of the borrowings then outstanding on the Company's revolving credit facility. The term loan matures in full on November 4, 2018 and bears interest at a variable market-based interest rate plus a margin based on the terms of the borrowing and the credit ratings assigned to the Company's senior, unsecured, long-term indebtedness. The interest rate on the term loan at March 31, 2016 was 1.95% . The term loan contains certain restrictive covenants including a requirement that the Company maintain a consolidated net debt to total capitalization ratio of no greater than 0.65 to 1.0, consistent with the covenant requirement in the Company's revolving credit facility. The Company was in compliance with the term loan covenants at March 31, 2016 . Note Payable In February 2012, 20 Broadway Associates LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, borrowed $22 million under a 10 -year amortizing term loan secured by the Company’s corporate office building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.14% per annum. Principal and interest are payable monthly through the loan’s maturity date of February 26, 2022 . Accordingly, approximately $2.2 million is reflected as a current liability under the caption “Current portion of long-term debt” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016 .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Included below is a discussion of various future commitments of the Company as of March 31, 2016 . The commitments under these arrangements are not recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Drilling commitments – As of March 31, 2016 , the Company had drilling rig contracts with various terms extending to year-end 2019 to ensure rig availability in its key operating areas. Future commitments as of March 31, 2016 total approximately $367 million , of which $145 million is expected to be incurred in the remainder of 2016 , $136 million in 2017 , $62 million in 2018 , and $24 million in 2019 . Pipeline transportation commitments – The Company has entered into firm transportation commitments to guarantee pipeline access capacity on operational crude oil and natural gas pipelines. The commitments, which have varying terms extending as far as 2027, require the Company to pay per-unit transportation charges regardless of the amount of pipeline capacity used. Future commitments remaining as of March 31, 2016 under the operational pipeline transportation arrangements amount to approximately $952 million , of which $161 million is expected to be incurred in the remainder of 2016 , $212 million in 2017 , $208 million in 2018 , $154 million in 2019 , $47 million in 2020, and $170 million thereafter. The Company’s pipeline commitments are for production primarily in the North region. The Company is not committed under these contracts to deliver fixed and determinable quantities of crude oil or natural gas in the future. Fuel purchase commitment – The Company has a forward purchase contract with a third party to purchase specified quantities of diesel fuel at specified prices each month through June 2016 for use in drilling operations. Over the remaining contract term, the Company has committed to purchase approximately 5 million gallons of diesel fuel at varying prices depending on the grade of diesel fuel purchased and the timing and location of delivery. The contract satisfies a significant portion of the Company's anticipated diesel fuel needs and provides for physical delivery to desired locations. Future commitments under the arrangement as of March 31, 2016 total approximately $14 million , all of which is expected to be incurred in the second quarter of 2016. Litigation – In November 2010, a putative class action was filed in the District Court of Blaine County, Oklahoma by Billy J. Strack and Daniela A. Renner as trustees of certain named trusts and on behalf of other similarly situated parties against the Company. The Petition alleged the Company improperly deducted post-production costs from royalties paid to plaintiffs and other royalty interest owners from crude oil and natural gas wells located in Oklahoma. The plaintiffs alleged a number of claims, including breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and other claims and seek recovery of compensatory damages, interest, punitive damages and attorney fees on behalf of the proposed class. On November 3, 2014, plaintiffs filed an Amended Petition that did not add any substantive claims, but sought a “hybrid class action” in which they sought certification of certain claims for injunctive relief, reserving the right to seek a further class certification on money damages in the future. Plaintiffs filed an Amended Motion for Class Certification on January 9, 2015, that modified the proposed class to royalty owners in Oklahoma production from July 1, 1993, to the present (instead of 1980 to the present) and sought certification of over 45 separate “issues” for injunctive or declaratory relief, again, reserving the right to seek a further class certification of money damages in the future. The Company responded to the petition, its amendment, and the motions for class certification denying the allegations and raising a number of affirmative defenses and legal arguments to each of the claims and filings. Certain discovery was undertaken and the “hybrid” motion was briefed by plaintiffs and the Company. A hearing on the “hybrid” class certification was held on June 1st and 2nd, 2015. On June 11, 2015, the