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The number of shares converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) shares	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, conversion ratio	1
SPS
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	42.50%
Related Party Working Interest Owners
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts disbursed to related parties	$ 2.6	$ 0.5
Foundation Minerals, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	88.70%
Affiliated Entity \| Premium Oilfield Technologies
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	86.80%
Services Performed For Well Operations And Drilling Activities \| SPS
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Company incurred charges for services performed	$ 0.8	$ 1.5
Services Performed For Well Operations And Drilling Activities \| Premium Oilfield Technologies
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Company incurred charges for services performed	0.5
Royalty \| Foundation Minerals, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Company incurred charges for services performed	$ 0.2
PE Units
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares converted (in shares) \| shares	273,036
Officer \| PE Units
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares converted (in shares) \| shares		420,000
Officer \| Common Stock, Class A
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Shares converted (in shares) \| shares		420,000