Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value of Derivative Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Feb. 06, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
| Antero Midstream Partners LP | ||||
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| Sale of common stock (in shares) | 6,900,000 | |||
| Antero Resources ownership in Antero Midstream | 58.60% | 60.90% | ||
| Term of contract with Antero Midstream | 20 years | |||
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- Definition Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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- Definition The number of units or percentage investment held by one or more members or limited partners of the LLC or LP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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