trial court certified a “hybrid” class as requested by plaintiffs. The Company has appealed the trial court’s class certification order, which will be reviewed de novo by the appellate court. The appeal briefing is complete and ready for determination by the court. An unsuccessful mediation was conducted on December 7, 2015. The Company is not currently able to estimate a reasonably possible loss or range of loss or what impact, if any, the action will have on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows due to the preliminary status of the matter, the complexity and number of legal and factual issues presented by the matter and uncertainties with respect to, among other things, the nature of the claims and defenses, the potential size of the class, the scope and types of the properties and agreements involved, the production years involved, and the ultimate potential outcome of the matter. Although not currently at issue in the “hybrid” certification, plaintiffs have alleged underpayments in excess of $200 million that they may claim as damages, which may increase with the passage of time, a majority of which would be comprised of interest. The Company disputes plaintiffs’ claims, disputes that the case meets the requirements for a class action and is vigorously defending the case. The Company will continue to assert its defenses to the case as certified as well as any future attempt to certify a money damages class. The Company is involved in various other legal proceedings including, but not limited to, commercial disputes, claims from royalty and surface owners, property damage claims, personal injury claims, disputes with tax authorities and other matters. While the outcome of these legal matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect them to have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had recorded a liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Other noncurrent liabilities” of $6.4 million and $6.1 million , respectively, for various matters, none of which are believed to be individually significant. Environmental risk – Due to the nature of the crude oil and natural gas business, the Company is exposed to possible environmental risks. The Company is not aware of any material environmental issues or claims.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company has granted restricted stock to employees and directors pursuant to the Continental Resources, Inc. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2013 Plan") as discussed below. The Company’s associated compensation expense, which is included in the caption “General and administrative expenses” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, was $9.2 million and $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. In May 2013, the Company adopted the 2013 Plan and reserved 19,680,072 shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the plan. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company had 15,175,243 shares of restricted stock available to grant to officers, directors and employees under the 2013 Plan. Restricted stock is awarded in the name of the recipient and constitutes issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock for all corporate purposes during the period of restriction and, except as otherwise provided under the 2013 Plan or agreement relevant to a given award, includes the right to vote the restricted stock or to receive dividends, subject to forfeiture. Restricted stock grants generally vest over periods ranging from one to three years. A summary of changes in non-vested restricted shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is presented below. Number of Weighted average Non-vested restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2015 3,249,611 $ 48.20 Granted 1,927,889 20.75 Vested (958,965 ) 38.59 Forfeited (40,899 ) 50.27 Non-vested restricted shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 4,177,636 $ 37.72 The grant date fair value of restricted stock represents the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Compensation expense for a restricted stock grant is a fixed amount determined at the grant date fair value and is recognized ratably over the vesting period as services are rendered by employees and directors. There are no post-vesting restrictions related to the Company’s restricted stock. The fair value at the vesting date of restricted stock that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was approximately $18.5 million . As of March 31, 2016 , there was approximately $93 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock. This expense is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Adjustments resulting from the process of translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" within shareholders’ equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : In thousands Three months ended March 31, 2016 Three months ended March 31, 2015 Beginning accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ (3,354 ) $ (385 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments 426 (3,105 ) Income taxes (1) — — Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 426 (3,105 ) Ending accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ (2,928 ) $ (3,490 ) (1) A valuation allowance has been recognized against deferred tax assets associated with losses generated by the Company's Canadian operations, thereby resulting in no income taxes on other comprehensive income (loss).

