DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Components of gain (loss) on derivative contracts (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 9,474,905	$ (27,596,141)
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts	9,474,905	(27,596,141)
Oil
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives	(663,762)	(14,115,501)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	8,107,021	(13,480,640)
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts	7,443,259	(27,596,141)
Natural Gas
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain (loss) on derivatives	5,237	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	2,026,409	0
Gain (loss) on derivative contracts	$ 2,031,646	$ 0