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Note 10 - Derivatives and Fair Value - Gain Loss on Derivative Instruments (Details) - Crude Oil Swaps [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative instruments loss, net | $ 232 | $ (37,812) | $ (22,826)
Cash Settlements Paid on Matured Derivative Contracts, Net [Member] |  |  |
Derivative instruments loss, net | (127) | (42,935) | (18,020)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Member] |  |  |
Derivative instruments loss, net | $ 359 | $ 5,123 | $ (4,806)

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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 50 -Paragraph 4A -Subparagraph (b)(1) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147480434/815-10-50-4A + Details
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