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Note 11 - Asset Retirement Obligations (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred | $ 6,100 | $ 6,134 | $ 14,564
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled | 6,600 | 6,577 | (0)
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate |  | (43) | 7,169
Costs Associated With Retirement Obligation, Included In Accrued Liabilities |  | 300 | $ 6,700
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Decommissioning Liability, Noncurrent | $ 0 | $ 0 |

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