BUSINESS COMBINATION (Details) - Properties in Lea and Eddy, NM $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
Dec. 14, 2021 USD ($) $ / bbl	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Cash	$ 161,680
Working capital adjustments	(4,959)
Purchase price increase (decrease) due to average oil price	$ 5,000
Contingent consideration increase (decrease)		$ 7,800
Contingent consideration related to business combination		$ 16,000
Minimum
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Average oil and gas prices \| $ / bbl	75.00

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