Derivative Instruments - The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Received (Paid) in Settlement of Commodity Derivative Instruments:	$ 151,161	$ (41,382)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments:	(36,019)	(153,994)
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments:	115,142	(195,376)
Natural Gas \| Commodity Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Received (Paid) in Settlement of Commodity Derivative Instruments:	157,579	(26,950)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments:	545	(50,761)
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments:	158,124	(77,711)
Natural Gas \| Basis Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Received (Paid) in Settlement of Commodity Derivative Instruments:	(6,418)	(14,432)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments:	(36,564)	(103,233)
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments:	$ (42,982)	$ (117,665)

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Gain (loss) incurred in hedging activities.

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The difference between the book value and the sale price of agreements to purchase or sell mineral resources, energy, and agricultural products at some future point. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds.

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