Derivative Financial Instruments Gains and Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	$ (13,274)	$ (5,076)
Net derivative (gain) loss	28,145	(51,329)
Oil Contracts
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	(2,525)	6,226
Net derivative (gain) loss	37,099	(29,167)
Gas Contracts
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	(12,220)	(11,302)
Net derivative (gain) loss	(14,828)	(20,778)
NGL Contracts
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	1,471	0
Net derivative (gain) loss	$ 5,874	$ (1,384)

Realized (gain) or loss recognized in earnings from the settlement of derivative instruments not designated as hedges.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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