Subsequent Events (Notes)

Subsequent Events (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Event On April 27, 2016, the Company sold certain non-core undeveloped leasehold acreage located in Wyoming to a third party for cash proceeds of $110 million . The proceeds were used to pay down a portion of outstanding borrowings on the Company's revolving credit facility. In connection with the transaction, the Company expects to recognize a pre-tax gain of approximately $95 million . The disposed properties represented an immaterial portion of the Company’s total acreage and included no production or proved reserves.

Basis of Presentation and Sig17

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of the Company	The Company's principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development and production with properties primarily located in the North, South, and East regions of the United States. The North region consists of properties north of Kansas and west of the Mississippi River and includes North Dakota Bakken, Montana Bakken and the Red River units. The South region includes all properties south of Kansas and west of the Mississippi River including various plays in the SCOOP (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province), STACK (Sooner Trend Anadarko Canadian Kingfisher), Northwest Cana, and Arkoma Woodford areas of Oklahoma. The East region is comprised of undeveloped leasehold acreage east of the Mississippi River with no current drilling or production operations. A substantial portion of the Company’s operations are concentrated in the North region, with that region comprising approximately 66% of the Company’s crude oil and natural gas production and approximately 72% of its crude oil and natural gas revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The Company's principal producing properties in the North region are located in the Bakken field of North Dakota and Montana. In recent years, the Company has significantly expanded its activity in the South region with its discovery of the SCOOP play and its increased activity in the Northwest Cana and STACK plays. The South region comprised approximately 34% of the Company's crude oil and natural gas production and approximately 28% of its crude oil and natural gas revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The Company has focused its operations on the exploration and development of crude oil since the 1980s. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , crude oil accounted for approximately 63% of the Company’s total production and approximately 85% of its crude oil and natural gas revenues.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are 100% owned, after all significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. This report has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) applicable to interim financial information. Because this is an interim period filing presented using a condensed format, it does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), although the Company believes the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q") together with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (“ 2015 Form 10-K”), which includes a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and other disclosures. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are unaudited. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 was derived from the audited balance sheet included in the 2015 Form 10-K. The Company has evaluated events or transactions through the date this report on Form 10-Q was filed with the SEC in conjunction with its preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure and estimation of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The most significant of the estimates and assumptions that affect reported results are the estimates of the Company’s crude oil and natural gas reserves, which are used to compute depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment of proved crude oil and natural gas properties. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been included in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for any other interim period or for an entire year.
Earnings Per Share	per share Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. In periods where the Company has net income, diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of non-vested restricted stock awards, which are calculated using the treasury stock method.
Inventories	Inventories Inventory is comprised of crude oil held in storage or as line fill in pipelines and tubular goods and equipment to be used in the Company's exploration and development activities. Crude oil inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market primarily using the first-in, first-out inventory method. Tubular goods and equipment are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined primarily using a weighted average cost method applied to specific classes of inventory items.
Income Tax	Income taxes Income taxes are accounted for using the liability method under which deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities using the enacted statutory tax rates in effect at period-end. The effect on deferred taxes for a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company’s policy is to recognize penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, in income tax expense. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company recorded valuation allowances of $0.1 million and $11.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, against deferred tax assets associated with operating loss carryforwards generated by its Canadian subsidiary for which the Company does not expect to realize a benefit.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New accounting pronouncements not yet adopted In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which requires companies to recognize a right of use asset and related liability on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations arising from leases with durations greater than 12 months. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and requires adoption by application of a modified retrospective transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payment awards, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and shall be adopted either prospectively, retrospectively or using a modified retrospective transition approach depending on the topic covered in the standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and related disclosures.

Basis of Presentation and Sig18

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventory as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of the following: In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Tubular goods and equipment $ 16,062 $ 15,633 Crude oil 76,770 78,518 Total $ 92,832 $ 94,151
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares and Net Income Per Share	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding and net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 . Three months ended March 31, In thousands, except per share data 2016 2015 Loss (numerator): Net loss - basic and diluted $ (198,326 ) $ (131,971 ) Weighted average shares (denominator): Weighted average shares - basic 370,062 369,385 Non-vested restricted stock (1) — — Weighted average shares - diluted 370,062 369,385 Net loss per share: Basic $ (0.54 ) $ (0.36 ) Diluted $ (0.54 ) $ (0.36 ) (1) During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company had a net loss and therefore the potential dilutive effect of approximately 42,000 and 925,000 weighted average restricted shares were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive to the computations.

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform19

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information	The following table discloses supplemental cash flow information about cash paid for interest and income tax payments and refunds. Also disclosed is information about investing activities that affects recognized assets and liabilities but has not yet resulted in cash receipts or payments. Three months ended March 31, In thousands 2016 2015 Supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $ 56,825 $ 51,790 Cash paid for income taxes — 6 Cash received for income tax refunds 20 50,000 Non-cash investing activities: Asset retirement obligation additions and revisions, net 481 2,703 As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had $246.0 million and $282.8 million , respectively, of accrued capital expenditures included in "Net property and equipment" and "Accounts payable trade" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company had $537.3 million and $797.5 million , respectively, of accrued capital expenditures.

