Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Discount factor utilized as standardized measure for future net cash flows	10.00%
Forward commodity price assumption for proved crude oil and natural gas property impairment	3.00%
Forward operating price assumption for proved crude oil and natural gas impairment	3.00%

Discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves 10 percent annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows discount factor

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