| Component: (Network and Table) | |
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| Network | 30703 - Disclosure - Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables) (http://www.extractionog.com/role/DisclosureAssetRetirementObligationsTables)  | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001655020 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
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Schedule summarizing activities of asset retirement obligaions  | The following table summarizes the activities of the Company’s asset retirement obligations for the periods indicated (in thousands): 
 
 
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