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Summary of Outstanding Contracts with Respect to Natural Gas	Collars Natural Gas - NYMEX Henry Hub Swaps Weighted Average Price Floors Ceilings Weighted Average Price Weighted Average Price Period and Type of Contract MMBtus Range Range April 2016 - December 2016 Swaps - Henry Hub 112,780,000 $ 3.03 January 2017 - December 2017 Swaps - Henry Hub 25,550,000 $ 3.35 Collars - Henry Hub 65,700,000 $2.40 - $3.00 $ 2.47 $2.92 - $3.88 $ 3.08
Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments	The following table presents cash settlements on matured crude oil and natural gas derivative instruments and non-cash gains and losses on open crude oil and natural gas derivative instruments for the periods presented. Cash receipts and payments below reflect the gain or loss on derivative contracts which matured during the period, calculated as the difference between the contract price and the market settlement price of matured contracts. Non-cash gains and losses below represent the change in fair value of derivative instruments which continue to be held at period end and the reversal of previously recognized non-cash gains or losses on derivative contracts that matured during the period. Three months ended March 31, In thousands 2016 2015 Cash received on derivatives: Natural gas fixed price swaps $ 39,189 $ 18,391 Natural gas collars — 5,044 Cash received on derivatives, net 39,189 23,435 Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives: Crude oil written call options 32 3,924 Natural gas fixed price swaps 2,393 6,492 Natural gas collars 498 (1,096 ) Non-cash gain on derivatives, net 2,923 9,320 Gain on crude oil and natural gas derivatives, net $ 42,112 $ 32,755
Gross Amounts of Recognized Derivative Assets and Liabilities	The following table presents the gross amounts of recognized crude oil, natural gas, and diesel fuel derivative assets and liabilities, the amounts offset under netting arrangements with counterparties, and the resulting net amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented, all at fair value. In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Commodity derivative assets: Gross amounts of recognized assets $ 109,718 $ 120,385 Gross amounts offset on balance sheet (2,449 ) (11,903 ) Net amounts of assets on balance sheet 107,269 108,482 Commodity derivative liabilities: Gross amounts of recognized liabilities (6,662 ) (19,192 ) Gross amounts offset on balance sheet 2,449 11,903 Net amounts of liabilities on balance sheet $ (4,213 ) $ (7,289 )
Reconciles Net Amounts Derivative Assets and Liabilities	The following table reconciles the net amounts disclosed above to the individual financial statement line items in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivative assets $ 94,720 $ 93,922 Noncurrent derivative assets 12,549 14,560 Net amounts of assets on balance sheet 107,269 108,482 Derivative liabilities (1,757 ) (3,583 ) Noncurrent derivative liabilities (2,456 ) (3,706 ) Net amounts of liabilities on balance sheet (4,213 ) (7,289 ) Total derivative assets, net $ 103,056 $ 101,193
ICE Brent [Member]
Summary of Outstanding Contracts with Respect to Crude Oil	At March 31, 2016 , the Company had outstanding crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts with respect to future production as set forth in the tables below. The hedged volumes reflected below represent an aggregation of multiple derivative contracts that have varying durations and may not be realized on a ratable basis over a calendar year. Crude Oil - ICE Brent Period and Type of Contract Bbls Ceiling Price April 2016 - December 2016 Written call options - ICE Brent (1) 1,100,000 $ 107.70 (1) Written call options represent the ceiling positions remaining from the Company's previous crude oil collar contracts. The floor positions of the collars were liquidated in the fourth quarter of 2014. For these written call options, the Company is required to make a payment to the counterparty if the settlement price for any settlement period is above the ceiling price.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Valuation of Financial Instruments by Pricing Levels	The following tables summarize the valuation of financial instruments by pricing levels that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Fair value measurements at March 31, 2016 using: In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivative assets (liabilities): Swaps $ — $ 105,759 $ — $ 105,759 Collars — (2,697 ) — (2,697 ) Written call options — (6 ) — (6 ) Total $ — $ 103,056 $ — $ 103,056 Fair value measurements at December 31, 2015 using: In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Derivative assets (liabilities): Swaps $ — $ 104,426 $ — $ 104,426 Collars — (3,195 ) — (3,195 ) Written call options — (38 ) — (38 ) Total $ — $ 101,193 $ — $ 101,193
Quantitative Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs	The following table sets forth quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used by the Company to calculate the fair value of proved crude oil and natural gas properties using a discounted cash flow method. Unobservable Input Assumption Future production Future production estimates for each property Forward commodity prices Forward NYMEX strip prices through 2020 (adjusted for differentials), escalating 3% per year thereafter Operating costs Estimated costs for the current year, escalating 3% per year thereafter Productive life of field Ranging from 0 to 34 years Discount rate 10%
Property Impairments	The following table sets forth the non-cash impairments of both proved and unproved properties for the indicated periods. Proved and unproved property impairments are recorded under the caption “Property impairments” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Three months ended March 31, In thousands 2016 2015 Proved property impairments $ — $ 70,016 Unproved property impairments 78,927 77,545 Total $ 78,927 $ 147,561
Fair Values of Financial Instruments not Recorded at Fair Value	The following table sets forth the estimated fair values of financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated financial statements. March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 In thousands Carrying Estimated Fair Value Carrying Estimated Fair Value Debt: Revolving credit facility $ 940,000 $ 940,000 $ 853,000 $ 853,000 Term loan 498,401 500,000 498,274 500,000 Note payable 13,781 12,400 14,309 12,500 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020 196,724 197,000 196,574 179,200 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021 395,547 372,000 395,365 388,300 5% Senior Notes due 2022 1,996,917 1,720,000 1,996,831 1,480,400 4.5% Senior Notes due 2023 1,482,958 1,252,800 1,482,451 1,061,000 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024 990,186 803,100 989,932 700,300 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044 691,088 525,000 691,052 430,500 Total debt $ 7,205,602 $ 6,322,300 $ 7,117,788 $ 5,605,200

