Derivative Financial Instruments Gains and Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	$ (15,636)	$ 240,598	$ (20,712)	$ 408,781
Net derivative (gain) loss	(11,674)	104,236	(63,003)	522,757
Oil Contracts
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	472	179,213	6,698	308,381
Net derivative (gain) loss	(17,518)	100,273	(46,685)	415,323
Gas Contracts
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	(14,550)	53,337	(25,852)	80,388
Net derivative (gain) loss	10,560	8,548	(10,218)	94,723
NGL Contracts
Derivative Instruments, (Gain) Loss [Line Items]
Derivative settlement (gain) loss	(1,558)	8,048	(1,558)	20,012
Net derivative (gain) loss	$ (4,716)	$ (4,585)	$ (6,100)	$ 12,711

Realized (gain) or loss recognized in earnings from the settlement of derivative instruments not designated as hedges.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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