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ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION  
Schedule of changes in asset retirement obligation

($ thousands)

   

December 31, 2019

   

December 31, 2018

Balance, beginning of year

$

126,112

$

117,736

Change in estimates

 

23,362

 

16,755

Property acquisition and development activity

 

2,068

 

1,565

Divestments

 

(2,760)

 

(4,585)

Settlements

 

(16,715)

 

(11,263)

Accretion expense

 

5,982

 

5,904

Balance, end of year

$

138,049

$

126,112