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Maturity Dates, Semi-Annual Interest Payment Dates, and Optional Redemption Periods of Outstanding Senior Note Obligations	The following table summarizes the face values, maturity dates, semi-annual interest payment dates, and optional redemption periods related to the Company’s outstanding senior note obligations at March 31, 2016 . 2020 Notes 2021 Notes 2022 Notes 2023 Notes 2024 Notes 2044 Notes Face value (in thousands) $200,000 $400,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $700,000 Maturity date Oct 1, 2020 April 1, 2021 Sep 15, 2022 April 15, 2023 June 1, 2024 June 1, 2044 Interest payment dates April 1, Oct 1 April 1, Oct 1 March 15, Sep 15 April 15, Oct 15 June 1, Dec 1 June 1, Dec 1 Call premium redemption period (1) Oct 1, 2015 April 1, 2016 March 15, 2017 — — — Make-whole redemption period (2) — April 1, 2016 March 15, 2017 Jan 15, 2023 Mar 1, 2024 Dec 1, 2043 (1) On or after these dates, the Company has the option to redeem all or a portion of its senior notes of the applicable series at the decreasing redemption prices specified in the respective senior note indentures (together, the “Indentures”) plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. (2) At any time prior to these dates, the Company has the option to redeem all or a portion of its senior notes of the applicable series at the “make-whole” redemption prices or amounts specified in the Indentures plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Long-term debt, net of unamortized discounts, premiums, and debt issuance costs totaling $48.2 million and $49.6 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, consists of the following. In thousands March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Revolving credit facility $ 940,000 $ 853,000 Term loan 498,401 498,274 Note payable 13,781 14,309 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020 196,724 196,574 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021 395,547 395,365 5% Senior Notes due 2022 1,996,917 1,996,831 4.5% Senior Notes due 2023 1,482,958 1,482,451 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024 990,186 989,932 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044 691,088 691,052 Total debt $ 7,205,602 $ 7,117,788 Less: Current portion of long-term debt 2,162 2,144 Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 7,203,440 $ 7,115,644

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Restricted stock [Member]
Summary of Changes in Non-vested Shares of Restricted Stock Outstanding	A summary of changes in non-vested restricted shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is presented below. Number of Weighted average Non-vested restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2015 3,249,611 $ 48.20 Granted 1,927,889 20.75 Vested (958,965 ) 38.59 Forfeited (40,899 ) 50.27 Non-vested restricted shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 4,177,636 $ 37.72

Accumulated Other Comprehensi24

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : In thousands Three months ended March 31, 2016 Three months ended March 31, 2015 Beginning accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ (3,354 ) $ (385 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments 426 (3,105 ) Income taxes (1) — — Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 426 (3,105 ) Ending accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ (2,928 ) $ (3,490 ) (1) A valuation allowance has been recognized against deferred tax assets associated with losses generated by the Company's Canadian operations, thereby resulting in no income taxes on other comprehensive income (loss).

Organization and Nature of Bu25

Organization and Nature of Business - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items]
Percentage of crude oil and natural gas production concentrated in crude oil	63.00%
Percentage of crude oil and natural gas revenue concentrated in crude oil	85.00%
North Region [Member]
Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items]
Percentage of operations concentrated in geographic areas	66.00%
Percentage of revenues concentrated in geographic areas	72.00%
South Region [Member]
Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items]
Percentage of operations concentrated in geographic areas	34.00%
Percentage of revenues concentrated in geographic areas	28.00%

Basis of Presentation and Sig26

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Tubular goods and equipment	$ 16,062	$ 15,633
Crude oil	76,770	78,518
Total	$ 92,832	$ 94,151

