Derivative Instruments Volume of Derivative Activity (Details) - Sharp Energy Inc [Member] $ in Thousands, gal in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) gal	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer	12 months
Other Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations \| $	$ 1,900	$ 2,100
Swap Purchases
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume \| gal	13.1

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Amount of other payables due to broker-dealers or clearing organizations.

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