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Note 16 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 60.96% | 67.90%
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount, Discrete Item | $ 4,600 |
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 12,300 | $ 5,700
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Favorable (Unfavorable) Oil Price Adjustment | (3,200) | (3,100)
Current Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Net Of Oil Price Adjustment | 9,100 | $ 2,600
Unrecognized Tax Benefits | $ 0 |

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