Basis of Presentation and Sig27

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	42,000	925,000
Loss (numerator):
Net loss - basic and diluted	$ (198,326)	$ (131,971)
Weighted average shares - basic	370,062,000	369,385,000
Non-vested restricted stock (1)	0	0
Weighted average shares - diluted	370,062,000	369,385,000
Net loss per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.54)	$ (0.36)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.54)	$ (0.36)

Basis of Presentation and Sig28

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 0.1	$ 11.1

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform29

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 56,825	$ 51,790
Cash paid for income taxes	0	6
Cash received for income tax refunds	20	50,000
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Accrued capital expenditures	246,000	537,300	$ 282,800	$ 797,500
Increase (Decrease) in Asset Retirement Obligations	$ 481	$ 2,703

Derivative Instruments - Summar

Derivative Instruments - Summary of Outstanding Contracts with Respect to Crude Oil (Detail) - ICE Brent [Member] - Call Option April 2016 to December 2016 [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016$ / bblbbl
Derivative [Line Items]
Oil Production Derivative Volume | bbl	1,100,000
Derivative, Average Price Risk Option Strike Price | $ / bbl	107.70

Derivative Instruments - Summ31

Derivative Instruments - Summary of Outstanding Contracts with Respect to Natural Gas (Detail) - Natural Gas [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016MMBTU$ / MMBTU$ / bbl
April 2016 to December 2016 Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Natural Gas Production Derivative Volume, MMBtus | MMBTU	112,780,000
Swaps Weighted Average Price | $ / MMBTU	3.03
January 2017 to December 2017 Swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Natural Gas Production Derivative Volume, MMBtus | MMBTU	25,550,000
Swaps Weighted Average Price | $ / MMBTU	3.35
January 2017 to December 2017 Collars
Derivative [Line Items]
Natural Gas Production Derivative Volume, MMBtus | MMBTU	65,700,000
Floors, Weighted Average Price | $ / MMBTU	2.47
Ceilings, Weighted Average Price | $ / MMBTU	3.08
Minimum [Member] | January 2017 to December 2017 Collars
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Floor Price | $ / bbl	2.40
Derivative, Cap Price | $ / bbl	2.92
Maximum [Member] | January 2017 to December 2017 Collars
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Floor Price | $ / bbl	3
Derivative, Cap Price | $ / bbl	3.88

Derivative Instruments - Realiz

Derivative Instruments - Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives:
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$ 1,863	$ 9,320
Gain on crude oil and natural gas derivatives, net	42,112	32,755
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives:
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives, net	(1,100)
Swap [Member] | Natural Gas [Member]
Cash received on derivatives:
Cash received (paid) on derivatives, net	39,189	18,391
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives:
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives, net	2,393	6,492
Collars | Natural Gas [Member]
Cash received on derivatives:
Cash received (paid) on derivatives, net	0	5,044
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives:
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives, net	498	(1,096)
Call Option [Member] | Crude Oil [Member]
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives:
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives, net	32	3,924
Crude Oil and Natural Gas [Member]
Cash received on derivatives:
Cash received (paid) on derivatives, net	39,189	23,435
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives:
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivatives, net	2,923	9,320
Gain on crude oil and natural gas derivatives, net	$ 42,112	$ 32,755

Derivative Instruments - Gross

Derivative Instruments - Gross Amounts of Recognized Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross amounts of recognized assets	$ 109,718	$ 120,385
Gross amounts offset on balance sheet	(2,449)	(11,903)
Net amounts of assets on balance sheet	107,269	108,482
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	(6,662)	(19,192)
Gross amounts offset on balance sheet	2,449	11,903
Net amounts of liabilities on balance sheet	$ (4,213)	$ (7,289)

Derivative Instruments - Reconc

Derivative Instruments - Reconciles Net Amounts Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative assets	$ 94,720	$ 93,922
Noncurrent derivative assets	12,549	14,560
Net amounts of assets on balance sheet	107,269	108,482
Derivative liabilities	(1,757)	(3,583)
Noncurrent derivative liabilities	(2,456)	(3,706)
Net amounts of liabilities on balance sheet	(4,213)	(7,289)
Total derivative assets, net	$ 103,056	$ 101,193

Derivative Instruments Summary

Derivative Instruments Summary of Outstanding Contracts with Respect to Diesel Fuel (Details) - Diesel Fuel [Member] - July 2016 to December 2017 Swaps [Member] gal in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016$ / galgal
Derivative [Line Items]
Diesel Fuel Derivative Volume, gallons | gal	19
Swaps Weighted Average Price | $ / gal	1.41

