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RECAPITALIZATION TRANSACTION - Summary of Net Cash Received by Altus Midstream LP (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		7 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 09, 2018	Aug. 07, 2018	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance equity	$ 628,154		$ 0	$ 628,154	$ 0
Less: deferred underwriter fees	(13,206)
Less: closing fees and other	(15,344)
Class C Common Stock
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	25
Stock redeemed (in shares)		0
Class A Common Stock
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Stock redeemed (in shares)		29,469,858		29,469,858
Stock redeemed value				$ 298,800
Private Placement
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance equity	572,340
Public Offering
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance equity	$ 84,339