DEBT - Financial Covenants (Details) - Maximum	Sep. 30, 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Ratio of total net debt to EBITDAX, as defined in the credit agreement	4.0
Ratio of current assets to liabilities, as defined in the credit agreement	1.0
Ratio of secured debt to EBITDAX, as defined in the credit agreement	2.5

Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Ratio of Secured Debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Exploration Expense

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