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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Intangibles, net line of business) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets $ 71,173us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet $ 77,555us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
Completion and Remedial Services    
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets 52,483us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
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Well Servicing    
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets 5,371us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
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Fluid Services    
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets 9,976us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
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Contract Drilling    
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Total Amortizable Intangible Assets $ 3,343us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
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