Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Related To Oil And Gas Properties Sold

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Cash Collateral, Refund Receivable

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Cash outflow representing an adjustment to the purchase price of a previous acquisition.

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Minimum amount to be expended to satisfy the terms of arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, excluding long-term purchase commitments or unconditional purchase obligations.

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Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended		5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Feb. 08, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Liabilities related to oil and gas properties sold		$ 0		$ 0	$ 28,214
Gulf Of Mexico Properties
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Purchase commitment, remaining minimum amount committed	$ 3,800
Liabilities related to oil and gas properties sold	28,200
Refund receivable	$ 12,400
Payments for previous acquisition			$ 4,200