Unit (UNTC) 10-Q 11 Aug 22 2022 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

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Document - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Aug. 11, 2022
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-9260
Entity Registrant Name	UNIT CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	73-1283193
Entity Address, Address Line One	8200 South Unit Drive,
Entity Address, City or Town	Tulsa,
Entity Address, State or Province	OK
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	74132
City Area Code	(918)
Local Phone Number	493-7700
Title of 12(b) Security	N/A
Trading Symbol	N/A
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		9,779,903
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Central Index Key	0000798949
Entity Bankruptcy Proceedings, Reporting Current	true

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 115,628	$ 64,140
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,355 and $2,511 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively	69,268	87,248
Prepaid expenses and other	2,467	5,542
Total current assets	187,363	156,930
Oil and natural gas properties on the full cost method:
Proved properties	224,462	225,014
Unproved properties not being amortized	2,194	422
Drilling equipment	70,062	66,058
Gas gathering and processing equipment	0	274,748
Transportation equipment	2,024	4,550
Other	8,645	8,631
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	307,387	579,423
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment	88,133	128,880
Net property and equipment	219,254	450,543
Equity method investments	1,658	0
Right of use asset (Note 14)	7,362	12,445
Other assets	6,755	9,559
Total assets	422,392	629,477
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	31,718	58,625
Accrued liabilities (Note 8)	20,422	22,450
Current operating lease liability (Note 14)	1,571	3,791
Current derivative liabilities (Note 12)	48,844	40,876
Warrant liability (Note 12)	0	19,822
Current portion of other long-term liabilities (Note 9)	5,009	5,574
Total current liabilities	107,564	151,138
Long-term debt (Note 9)	0	19,200
Non-current derivative liabilities (Note 12)	17,231	17,855
Operating lease liability (Note 14)	5,853	8,677
Other long-term liabilities (Note 9)	31,376	32,939
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 12,028,561 shares issued and 9,831,169 outstanding at June 30, 2022, and 12,000,000 shares issued and 10,050,037 outstanding at December 31, 2021	120	120
Treasury stock (Note 5)	(65,241)	(51,965)
Capital in excess of par value	251,202	198,171
Retained earnings	74,287	41,071
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Unit Corporation	260,368	187,397
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	0	212,271
Total shareholders' equity	260,368	399,668
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 422,392	$ 629,477

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,355	$ 2,511
Total current assets	187,363	156,930
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 115,628	$ 64,140
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	12,028,561	12,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,831,169	10,050,037
Total current liabilities	$ 107,564	$ 151,138
Long-term debt (Note 9)	$ 0	19,200
VIE
Total current assets		61,137
Cash and cash equivalents		17,246
Total current liabilities		42,300
Long-term debt (Note 9)		19,200
VIE | Asset Pledged as Collateral
Total current assets		61,100
Assets, Noncurrent		229,500
Total current liabilities		42,300
Liabilities, Noncurrent		$ 21,200

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 134,554	$ 134,057	$ 322,919	$ 254,954
Operating costs:
Operating costs	53,382	74,623	165,482	145,306
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	5,661	16,364	16,931	33,875
General and administrative	7,421	5,751	13,947	12,920
Total operating expenses	64,398	95,028	192,119	189,919
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent, Total	70,156	39,029	130,800	65,035
Other income (expense):
Interest, net	(97)	(487)	(371)	(3,193)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	2,609	(42,400)	(61,467)	(65,231)
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	7,289	(3,574)	(29,323)	(3,574)
Gain (loss) on disposition of business	0		(13,141)	0
Reorganization Items	(39)	(1,852)	(42)	(2,988)
Other, net	175	(831)	932	(755)
Total other income (expense)	9,937	(49,144)	(103,412)	(75,741)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Total	80,093	(10,115)	27,388	(10,706)
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current	0	0	0	0
Deferred	0	0	0	0
Total income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net loss	80,093	(10,115)	27,388	(10,706)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (Note 15)	0	2,879	(5,828)	4,225
Net income (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation	$ 80,093	$ (12,994)	$ 33,216	$ (14,931)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation per common share (Note 7):
Basic	$ 7.99	$ (1.09)	$ 3.31	$ (1.25)
Diluted	$ 7.82	$ (1.09)	$ 3.25	$ (1.25)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	$ (2,066)	$ (1,710)	$ (4,241)	$ (2,182)
Oil and natural gas
Revenues:
Revenues	100,912	41,970	177,722	96,994
Operating costs:
Operating costs	27,619	15,487	51,094	34,636
Contract drilling
Revenues:
Revenues	33,642	18,061	62,524	33,735
Operating costs:
Operating costs	25,763	14,080	52,000	25,951
Gas gathering and processing
Revenues:
Revenues	0	74,026	82,673	124,225
Operating costs:
Operating costs	$ 0	$ 45,056	$ 62,388	$ 84,719

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 425,593	$ 120	$ 0	$ 197,242	$ (18,140)	$ 246,371
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(591)				(1,937)	1,346
Activity in stock-based compensation plans	90			74		16
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	425,092	120	0	197,316	(20,077)	247,733
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	425,593	120	0	197,242	(18,140)	246,371
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(10,706)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021	393,845	120	(9,048)	197,561	(33,071)	238,283
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021	425,092	120	0	197,316	(20,077)	247,733
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(10,115)				(12,994)	2,879
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(12,344)					(12,344)
Activity in stock-based compensation plans	260			245		15
Share repurchase program, aggregate purchase price	(9,048)		9,048
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021	393,845	120	(9,048)	197,561	(33,071)	238,283
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	399,668	120	(51,965)	198,171	41,071	212,271
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(52,705)				(46,877)	(5,828)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(9,479)					(9,479)
Deconsolidation of Superior	(196,964)					(196,964)
Activity in stock-based compensation plans	1,038			1,038
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022	141,558	120	(51,965)	199,209	(5,806)	0
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	399,668	120	(51,965)	198,171	41,071	212,271
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	27,388
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022	260,368	120	(65,241)	251,202	74,287	0
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022	141,558	120	(51,965)	199,209	(5,806)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	80,093				80,093
Activity in stock-based compensation plans	2,848			2,848
Share repurchase program, aggregate purchase price	(13,276)		(13,276)
Warrant Reclassified	49,145			49,145
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022	$ 260,368	$ 120	$ (65,241)	$ 251,202	$ 74,287	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ 27,388	$ (10,706)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	16,931	33,875
Loss on derivatives (Note 12)	61,467	65,231
Cash payments on derivatives settled (Note 12)	(54,123)	(9,707)
Loss on change in fair value of warrants (Note 12)	29,323	3,574
Loss on deconsolidation of Superior (Note 15)	13,141	0
Gain on disposition of assets (Note 4)	(4,241)	(2,182)
Stock-based compensation plans (Note 6)	3,886	350
Change in credit loss reserve	(156)	482
ARO liability accretion (Note 10)	974	931
Contract assets and liabilities, net (Note 3)	83	1,584
Noncash reorganization items	(77)	433
Other, net	(673)	(1,009)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities increasing (decreasing) cash:
Accounts receivable	(23,090)	(6,336)
Prepaid expenses and other	2,288	2,536
Accounts payable	8,119	(2,279)
Accrued liabilities	7,079	(3,852)
Income taxes	(178)	1,116
Contract advances	(16)	(76)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital	(5,798)	(8,891)
Net cash provided by operating activities	88,125	73,965
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(16,474)	(7,673)
Deconsolidation of Superior cash and cash equivalents (Note 15)	(10,119)	0
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment (Note 4)	12,711	15,278
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(13,882)	7,605
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under line of credit (Note 9)	0	3,900
Payments under line of credit (Note 9)	0	(67,900)
Net payments on finance leases (Note 14)	0	(3,216)
Distributions to non-controlling interests (Note 15)	(9,479)	(12,344)
Bank overdrafts	0	1,313
Net cash used in financing activities	(22,755)	(87,295)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	51,488	(5,725)
Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents, beginning of year	64,140	12,714
Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents, end of year	115,628	6,989
Cash paid (received) for:
Interest paid (net of capitalized)	456	3,764
Income taxes	178	(1,116)
Reorganization items	35	2,554
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(1,840)	(3,318)
Non-cash (additions) reductions to oil and natural gas properties related to asset retirement obligations	(1,427)	1,115
Non-cash trade of property and equipment	30	0
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ (13,276)	$ (9,048)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Cash paid (received) for:
Interest paid (net of capitalized)	$ 456	$ 3,764
Income taxes	178	(1,116)
Reorganization items	35	2,554
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(1,840)	(3,318)
Non-cash (additions) reductions to oil and natural gas properties related to asset retirement obligations	(1,427)	1,115
Non-cash trade of property and equipment	$ 30	$ 0

Organization and Business

Organization and Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business	ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, references in this report to “Unit”, “company”, “we”, “our”, “us”, or like terms refer to Unit Corporation or, as appropriate, one or more of its subsidiaries. References to our mid-stream segment refer to Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Superior) of which we own 50%. We are primarily engaged in the development, acquisition, and production of oil and natural gas properties, the land contract drilling of natural gas and oil wells, and the buying, selling, gathering, processing, and treating of natural gas. Our operations are all in the United States and are organized in the following three reporting segments: (1) Oil and Natural Gas, (2) Contract Drilling, and (3) Mid-Stream. Oil and Natural Gas. Carried out by our subsidiary, Unit Petroleum Company (UPC), we develop, acquire, and produce oil and natural gas properties for our own account. Our producing oil and natural gas properties, unproved properties, and related assets are primarily located in Oklahoma and Texas, and to a lesser extent, in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, and North Dakota. Contract Drilling. Carried out by our subsidiary, Unit Drilling Company (UDC), we drill onshore oil and natural gas wells for a wide range of other oil and natural gas companies as well as for our own account. Our drilling operations are primarily located in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming, and North Dakota. Mid-Stream. Carried out by Superior of which we own 50%, buys, sells, gathers, transports, processes, and treats natural gas for UPC and for third parties. Mid-Stream operations are primarily located in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation These interim financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain disclosures have been condensed or omitted from these financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for complete consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are fairly stated and contain all normal recurring adjustments (including the elimination of all intercompany transactions). Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that may affect the amounts reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results. The company evaluates subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unit Corporation and its subsidiaries. We consolidated the financial position, operating results, and cash flows of Superior prior to March 1, 2022, on which date the Master Services and Operating Agreement (MSA) was amended and restated, with the result that we no longer consolidate Superior's financial position, operating results, and cash flows during periods subsequent to March 1, 2022. Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes reflect Superior activity on a consolidated basis for the two months prior to March 1, 2022. See Note 15 – Superior Investment for more information on the Superior investment and consolidation conclusions. All intercompany transactions and accounts between consolidated entities have been eliminated, including activity between Unit and Superior during the two months prior to March 1, 2022. Intercompany transactions and accounts between Unit and Superior subsequent to March 1, 2022 are not eliminated. During second quarter 2021, management identified errors in our inter-segment eliminations presentation between oil and natural gas revenues and gas gathering and processing revenues as well as between gas gathering and processing operating costs and general and administrative expenses. The impacts of the errors were not material to any of our prior period financial statements and the current year impacts on the three months ended March 31, 2021 were corrected with a one-time adjustment in the three months ended June 30, 2021. As a result, during the three months ended June 30, 2021, oil and natural gas revenues were decreased by $8.6 million with a corresponding increase to gas gathering and processing revenues while general and administrative expenses were increased by $0.9 million with a corresponding decrease to gas gathering and processing operating costs. Also during second quarter 2021, management identified separate errors in our prior period accrual of oil and natural gas revenues as well as oil and natural gas operating costs. The impacts of the errors were not material to any of our prior period financial statements and the errors were corrected with a one-time adjustment in the three months ended June 30, 2021. As a result, during the three months ended June 30, 2021, oil and natural gas revenues were increased by $3.9 million and oil and natural gas operating costs were decreased by $3.4 million. Certain amounts in this report for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. There was no impact from these reclassifications to consolidated net income/(loss) or shareholders' equity. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)—Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 which provide and clarify optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments within these ASUs will be in effect for a limited time beginning March 12, 2020, and an entity may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. In April 2022, the FASB proposed to defer the effective date to December 31, 2024, but a final ruling has not been issued. We have not yet elected to use the optional guidance and continue to evaluate the options provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer	REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Our revenue streams are reported under three segments: oil and natural gas, contract drilling, and mid-stream which is consistent with how we report our segment revenue in Note 19 – Industry Segment Information. Revenue from the oil and natural gas segment is from sales of our oil and natural gas production. Revenue from the contract drilling segment comes from contracting with upstream companies to drill an agreed-on number of wells or provide drilling rigs and services over an agreed-on period. Revenues from the mid-stream segment are generated from the fees earned for gas gathering and processing services provided to a customer or by selling of hydrocarbons to other mid-stream companies. Oil and Natural Gas Revenue Typical types of revenue contracts entered into by our oil and gas segment are Oil Sales Contracts, North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Contracts, Gas Gathering and Processing Agreements, and revenues earned as the non-operated party with the operator serving as an agent on our behalf under joint operating agreements. Consideration received is variable and settled monthly while contract terms can range from a single month or evergreen to terms of a decade or more. Revenues from oil and natural gas sales are recognized when the customer obtains control of the sold product which typically occurs at the point of delivery to the customer. Certain costs, as either a deduction from revenue or as an expense, are determined based on when control of the commodity is transferred to our customer, which would affect our total revenue recognized, but will not affect gross profit. For example, gathering, processing and transportation costs are included as part of the contract price with the customer on transfer of control of the commodity are included in the transaction price, while costs incurred while we are in control of the commodity represent operating costs. Contract Drilling Revenue Contract drilling revenues and expenses are primarily recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. Payments for mobilization and demobilization activities do not relate to a distinct good or service within the contract and are deferred for ratable recognition when material. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred and any reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Most of our drilling contracts have a term of one year or less and the remaining performance obligations under the contracts without a fixed term are not material. Mid-Stream Revenue The typical revenue contracts used by this segment are gas gathering and processing agreements as well as product sales. Superior recognizes sales revenue at the point in time when control transfers to the purchaser, typically at a specified delivery point, based on the contractually agreed upon fixed or index-based price received. Contracts for gas gathering and processing services may include terms for demand fees or shortfall fees. Demand fees or shortfall fees exist in arrangements where a customer agrees to pay a fixed fee for a contractually agreed upon pipeline capacity or shortfall fees for any minimum volumes not utilized, which create performance obligations for each individual period of reservation. Revenue for these fees is recognized once the services have been completed, the customer no longer has access to the contracted capacity, or the likelihood of the customer exercising all or a portion of their remaining rights becomes remote. Contract Assets and Liabilities The table below shows the changes in our contract asset and contract liability balances during periods presented: Classification on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets June 30, December 31, Change (In thousands) Assets Current contract assets Prepaid expenses and other $ — $ 174 $ (174) Non-current contract assets Other assets — — — Total contract assets $ — $ 174 $ (174) Liabilities Current contract liabilities Current portion of other long-term liabilities $ 560 $ 1,588 $ (1,028) Non-current contract liabilities Other long-term liabilities 188 200 (12) Total contract liabilities 748 1,788 (1,040) Contract assets (liabilities), net $ (748) $ (1,614) $ 866

