Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash received (paid) on settlement of derivative instruments, gain (loss) on derivative instruments	$ 52,980	$ (26,131)
Non-cash gain (loss) on derivative instruments, gain (loss) on derivative instruments	(44,723)	31,708
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	$ 8,257	$ 5,577

The realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments from the difference between the book value and the sale price of options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and other derivative instruments. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

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