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

Note 17 - Stock-based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Total stock-based compensation	$ 2,200	$ 2,459	$ 114
Equity Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation	2,045	1,060	848
Liability Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 155	$ 1,399	$ (734)