Divestitures

Divestitures	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment Impairment or Disposal [Abstract]
Divestitures	DIVESTITURES Oil and Natural Gas The company initiated an asset divestiture program at the beginning of 2021 to sell certain non-core oil and gas properties and reserves (the “Divestiture Program”). On October 4, 2021, the company announced that it was expanding the Divestiture Program to include the potential sale of additional properties, including up to all of UPC’s oil and gas properties and reserves, and on January 20, 2022, the company announced that it had retained a financial advisor and launched the process. On June 10, 2022, the company announced that it had ended its engagement with the financial advisor and terminated the process. During the process, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Texas Gulf Coast oil and gas properties. On July 1, 2022, the company closed on the sale of certain wells and related leases near the Texas Gulf Coast for cash proceeds of $43.7 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments based on an effective date of April 1, 2022. These proceeds will reduce the net book value of our full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized as the sale did not result in a significant alteration of the full cost pool . On March 8, 2022, the company closed on the sale of certain non-core wells and related leases located near the Oklahoma Panhandle for cash proceeds of $4.1 million net of customary closing and post-closing adjustments based on an effective date of December 1, 2021. These proceeds reduced the net book value of our full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized as the sale did not result in a significant alteration of the full cost pool . On May 6, 2021, the company closed on the sale of substantially all of our wells and the leases related thereto located in Reno and Stafford Counties, Kansas for proceeds of $7.1 million, excluding post-closing adjustments. These proceeds reduced the net book value of our full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized as the sale did not result in a significant alteration of the full cost pool . Net proceeds for the sale of other non-core oil and natural gas assets totaled $1.9 million and $2.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $2.3 million and $4.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These proceeds reduced the net book value of our full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized as the sales did not result in a significant alteration of the full cost pool . Contract Drilling Proceeds for the sale of non-core contract drilling assets totaled $4.2 million and $1.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $6.4 million and $3.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These proceeds resulted in net gains of $2.0 million and $1.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $4.2 million and $2.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The net gains are presented within gain on disposition of assets in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Capital Stock

Capital Stock	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock	CAPITAL STOCK Stock Repurchases In June 2021, we repurchased an aggregate of 600,000 shares of our common stock from the Lenders (as defined in Note 9 - Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities) which received these shares as an exit fee during our reorganization. The Lenders were paid $15.00 per share for their respective shares, for an aggregate cash purchase price of $9.0 million. In June 2021, the company's board of directors (the Board) authorized repurchasing up to $25.0 million of the company’s outstanding common stock. The Board subsequently authorized increases to the authorized repurchases up to $50.0 million in October 2021 and then up to $100.0 million in June 2022. The repurchases will be made through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other available means. The company has no obligation to repurchase any shares under the repurchase program and may suspend or discontinue it at any time without prior notice. As of June 30, 2022, we had repurchased a total of 1,519,392 shares under the repurchase program at an average share price of $36.00 for an aggregate purchase price of $54.7 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2022, we have repurchased an additional 75,000 shares under the repurchase program for an aggregate purchase price of $3.8 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we also repurchased 78,000 shares in a privately negotiated transaction at a share price of $19.07 which were not part of the repurchase program. The cumulative number of shares repurchased as of June 30, 2022 totaled 2,197,392. The cash purchase price and any direct acquisition costs are reflected as treasury stock on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022. Warrants Each holder of Unit common stock outstanding (Old Common Stock) before the September 3, 2020 emergence from bankruptcy (Emergence Date) that did not opt out of the release under the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization filed with the bankruptcy court on June 9, 2020 is entitled to receive 0.03460447 warrants for every share of Old Common Stock owned. Each warrant is exercisable for one share of common stock, subject to adjustment as provided in the Warrant Agreement. The warrants expire on the earliest of (i) September 3, 2027, (ii) consummation of a Cash Sale (as defined in the Warrant Agreement), or (iii) the consummation of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the company. As of June 30, 2022, the company had issued 1,822,203 warrants. Among other provisions, the Warrant Agreement outlines potential adjustments to the warrants if certain events occur, including (i) stock dividends payable in shares of common stock or stock splits, (ii) reverse stock splits or similar combination events, (iii) Liquidity Events (as defined in the Warrant Agreement), and (iv) other events not explicitly contemplated which may have an adverse impact to the intent and purpose of the warrants as set forth in the Plan, provided, however, the warrants will not be adjusted for (a) any issuances of securities in connection with a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination, (b) the issuance of any securities by Unit on or after the Effective Date (as defined in the Plan) pursuant to the Plan or upon the issuance of shares of common stock upon the exercise of such securities, (c) the issuance of any shares of common stock pursuant to the exercise of the warrants, (d) the issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to any management stock option incentive or similar plan, (e) a dividend or distribution to holders of common stock of cash, property, or securities (other than common stock), and/or (f) any change in the par value of the common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Agreement, the company determined the initial exercise price of the warrants to be $63.74. On April 7, 2022, the company delivered notice of the initial exercise price to the Warrant Agent and the warrants became exercisable for shares of the company’s common stock. On or about April 25, 2022, the warrants began trading over-the-counter under the symbol "UNTCW". See Note 12 - Derivatives for more information on how the warrants are treated in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	– EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE The tables below show the calculation of loss per share attributable to Unit Corporation using the treasury stock method for the periods indicated: Earnings (Loss) Weighted Per-Share (In thousands except per share amounts) Three months ended June 30, 2022 Basic earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 80,093 10,025 $ 7.99 Effect of dilutive restricted stock units and stock options (1) — 223 (0.17) Diluted earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 80,093 10,248 $ 7.82 Three months ended June 30, 2021 Basic loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (12,994) 11,901 $ (1.09) Effect of dilutive restricted stock units (2) — — — Diluted loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (12,994) 11,901 $ (1.09) 1. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2022 excludes the effects related to 1,822,203 average outstanding warrants with a $63.74 exercise price because their inclusion would be antidilutive. 2. The diluted loss per share calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2021 excludes the effect related to 77,863 average outstanding restricted stock units because their inclusion would be antidilutive. Earnings (Loss) Weighted Per-Share (In thousands except per share amounts) Six months ended June 30, 2022 Basic earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 33,216 10,037 $ 3.31 Effect of dilutive restricted stock units and stock options (1) — 189 (0.06) Diluted earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 33,216 10,226 $ 3.25 Six months ended June 30, 2021 Basic loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (14,931) 11,950 $ (1.25) Effect of dilutive restricted stock units (2) — — — Diluted loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (14,931) 11,950 $ (1.25) 1. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2022 excludes the effects related to 361,418 average outstanding stock options with a $45.00 exercise price and 1,822,203 average outstanding warrants with a $63.74 exercise price because their inclusion would be antidilutive. 2. The diluted loss per share calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2021 excludes the effect related to 39,147 average outstanding restricted stock units because their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES The table below provides detail on our accrued liabilities as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Employee costs $ 11,565 $ 10,005 Lease operating expenses 3,735 3,451 Capital expenditures 1,658 3,962 Taxes 2,315 3,320 Interest payable 97 296 Other 1,052 1,416 Total accrued liabilities $ 20,422 $ 22,450

