Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) rig
Leases [Abstract]
Number of compressors under finance lease agreement \| rig	20
Finance lease term	7 years
Finance Lease Obligations, Current	$ 4,300
Discount rate finance leases	4.00%
Maintenance	$ 978
Interest	73
Finance leases, future minimum payments, average annual payment	$ 4,700
Finance lease fair market value percentage for purchase	10.00%

Capital lease percentage of fair market value to purchase assets at end of term

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Capital leases, future minimum payments, average annual payment

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Capital lease term

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Discount rate capital leases

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Number of compressors under capital lease agreement

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Amount of capital lease obligation due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Amounts to be paid by lessee to lessor for maintenance, insurance, and tax expenses related to the leased asset.

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Amount necessary to reduce net minimum lease payments to present value for capital leases.

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