W&T Offshore, Inc. Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Cash Dividends (Details)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Cash Dividends (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Q1 2024 Dividends
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dividends per common shares (in dollars per share)					$ 0.01
Dividends declared					$ 1,507
Q2 2024 Dividends
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dividends per common shares (in dollars per share)				$ 0.01
Dividends declared				$ 1,483
Q3 2024 Dividends
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dividends per common shares (in dollars per share)			$ 0.01
Dividends declared			$ 1,518
Q4 2024 Dividends
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dividends per common shares (in dollars per share)		$ 0.01
Dividends declared		$ 1,510
Q1 2025 Dividends \| Subsequent event
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dividends Payable, Date Declared	Mar. 03, 2025
Dividends per common shares (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Mar. 24, 2025
Dividends Payable, Date of Record	Mar. 17, 2025
Q4 2023 Dividends
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Dividends per common shares (in dollars per share)						$ 0.01
Dividends declared						$ 1,466

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