Long-Term Debt And Other Long-T

Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities	LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Long-Term Debt The table below provides detail on our outstanding long-term debt as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Long-term debt: Exit credit agreement $ — $ — Superior credit agreement (1) $ 19,200 1. Unit Corporation no longer consolidates the balance sheet of Superior as of June 30, 2022, as discussed in Note 2 - Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 15 - Superior Investment. Exit Credit Agreement. On the Effective Date, under the terms of the Plan, the company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the Exit credit agreement), providing for a $140.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (RBL Facility) and a $40.0 million senior secured term loan facility, among (i) the company, UDC, and UPC (together, the Borrowers), (ii) the guarantors party thereto, including the company and all of its subsidiaries existing as of the Effective Date (other than Superior and its subsidiaries), (iii) the lenders party thereto from time to time (Lenders), and (iv) BOKF, NA dba Bank of Oklahoma as administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacity, the Administrative Agent). On April 6, 2021, the company finalized the first amendment to the Exit credit agreement. Under the first amendment, the company reaffirmed its borrowing base of $140.0 million of the RBL Facility, amended certain financial covenants, and received less restrictive terms, among others, as it relates to the disposition of assets and the use of proceeds from those dispositions. On July 27, 2021, the company finalized the second amendment to the Exit credit agreement. Under the second amendment, the company obtained confirmation that the Term Loan had been paid in full prior to the amendment date and received one-time waivers related to the disposition of assets. On October 19, 2021, the company finalized the third amendment to the Exit credit agreement. Under the third amendment, the company requested, and was granted, a reduction in the RBL Facility borrowing base from $140.0 million to $80.0 million in addition to less restrictive terms as it relates to capital expenditures, required hedges, and the use of proceeds from the disposition of certain assets, while also amending certain financial covenants. On March 30, 2022, the RBL Facility borrowing base of $80.0 million was reaffirmed. On July 1, 2022, the RBL Facility borrowing base was automatically reduced to $31.3 million as a result of closing the Texas Gulf Coast properties sale discussed in Note 4 - Divestitures. The maturity date of borrowings under this Exit credit agreement is March 1, 2024. Revolving Loans and Term Loans (each as defined in the Exit credit agreement) may be Eurodollar Loans or ABR Loans (each as defined in the Exit credit agreement). Revolving Loans that are Eurodollar Loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined in the Exit credit agreement) for the applicable interest period plus 525 basis points. Revolving Loans that are ABR Loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Exit credit agreement) plus 425 basis points. Term Loans that are Eurodollar Loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted LIBO Rate for the applicable interest period plus 625 basis points. Term Loans that are ABR Loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Alternate Base Rate plus 525 basis points. The Exit credit agreement requires the company to comply with certain financial ratios, including a covenant that the company will not permit the Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Exit credit agreement) as of the last day of the fiscal quarters ended (i) December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021, to be greater than 4.00 to 1.00, (ii) June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021, to be greater than 3.75 to 1.00, and (iii) December 31, 2021 and any fiscal quarter thereafter, to be greater than 3.25 to 1.00. In addition, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020, the company may not (a) permit the Current Ratio (as defined in the Exit credit agreement) as of the last day of any fiscal quarter to be less than 1.00 to 1.00 or (b) permit the Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Exit credit agreement) as of the last day of any fiscal quarter to be less than 2.50 to 1.00. The Exit credit agreement also contains provisions, among others, that limit certain capital expenditures, and require certain hedging activities. The Exit credit agreement further requires the company to provide quarterly financial statements within 45 days after the end of each of the first three quarters of each fiscal year and annual financial statements within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year. As of June 30, 2022, Unit was in compliance with these covenants. The Exit credit agreement is secured by first-priority liens on substantially all of the personal and real property assets of the Borrowers and the Guarantors, including the company’s ownership interests in Superior. As of June 30, 2022, we had no long-term borrowings and $2.4 million of letters of credit outstanding under the Exit credit agreement. Superior Credit Agreement. On May 10, 2018, Superior entered into a five-year, $200.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with an option to increase the credit amount up to $250.0 million, subject to certain conditions (Superior credit agreement). The amounts borrowed under the Superior credit agreement bore annual interest at a rate, at Superior’s option, equal to (a) LIBOR plus the applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.25% or (b) the alternate base rate (greater of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (ii) the prime rate, and (iii) the Thirty-Day LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Superior credit agreement)) plus the applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.25%. The Superior credit agreement required that Superior maintain a Consolidated EBITDA to interest expense ratio for the most-recently ended rolling four quarters of at least 2.50 to 1.00, and a funded debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio of not greater than 4.00 to 1.00. The agreement also contained several customary covenants that restrict (subject to certain exceptions) Superior’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, create additional liens on its assets, make investments, pay distributions, sign sale and leaseback transactions, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, engage in mergers or consolidations, sign hedging arrangements, and acquire or dispose of assets. Superior was in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2022. On April 29, 2022, Superior entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for a four-year, $135.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with an option to increase the credit amount up to $200.0 million, subject to certain conditions (Amended Superior credit agreement). The amounts borrowed under the Amended Superior credit agreement bear annual interest at a rate, at Superior’s option, equal to (a) SOFR plus the applicable margin of 2.75% to 3.75% or (b) the alternate base rate (greater of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (ii) the prime rate, and (iii) SOFR plus 0.10%). The obligations under the Amended Superior credit agreement are secured by, among other things, mortgage liens on certain of Superior’s processing plants and gathering systems. Unit is not a party to and does not guarantee the Amended Superior credit agreement. The Amended Superior credit agreement requires that Superior maintain a Consolidated EBITDA to interest expense ratio for the most-recently ended rolling four quarters of at least 2.50 to 1.00, and a funded debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio of not greater than 3.50 to 1.00. Additionally, the Amended Superior credit agreement contains a number of customary covenants that, among other things, restrict (subject to certain exceptions) Superior’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, create additional liens on its assets, make investments, pay distributions, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, engage in mergers or consolidations, enter into hedging arrangements, and acquire or dispose of assets. Other Long-Term Liabilities The table below provides detail on our other long-term liabilities as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Asset retirement obligation (ARO) liability $ 25,406 $ 25,688 Workers’ compensation 7,483 7,925 Contract liability 748 1,788 Separation benefit plans 1,658 2,022 Gas balancing liability 1,090 1,090 36,385 38,513 Less: current portion 5,009 5,574 Total other long-term liabilities $ 31,376 $ 32,939

Asset Retirement Obligations

Asset Retirement Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations	ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONSWe are required to record the estimated fair value of the liabilities relating to the future retirement of our long-lived assets. Our oil and natural gas wells are plugged and abandoned when the oil and natural gas reserves in those wells are depleted or the wells are no longer able to produce. The plugging and abandonment liability for a well is recorded in the period in which the obligation is incurred (at the time the well is drilled or acquired). None of our assets are restricted for purposes of settling these AROs. All our AROs relate to the plugging costs associated with our oil and gas wells. The following table shows certain information about our estimated AROs for the periods indicated: Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) ARO liability, beginning of period $ 25,688 $ 23,356 Accretion of discount 974 931 Liability incurred 17 1 Liability settled (86) (302) Liability sold (2,671) (721) Revision of estimates (1) 1,484 (93) ARO liability, end of period 25,406 23,172 Less: current portion 2,707 2,132 Total long-term ARO $ 22,699 $ 21,040

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

WORKERS' COMPENSATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
WORKERS' COMPENSATION	WORKERS' COMPENSATION We are liable for workers' compensation benefits for traumatic injuries through our self-insured program to provide income replacement and medical treatment for work-related traumatic injury claims as required by applicable state laws. Workers' compensation laws also compensate survivors of workers who suffer employment related deaths. Our liability for traumatic injury claims is the estimated present value of current workers' compensation benefits, based on our actuarial estimates. Our actuarial calculations are based on a blend of actuarial projection methods and numerous assumptions including claim development patterns, mortality, medical costs and interest rates. The following table summarizes activity for our workers' compensation liability during the periods indicated: Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Workers' compensation liability, beginning of period $ 7,925 $ 10,164 Claims and valuation adjustments (229) 1,748 Payments (213) (182) Workers' compensation liability, end of period 7,483 11,730 Less: current portion 1,283 1,819 Long-term workers' compensation liability $ 6,200 $ 9,911 Our workers' compensation liability above is presented on a gross basis and does not include our expected receivables on our insurance policy. Our receivables for traumatic injury claims under these policies as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are $3.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively, and are included in other assets on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATIONOn the Effective Date, the Board adopted the Unit Corporation Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to incentivize employees, officers, directors and other service providers of the company and its affiliates. The LTIP will be administered by the Board or a committee thereof and provides for the grant, from time to time, at the discretion of the Board or a committee thereof, of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), stock awards, dividend equivalents, other stock-based awards, cash awards, performance awards, substitute awards or any combination of the foregoing. Subject to adjustment in the event of certain transactions or changes of capitalization in accordance with the LTIP, 903,226 shares of New Common Stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to awards under the LTIP. New Common Stock subject to an award that expires or is canceled, forfeited, exchanged, settled in cash, or otherwise terminated without delivery of shares and shares withheld to pay the exercise price of, or to satisfy the withholding obligations with respect to, an award will again be available for delivery pursuant to other awards under the LTIP. The table below summarizes the stock-based compensation expense activity recognized during the following periods: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Recognized stock compensation expense $ 2,847 $ 216 $ 3,885 $ 216 Capitalized stock compensation cost for our oil and natural gas properties — — — — Tax benefit on stock-based compensation $ 697 $ 53 $ 952 $ 53 The tables below summarize the activity pertaining to nonvested RSUs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested RSUs, beginning of period 322,855 $ 26.80 — $ — Granted — — 109,008 12.90 Vested (28,037) 13.39 — — Forfeited — — — — Nonvested RSUs, end of period 294,818 $ 28.07 109,008 $ 12.90 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested RSUs, beginning of period 315,529 $ 26.71 — $ — Granted (1) 7,850 30.50 109,008 12.90 Vested (28,561) 13.71 — — Forfeited — — — — Nonvested RSUs, end of period (2) 294,818 $ 28.07 109,008 $ 12.90 1. RSUs granted in January 2022 had an aggregate grant date fair value of $0.2 million and vest equally each month for thirty months. RSUs granted in April 2021 had an aggregate grant date fair value of $1.4 million and vest 25% on each of the following dates: May 27, 2022, September 3, 2022, September 3, 2023, and September 3, 2024. 2. The aggregate compensation cost related to nonvested RSUs not yet recognized as of June 30, 2022 was $5.6 million with a weighted average remaining service period of 1.3 years. The tables below summarize the activity pertaining to outstanding stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding stock options, beginning of period 374,834 $ 45.00 — $ — Granted — — — — Exercised — — — — Forfeited or expired — — — — Outstanding stock options, end of period 374,834 $ 45.00 — $ — Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding stock options, beginning of period 361,418 $ 45.00 — $ — Granted (1) 13,416 45.00 — — Exercised — — — — Forfeited or expired — — — — Outstanding stock options, end of period (2) 374,834 $ 45.00 — $ — 1. Stock options granted in January 2022 had an aggregate grant date fair value of $0.1 million and 100% vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Derivatives

Derivatives	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	DERIVATIVES Commodity Derivatives We have entered into various types of derivative transactions covering some of our projected natural gas, NGLs, and oil production. These transactions are intended to reduce our exposure to market price volatility by setting the price(s) we will receive for that production. Our decisions on the price(s), type, and quantity of our production subject to a derivative contract are based, in part, on our view of current and future market conditions as well as certain requirements stipulated in the Exit credit agreement. Our commodity derivative transactions consisted of the following types of hedges as of June 30, 2022: • Swaps. We receive or pay a fixed price for the commodity and pay or receive a floating market price to the counterparty. The fixed-price payment and the floating-price payment are netted, resulting in a net amount due to or from the counterparty. • Collars. A collar contains a fixed floor price (put) and a ceiling price (call). If the market price exceeds the call strike price or falls below the put strike price, we receive the fixed price and pay the market price. If the market price is between the call and the put strike price, no payments are due from either party. We do not engage in derivative transactions for speculative purposes and have not designated any of our hedges for hedge accounting purposes. We are not required to post any cash collateral with our counterparties and no collateral has been posted as of June 30, 2022. The following non-designated commodity hedges were outstanding as of June 30, 2022: Term Commodity Contracted Volume Weighted Average Fixed Price for Swaps Contracted Market Jul'22 - Dec'22 Natural gas - swap 5,000 MMBtu/day $2.61 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jul'22 - Feb'23 Natural gas - swap 18,765 MMBtu/day $9.14 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jan'23 - Dec'23 Natural gas - swap 22,000 MMBtu/day $2.46 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jul'22 - Dec'22 Natural gas - collar 35,000 MMBtu/day $2.50 - $2.68 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jul'22 - Dec'22 Crude oil - swap 2,300 Bbl/day $42.25 WTI - NYMEX Jul'22 - Dec'22 Crude oil - swap 596 Bbl/day $103.98 WTI - NYMEX Jan'23 - Feb'23 Crude oil - swap 1,339 Bbl/day $95.40 WTI - NYMEX Jan'23 - Dec'23 Crude oil - swap 1,300 Bbl/day $43.60 WTI - NYMEX Warrants Prior to the determination of the initial exercise price, we recognized the fair value of the warrants as a derivative liability on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets with changes in the liability reported as gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. On April 7, 2022, the company delivered notice of the initial $63.74 exercise price resulting in the warrants meeting the definition of an equity instrument. Accordingly, we recognized the change in the fair value of the warrant liability in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and reclassified the $49.1 million warrant liability to capital in excess of par value on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 7, 2022. The warrants will continue to be reported as capital in excess of par and are no longer subject to future fair value adjustments. The following tables present the recognized derivative assets and liabilities on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets: Balances as of June 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Classification Presented Effects of Presented (In thousands) Assets: Current Commodity Derivatives Current derivative assets $ 16,481 $ (16,481) $ — Long-term Commodity Derivatives Non-current derivative assets — — — Total derivative assets $ 16,481 $ (16,481) $ — Liabilities: Current Commodity Derivatives Current derivative liabilities $ 65,325 $ (16,481) $ 48,844 Long-term Commodity Derivatives Non-current derivative liabilities 17,231 — 17,231 Total derivative liabilities $ 82,556 $ (16,481) $ 66,075 Balances as of December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Classification Presented Effects of Presented (In thousands) Liabilities: Current Commodity Derivatives Current derivative liabilities $ 40,876 $ — $ 40,876 Long-term Commodity Derivatives Non-current derivative liabilities 17,855 — 17,855 Warrant Liability Warrant liability 19,822 — 19,822 Total derivative liabilities $ 78,553 $ — $ 78,553 The following table shows the activity related to derivative instruments in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Gain (loss) on derivatives $ 2,609 $ (42,400) $ (61,467) $ (65,231) Cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives (32,884) (6,403) (54,123) (9,707) Gain (loss) on derivatives less cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives $ 35,493 $ (35,997) $ (7,344) $ (55,524) Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants $ 7,289 $ (3,574) $ (29,323) $ (3,574)

