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Disposition of Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2022	Mar. 08, 2022	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from non-core oil and natural gas asset sales, net of related expenses	$ 45,400
Gain (loss) on Disposition of Assets			$ 3,753	$ 2,175
Contract Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from non-core oil and natural gas asset sales, net of related expenses			700	500
Proceeds from sale of other assets		$ 3,600
Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from non-core oil and natural gas asset sales, net of related expenses			4,200	2,200
Gain (loss) on Disposition of Assets			$ 3,700	$ 2,100