Employee Benefit Plans - Future Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Employee benefit plans
2025	$ 11,235
2026	11,686
2027	12,255
2028	12,775
2029	13,458
Thereafter	72,271
Total	133,680
Post-Retirement Medical Benefits
Employee benefit plans
2025	282
2026	285
2027	264
2028	242
2029	182
Thereafter	693
Total	$ 1,948

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-Topic 715
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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