VAALCO Energy, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Note 3 - Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details Textual)

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Note 3 - Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Excluded From ProForma [Member] \| TransGlobe [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges			$ 26.0
TransGlobe [Member]
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Increase (Decrease) of Gain Recognized, Amount		$ (1.4)
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	$ 59.0	134.0
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	19.3	21.0
TransGlobe [Member] \| Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Egyptian Tax Authority [Member]
Business Combination, Deferred Tax Liability Assumed	$ 1.4	$ 1.4

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