Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed deferred income taxes.

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Aug. 16, 2022
Income Tax [Line Items]
Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax		15.00%
WPX Merger [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Deferred income taxes	$ 1