SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Capital expenditures accrued but unpaid	$ 325,623	$ 343,903
Notes payable for the purchase of equipment and other assets	50,642	97,235
Right-of-use assets acquired in exchange for finance lease obligations	15,077	83,652
Costs related to financing transactions accrued but unpaid	1,384	516
Supplemental Data:
Cash interest paid, net of capitalized interest	779,726	746,856
Income taxes paid, net	$ 176,149	$ 120,189