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Commitments And Contingencies (Lease Cost on Consolidated Statement of Operations) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Total lease costs | $ 5,192
Production Expense [Member] |
Total lease costs | 1,597
General and Administrative Expense [Member] |
Total lease costs | 49
Lease Costs Billed To Joint Venture Owners [Member] |
Total lease costs | $ 3,546

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