Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Dec. 07, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001528129 | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 7, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | LAREDO PETROLEUM, INC | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-35380 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-3007926 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 15 W. Sixth Street | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 900 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Tulsa | |
Entity Address, State or Province | OK | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 74119 | |
City Area Code | 918 | |
Local Phone Number | 513-4570 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | LPI | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false |