COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES - Minimum Volume Commitments (Details) Bcf in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022 Bcf
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required, Maturity [Abstract]
2023	19,000
2024	18,400
2025	3,200
Total	40,600

Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required, Maturity

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Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required, Year One

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Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required, Year Three

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Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required, Year Two

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Volume that must be purchased within the specified time period of the agreement to avoid penalties or unfavorable effects on pricing, among other adverse consequences.

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