Derivatives (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Recognized In Statement Of Operations, Not Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on derivatives	$ (12,381)	$ (39,742)	$ (73,848)	$ (104,973)
Cash payments on derivatives settled (Note 12)			(82,764)	(22,647)
Gain (loss) on derivatives [Member] \| Warrant
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	0	(9,054)	(29,323)	(12,628)
Commodity derivative liabilities \| Gain (loss) on derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on derivatives	(12,381)	(39,742)	(73,848)	(104,973)
Cash payments on derivatives settled (Note 12)	(28,641)	(12,940)	(82,764)	(22,647)
Gain (loss) on derivatives less cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives	$ 16,260	$ (26,802)	$ 8,916	$ (82,326)

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