Fair Value Measurements - Valua

Fair Value Measurements - Valuation of Financial Instruments by Pricing Levels (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	$ 103,056	$ 101,193
Swap [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	105,759	104,426
Collars
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	(2,697)	(3,195)
Call Option [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	(6)	(38)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Swap [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Collars
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Call Option [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	103,056	101,193
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Swap [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	105,759	104,426
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Collars
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	(2,697)	(3,195)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Call Option [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	(6)	(38)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Swap [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Collars
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Call Option [Member]
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Derivative assets (liabilities)	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Operating cost escalation assumption used in impairment assessment	3.00%
Discount factor utilized as standardized measure for future net cash flows	10.00%
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Productive life of field (in years)	0 years
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Productive life of field (in years)	34 years
Forward Commodity Prices [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Forward commodity price escalation assumption used in impairment assessment	3.00%

Fair Value Measurements - Prope

Fair Value Measurements - Property Impairments (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proved property impairments	$ 0	$ 70,016,000
Unproved property impairments	78,927,000	77,545,000
Oil and gas property fair value after impairment		38,200,000
Property impairments	$ 78,927,000	147,561,000
Emerging Areas [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proved property impairments		36,100,000
Non-Bakken North Region [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proved property impairments		8,100,000
Medicine Pole Hill Units [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proved property impairments		14,700,000
South Region [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proved property impairments		$ 11,100,000

Fair Value Measurements - Fair

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Values of Financial Instruments not Recorded at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank	$ 498,401	$ 498,274
7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	7.375%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,020
7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	7.125%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,021
5% Senior Notes due 2022
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	5.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,022
4.5% Senior Notes due 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	4.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,023
3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	3.80%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,024
4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	4.90%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,044
Carrying Amount
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 940,000	853,000
Loans Payable to Bank	498,401	498,274
Note payable	13,781	14,309
Total debt	7,205,602	7,117,788
Carrying Amount | 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	196,724	196,574
Carrying Amount | 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	395,547	395,365
Carrying Amount | 5% Senior Notes due 2022
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,996,917	1,996,831
Carrying Amount | 4 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,482,958	1,482,451
Carrying Amount | 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	990,186	989,932
Carrying Amount | 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	691,088	691,052
Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	940,000	853,000
Loans Payable to Bank	500,000	500,000
Note payable	12,400	12,500
Total debt	6,322,300	5,605,200
Estimated Fair Value | 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	197,000	179,200
Estimated Fair Value | 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	372,000	388,300
Estimated Fair Value | 5% Senior Notes due 2022
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,720,000	1,480,400
Estimated Fair Value | 4 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2023
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,252,800	1,061,000
Estimated Fair Value | 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	803,100	700,300
Estimated Fair Value | 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 525,000	$ 430,500

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank	$ 498,401	$ 498,274
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	(2,162)	(2,144)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	$ 7,203,440	7,115,644
7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	7.375%
7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	7.125%
5% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	5.00%
Note Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	3.14%
Note payable	$ 22,000
3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	3.80%
4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	4.90%
Carrying Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 940,000	853,000
Loans Payable to Bank	498,401	498,274
Note payable	13,781	14,309
Total debt	7,205,602	7,117,788
Carrying Amount | 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	196,724	196,574
Carrying Amount | 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	395,547	395,365
Carrying Amount | 5% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,996,917	1,996,831
Carrying Amount | 4 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,482,958	1,482,451
Carrying Amount | 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	990,186	989,932
Carrying Amount | 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	691,088	691,052
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	940,000	853,000
Loans Payable to Bank	500,000	500,000
Note payable	12,400	12,500
Total debt	6,322,300	5,605,200
Estimated Fair Value | 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	197,000	179,200
Estimated Fair Value | 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	372,000	388,300
Estimated Fair Value | 5% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,720,000	1,480,400
Estimated Fair Value | 4 1/2% Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,252,800	1,061,000
Estimated Fair Value | 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	803,100	700,300
Estimated Fair Value | 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 525,000	$ 430,500

