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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Registrant Name VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/  
Entity Central Index Key 0000894627  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   58,633,937