| **Other Accrued Expenses Deferred Midstream Gathering Credits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands** | 12 Months Ended |
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| Midstream Water Gathering [Member]                                                                 |            |   |
| **Deferred Midstream and Oil Gathering Credits [Line Items]**                                      |            |   |
| Amortization of Other Deferred Charges                                                             | $ 3,753         | $ 2,422 |
| Midstream Gas and Oil Gathering Credits                                                            |            |   |
| **Deferred Midstream and Oil Gathering Credits [Line Items]**                                      |            |   |
| Amortization of Other Deferred Charges                                                             | $ 11,037        | $ 7,317 |

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