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Significant Accounting Polices (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of assets	$ 115.0	$ 62.9
Performance Based Restricted Stock
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation, vesting period	3 years
Petrobas America Inc
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of acquired entity reported	100.00%
Percentage of acquired entity noncontrolling interest reported	20.00%
Minimum \| Stock Options
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation, vesting period	2 years
Minimum \| Investments In Affiliates
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	20.00%
Maximum \| Stock Options
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation, vesting period	3 years
Maximum \| Investments In Affiliates
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%