W&T Offshore, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Note To Financial Statement Details Textual
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 31,093	$ (12,740)	$ 30,404	$ (12,944)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total	20.10%	19.80%	20.10%	19.80%
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total	$ 15,700		$ 15,700		$ 24,400

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.