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS This disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made under accounting guidance for financial instruments. We have determined the estimated fair values by using market information and certain valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Using different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on our estimated fair value amounts. The inputs available determine the valuation technique that we use to measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Fair value measurements are categorized into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs used in the measurement. The levels are summarized as follows: • Level 1—observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. • Level 2—other observable pricing inputs, such as quoted prices in inactive markets, or other inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date, including inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data. • Level 3—generally unobservable inputs which are developed based on the best information available and may include our own internal data or estimates about how market participants would value such assets and liabilities. Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following tables set forth our recurring fair value measurements by level: Balances as of June 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Financial liabilities: Commodity derivative liabilities $ — $ 66,075 $ — $ 66,075 $ — $ 66,075 $ — $ 66,075 Balances as of December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Financial liabilities: Commodity derivative liabilities $ — $ 58,731 $ — $ 58,731 Warrant liability — — 19,822 19,822 $ — $ 58,731 $ 19,822 $ 78,553 The carrying values on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other current assets, and current liabilities approximate their fair value because of their short-term nature. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the assets and liabilities in the table above. There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 financial liabilities. Commodity Derivatives . We measure the fair values of our crude oil and natural gas swaps and collars using estimated discounted cash flow calculations based on the NYMEX futures index. We consider these Level 2 measurements within the fair value hierarchy as the inputs in the model are substantially observable over the term of the commodity derivative contract and there is a wide availability of quoted market prices for similar commodity derivative contracts. We determined that the non-performance risk regarding our commodity derivative counterparties was immaterial based on our valuation at June 30, 2022. Warrant Liability. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the fair value of the warrants. Key inputs for the Black-Scholes model include the stock price, exercise price, expected term, risk-free rate, volatility, and dividend yield. We consider this a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy as estimated volatility is generally unobservable and requires management's estimation. The following table summarizes the activity of our recurring Level 3 fair value measurements during the periods presented: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Beginning of period $ 56,434 $ 885 $ 19,822 $ 885 (Gain) loss on change in warrant liability (7,289) 3,574 29,323 3,574 Reclassification of warrant liability to capital in excess of par value (49,145) — (49,145) — End of period $ — $ 4,459 $ — $ 4,459 Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements ARO. The initial measurement of ARO at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with property and equipment. Significant Level 3 inputs used in the calculation of AROs include plugging costs and remaining reserve lives. A summary of the company’s ARO activity is presented in Note 10 – Asset Retirement Obligations. Stock-Based Compensation. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock option grants while the value of our restricted stock grants is based on the grant date closing stock price. Key assumptions for the Black-Scholes models include the stock price, exercise price, expected term, risk-free rate, volatility, and dividend yield. We consider this a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy as estimated volatility is generally unobservable and requires management's estimation. See Note 15 - Superior Investment for discussion on the estimated fair value of our retained equity method investment in Superior as of March 1, 2022.

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	LEASES Operating Leases. We are a lessee through noncancellable lease agreements for property and equipment consisting primarily of office space, land, vehicles, and equipment used in both our operations and administrative functions. The following table sets forth the maturities, weighted average remaining lease term, and weighted average discount rate of our operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2022: Amount (In thousands) Ending June 30, 2022 $ 2,017 2023 1,996 2024 2,024 2025 2,065 2026 437 2027 and beyond — Total future payments 8,539 Less: Interest 1,115 Present value of future minimum operating lease payments 7,424 Less: Current portion 1,571 Total long-term operating lease payments $ 5,853 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 4.2 Weighted average discount rate (1) 6.65 % 1. Our weighted average discount rates represent the rate implicit in the lease or our incremental borrowing rate for a term equal to the remaining term of the lease. Finance Leases. During 2014, Superior entered into finance lease agreements for 20 compressors with initial terms of seven years and an option to purchase the assets at 10% of their then fair market value at the end of the term. These finance leases were discounted using annual rates of 4.0% and the underlying assets were included in gas gathering and processing equipment. Superior purchased the leased assets for $3.0 million in May 2021. The following table shows information about our lease assets and liabilities on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets: Classification on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Assets Operating lease right of use assets Right of use assets $ 7,362 $ 12,445 Total right of use assets $ 7,362 $ 12,445 Liabilities Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Current operating lease liabilities $ 1,571 $ 3,791 Non-current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities 5,853 8,677 Total lease liabilities $ 7,424 $ 12,468 The following table shows certain information related to the lease costs for our finance and operating leases for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Components of total lease cost: Amortization of finance leased assets $ — $ 181 $ — $ 1,248 Interest on finance lease liabilities — 4 — 33 Operating lease cost 923 984 2,231 2,011 Short-term lease cost (1) 3,418 3,179 6,954 5,771 Variable lease cost — — — Total lease cost $ 4,341 $ 4,348 $ 9,185 $ 9,063 1. Short-term lease cost includes amounts capitalized related to our oil and natural gas segment of $0.7 million and $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $1.2 million and $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The following table shows supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the periods indicated: Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Cash payments made on operating leases $ 2,190 $ 2,063 Cash payments made on finance leases $ — $ 3,216 Lease liabilities recognized in exchange for new operating lease right of use assets $ 909 $ 167

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Environmental We manage our exposure to environmental liabilities on properties to be acquired by identifying existing problems and assessing the potential liability. We also conduct periodic reviews, on a company-wide basis, to identify changes in our environmental risk profile. These reviews evaluate whether there is a probable liability, its amount, and the likelihood that the liability will be incurred. Any potential liability is determined by considering, among other matters, incremental direct costs of any likely remediation and the proportionate cost of employees expected to devote significant time directly to any possible remediation effort. As it relates to evaluations of purchased properties, depending on the extent of an identified environmental problem, we may exclude a property from the acquisition, require the seller to remediate the property to our satisfaction, or agree to assume liability for the remediation of the property. We have not historically experienced significant environmental liability while being a contract driller since the greatest portion of that risk is borne by the operator. Any liabilities we have incurred have been small and were resolved while the drilling rig was on the location. Those costs were in the direct cost of drilling the well. Litigation The company is subject to litigation and claims arising in the ordinary course of business which may include environmental, health and safety matters, commercial disputes with customers, or more routine employment related claims. The company accrues for such items when a liability is both probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. As new information becomes available or because of legal or administrative rulings in similar matters or a change in applicable law, the company's conclusions regarding the probability of outcomes and the amount of estimated loss, if any, may change. Although we are insured against various risks, there is no assurance that the nature and amount of that insurance will be adequate, in every case, to indemnify us against liabilities arising from future legal proceedings. In February 2021, UPC finalized a settlement agreement for $2.1 million related to a well drilled in Beaver County, Oklahoma during 2013. Certain operational issues arose and one of the working interest owners in the well filed a lawsuit claiming that UPC’s actions violated its duties under the joint operating agreement and caused damages to the owners in the well. The case went to trial in January 2019 and the jury issued a verdict in favor of the working interest owner, awarding $2.4 million in damages, including pre- and post-judgment interest. UPC appealed the verdict and finalized the settlement agreement while the case was pending review in the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.

Variable Interest Entity Arrang

Variable Interest Entity Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Variable Interest Entity Arrangements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Arrangements	SUPERIOR INVESTMENT On April 3, 2018, we sold 50% of the ownership interest in Superior to SP Investor Holdings, LLC (SP Investor), a holding company jointly owned by OPTrust, and funds managed and/or advised by Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager. Superior is governed and managed under the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (Agreement) and Amended and Restated Master Services and Operating Agreement (MSA). The MSA was between our wholly-owned subsidiary, SPC Midstream Operating, L.L.C. (the Operator), and Superior. As the Operator, we provided services, such as operations and maintenance support, accounting, legal, and human resources to Superior for a monthly service fee of $0.3 million. Superior's creditors have no recourse to our general credit. Unit is not a party to and does not guarantee Superior's credit agreement. The obligations under Superior's credit agreement are secured by, among other things, mortgage liens on certain of Superior’s processing plants and gathering systems. Distributions. The Agreement specifies how future distributions are to be allocated among Unit Corporation and SP Investor (the Members). Distributions from Available Cash (as defined in the Agreement) were generally split evenly between the Members prior to December 31, 2021, when the three-year period for Unit's commitment to spend $150.0 million (Drilling Commitment Amount) to drill wells in the Granite Wash/Buffalo Wallow area ended. The total amount spent by Unit towards the Drilling Commitment Amount was $24.6 million. Accordingly, SP Investor will receive 100% of Available Cash distributions related to periods subsequent to December 31, 2021 until the $72.7 million Drilling Commitment Adjustment Amount (as defined in the Agreement) is satisfied. Superior paid cash distributions of $9.5 million to each of the Members in January 2022 representing Available Cash generated during the three months ended December 31, 2021, and paid distributions to SP Investor of $10.5 million in April 2022 representing Available Cash generated during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $13.9 million in July 2022 representing Available Cash generated during the three months ended June 30, 2022. The distributions paid to SP Investor in July 2022 reduced the remaining Drilling Commitment Adjustment Amount to $48.2 million. Distributions paid by Superior during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 totaled $24.7 million. Unit and SP Investor each received 50% of these distributions. Sale Event. After April 1, 2023, either Member may initiate a sale process of Superior to a third-party or a liquidation of Superior's assets (Sale Event). In a Sale Event, the Agreement generally requires cumulative distributions to SP Investor in excess of its original $300.0 million investment sufficient to provide SP Investor a 7% internal rate of return on its capital contributions to Superior before any liquidation distribution is made to Unit. As of June 30, 2022, liquidation distributions paid first to SP Investor of $353.7 million would be required for SP Investor to reach its 7% Liquidation IRR Hurdle at which point Unit would then be entitled to receive up to $353.7 million of the remaining liquidation distributions to satisfy Unit's 7% Liquidation IRR Hurdle with any remaining liquidation distributions paid as outlined within the Agreement. Consolidation. From April 3, 2018 to March 1, 2022, we treated Superior as a variable interest entity (VIE) because the equity holders as a group (Unit Corporation and SP Investor) lacked the power to control without the Operator. The Agreement and MSA gave us the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect Superior's operating performance through common control of the Operator. Accordingly, Unit was considered the primary beneficiary and consolidated the financial position, operating results, and cash flows of Superior. Effective March 1, 2022, the employees of the Operator were transferred to Superior and the MSA was amended and restated to remove the operating services the Operator was providing to Superior. There was no change to the monthly service fee for shared services. The power to direct the activities that most significantly affect Superior's operating performance is now shared by the equity holders (Unit Corporation and SP Investor) rather than held by the Operator. Superior no longer qualifies as a VIE subsequent to these amendments and we no longer consolidate the financial position, operating results, and cash flows of Superior as of, and subsequent to, March 1, 2022. We subsequently account for our investment in Superior as an equity method investment using the hypothetical liquidation book value (HLBV) method, which is a balance sheet approach that calculates the change in the hypothetical amount Unit and SP Investor would be entitled to receive if Superior were liquidated at book value at the end of each period, adjusted for any contributions made and distributions received during the period . We recognized no equity earnings from our investment in Superior during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. Estimated Fair Value of Equity Method Investment in Superior. As of the Effective Date, in conjunction with fresh start accounting under ASC Topic 852, Reorganizations , the estimated fair value of the net equity attributable to Unit's ownership interest in Superior was $14.8 million . Since then, Unit has received cumulative distributions from Superior of $32.6 million, which were recognized as net income attributable to Unit under the HLBV method. As of March 1, 2022, upon deconsolidation of Superior, the fair value of our retained equity method investment in Superior was estimated at $1.7 million. To estimate this fair value, we simulated paths for Superior's total equity value through the potential sales process initiation date using a Geometric Brownian Motion. The expected value (i.e., average of all simulations) of each security class was then discounted to present value using the relevant risk-free rate. The simulations reflect forecasted future cash distributions as impacted by the Drilling Commitment Adjustment Amount described above, as well as the future liquidation preference of each investor in a potential Sale Event also as described above. We consider this a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy as the discounted simulation models require the use of significant unobservable inputs. We recognized a $13.1 million loss on deconsolidation during the three months ended March 31, 2022 as the difference between the $1.7 million estimated fair value of our retained equity method investment in Superior as of March 1, 2022 and Superior's net equity attributable to Unit's ownership interest prior to deconsolidation. Superior Balance Sheet Disclosure. The amounts below reflect the Superior balance sheet accounts, without elimination of intercompany receivables from and payables to Unit, consolidated in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 which was the last reporting date as of which we consolidated the financial position of Superior: December 31, (In thousands) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,246 Accounts receivable 42,628 Prepaid expenses and other 1,263 Total current assets 61,137 Property and equipment: Gas gathering and processing equipment 274,748 Transportation equipment 2,801 277,549 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment 53,792 Net property and equipment 223,757 Right of use asset 3,485 Other assets 2,226 Total assets $ 290,605 Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 34,010 Accrued liabilities 5,292 Current operating lease liability 1,450 Current portion of other long-term liabilities 1,548 Total current liabilities 42,300 Long-term debt 19,200 Operating lease liability 2,036 Total liabilities $ 63,536 Affiliate Activity. UPC's oil and natural gas revenues with Superior totaled $19.5 million and $9.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $35.8 million and $17.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. UPC's gas gathering and processing expenses with Superior totaled $0.8 million and $0.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $1.6 million and $1.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Portions of this activity was eliminated for the periods during which Superior was consolidated by Unit.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, the company’s effective income tax rate was 0.0% which differs from the statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to changes in, and continued need of, our full valuation allowance, changes in the warrant liability valuation, and state income taxes. We concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax asset will not be realized and has recorded a full valuation allowance, reducing the net deferred tax asset to zero. We maintained this conclusion as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. We will continue to evaluate whether the valuation allowance is needed in future reporting periods and it will remain until we can conclude that the net deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. Future events or new evidence which may lead us to conclude that it is more likely than not its net deferred tax assets will be realized include, but are not limited to, cumulative historical pre-tax earnings, sustained significant improvements in commodity prices, a sustained significant increase in rig utilization and/or rates, a material and sizable asset acquisition or disposition, and taxable events that could result from one or more future potential transactions. The valuation allowance does not prohibit the company from utilizi ng the tax attributes if the company recognizes taxable income. As long as we continue to conclude that the valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets is necessary, the company will not have significant deferred income tax expense or benefit.

