Derivative instruments (Non-hedge Derivative Gains (Losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 21, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in fair value of commodity price derivatives	$ 46,721	$ (46,478)	$ (40,765)	$ 37,807
Settlement gains (losses) on commodity price derivatives	1,285	15,676	7,567	(18,510)
Derivative (losses) gains	$ 48,006	$ (30,802)	$ (33,198)	$ 19,297

Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments gain loss from settlement of commodity contracts.

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of open agreements to purchase or sell mineral resources, energy, and agricultural products at some future point held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

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