Other (Details) - bbl / d		1 Months Ended
Aug. 06, 2018	Jul. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019
Other [Abstract]
Delivery commitments per day	15,000	5,000	10,000	10,000

Operating Leases And Other Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

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