Industry Segment Information

Industry Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Industry Segment Information	INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION We have three main business segments offering different products and services within the energy industry: • Oil and natural gas - the oil and natural gas segment is engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, NGLs, and natural gas properties. • Contract drilling - the contract drilling segment is engaged in the land contract drilling of oil and natural gas wells. • Mid-Stream - the mid-stream segment buys, sells, gathers, processes, and treats natural gas and NGLs for third parties and for our own account. We presently own 50% of this subsidiary, and subsequent to the deconsolidation of Superior as of March 1, 2022 (as discussed in Note 2 - Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 15 - Superior Investment), we will continue to include our equity method investment in Superior and related earnings in our mid-stream segment. We evaluate each consolidated segment’s performance based on its operating income, which is defined as operating revenues less operating expenses and depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment. We have no oil and natural gas production or other operations outside the United States. The following tables provide certain information about the operations of each of our segments: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Oil and Natural Gas Contract Drilling Mid-Stream Corporate and Other Eliminations Total Consolidated (In thousands) Revenues: (1) Oil and natural gas $ 100,896 $ — $ — $ — $ 16 $ 100,912 Contract drilling — 33,642 — — — 33,642 Total revenues 100,896 33,642 — — 16 134,554 Expenses: Operating costs: Oil and natural gas 27,603 — — — 16 27,619 Contract drilling — 25,763 — — — 25,763 Total operating costs 27,603 25,763 — — 16 53,382 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 4,027 1,558 — 76 — 5,661 Total expenses 31,630 27,321 — 76 16 59,043 General and administrative — — — 7,421 — 7,421 Gain on disposition of assets (25) (2,041) — — — (2,066) Income (loss) from operations 69,291 8,362 — (7,497) — 70,156 Gain on derivatives — — — 2,609 — 2,609 Gain on change in fair value of warrants — — — 7,289 — 7,289 Reorganization items, net — — — (39) — (39) Interest, net — — — (97) — (97) Other 13 9 — 153 — 175 Income before income taxes $ 69,304 $ 8,371 $ — $ 2,418 $ — $ 80,093 1. The revenues for oil and natural gas occur at a point in time. The revenues for contract drilling and gas gathering and processing occur over time. Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Oil and Natural Gas Contract Drilling Mid-Stream Corporate and Other Eliminations Total Consolidated (In thousands) Revenues: (1) Oil and natural gas $ 59,776 $ — $ — $ — $ (17,806) $ 41,970 Contract drilling — 18,061 — — — 18,061 Gas gathering and processing — — 66,323 — 7,703 74,026 Total revenues 59,776 18,061 66,323 — (10,103) 134,057 Expenses: Operating costs: Oil and natural gas 16,350 — — — (863) 15,487 Contract drilling — 14,080 — — — 14,080 Gas gathering and processing — — 55,176 — (10,120) 45,056 Total operating costs 16,350 14,080 55,176 — (10,983) 74,623 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 6,476 1,570 8,064 254 — 16,364 Total expenses 22,826 15,650 63,240 254 (10,983) 90,987 General and administrative — — — 4,871 880 5,751 Gain on disposition of assets (67) (1,618) — (25) — (1,710) Income (loss) from operations 37,017 4,029 3,083 (5,100) — 39,029 Loss on derivatives — — — (42,400) — (42,400) Loss on change in fair value of warrants — — — (3,574) — (3,574) Reorganization items, net — — — (1,852) — (1,852) Interest, net — — 641 (1,128) — (487) Other 34 11 (850) (26) — (831) Income (loss) before income taxes $ 37,051 $ 4,040 $ 2,874 $ (54,080) $ — $ (10,115) 1. The revenues for oil and natural gas occur at a point in time. The revenues for contract drilling and gas gathering and processing occur over time.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTI

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES	TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES One current director, Robert Anderson, also serves as an executive with GBK Corporation, a holding company with numerous energy and industry subsidiaries and affiliates, including Kaiser Francis Oil Company. The company in the ordinary course of business, made payments for working interests, joint interest billings, and product purchases to, and received payments for working interests, drilling services, and joint interest billings from, Kaiser Francis Oil Company. Payments made to Kaiser Francis Oil Company totaled $0.7 million and $0.6 million while payments received totaled $3.6 million and $0.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and payments made to Kaiser Francis Oil Company totaled $4.2 million and $1.0 million while payments received totaled $7.5 million and $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Accounting Policies (Policies)

Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation These interim financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain disclosures have been condensed or omitted from these financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for complete consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are fairly stated and contain all normal recurring adjustments (including the elimination of all intercompany transactions). Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that may affect the amounts reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results. The company evaluates subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unit Corporation and its subsidiaries. We consolidated the financial position, operating results, and cash flows of Superior prior to March 1, 2022, on which date the Master Services and Operating Agreement (MSA) was amended and restated, with the result that we no longer consolidate Superior's financial position, operating results, and cash flows during periods subsequent to March 1, 2022. Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes reflect Superior activity on a consolidated basis for the two months prior to March 1, 2022. See Note 15 – Superior Investment for more information on the Superior investment and consolidation conclusions. All intercompany transactions and accounts between consolidated entities have been eliminated, including activity between Unit and Superior during the two months prior to March 1, 2022. Intercompany transactions and accounts between Unit and Superior subsequent to March 1, 2022 are not eliminated. During second quarter 2021, management identified errors in our inter-segment eliminations presentation between oil and natural gas revenues and gas gathering and processing revenues as well as between gas gathering and processing operating costs and general and administrative expenses. The impacts of the errors were not material to any of our prior period financial statements and the current year impacts on the three months ended March 31, 2021 were corrected with a one-time adjustment in the three months ended June 30, 2021. As a result, during the three months ended June 30, 2021, oil and natural gas revenues were decreased by $8.6 million with a corresponding increase to gas gathering and processing revenues while general and administrative expenses were increased by $0.9 million with a corresponding decrease to gas gathering and processing operating costs. Also during second quarter 2021, management identified separate errors in our prior period accrual of oil and natural gas revenues as well as oil and natural gas operating costs. The impacts of the errors were not material to any of our prior period financial statements and the errors were corrected with a one-time adjustment in the three months ended June 30, 2021. As a result, during the three months ended June 30, 2021, oil and natural gas revenues were increased by $3.9 million and oil and natural gas operating costs were decreased by $3.4 million. Certain amounts in this report for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. There was no impact from these reclassifications to consolidated net income/(loss) or shareholders' equity.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)—Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 which provide and clarify optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments within these ASUs will be in effect for a limited time beginning March 12, 2020, and an entity may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. In April 2022, the FASB proposed to defer the effective date to December 31, 2024, but a final ruling has not been issued. We have not yet elected to use the optional guidance and continue to evaluate the options provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01.

Revenues from Contracts with Cu

Revenues from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability	The table below shows the changes in our contract asset and contract liability balances during periods presented: Classification on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets June 30, December 31, Change (In thousands) Assets Current contract assets Prepaid expenses and other $ — $ 174 $ (174) Non-current contract assets Other assets — — — Total contract assets $ — $ 174 $ (174) Liabilities Current contract liabilities Current portion of other long-term liabilities $ 560 $ 1,588 $ (1,028) Non-current contract liabilities Other long-term liabilities 188 200 (12) Total contract liabilities 748 1,788 (1,040) Contract assets (liabilities), net $ (748) $ (1,614) $ 866

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share	The tables below show the calculation of loss per share attributable to Unit Corporation using the treasury stock method for the periods indicated: Earnings (Loss) Weighted Per-Share (In thousands except per share amounts) Three months ended June 30, 2022 Basic earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 80,093 10,025 $ 7.99 Effect of dilutive restricted stock units and stock options (1) — 223 (0.17) Diluted earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 80,093 10,248 $ 7.82 Three months ended June 30, 2021 Basic loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (12,994) 11,901 $ (1.09) Effect of dilutive restricted stock units (2) — — — Diluted loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (12,994) 11,901 $ (1.09) 1. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2022 excludes the effects related to 1,822,203 average outstanding warrants with a $63.74 exercise price because their inclusion would be antidilutive. 2. The diluted loss per share calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2021 excludes the effect related to 77,863 average outstanding restricted stock units because their inclusion would be antidilutive. Earnings (Loss) Weighted Per-Share (In thousands except per share amounts) Six months ended June 30, 2022 Basic earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 33,216 10,037 $ 3.31 Effect of dilutive restricted stock units and stock options (1) — 189 (0.06) Diluted earnings attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ 33,216 10,226 $ 3.25 Six months ended June 30, 2021 Basic loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (14,931) 11,950 $ (1.25) Effect of dilutive restricted stock units (2) — — — Diluted loss attributable to Unit Corporation per common share $ (14,931) 11,950 $ (1.25) 1. The diluted earnings per share calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2022 excludes the effects related to 361,418 average outstanding stock options with a $45.00 exercise price and 1,822,203 average outstanding warrants with a $63.74 exercise price because their inclusion would be antidilutive. 2. The diluted loss per share calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2021 excludes the effect related to 39,147 average outstanding restricted stock units because their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	The table below provides detail on our accrued liabilities as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Employee costs $ 11,565 $ 10,005 Lease operating expenses 3,735 3,451 Capital expenditures 1,658 3,962 Taxes 2,315 3,320 Interest payable 97 296 Other 1,052 1,416 Total accrued liabilities $ 20,422 $ 22,450

Long-Term Debt And Other Long_2

Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	The table below provides detail on our outstanding long-term debt as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Long-term debt: Exit credit agreement $ — $ — Superior credit agreement (1) $ 19,200 1. Unit Corporation no longer consolidates the balance sheet of Superior as of June 30, 2022, as discussed in Note 2 - Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 15 - Superior Investment.
Other Long-Term Liabilities	The table below provides detail on our other long-term liabilities as of the dates indicated: June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Asset retirement obligation (ARO) liability $ 25,406 $ 25,688 Workers’ compensation 7,483 7,925 Contract liability 748 1,788 Separation benefit plans 1,658 2,022 Gas balancing liability 1,090 1,090 36,385 38,513 Less: current portion 5,009 5,574 Total other long-term liabilities $ 31,376 $ 32,939

Asset Retirement Obligations (T

Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations	The following table shows certain information about our estimated AROs for the periods indicated: Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) ARO liability, beginning of period $ 25,688 $ 23,356 Accretion of discount 974 931 Liability incurred 17 1 Liability settled (86) (302) Liability sold (2,671) (721) Revision of estimates (1) 1,484 (93) ARO liability, end of period 25,406 23,172 Less: current portion 2,707 2,132 Total long-term ARO $ 22,699 $ 21,040

WORKERS' COMPENSATION (Tables)

WORKERS' COMPENSATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Workers' Compensation Liability	The following table summarizes activity for our workers' compensation liability during the periods indicated: Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Workers' compensation liability, beginning of period $ 7,925 $ 10,164 Claims and valuation adjustments (229) 1,748 Payments (213) (182) Workers' compensation liability, end of period 7,483 11,730 Less: current portion 1,283 1,819 Long-term workers' compensation liability $ 6,200 $ 9,911

