The expense recorded to reduce the value of oil and gas assets consisting of proved properties and unproved properties as the estimate of future successful production from these properties is reduced.

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule of Recognized Impairments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of oil and gas Properties	$ 171,300	$ 171,296	$ 987,146	$ 987,100
United States
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of oil and gas Properties		0	947,437
Canada
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of oil and gas Properties		171,296	0
Other Foreign
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of oil and gas Properties		$ 0	$ 39,709