Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Uinta Basin Acquisition \| Subsequent Event
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Acquisition Closing Date	Oct. 01, 2024
Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential penalty for not meeting minimum drilling and completion requirements		$ 0
Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential penalty for not meeting minimum drilling and completion requirements		55,000
Drilling Rig Leasing Contracts
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation		19,200
Potential Early Termination Penalty for Rig Contract Cancellation		10,400
Early Termination Penalty Incurred for Rig Contract Cancellation		$ 0
Delivery Commitments \| Subsequent Event
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation	$ 135,800
Potential Early Termination Penalty for Delivery Contract Cancellation	$ 4,900

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