DERIVATIVES (Effect Of Derivative Instruments Recognized In Statement Of Operations, Not Designated As Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on derivatives	$ (63,610)	$ (97,615)
Cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives	(98,775)	(44,591)
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedges and hedge ineffectiveness [Member] \| Warrant
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on change in fair value of warrants	(29,323)	(18,937)
Commodity Contract \| Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedges and hedge ineffectiveness [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss on derivatives	(63,610)	(97,615)
Cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives	(98,775)	(44,591)
Loss on derivatives less cash settlements paid on commodity derivatives	$ 35,165	$ (53,024)

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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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