Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Hess and GIP
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest percentage	91.20%	93.70%

Limited liability company LLC or limited partnership LP managing member or general partner ownership non-controlling economic interest.

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