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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Aug. 01, 2017
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name Kosmos Energy Ltd.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001509991  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   389,286,890
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2