Fixed Assets and Asset Retirement Obligations (Forecast of Accretion Expense to Asset Retirement Obligations) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Forecast of Future Accretion Expense [Abstract]
2022	$ 12,648
2023	10,583
2024	9,767
2025	10,469
2026	$ 8,216

Asset Retirement Obligation, Future Payments Due In Four Years

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Asset Retirement Obligation, Future Payments Due In Three Years

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Asset Retirement Obligation, Future Payments Due In Two Years

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Asset Retirement Obligation, Future Payments Due, Next Twelve Months

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Asset Retirement Obligation, Future Payments Due in Five Years

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Forecast of Future Accretion Expense [Abstract]

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