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank	$ 498,401	$ 498,274
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net	$ 48,200	49,600
Line of credit facility, maturity date	May 16, 2019
Aggregate amount of lender commitments on credit facility	$ 2,750,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 4,000,000
Line of credit facility, commitment fee percentage, per annum	0.30%
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 2,162	2,144
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms	0.65
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.20%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,810,000
Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	1.95%
4.5% Senior Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	4.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,023
Note Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable	$ 22,000
Loan term	10 years
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	3.14%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Feb. 26, 2022
7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	7.375%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,020
7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	7.125%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,021
5% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	5.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,022
3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	3.80%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,024
4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, stated interest rate	4.90%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	2,044
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank	$ 500,000	500,000
Credit facility	940,000	853,000
Notes Payable	12,400	12,500
Estimated Fair Value | 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	197,000	179,200
Estimated Fair Value | 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	372,000	388,300
Estimated Fair Value | 5% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,720,000	1,480,400
Estimated Fair Value | 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	803,100	700,300
Estimated Fair Value | 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	525,000	430,500
Carrying Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable to Bank	498,401	498,274
Credit facility	940,000	853,000
Notes Payable	13,781	14,309
Carrying Amount | 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	196,724	196,574
Carrying Amount | 7.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	395,547	395,365
Carrying Amount | 5% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	1,996,917	1,996,831
Carrying Amount | 3.8% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	990,186	989,932
Carrying Amount | 4.9% Senior Notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 691,088	$ 691,052

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt -

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt - Summary of Maturity Dates, Semi-Annual Interest Payment Dates, and Optional Redemption Periods of Outstanding Senior Note Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
2020 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 200,000
Maturity date	Oct. 1, 2020
Interest payment dates	April 1, Oct 1
Call premium redemption period	Oct. 1, 2015
2021 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 400,000
Maturity date	Apr. 1, 2021
Interest payment dates	April 1, Oct 1
Call premium redemption period	Apr. 1, 2016
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date	Apr. 1, 2016
2022 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 2,000,000
Maturity date	Sep. 15, 2022
Interest payment dates	March 15, Sep 15
Call premium redemption period	Mar. 15, 2017
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date	Mar. 15, 2017
2023 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,500,000
Maturity date	Apr. 15, 2023
Interest payment dates	April 15, Oct 15
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date	Jan. 15, 2023
2024 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,000,000
Maturity date	Jun. 1, 2024
Interest payment dates	June 1, Dec 1
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date	Mar. 1, 2024
2044 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 700,000
Maturity date	Jun. 1, 2044
Interest payment dates	June 1, Dec 1
Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date	Dec. 1, 2043

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) gal in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2010USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)gal	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Total future drilling commitments at balance sheet date		$ 367
Drilling commitments due remainder of current year		145
Drilling commitments Year Two		136
Drilling Commitments Year Three		62
Drilling Commitments Year Four		$ 24
Future Drilling Commitments End Date		2019-12
Damages sought in litigation matter	$ 200
Legal proceedings recorded as a liability under other noncurrent liabilities		$ (6.4)	$ (6.1)
Fuel Purchase Commitment End Date		2016-06
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil and Natural Gas [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Pipeline commitments, end date		2,027
Purchase Obligation, total		$ 952
Purchase Obligation, due in remainder of current year		161
Purchase Obligation, due second year		212
Purchase Obligation, due third year		208
Purchase Obligation, due fourth year		154
Purchase Obligation, due fifth year		47
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year		170
Diesel Fuel [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation, total		$ 14
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required | gal		5

Stock Based Compensation - Stoc

Stock Based Compensation - Stock Based Compensation Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Non-cash equity compensation	$ 9.2	$ 11.3

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)shares
Restricted stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock available to grant | shares	15,175,243
Fair value at vesting date | $	$ 18.5
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested | $	$ 93
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested, period for recognition, in years	2 years 21 days
Restricted stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grants vest over periods, in years	1 year
Restricted stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grants vest over periods, in years	3 years
2013 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock available for issue | shares	19,680,072

Stock Based Compensation - Summ

Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Changes in Non Vested Shares of Restricted Stock Outstanding (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested shares, beginning balance | shares	3,249,611
Granted (unaudited), shares | shares	1,927,889
Vested shares | shares	(958,965)
Forfeited (unaudited), shares | shares	(40,899)
Non-vested shares, ending balance | shares	4,177,636
Non-vested, weighted average grant-date fair value, beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 48.20
Granted, weighted average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	20.75
Vested, weighted average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	38.59
Forfeited, weighted average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	50.27
Non-vested, weighted average grant-date fair value, end of period | $ / shares	$ 37.72

Accumulated Other Comprehensi47

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$ (2,928)	$ (3,490)	$ (3,354)	$ (385)
Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax	426	(3,105)
Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Tax Benefit (Expense)	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (unaudited)	$ 426	$ (3,105)

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	$ 95
Proceeds from Sale of Property	$ 110