VAALCO Energy, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Leases (Lease Cost on Consolidated Statement of Operations) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Total lease expense	$ 28,236
Lease costs capitalized	1,134
Total lease cost	29,370
Production Expense [Member]
Total lease expense	7,859
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Total lease expense	196
Lease Costs Billed To Joint Venture Owners [Member]
Total lease expense	$ 20,181