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Acquisitions of ITS - Supplemental Proforma (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Net income attributable to Parker Drilling | $ 45,391 | $ (13,981) |
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ITS [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Revenue | 914,992 | 794,640 |
| Net income | $ 45,785 | $ (14,117) |
| Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.38 | $ (0.12) |
| Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.37 | $ (0.12) |
| Basic number of shares (in shares) | 119,284,468 | 117,721,135 |
| Diluted number of shares (in shares) | 121,224,550 | 119,093,590 |
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Business Acquisition, Pro Forma, Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic No definition available.
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Business Acquisition, Pro Forma, Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted No definition available.
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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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