Business Acquisitions - Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations (Details) - Great North Wellhead and Frac - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 125,367	$ 112,471	$ 352,343	$ 329,692
Net income	$ (1,611)	$ 15,810	$ 10,387	$ (1,450)

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