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Awards Stock Options And Stock Appreciation Rights	The table below summarizes the stock-based compensation expense activity recognized during the following periods: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Recognized stock compensation expense $ 2,847 $ 216 $ 3,885 $ 216 Capitalized stock compensation cost for our oil and natural gas properties — — — — Tax benefit on stock-based compensation $ 697 $ 53 $ 952 $ 53
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity	The tables below summarize the activity pertaining to outstanding stock options during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding stock options, beginning of period 374,834 $ 45.00 — $ — Granted — — — — Exercised — — — — Forfeited or expired — — — — Outstanding stock options, end of period 374,834 $ 45.00 — $ — Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding stock options, beginning of period 361,418 $ 45.00 — $ — Granted (1) 13,416 45.00 — — Exercised — — — — Forfeited or expired — — — — Outstanding stock options, end of period (2) 374,834 $ 45.00 — $ — 1. Stock options granted in January 2022 had an aggregate grant date fair value of $0.1 million and 100% vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-designated hedges outstanding	The following non-designated commodity hedges were outstanding as of June 30, 2022: Term Commodity Contracted Volume Weighted Average Fixed Price for Swaps Contracted Market Jul'22 - Dec'22 Natural gas - swap 5,000 MMBtu/day $2.61 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jul'22 - Feb'23 Natural gas - swap 18,765 MMBtu/day $9.14 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jan'23 - Dec'23 Natural gas - swap 22,000 MMBtu/day $2.46 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jul'22 - Dec'22 Natural gas - collar 35,000 MMBtu/day $2.50 - $2.68 IF - NYMEX (HH) Jul'22 - Dec'22 Crude oil - swap 2,300 Bbl/day $42.25 WTI - NYMEX Jul'22 - Dec'22 Crude oil - swap 596 Bbl/day $103.98 WTI - NYMEX Jan'23 - Feb'23 Crude oil - swap 1,339 Bbl/day $95.40 WTI - NYMEX Jan'23 - Dec'23 Crude oil - swap 1,300 Bbl/day $43.60 WTI - NYMEX
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Locations in Balance Sheets	The following tables present the recognized derivative assets and liabilities on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets: Balances as of June 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Classification Presented Effects of Presented (In thousands) Assets: Current Commodity Derivatives Current derivative assets $ 16,481 $ (16,481) $ — Long-term Commodity Derivatives Non-current derivative assets — — — Total derivative assets $ 16,481 $ (16,481) $ — Liabilities: Current Commodity Derivatives Current derivative liabilities $ 65,325 $ (16,481) $ 48,844 Long-term Commodity Derivatives Non-current derivative liabilities 17,231 — 17,231 Total derivative liabilities $ 82,556 $ (16,481) $ 66,075 Balances as of December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Classification Presented Effects of Presented (In thousands) Liabilities: Current Commodity Derivatives Current derivative liabilities $ 40,876 $ — $ 40,876 Long-term Commodity Derivatives Non-current derivative liabilities 17,855 — 17,855 Warrant Liability Warrant liability 19,822 — 19,822 Total derivative liabilities $ 78,553 $ — $ 78,553
Effect of Derivative Instruments Recognized in Income Statements, Derivative Instruments	The following table shows the activity related to derivative instruments in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Gain (loss) on derivatives $ 2,609 $ (42,400) $ (61,467) $ (65,231) Cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives (32,884) (6,403) (54,123) (9,707) Gain (loss) on derivatives less cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives $ 35,493 $ (35,997) $ (7,344) $ (55,524) Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants $ 7,289 $ (3,574) $ (29,323) $ (3,574)

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Recurring Fair Value Measurements	The following tables set forth our recurring fair value measurements by level: Balances as of June 30, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Financial liabilities: Commodity derivative liabilities $ — $ 66,075 $ — $ 66,075 $ — $ 66,075 $ — $ 66,075 Balances as of December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Financial liabilities: Commodity derivative liabilities $ — $ 58,731 $ — $ 58,731 Warrant liability — — 19,822 19,822 $ — $ 58,731 $ 19,822 $ 78,553
Reconciliations Of Level 3 Fair Value Measurements	The following table summarizes the activity of our recurring Level 3 fair value measurements during the periods presented: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Beginning of period $ 56,434 $ 885 $ 19,822 $ 885 (Gain) loss on change in warrant liability (7,289) 3,574 29,323 3,574 Reclassification of warrant liability to capital in excess of par value (49,145) — (49,145) — End of period $ — $ 4,459 $ — $ 4,459

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases	The following table sets forth the maturities, weighted average remaining lease term, and weighted average discount rate of our operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2022: Amount (In thousands) Ending June 30, 2022 $ 2,017 2023 1,996 2024 2,024 2025 2,065 2026 437 2027 and beyond — Total future payments 8,539 Less: Interest 1,115 Present value of future minimum operating lease payments 7,424 Less: Current portion 1,571 Total long-term operating lease payments $ 5,853 Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 4.2 Weighted average discount rate (1) 6.65 % 1. Our weighted average discount rates represent the rate implicit in the lease or our incremental borrowing rate for a term equal to the remaining term of the lease.
Schedule of lease assets and liabilities	The following table shows information about our lease assets and liabilities on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets: Classification on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Assets Operating lease right of use assets Right of use assets $ 7,362 $ 12,445 Total right of use assets $ 7,362 $ 12,445 Liabilities Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Current operating lease liabilities $ 1,571 $ 3,791 Non-current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities 5,853 8,677 Total lease liabilities $ 7,424 $ 12,468
Schedule of lease costs	The following table shows certain information related to the lease costs for our finance and operating leases for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands) Components of total lease cost: Amortization of finance leased assets $ — $ 181 $ — $ 1,248 Interest on finance lease liabilities — 4 — 33 Operating lease cost 923 984 2,231 2,011 Short-term lease cost (1) 3,418 3,179 6,954 5,771 Variable lease cost — — — Total lease cost $ 4,341 $ 4,348 $ 9,185 $ 9,063 1. Short-term lease cost includes amounts capitalized related to our oil and natural gas segment of $0.7 million and $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $1.2 million and $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases	The following table shows supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the periods indicated: Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Cash payments made on operating leases $ 2,190 $ 2,063 Cash payments made on finance leases $ — $ 3,216 Lease liabilities recognized in exchange for new operating lease right of use assets $ 909 $ 167

Variable Interest Entity Arra_2

Variable Interest Entity Arrangements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Variable Interest Entity Arrangements [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities	The amounts below reflect the Superior balance sheet accounts, without elimination of intercompany receivables from and payables to Unit, consolidated in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 which was the last reporting date as of which we consolidated the financial position of Superior: December 31, (In thousands) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,246 Accounts receivable 42,628 Prepaid expenses and other 1,263 Total current assets 61,137 Property and equipment: Gas gathering and processing equipment 274,748 Transportation equipment 2,801 277,549 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment 53,792 Net property and equipment 223,757 Right of use asset 3,485 Other assets 2,226 Total assets $ 290,605 Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 34,010 Accrued liabilities 5,292 Current operating lease liability 1,450 Current portion of other long-term liabilities 1,548 Total current liabilities 42,300 Long-term debt 19,200 Operating lease liability 2,036 Total liabilities $ 63,536

Industry Segment Information (T

Industry Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Industry segment information	The following tables provide certain information about the operations of each of our segments: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Oil and Natural Gas Contract Drilling Mid-Stream Corporate and Other Eliminations Total Consolidated (In thousands) Revenues: (1) Oil and natural gas $ 100,896 $ — $ — $ — $ 16 $ 100,912 Contract drilling — 33,642 — — — 33,642 Total revenues 100,896 33,642 — — 16 134,554 Expenses: Operating costs: Oil and natural gas 27,603 — — — 16 27,619 Contract drilling — 25,763 — — — 25,763 Total operating costs 27,603 25,763 — — 16 53,382 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 4,027 1,558 — 76 — 5,661 Total expenses 31,630 27,321 — 76 16 59,043 General and administrative — — — 7,421 — 7,421 Gain on disposition of assets (25) (2,041) — — — (2,066) Income (loss) from operations 69,291 8,362 — (7,497) — 70,156 Gain on derivatives — — — 2,609 — 2,609 Gain on change in fair value of warrants — — — 7,289 — 7,289 Reorganization items, net — — — (39) — (39) Interest, net — — — (97) — (97) Other 13 9 — 153 — 175 Income before income taxes $ 69,304 $ 8,371 $ — $ 2,418 $ — $ 80,093 1. The revenues for oil and natural gas occur at a point in time. The revenues for contract drilling and gas gathering and processing occur over time. Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Oil and Natural Gas Contract Drilling Mid-Stream Corporate and Other Eliminations Total Consolidated (In thousands) Revenues: (1) Oil and natural gas $ 59,776 $ — $ — $ — $ (17,806) $ 41,970 Contract drilling — 18,061 — — — 18,061 Gas gathering and processing — — 66,323 — 7,703 74,026 Total revenues 59,776 18,061 66,323 — (10,103) 134,057 Expenses: Operating costs: Oil and natural gas 16,350 — — — (863) 15,487 Contract drilling — 14,080 — — — 14,080 Gas gathering and processing — — 55,176 — (10,120) 45,056 Total operating costs 16,350 14,080 55,176 — (10,983) 74,623 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 6,476 1,570 8,064 254 — 16,364 Total expenses 22,826 15,650 63,240 254 (10,983) 90,987 General and administrative — — — 4,871 880 5,751 Gain on disposition of assets (67) (1,618) — (25) — (1,710) Income (loss) from operations 37,017 4,029 3,083 (5,100) — 39,029 Loss on derivatives — — — (42,400) — (42,400) Loss on change in fair value of warrants — — — (3,574) — (3,574) Reorganization items, net — — — (1,852) — (1,852) Interest, net — — 641 (1,128) — (487) Other 34 11 (850) (26) — (831) Income (loss) before income taxes $ 37,051 $ 4,040 $ 2,874 $ (54,080) $ — $ (10,115) 1. The revenues for oil and natural gas occur at a point in time. The revenues for contract drilling and gas gathering and processing occur over time.

Organization, Consolidation and

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Details)	Jun. 30, 2022
Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest (percent)	50%
SPC Midstream Operating, L.L.C.
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest (percent)	50%

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Net loss	$ 80,093	$ (52,705)	$ (10,115)	$ (591)	$ 27,388	$ (10,706)
Retained earnings	(74,287)				(74,287)		$ (41,071)
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	0				0		$ (212,271)
Revenues	134,554		134,057		322,919	254,954
General and administrative	7,421		5,751		13,947	12,920
Decrease in operating costs	(53,382)		(74,623)		(165,482)	(145,306)
Intersegment Eliminations
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Net loss	0		0		0	0
Revenues	16		(10,103)		(11,281)	(19,514)
General and administrative	0		880		611	1,760
Decrease in operating costs	(16)		10,983		11,892	21,274
Intersegment Eliminations | Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Error Correction Inter Segment Eliminations Between Oil And Natural Gas
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
General and administrative			900
Oil and natural gas
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revenues	100,912		41,970		177,722	96,994
Decrease in operating costs	(27,619)		(15,487)		(51,094)	(34,636)
Oil and natural gas | Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Error Correction Inter Segment Eliminations Between Oil And Natural Gas
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revenues			3,900
Decrease in operating costs			(3,400)
Oil and natural gas | Intersegment Eliminations
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revenues	16		(17,806)		(10,756)	(17,807)
Decrease in operating costs	$ (16)		863		$ 509	$ 1,707
Oil and natural gas | Intersegment Eliminations | Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Error Correction Inter Segment Eliminations Between Oil And Natural Gas
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revenues			$ 8,600

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customer (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	3

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liability	$ 748	$ 1,788
Mid-Stream
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Current contract assets	0	174
Non-current contract assets	0	0
Contract assets	0	174
Contract with Customer, Current Asset, Reclassified to Receivable	(174)
Contract with Customer, Non-current Asset, Reclassified to Receivable	0
Change in contract assets	(174)
Current Contract Liabilities	560	1,588
Non-current contract liabilities	188	200
Contract liability	748	1,788
Contract with Customer, Current Liability, Revenue Recognized	(1,028)
Contract with Customer, Non-current Liability, Revenue Recognized	(12)
Change in contract assets (liabilities)	(1,040)
Contract asset (liabilities), net	(748)	$ (1,614)
Change in contract liabilities	$ 866

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation) (Details)	Jun. 30, 2022
Mid-Stream | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining Term of Contract	1 year
Minimum | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-04-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining Term of Contract	2 years
Minimum | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining Term of Contract	1 year
Maximum | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining Term of Contract	13 years

Divestitures (Narrative) (Detai

Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2022	Mar. 08, 2022	Mar. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on Disposition of Assets				$ 2,066	$ 1,710	$ 4,241	$ 2,182
Subsequent Event [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from non-core oil and natural gas asset sales, net of related expenses	$ 43,700
Contract Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from non-core oil and natural gas asset sales, net of related expenses				1,900	2,700	2,300	4,400
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets		$ 4,100	$ 7,100
Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from non-core oil and natural gas asset sales, net of related expenses				4,200	1,900	6,400	3,900
Gain (loss) on Disposition of Assets				$ 2,000	$ 1,600	$ 4,200	$ 2,100

Equity (Details)

