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Accretion expense of asset restoration obligations related to oil and gas producing activities.

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Depreciation, depletion and amortization, and valuation provisions (impairments) related to oil and gas producing activities.

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The results of operations for oil and gas producing activities, excluding corporate overhead and interest costs.

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Production (lifting) costs from oil and gas producing activities, including but not limited to lease operating expense, production and ad valorem taxes, and transportation expense.

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Total revenues from oil and gas producing activities.

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