Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023
Extractive Industries [Abstract]
Percentage of proved reserves that are undeveloped	1.00%

Percentage Of Proved Reserves That Are Undeveloped

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