Equity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2022 $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased from lenders (in shares)	600,000
Shares repurchased, price per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 15
Share repurchase program, aggregate purchase price | $	$ 9,000	$ 13,276		$ 9,048
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares					2,197,392
Warrant conversion ratio (in shares)					0.03460447
Warrants issued (in shares)		1,822,203			1,822,203
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 63.74			$ 63.74
June 2021 Repurchase Progra
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased from lenders (in shares)					1,519,392
Shares repurchased, price per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares					$ 36
Share repurchase program, aggregate purchase price | $					$ 54,700
Privately Negotiated Transaction
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased from lenders (in shares)			78,000
Shares repurchased, price per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares			$ 19.07

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Sche

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings (loss) of basic income (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	$ 80,093	$ (12,994)	$ 33,216	$ (14,931)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 80,093	$ (12,994)	$ 33,216	$ (14,931)
Weighted shares of basic earnings (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	10,025,000	11,901,000	10,037,000	11,950,000
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	10,248,000	11,901,000	10,226,000	11,950,000
Per-Share amount of basic earnings (loss) attributable to Unit Corporation per common share	$ 7.99	$ (1.09)	$ 3.31	$ (1.25)
Income of effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted shares of effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock	223,000	0	189,000	0
Per-Share amount of effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock	$ (0.17)	$ 0	$ (0.06)	$ 0
Diluted	$ 7.82	$ (1.09)	$ 3.25	$ (1.25)
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings (loss) per share	1,822,203	77,863	1,822,203	39,147
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)	$ 63.74		$ 63.74
Stock Options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings (loss) per share			361,418
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)	$ 45		$ 45

Accrued Liabilities (Accrued Li

Accrued Liabilities (Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Employee costs	$ 11,565	$ 10,005
Lease operating expenses	3,735	3,451
Capital expenditures	1,658	3,962
Taxes	2,315	3,320
Interest payable	97	296
Other	1,052	1,416
Total accrued liabilities	$ 20,422	$ 22,450

Long-Term Debt And Other Long_3

Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities (Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt	$ 0	$ 19,200
Exit Credit Agreement | Long-term Debt
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt	$ 0	0
Superior Credit Agreement | Long-term Debt
Long-term debt:
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 19,200

Long-Term Debt And Other Long_4

Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2022	Sep. 03, 2020	May 10, 2018	Jun. 30, 2022	Jul. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Oct. 19, 2021	Apr. 21, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				$ 0		$ 19,200,000
Exit Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current ratio of credit facility		1.00
Interest Coverage Ratio		2.50
Exit Credit Agreement | Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt				0		$ 0
Exit Credit Agreement | September 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net leverage ratio		4
Exit Credit Agreement | April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net leverage ratio		3.75
Exit Credit Agreement | July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net leverage ratio		3.25
Exit Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		5.25%
Exit Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Alternate Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		4.25%
Exit Credit Agreement | Term loan [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		6.25%
Exit Credit Agreement | Term loan [Member] | Alternate Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		5.25%
Exit Credit Agreement | Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				$ 2,400,000
Exit Credit Agreement | Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date		Mar. 01, 2024
Exit Credit Agreement | Secured Debt [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum credit amount		$ 140,000,000					$ 80,000,000	$ 140,000,000
Exit Credit Agreement | Secured Debt [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum credit amount					$ 31,300,000
Exit Credit Agreement | Secured Debt [Member] | Term loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum credit amount		$ 40,000,000
Superior Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum credit amount			$ 250,000,000
Superior Credit Agreement, Term			5 years
Credit facility current credit amount			$ 200,000,000
Superior Credit Agreement | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			0.50%
Superior Credit Agreement | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated EBITDA to interest expense ratio				2.50 to 1.00
Superior Credit Agreement | Minimum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2%
Superior Credit Agreement | Minimum | Thirty-Day LIBOR Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1%
Superior Credit Agreement | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Funded debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio				4.00 to 1.00
Superior Credit Agreement | Maximum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			3.25%
Superior Credit Agreement | Maximum | Thirty-Day LIBOR Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			2.25%
Amended Superior Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum credit amount	$ 200,000,000
Superior Credit Agreement, Term	4 years
Credit facility current credit amount	$ 135,000,000
Consolidated EBITDA to interest expense ratio	2.50 to 1.00
Funded debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio	3.50 to 1.00
Amended Superior Credit Agreement | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.10%
Amended Superior Credit Agreement | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%
Amended Superior Credit Agreement | Minimum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.75%
Amended Superior Credit Agreement | Maximum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.75%

Long-Term Debt And Other Long_5

Long-Term Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities (Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset retirement obligation (ARO) liability	$ 25,406	$ 25,688	$ 23,172	$ 23,356
Workers' compensation	7,483	7,925	$ 11,730	$ 10,164
Contract liability	748	1,788
Separation benefit plans	1,658	2,022
Gas balancing liability	1,090	1,090
Other liabilities	36,385	38,513
Current portion of other long-term liabilities	5,009	5,574
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 31,376	$ 32,939

Asset Retirement Obligations (S

Asset Retirement Obligations (Schedule Of Asset Retirement Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
ARO liability, Beginning Balance:	$ 25,688	$ 23,356
Accretion of discount	(974)	(931)
Liability incurred	17	1
Liability settled	(86)	(302)
Liability sold	(2,671)	(721)
Revision of estimates	1,484	(93)
ARO, Ending Balance:	25,406	23,172
Less: current portion	2,707	2,132
Total long-term ARO	$ 22,699	$ 21,040

WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Workers

WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Workers' Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Workers' Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 7,925	$ 10,164
Claims and valuation adjustments	(229)	1,748
Payments	(213)	(182)
Ending balance	7,483	11,730
Less: current portion	1,283	1,819
Long-term workers' compensation liability	$ 6,200	$ 9,911

WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Additio

WORKERS' COMPENSATION - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Traumatic injury claims	$ 3.8	$ 4

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Awards) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Recognized stock compensation expense	$ 2,847	$ 216	$ 3,885	$ 216
Capitalized stock compensation cost for our oil and natural gas properties	0	0	0	0
Tax benefit on stock-based compensation	$ 697	$ 53	$ 952	$ 53

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 03, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	374,834	0	374,834	0	374,834	361,418	0	0
Granted (in shares)	0	0	13,416	0
Long Term Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)									903,226

Stock-Based Compensation (Restr

Stock-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands						1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2024	Sep. 03, 2023	Sep. 03, 2022	May 27, 2022	Jan. 07, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price, beginning balance (in usd per share)						$ 45	$ 45	$ 0	$ 45	$ 0
Weighted average price, ending balance (in usd per share)							$ 45	$ 0	$ 45	$ 0
Weighted average years over which this cost will be recognized									1 year 2 months 12 days
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vesting percentage				25%
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vesting percentage			25%
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vesting percentage		25%
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Four
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vesting percentage	25%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, beginning balance						322,855	322,855	0	315,529	0
Shares granted							0	109,008	7,850	109,008
Number of shares, vested							(28,037)	0	(28,561)	0
Number of shares, forfeited							0	0	0	0
Number of shares, ending balance							294,818	109,008	294,818	109,008
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price, beginning balance (in usd per share)						$ 26.80	$ 26.80	$ 0	$ 26.71	$ 0
Weighted average grant date fair value (in USD per share)							0	12.90	30.50	12.90
Weighted average price, vested							13.39	0	13.71	0
Weighted average price, forfeited							0	0	0	0
Weighted average price, ending balance (in usd per share)							$ 28.07	$ 12.90	$ 28.07	$ 12.90
Aggregate grant date fair value					$ 200	$ 1,400
Vesting period					30 months
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards							$ 5,600		$ 5,600
Weighted average years over which this cost will be recognized									1 year 3 months 18 days

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 07, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Number of Shares
Outstanding stock options, beginning of period (in shares)		374,834	0	361,418	0
Granted (in shares)		0	0	13,416	0
Exercised (in shares)		0	0	0	0
Forfeited or expired (in shares)		0	0	0	0
Outstanding stock options, end of period (in shares)		374,834	0	374,834	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price, beginning balance (in usd per share)		$ 45	$ 0	$ 45	$ 0
Granted (in usd per share)		0	0	45	0
Exercised (in usd per share)		0	0	0	0
Forfeited or expired (in used per share)		0	0	0	0
Weighted average price, ending balance (in usd per share)		$ 45	$ 0	$ 45	$ 0
Aggregate grant date fair value	$ 0.1
Weighted average remaining contractual term				4 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value		$ 2.1		$ 2.1
Exercisable stock options outstanding (in shares)		0		0
Unrecognized compensation cost		$ 2.6		$ 2.6
Weighted average years over which this cost will be recognized				1 year 2 months 12 days

Derivatives (Schedule of Deriva

Derivatives (Schedule of Derivatives Outstanding) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / Unit MMBTU bbl
Derivative [Line Items]
Collateral posted | $	$ 0
Natural Gas | Swap | Apr'22 - Dec'22 | IF - NYMEX (HH) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged volume (MMBtu/day) | MMBTU	5,000
Weighted average price	2.61
Natural Gas | Swap | Jul'22 - Feb'23 | IF - NYMEX (HH) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged volume (MMBtu/day) | MMBTU	18,765
Weighted average price	9.14
Natural Gas | Swap | Jan'23 - Dec'23 | IF - NYMEX (HH) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged volume (MMBtu/day) | MMBTU	22,000
Weighted average price	2.46
Natural Gas | Swap | Jul'22 - Dec'22 | IF - NYMEX (HH) [Member] | Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted average price	2.50
Natural Gas | Swap | Jul'22 - Dec'22 | IF - NYMEX (HH) [Member] | Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Weighted average price	2.68
Natural Gas | Collar | Jan'22 - Dec'22 | IF - NYMEX (HH) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged volume (MMBtu/day) | MMBTU	35,000
Crude Oil | Swap | Apr'22 - Dec'22 | Wti Nymex [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Volume (Bbl/day) | bbl	2,300
Weighted average price	42.25
Crude Oil | Swap | Jan'23 - Dec'23 | Wti Nymex [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Volume (Bbl/day) | bbl	1,300
Weighted average price	43.60
Crude Oil | Swap | Jul'22 - Dec'22 | Wti Nymex [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Volume (Bbl/day) | bbl	596
Weighted average price	103.98
Crude Oil | Swap | Jan'23 - Feb'23 | Wti Nymex [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged Volume (Bbl/day) | bbl	1,339
Weighted average price	95.40

Derivatives (Narrative) (Detail

Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 07, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)		$ 63.74
Warrant Reclassified	$ 49,100	$ 49,145

Derivatives (Fair Value Of Deri

Derivatives (Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments And Locations In Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets, Presented Gross	$ 16,481
Derivative Asset, Effect Of Netting Arrangement	(16,481)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, After Netting Arrangement, Net	0
Liabilities, Presented Gross	82,556	$ 78,553
Liabilities, Effects of Netting	(16,481)	0
Liabilities, Presented Net	66,075	78,553
Current derivative liabilities
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets, Presented Gross	16,481
Derivative Asset, Effect Of Netting Arrangement	(16,481)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, After Netting Arrangement, Net	0
Liabilities, Presented Gross	65,325	40,876
Liabilities, Effects of Netting	(16,481)	0
Liabilities, Presented Net	48,844	40,876
Non-current derivative liabilities
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets, Presented Gross	0
Derivative Asset, Effect Of Netting Arrangement	0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, After Netting Arrangement, Net	0
Liabilities, Presented Gross	17,231	17,855
Liabilities, Effects of Netting	0	0
Liabilities, Presented Net	$ 17,231	17,855
Warrant liability
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]
Liabilities, Presented Gross		19,822
Liabilities, Effects of Netting		0
Liabilities, Presented Net		$ 19,822

Derivatives (Effect Of Derivati

Derivatives (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Recognized In Statement Of Operations, Not Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 2,609	$ (42,400)	$ (61,467)	$ (65,231)
Cash payments on derivatives settled (Note 12)			(54,123)	(9,707)
Gain (loss) on derivatives [Member] | Warrant
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants	7,289	(3,574)	(29,323)	(3,574)
Commodity derivative liabilities | Gain (loss) on derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	2,609	(42,400)	(61,467)	(65,231)
Cash payments on derivatives settled (Note 12)	(32,884)	(6,403)	(54,123)	(9,707)
Gain (loss) on derivatives less cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives	$ 35,493	$ (35,997)	$ (7,344)	$ (55,524)

Fair Value Measurements (Recurr

Fair Value Measurements (Recurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value	$ 66,075	$ 78,553
Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value	66,075	58,731
Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value	0	19,822
Commodity derivative liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Total	66,075	58,731
Commodity derivative liabilities | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability	0	0
Commodity derivative liabilities | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability	66,075	58,731
Commodity derivative liabilities | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability	$ 0	0
Warrant
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Total		19,822
Warrant | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability		0
Warrant | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability		0
Warrant | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Liability		$ 19,822

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 assets (liabilities)	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Reconc

Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliations Of Level 3 Fair Value Measurements) (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	$ 56,434	$ 885	$ 19,822	$ 885
(Gain) loss on change in warrant liability	(7,289)	3,574	29,323	3,574
Reclassification of warrant liability to capital in excess of par value	(49,145)	0	(49,145)	0
End of period	$ 0	$ 4,459	$ 0	$ 4,459

Leases (Operating leases) (Deta

Leases (Operating leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
2022	$ 2,017
2023	1,996
2024	2,024
2025	2,065
2026	437
2027 and beyond	0
Total future payments	8,539
Less: Interest	1,115
Present value of future minimum operating lease payments	7,424
Less: Current portion	(1,571)	$ (3,791)
Total long-term operating lease payments	$ 5,853	$ 8,677
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average discount rate (1)	6.65%

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 rig
Leases [Abstract]
Number of compressors under finance lease agreement | rig		20
Finance lease term		7 years
Finance lease fair market value percentage for purchase		10%
Discount rate finance leases		4%
Purchase of leased assets | $	$ 3

Leases (Schedule of lease asset

Leases (Schedule of lease assets and liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating right of use asset	$ 7,362	$ 12,445
Total right of use assets	7,362	12,445
Current operating lease liability	1,571	3,791
Total long-term operating lease payments	5,853	8,677
Total lease liability	$ 7,424	$ 12,468

Leases (Schedule of lease costs

Leases (Schedule of lease costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Amortization of finance leased assets	$ 0	$ 181	$ 0	$ 1,248
Interest on finance lease liabilities	0	4	0	33
Operating lease cost	923	984	2,231	2,011
Short-term lease cost	3,418	3,179	6,954	5,771
Variable lease cost	0	0		0
Total lease cost	4,341	4,348	9,185	9,063
Capitalized costs included in short-term lease costs	$ 700	$ 100	$ 1,200	$ 200

Leases (Supplemental cash flow

Leases (Supplemental cash flow information related to leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Cash payments made on finance leases	$ 2,190	$ 2,063
Cash payments made on finance leases	0	3,216
Lease liabilities recognized in exchange for new operating lease right of use assets	$ 909	$ 167

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 26, 2021	Jan. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party	$ 2,100	$ 2,400

Variable Interest Entity Arra_3

Variable Interest Entity Arrangements (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2022	Jan. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 01, 2022	Apr. 03, 2018
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Methodology for Determining Whether Entity is Primary Beneficiary							From April 3, 2018 to March 1, 2022, we treated Superior as a variable interest entity (VIE) because the equity holders as a group (Unit Corporation and SP Investor) lacked the power to control without the Operator. The Agreement and MSA gave us the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect Superior's operating performance through common control of the Operator. Accordingly, Unit was considered the primary beneficiary and consolidated the financial position, operating results, and cash flows of Superior.
Equity method investments			$ 1,658		$ 0		$ 1,658
Distributions paid						$ 24,700		$ 24,700
Estimated fair value of retained investment			1,700				1,700
Revenues			134,554			134,057	322,919	254,954
Operating costs			53,382			74,623	165,482	145,306
Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Fair value									$ 14,800
Equity method investments									$ 1,700
Oil and natural gas
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Revenues			100,912			41,970	177,722	96,994
Operating costs			27,619			15,487	51,094	34,636
Gas gathering and processing
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Revenues			0			74,026	82,673	124,225
Operating costs			$ 0			45,056	$ 62,388	84,719
Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liquidation IRR Hurdle			7%				7%
Variable Interest Investment										$ 300,000
Liquidation distributions			$ 353,700				$ 353,700
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Commitment Spending Amount				$ 150,000
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Drilling Commitment Adjustment Amount				72,700			48,200
Distributions received	$ 32,600
Distributions paid		$ 9,500		13,900	$ 10,500
Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C. | Oil and natural gas
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Revenues			19,500			9,300	35,800	17,900
Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C. | Gas gathering and processing
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Operating costs			$ 800			$ 900	$ 1,600	$ 1,700
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member] | Contract Drilling | Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Long-term purchase commitment, purchases made				$ 24,600
VIE | Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Date Involvement Began							Apr. 03, 2018
SPC Midstream Operating, L.L.C. | VIE | Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Monthly service fee							$ 300
SP Investor Holdings, LLC [Member] | VIE | Superior Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage							50%

Variable Interest Entity Arra_4

Variable Interest Entity Arrangements (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 115,628	$ 64,140
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	69,268	87,248
Prepaid expenses and other	2,467	5,542
Total current assets	187,363	156,930
Property and equipment:
Gas gathering and processing equipment	0	274,748
Transportation equipment	2,024	4,550
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	307,387	579,423
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment	88,133	128,880
Net property and equipment	219,254	450,543
Operating right of use asset	7,362	12,445
Other assets	6,755	9,559
Total assets	422,392	629,477
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	31,718	58,625
Accrued liabilities	20,422	22,450
Current operating lease liability	1,571	3,791
Current portion of other long-term liabilities	5,009	5,574
Total current liabilities	107,564	151,138
Total long-term operating lease payments	5,853	8,677
Long-term debt (Note 9)	$ 0	19,200
VIE
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		17,246
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		42,628
Prepaid expenses and other		1,263
Total current assets		61,137
Property and equipment:
Gas gathering and processing equipment		274,748
Transportation equipment		2,801
Property, plant, and equipment, gross		277,549
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment		53,792
Net property and equipment		223,757
Operating right of use asset		3,485
Other assets		2,226
Total assets		290,605
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		34,010
Accrued liabilities		5,292
Current operating lease liability		1,450
Current portion of other long-term liabilities		1,548
Total current liabilities		42,300
Total long-term operating lease payments		2,036
Total liabilities		63,536
Long-term debt (Note 9)		$ 19,200

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate (percent)	0%	0%
Federal statutory rate (percent)		21%
Operating loss carryforwards			$ 385.5
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration			190.5
Tax basis in UPC's properties			$ 475

Industry Segment Information (I

Industry Segment Information (Industry Segment Information) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) segment	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments | segment					3
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 134,554		$ 134,057		$ 322,919	$ 254,954
Operating costs:
Operating costs	53,382		74,623		165,482	145,306
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	5,661		16,364		16,931	33,875
Total expenses	59,043		90,987		182,413	179,181
General and administrative	7,421		5,751		13,947	12,920
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(2,066)		(1,710)		(4,241)	(2,182)
Loss from operations	70,156		39,029		130,800	65,035
Gain (loss) on derivatives	2,609		(42,400)		(61,467)	(65,231)
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	7,289		(3,574)		(29,323)	(3,574)
Reorganization Items	(39)		(1,852)		(42)	(2,988)
Interest, net	(97)		(487)		(371)	(3,193)
Other	175		(831)		932	(755)
Net loss	80,093	$ (52,705)	(10,115)	$ (591)	27,388	(10,706)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest, Total	80,093		(10,115)		27,388	(10,706)
Impairments					0	0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business	0				(13,141)	0
Loss on abandonment of assets						0
Intersegment Eliminations
Revenues:
Revenues	16		(10,103)		(11,281)	(19,514)
Operating costs:
Operating costs	16		(10,983)		(11,892)	(21,274)
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	0		0		0	0
Total expenses	16		(10,983)		(11,892)	(21,274)
General and administrative	0		880		611	1,760
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	0		0		0	0
Loss from operations	0		0		0	0
Gain (loss) on derivatives	0		0		0	0
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	0		0		0	0
Reorganization Items	0		0		0	0
Interest, net	0		0		0	0
Other	0		0		0	0
Net loss	0		0		0	0
Impairments					0	0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business					0
Loss on abandonment of assets						0
Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	100,896		59,776		188,478	114,801
Operating costs:
Operating costs	27,603		16,350		51,603	36,343
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	4,027		6,476		8,075	14,131
Total expenses	31,630		22,826		59,678	50,474
General and administrative	0		0		0	0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(25)		(67)		(79)	(87)
Loss from operations	69,291		37,017		128,879	64,414
Gain (loss) on derivatives	0		0		0	0
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	0		0		0	0
Reorganization Items	0		0		0	0
Interest, net	0		0		0	0
Other	13		34		721	90
Net loss	69,304		37,051		129,600	64,504
Impairments					0	0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business					0
Loss on abandonment of assets						0
Contract Drilling
Operating costs:
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(2,000)		(1,600)		(4,200)	(2,100)
Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	33,642		18,061		62,524	33,735
Operating costs:
Operating costs	25,763		14,080		52,000	25,951
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	1,558		1,570		3,092	3,145
Total expenses	27,321		15,650		55,092	29,096
General and administrative	0		0		0	0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(2,041)		(1,618)		(4,165)	(2,146)
Loss from operations	8,362		4,029		11,597	6,785
Gain (loss) on derivatives	0		0		0	0
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	0		0		0	0
Reorganization Items	0		0		0	0
Interest, net	0		0		0	0
Other	9		11		28	16
Net loss	8,371		4,040		11,625	6,801
Impairments					0	0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business					0
Loss on abandonment of assets						0
Mid-Stream | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	0		66,323		83,198	125,932
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		55,176		73,771	104,286
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	0		8,064		5,614	16,096
Total expenses	0		63,240		79,385	120,382
General and administrative	0		0		0	0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	0		0		0	75
Loss from operations	0		3,083		3,813	5,475
Gain (loss) on derivatives	0		0		0	0
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	0		0		0	0
Reorganization Items	0		0		0	0
Interest, net	0		641		(179)	(416)
Other	0		(850)		17	(839)
Net loss	0		2,874		3,651	4,220
Impairments					0	0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business					0
Loss on abandonment of assets						0
Corporate and Other | Corporate, Non-Segment
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	76		254		150	503
Total expenses	76		254		150	503
General and administrative	7,421		4,871		13,336	11,160
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	0		(25)		3	(24)
Loss from operations	(7,497)		(5,100)		(13,489)	(11,639)
Gain (loss) on derivatives	2,609		(42,400)		(61,467)	(65,231)
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	7,289		(3,574)		(29,323)	(3,574)
Reorganization Items	(39)		(1,852)		(42)	(2,988)
Interest, net	(97)		(1,128)		(192)	(2,777)
Other	153		(26)		166	(22)
Net loss	2,418		(54,080)		(117,488)	(86,231)
Impairments					0	0
Gain (loss) on disposition of business					(13,141)
Loss on abandonment of assets						0
Oil and natural gas
Revenues:
Revenues	100,912		41,970		177,722	96,994
Operating costs:
Operating costs	27,619		15,487		51,094	34,636
Oil and natural gas | Intersegment Eliminations
Revenues:
Revenues	16		(17,806)		(10,756)	(17,807)
Operating costs:
Operating costs	16		(863)		(509)	(1,707)
Oil and natural gas | Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	100,896		59,776		188,478	114,801
Operating costs:
Operating costs	27,603		16,350		51,603	36,343
Oil and natural gas | Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Oil and natural gas | Mid-Stream | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Oil and natural gas | Corporate and Other | Corporate, Non-Segment
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Contract drilling
Revenues:
Revenues	33,642		18,061		62,524	33,735
Operating costs:
Operating costs	25,763		14,080		52,000	25,951
Contract drilling | Intersegment Eliminations
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0			0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Contract drilling | Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Contract drilling | Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	33,642		18,061		62,524	33,735
Operating costs:
Operating costs	25,763		14,080		52,000	25,951
Contract drilling | Mid-Stream | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Contract drilling | Corporate and Other | Corporate, Non-Segment
Revenues:
Revenues	0		0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs	0		0		0	0
Gas gathering and processing
Revenues:
Revenues	0		74,026		82,673	124,225
Operating costs:
Operating costs	$ 0		45,056		62,388	84,719
Gas gathering and processing | Intersegment Eliminations
Revenues:
Revenues			7,703		(525)	(1,707)
Operating costs:
Operating costs			(10,120)		(11,383)	(19,567)
Gas gathering and processing | Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues			0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs			0		0	0
Gas gathering and processing | Contract Drilling | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues			0			0
Operating costs:
Operating costs			0		0	0
Gas gathering and processing | Mid-Stream | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues			66,323		83,198	125,932
Operating costs:
Operating costs			55,176		73,771	104,286
Gas gathering and processing | Corporate and Other | Corporate, Non-Segment
Revenues:
Revenues			0		0	0
Operating costs:
Operating costs			$ 0		$ 0	$ 0

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PAR_2

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Kaiser Francis Oil Company
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$ 0.7	$ 0.6	$ 4.2	$ 1
Revenue from Related Parties	3.6	0.3	7.5	1.3
G. Bailey Peyton IV
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments for royalties	$ 0.1	$ 0.1	$ 0.3	$ 0.2
Peyton Royalties, LP | G. Bailey Peyton IV
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party ownership percentage					99.50%