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Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |
Initial crude oil sales and purchase agreement period | 1 year |
Interval period, between lifting | 30 days |
Monthly royalty rate, based on production at the published price | 13.00% |
Working interest of carried partner, percentage | 7.50% |
Income taxes paid in-kind with oil | $ 7,347 |
Future working interest of carried partner percentage | 10.00% |
Foreign taxes payable attributable to sharing obligation | $ 500 | $ 3,300
Minimum |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |
Lifting period, time to complete | 1 day |
Maximum |  |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |  |
Lifting period, time to complete | 2 days |

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