| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100540 - Disclosure - Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail) (http://www.patenergy.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGrossCarryingAmountAndAccumulatedAmortizationOfIntangibleAssetsDetail) |
| Table | Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Asset By Major Class [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000889900 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class | Customer Relationships |
| Segments | Pressure Pumping |
| Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Gross Carrying Amount | ||
Accumulated Amortization | ( | ( |
Net Carrying Amount | ||